FTX’s small investors biggest losers in fallout: Former FDIC Chair Bair

The collapse of crypto exchange FTX continues to send shockwaves through the market as more details emerge about the house of cards built by founder Sam Bankman-Fried, leaving analysts scratching their heads over how so many sophisticated investors could have been duped in the scheme. Sam Bankman-Fried speaks during the Institute of International Finance annual … Read more

Guangzhou Covid-19: China locks down key transportation hub; markets fear economic fallout

Hong Kong CNN Business  —  China has locked down a major transportation hub in the south, as the country grapples with its largest nationwide Covid outbreak since April. The lockdown also follows rising cases in Beijing, which reported the country’s first Covid deaths in nearly six months. In recent days, China had begun to ease … Read more

Understanding the FTX Fallout From the Eyes of a Bitcoiner

The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to high-profile blowups and cults of personality, and there have been several this year alone. But even by crypto standards, the FTX story is notable for the shocking revelations that have come to light. The rapid downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried is likely a watershed moment for the entire industry. … Read more

Tech Roundup: Cisco, Nvidia report results, and more fallout from Elon Musk’s new Twitter

JasonDoiy Earnings reports from tech stalwarts such as Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Chinese Internet leader Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) led much of the week’s activity in the tech sector heading toward the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. However…If you thought the circus involving Elon Musk and Twitter (TWTR) had finally left town, well, you … Read more

FTX fallout hits crypto lender Genesis; Bankman-Fried, celebs sued

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Alun John and John Mccrank Publishing date: Nov 16, 2022  •  17 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content Major crypto player Genesis Global Capital suspended customer redemptions in its lending business on Wednesday, citing the sudden failure of crypto … Read more

Republicans reckon with midterm election fallout

The Republican Party, staring at the worst midterm performance by a party out of power in two decades, traded recriminations Friday over whether the ultimate cause was poor candidates, an overheated message or the electoral anchor that appeared to be dragging the GOP down, former President Donald Trump. With election results still rolling in, a … Read more

Elon Musk Made an Unusual Request in Fallout With a Top Lieutenant

Last year, Elon Musk parted ways with one of his top deputies at Tesla Inc., a French auto-industry executive named Jerome Guillen. Mr. Guillen worked at Tesla for roughly a decade, rising to oversee the company’s car division. He was rewarded with equity grants that swelled with Tesla’s valuation. By the end of 2020, Mr. … Read more

Tough lines on Ukraine and China: Seeing policy fallout from US election

As the contours of the new US Congress become clearer, diplomats and policy analysts are trying to discern what it will mean for American support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, for NATO and for what may be an even tougher line on China. With the Republicans apparently heading for a narrow victory in the House … Read more