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FTX gets court approval to sell crypto assets

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NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX received U.S. court permission on Wednesday to liquidate cryptocurrency assets, a move the company said would allow it to repay customers in U.S. dollars and minimize risks related to price volatility in crypto markets.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey approved FTX’s proposal at a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, allowing FTX to sell up to $100 million in cryptocurrency per week and enter into hedging and staking agreements that will allow FTX to minimize the risk of price volatility and earn passive income on more mainstream crypto assets like bitcoin and ether.

FTX’s request was supported by the official committee appointed to represent its customers in the bankruptcy, and by an ad hoc committee that represents non-U.S. customers with deposits on FTX.com’s international exchange.

During the hearing, Dorsey overruled concerns raised by two FTX customers who said FTX sales could cause crypto prices to crash and that FTX may not own all of the crypto that it holds in its accounts.

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FTX said in court filings it was keenly aware of the risk that its effort to liquidate coins could move crypto markets. It said it had hired U.S. crypto firm Galaxy as an investment advisor in part to manage the risk that “information leakage” would lead to short-selling activity and sharp declines in the price of crypto. But keeping its current crypto portfolio intact also carries risks, potentially locking FTX into holding certain assets as their prices decline, according to FTX’s court papers.

Dorsey allowed FTX to increase its liquidation pace to up to $200 million per week, if both creditors committees agree.

FTX said in a Monday court filing it owns $3.4 billion in cryptocurrencies, including $1.16 billion in Solana, $560 million in bitcoin, and $192 million in ether.

FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022 in the wake of claims that it misused and lost billions of dollars worth of customers’ crypto deposits. FTX has recovered more than $7 billion in assets to repay customers, and it is pursuing additional recoveries through lawsuits against FTX insiders and other defendants that received money from FTX before it went bankrupt.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to charges that he defrauded FTX customers by using their funds to prop up his own risky investments. Other former FTX executives have pleaded guilty to criminal charges.

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Reporting by Dietrich Knauth, Editing by Alexia Garamfalvi and David Gregorio

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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Buy or sell? Trending cryptocurrency makes 200% gains in a week

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Tellor (TRB) has made impressive gains in a week, up 200% month-to-date and trending in social platforms. Finbold turned to cryptocurrency indicators, looking for insights on whether this could be a buy or sell signal for TRB.

Tellor is a $355 million Oracle network and a direct competitor to Chainlink (LINK) in relaying off-chain data to cryptocurrencies. Notably, LINK has a $8.5 billion market cap – which is 24 times higher than this trending cryptocurrency.

Tellor (TRB) price analysis

TRB trades at $141.72, with 198.6% gains from a local bottom of $42.73 reached on May 1. Following this surge, technical indicators show bullish momentum, which investors could see as both a buy and sell signal.

In particular, the daily relative strength index (RSI) shows a staggering 81.78 overbought status, which often signals trend reversals. Moreover, the token trades nearly two times above the 30-day exponential moving average (30-EMA), currently making support at $76.48 after a breakout on May 2.

TRB/USD daily price chart, RSI, and 30-EMA. Source: TradingView / Finbold

Similar to the technical analysis, social indicators suggest a bullish momentum for Tellor, which could soon cause a trend reversal. On that note, Finbold gathered data from Santiment, showing TRB as the second-most trending cryptocurrency dominating the market’s social metrics.

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The platform’s AI summary highlights price action, increased whale activity, and “VIP interest” as the reasons why Tellor is trending.

TRB trending data and summary. Source: Santiment / Finbold

Interestingly, as the price surged, social volume and social dominance reached monthly highs of 15 and 0.1%. This evidences the cryptocurrency trending momentum, but peaking social metrics for low-cap cryptocurrencies often signal local tops and reversals.

TRB trending data and summary. Source: Santiment / Finbold (Vini Barbosa @ Sanbase Pro)

However, if the momentum continues, Tellor could see further growth, seeking higher capitalization as the protocol competes for demand and market share in a multi-billionaire market of Oracle solutions.

Disclaimer: The content on this site should not be considered investment advice. Investing is speculative. When investing, your capital is at risk.

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MetaComp and Bosera Strengthen Collaboration to Promote Bosera Cryptocurrency ETFs Among Global Investors

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MetaComp and Bosera Strengthen Collaboration to Promote Bosera Cryptocurrency ETFs Among Global Investors

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MetaComp Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “MetaComp”) and Bosera Fund Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera International”) strengthened their collaboration to introduce the eagerly awaited Bosera cryptocurrency ETF to investors worldwide.

Bosera International and HashKey Capital Limited have jointly launched the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF (3008.HK) and the Bosera HashKey Ethereum ETF (3009.HK), both of which began trading on 30 April 2024 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. These highly anticipated products have attracted significant attention from international regulators and the global investment community since their announcement, marking a pivotal step in providing investors with regulated, diversified access to the burgeoning digital asset markets.

MetaComp, a leading Singapore fintech company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and specializing in blockchain technology and digital assets, is proud to establish this strategic cooperation with Bosera International to jointly promote innovative financial products on a global scale. Leveraging its proprietary Client Assets Management Platform, CAMP by MetaComp, as well as its deep technical and market expertise, MetaComp and its affiliate will spearhead the promotion of Bosera International’s cryptocurrency spot ETF to investors in Singapore and beyond. This collaboration underscores MetaComp’s commitment to advancing financial innovation within the framework of relevant regulations while delivering exceptional value to the global investment community.

In addition to introducing the cryptocurrency ETF, both parties plan to explore the seamless integration of Bosera International’s asset management solutions into MetaComp’s CAMP platform. This integration will empower investors with a comprehensive suite of financial tools. Furthermore, MetaComp aims to extend its digital payment token services to Bosera International, enhancing the latter’s digital asset management capabilities. Together, this collaboration will provide investors with a more holistic and streamlined financial experience, combining the strengths of both companies to deliver innovative, high-quality asset management solutions globally.

Dr. Bai Bo, Chairman and Co-founder of MetaComp, stated: “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Bosera International, as we jointly launch a series of innovative solutions in both traditional and cryptocurrency finance. MetaComp is dedicated to serving as a bridge between traditional and cryptocurrency finance, offering our clients secure, compliant, and innovative financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s investors.”

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For more details about this cooperation and to stay updated on future developments, please visit https://www.mce.sg/

About MetaComp Pte Ltd (www.mce.sg) 

MetaComp is a leading Singapore-based digital asset platform that is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating under a P2B2C (platform-to-business, partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp provides an integrated end-to-end suite of services to its clients, empowering them to confidently enter the digital asset market with the much-needed safety, security, and compliance. Together with its parent company, Metaverse Green Exchange Pte. Ltd (a MAS-licensed CMS holder permitted to carry out, inter alia, brokerage and custody services), MetaComp introduces its suite of services through CAMP by MetaComp, a regulated Client Assets Management Platform, allowing businesses to develop and scale their digital asset offerings through OTC and exchange trading services, fiat payment, digital asset custody and prime brokerage.

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Nigerian Officials Demanded Huge Crypto Payments To Make Cryptocurrency Probe ‘Go Away,’ Binance CEO Claims – Arise News

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Nigerian Officials Demanded Huge Crypto Payments To Make Cryptocurrency Probe ‘Go Away,’ Binance CEO Claims – Arise News

The CEO of prominent cryptocurrency platform Binance, Richard Teng, unveiled in a blog post on Tuesday that undisclosed individuals in Nigeria sought substantial payments in digital currency to resolve the company’s challenges in the country.

The revelation comes in the wake of the detention of two senior Binance executives by the Nigerian government on February 28. Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan were held as part of an investigation into alleged illegal operations and forex rate manipulations.

Teng detailed Binance’s efforts to engage with Nigerian authorities, citing a meeting in Abuja on January 8, where the company faced criminal accusations.

He said that despite repeated requests, Binance did not receive specifics of the allegations, prompting concerns about the fairness of the process.

Teng said, “There were a number of reasons for that, including the sensitivity of the information and getting the opportunity to see the allegations in full and prepare a thorough substantive response.”

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“The meeting ended with the Chair confirming they would consider the matter and revert through Binance’s local counsel.

“However, as our employees were leaving the venue, they were approached by unknown persons who suggested to them to make a payment in settlement of the allegations.

“Later that day, our local counsel — representing us at that time — was summoned by the Committee through someone purporting to be their agent, who relayed the Committee’s terms and instructed our local counsel to advise us.

“Counsel reported back that he had been presented with a demand for a significant payment in cryptocurrency to be paid in secret within 48 hours to make these issues go away and that our decision was expected by the morning.

“Our team grew increasingly concerned about their safety in Nigeria and immediately departed.”

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The Binance CEO however revealed that the request for payment was declined because it was not seen to be a “legitimate settlement offer”.

According to Teng, Binance made it clear that it would only negotiate a settlement after viewing the pertinent petition or the specifics of all the accusations. Any settlement “must be official, recorded in writing, and signed by all relevant parties,” he added.

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