Sources tell Reuters funds were part of $10bn founder Sam Bankman-Fried transferred to his hedge fund

Amid the fallout of the implosion of FTX, once the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, at least $1bn in investor assets appears to be missing, according to multiple reports.

On Saturday morning, Reuters reported that FTX was missing at least $1bn in client funds, according to two anonymous sources who held senior positions at FTX and said they had been briefed on the company’s finances. The sources claimed the funds were part of $10bn in client funds that the FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, secretly transferred to Alameda Research, the hedge fund he owns.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 261 of the invasion

Ukraine estimates it will take at least a week for Russian troops…

Labour dismisses Tory claim of ‘robust’ lobbying rules

‘Cosy relationship’ between government and lobbyists ‘stinks of sleaze’, says Rachel Reeves…

Marrakech expressed: turning an old farm into a light-filled home

A couple of French designers, helped by their son and two donkeys,…

The 19 Best Deals From Winter Clearance Sales This Week

Now’s the best time to buy winter gear. The season might be…