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7 class action lawsuits have been filed against SBF so far, records show
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been named in seven class action lawsuits filed since the fall of his crypto empire. These lawsuits, however, are separate from the numerous probes and investigations examining the crypto exchange and its founder, including a reported market manipulation probe by federal prosecutors. Another headline shows the United States House of Representatives has called on SBF to speak at a hearing on Dec. 13. Amid investigations by lawmakers and a flurry of civil litigation, SBF hired former federal prosecutor Mark Cohen to act as his defense attorney. A team of financial forensic investigators was also hired by FTX’s new management to track down the billions of dollars worth of missing customer crypto.
3AC subpoenas issued as dispute grows over claims of Terraform dump
An order signed by a federal judge overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of Three Arrows Capital has authorized subpoenas for the company’s former leadership, including co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies. Under the authorized subpoenas, Zhu and Davies are required to hand over any “recorded information, including books, documents, records, and papers” related to the firm’s financial affairs or property. The founders will not be served on Twitter, as previously required by the advisory firm and liquidator in this case, Teneo.
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USDC issuer Circle terminates SPAC merger with Concord
Stablecoin issuer Circle will not merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Concord Acquisition due to a mutual decision by the two entities. Circle’s original plans, unveiled in July 2021, included going public via a merger with Concord. Between then and February 2022, Circle’s valuation grew from $4.5 billion to $9 billion. Circle still plans to go public at some point, however, according to comments from CEO Jeremy Allaire. The company had a profitable third…
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