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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial faces frustrations due to late production of crucial evidence, impacting defense team’s preparation. Meanwhile, FTX investors eye potential windfall in booming AI sector, cashing out shares in AI startup Anthropic.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is returning $550,000 in donations from the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX. This move highlights the complexity of recovering funds and potential misuse in cryptocurrency donations, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and regulation.

FTX is contesting Genesis’ claim that its debtors are entitled to nothing in a recent court filing, amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. This highlights the importance of transparency, proper communication, and including all stakeholders in mediation to ensure fairness and resolve issues in the crypto industry.

FTX objects to extending court-mediated settlement talks for bankrupt crypto lender Genesis and opposes estimating their debtors’ claims at $0.00. As Genesis’ largest creditor with $3.9 billion claims, FTX’s objection adds to mounting pressure from individual creditors seeking faster resolution. Meanwhile, Genesis faces lawsuits and SEC actions over its customer lending program, Earn.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces fraud charges and plans to argue he relied on legal advice from law firm Fenwick & West. His defense requests government documents provided by the firm between 2017-2022 for his case preparation. The case highlights the complexities in the evolving cryptocurrency space and the importance of compliance and transparent communication with regulators.

The U.S. DOJ might drop charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried due to potential violations of the extradition agreement with the Bahamas. This highlights complexities and challenges in balancing crypto innovation with safety and regulations across global jurisdictions.

U.S. prosecutors may drop some charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, depending on the Bahamas government’s stance. The defense argues certain charges violate the extradition treaty between the U.S. and Bahamas. Prosecutors seek a waiver from the Bahamas to try Bankman-Fried for three of the four contested charges.

A U.S. District Judge referred a motion concerning the appointment of an independent examiner for FTX’s bankruptcy to an appellate court. The case raises questions about the need for an independent examiner in crypto exchange bankruptcies, potential costs, and implications for future similar cases.

A Delaware District Judge has referred the FTX bankruptcy case to the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Despite concerns about potential financial burdens, an independent investigator may be appointed to maintain transparency and fairness, and reveal any malfeasance that led to the collapse.

The collapse of FTX crypto exchange led to a costly investment loss for Singapore’s Temasek Holdings due to “fraudulent conduct” concealed from investors. In response, Temasek plans to refine its investment appraisal procedure and remains cautious about future blockchain investments, highlighting the need for evolving regulations and thorough due diligence in the rapidly developing crypto market.

Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings reduced compensation for executives after a $275 million investment loss in the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX. Despite extensive due diligence, Temasek’s loss exposes potential pitfalls for even experienced investors in the rapidly growing crypto market.

The controversial bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX prompts efforts to retrieve over $240 million paid for stock trading platform Embed, amidst claims of inadequate investigation by former executives. The ongoing turmoil raises concerns about due diligence and highlights the importance of regaining lost finances and rebuilding the company’s reputation in the blockchain industry.

FTX faces a legal challenge over its $220 million acquisition of stock-clearing platform Embed, with allegations of insufficient due diligence and inflated prices. The exchange seeks to recover millions from insiders and executives amidst bankruptcy filing, raising questions about transparency in high-stakes acquisitions.

The U.S. Trustee challenges a Delaware bankruptcy court’s decision, arguing that an independent examiner must be appointed in the FTX bankruptcy case. Ensuring transparency, this appointment may bring unbiased perspective despite an estimated $100 million examination cost.