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FTX Collapse Reveals Up to $2 Billion in Missing Customer Funds

Between $1 billion and $2 billion in customer funds vanish as Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange plunges into bankruptcy. Federal regulators actively investigate the massive transfer of assets to Bankman-Fried's affiliated hedge fund.

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Sequoia Capital Writes Down $210 Million FTX Stake to Zero

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital marks down its $210 million investment in crypto exchange FTX to zero as a severe liquidity crisis threatens the company. Federal regulators also launch investigations into the sudden implosion of the once $32 billion platform.

Ethereum Merge Approaches as Crypto Markets Surge and SEC Oversight Grows

The highly anticipated Ethereum Merge is nearly here, bringing a major shift in the network's consensus model. Meanwhile, crypto markets rise sharply and the SEC increases its regulatory scrutiny of the digital asset space.

Musk Moves to Abandon $44 Billion Twitter Acquisition

Elon Musk officially notifies Twitter that he is terminating his $44 billion buyout agreement over disputes regarding spam account data. Twitter's board chair states the company plans to take legal action to enforce the original deal.

Grayscale Sues SEC After Rejection of Spot Bitcoin ETF Conversion

The SEC rejects spot bitcoin ETF applications from Grayscale and Bitwise, prompting Grayscale to file a lawsuit over the agency's inconsistent approval of futures-based products. The legal battle challenges the regulator's stance on market manipulation and surveillance-sharing agreements.

SEC Blocks Automated Access After Website Rate Limit Exceeded

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission blocks automated bots that exceed strict request rate thresholds on SEC.gov. The agency directs developers to review its Privacy and Security Policy to ensure compliance.

Faraday Future Faces DOJ Inquiry Tied to SEC Investor Fraud Probe

Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future faces a preliminary DOJ information request connected to an ongoing SEC investigation into misleading investor statements. The regulatory scrutiny follows an internal review that exposes a pattern of exaggerated claims common among EV SPAC mergers.

Struggling EV Maker Faraday Future Targets Chinese Factory by 2025

Despite facing severe cash shortages and an ongoing SEC investigation, Faraday Future announces plans to open a manufacturing plant in China by 2025. The troubled company aims to use the facility to build its mass-market FF 81 sedan and a new delivery vehicle.

Elon Musk Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure

Elon Musk reveals a 9.2% passive stake in Twitter, but files the required SEC disclosure 11 days late. The delayed filing adds to the billionaire's ongoing history of clashes with federal securities regulators.

First US Bitcoin ETF Reshapes Futures Market, Carries Hidden Risks

The BIS examines how the launch of the first US bitcoin ETF rapidly captures a massive share of the futures market and highlights the structural risks of its rolling strategy.

BIS Analyzes Mechanics and Market Risks of First US Bitcoin ETF

The Bank for International Settlements examines the launch of BITO, the first US bitcoin ETF, noting its rapid accumulation of futures market share and unique structural risks. Unlike traditional equity funds, this futures-based ETF faces specific roll costs and liquidity challenges.