FTX Legal Department Jumps Ship, Binance Deal Fizzles Out
The FTX drama continues as the deal with its competitor Binance falls apart. According to several reports, employees at the platform are fleeing amid growing concerns about a massive $6 billion hole on the company’s balance sheet. Related Reading: Bitcoin On-Chain Data: Selling From Whales Holding 1k+ BTC Behind Crash A report from Semafor indicates that FTX’s legal and compliance staff left en masse as the company announced its deal with Binance. The report cites people familiar with the matter speculating on the company’s hurdles to completing any agreement without a legal staff. FTX’s....
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