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Ukraine pro-crypto groups announce Web3 roadmap

A roadmap proposes the launch of a regulatory sandbox and the creation of a national blockchain-backed realty register

Law Decoded, Nov. 7–14: How regulators reacted to the FTX crash

While some lawmakers expressed their eagerness to quick up the regulatory progress, others blamed the SEC in FTX's monopoly.

US President Biden announces pick for FDIC chair

Martin Gruenberg was the FDIC’s acting chair while the agency issued cease-and-desist orders to crypto firms and suggested that payment stablecoins merited further consideration.

Turkey’s financial authority investigates FTX’s collapse

The Turkish regulator joined the United States and the Bahamas in investigating the exchange's fall.

South Korean prosecutors call on Terra co-founder Shin Hyun-seong to cooperate: Report

Authorities reportedly alleged Shin Hyun-seong earned roughly $105 million in profits from illegal sales of LUNA tokens before Terra’s collapse.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office probes FTX collapse: Report

A source with knowledge of the investigations reportedly said New York authorities were looking into the collapse of FTX following the firm declaring bankruptcy on Nov. 11.

SEC wins LBRY case, but the victory may have little impact in the greater cryptoverse

Although it was quickly overshadowed by more dramatic events, the LBRY case is a rare instance of a crypto related unregistered securities complaint going to court.

Blockchain and the world’s growing plastic problem

US lawmaker blames 'billionaire crypto bros' for delayed legislation

The collapse of FTX has raised alarm bells across Washington D.C.

FTX under investigation in the Bahamas for criminal misconduct - Report

The Bahamas securities regulator and financial investigators are reportedly investigating the collapsed crypto exchange.

Hong Kong to avoid FTX-like scenario through transparency and supervision

Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the importance of being “steady and cautious” when promoting the development of the virtual asset industry in Hong Kong.

Huobi and Gate.io under fire for allegedly sharing snapshots using loaned funds

A wallet address linked to the Huobi exchange was found transferring 10,000 ETH to Binance and OKX deposit wallets soon after releasing its asset snapshot.

Regulator denies asking FTX to prioritize withdrawals for Bahamian clients

The statement from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas refutes a claim from FTX that it has been facilitating withdrawals in accordance with Bahamian regulations.

Sam Bankman-Fried is ‘under supervision’ in Bahamas, looking to flee to Dubai

It is understood that Sam Bankman-Fried and two former FTX associates are currently being detained by Bahamian authorities.

FTX goes up in flames and impacts broader crypto industry, causing regulators to respond: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 6-12

Binance CEO CZ on FTX crash: “We’ve been set back a few years”

With one of the biggest crypto businesses falling overnight after getting caught misappropriating user funds, CZ believed the episode was devastating for the industry, which took away a lot of consumer confidence.

Tether blacklists $31.4M USDT following FTX's alleged hack, Musk reacts

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who recently purchased Twitter in hopes of unleashing the platform’s full potential, acknowledged Twitter’s contribution in tracking down the FTX developments in real time.

FTX funds on the move: bankruptcy proceedings, insider threat or a hack?

The wallet address in question received funds from various international and U.S.-based wallets linked to FTX, which amassed over 83,878.63 ETH (worth over $105.3 million) in just two hours.

CySEC requested FTX's European arm suspend operations prior to bankruptcy: Report

FTX Europe was one of roughly 130 companies in FTX Group which will be a part of bankruptcy proceedings in the United States.

FTX collapse: The crypto industry’s Lehman Brothers moment

The collapse of FTX came as a surprise to many, but as more information pours in, it seems FTX's liquidity crisis began sooner than many thought.

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