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Bybit CEO clarifies company's exposure to Genesis
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Bybit CEO clarifies company's exposure to Genesis

Bybit CEO confirms $150 million Genesis Global Trading exposure. The crypto community has moved on from FTX's bankruptcy to other loan businesses, some of which are suing parent company Digital Currency Group.

Lawyers Speak on Motions Dealing With Potential conflicts
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Lawyers Speak on Motions Dealing With Potential conflicts

James Bromley represents FTX's debtors in bankruptcy. Bromley attacked former CEO Sam Bankman-social Fried's media attacks on his law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, which represented FTX and Ryne Miller.

The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi
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The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi

Thani Al-Zeyoudi said crypto will "major" in UAE global commerce. The UAE's international trade minister updated 2023 commercial ties and policies. New restrictions allow a $2.7 million penalties for noncompliance. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the artificial intelligence and digital economy minister spoke.

FTX Founder to Forfeit $700 Million
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FTX Founder to Forfeit $700 Million

If convicted of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will lose $700 million. 55,273,469 Robinhood shares were confiscated by the U.S.

CFTC Commissioner Questions VCs' Due Diligence
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CFTC Commissioner Questions VCs' Due Diligence

Investor due diligence in the failing crypto-exchange FTX has sparked concerns from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTCP). VCs had to write down their multimillion-dollar investments to practically nothing, raising "serious doubts" about their responsibility.

Nexo Capital to Pay $45 Million in Penalties
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Nexo Capital to Pay $45 Million in Penalties

Nexo Capital, a crypto lender, will pay $45 million to the SEC and NASAA (NASAA). SEC and NASAA announced the announcement on Jan 19.

Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato
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Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato

Binance is related to Bitzlato, according to FinCEN. The obscure platform collected $206 million from darknet marketplaces, $224 million through frauds, and $9 million from ransomware perpetrators.

Allegations of fraud against Compass Mining after company cuts ties with Russian
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Allegations of fraud against Compass Mining after company cuts ties with Russian

Compass Mining customers are suing for $2 million for fraud. The firm terminated connections with Russian hosting provider Bit River and didn't restore clients' Bitcoin machines. It cut connections with Bit River over non-applicable US sanctions.

U.S. sanctions: Customers suing Compass Mining
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U.S. sanctions: Customers suing Compass Mining

Compass Mining customers are suing for $2 million for fraud. The firm terminated connections with Russian hosting provider Bit River and didn't restore clients' Bitcoin machines. It cut connections with Bit River over non-applicable US sanctions.

Missing lawsuit response date, Ooki DAO faces default judgment.
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Missing lawsuit response date, Ooki DAO faces default judgment.

The CFTC is seeking a default judgment against Ooki DAO. DAO missed the lawsuit response deadline. The record of default will show that the DAO did not appear in court. The court issues a default judgment if the defendant fails to defend a case.