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Crypto Lender Nexo Under Investigation in Bulgaria; Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Stealing FTX Funds

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, January 12, 2023.

January 12, 2023
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Neha will join CoinDesk's Michael Casey for "Remember Why We're Here: Crypto's True Purpose."
Neha Narula
Director
Digital Currency Initiative
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Neha will join CoinDesk's Michael Casey for "Remember Why We're Here: Crypto's True Purpose."

"The Hash" group discusses the latest headlines moving the crypto markets, including crypto lender Nexo being investigated by authorities in Bulgaria on suspicion of money laundering, tax offenses, banking without a license and computer fraud. Plus, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried denies stealing funds and claims FTX and sister company Alameda Research collapsed because of the crypto market meltdown and inadequate hedging on Alameda’s part, in a new post on Substack.

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This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”