Why the FTX collapse has plunged the crypto world into upheaval

The cryptocurrency world was plunged into chaos this week with the stunning fall of FTX, a crypto exchange once valued near $32 billion that on Friday announced it would file for bankruptcy and the resignation of its chief executive.

Days earlier, industry leader Binance had backed out of a planned buyout of the troubled exchange on Wednesday after disclosing that a review of FTX’s books had unearthed “mishandled customer funds” and amid news reports that U.S. regulatory agencies were circling the smaller exchange.

Here’s what you need to know about the failed deal, the key players and what it means for consumers:

Source: WP