Nina Bambysheva
@ninabambysheva
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Crypto, Fintech 50, 30 Under 30 @Forbes
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Joined May 2011
In December, I made a couple of trips to Miami to sit down with Michael Saylor and dissect the $MSTR phenomenon: a 60x-plus valuation surge in four years, tens of billions raised through equity and zero-interest bonds, and volatility so high bond traders are apparently feeling
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Honestly don’t know how much longer I’ll be bearing with crypto’s “we are still early” narrative. It’s been 15 years, the industry got so much financial and social capital during the bull run but it seems like it had spent most of it on parties, celebrity marketing and shitcoins.
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❗️New crypto funding record alert: @FTX_Official has just closed $900 million (!) Series B round, valuing the company at $18 billion via @ForbesCrypto.
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FTX's largest backers, estimated amounts invested:. Sequoia: $200M.Temasek: $205M.Paradigm: $215M.Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan: $80M.
Another FTX scoop:. SBF sent @Forbes a cap table in August. We have details on precisely how much some top investors stand to lose if FTX really goes to zero. Tom Brady, for example, looks to be down more than he'll make playing football this year.
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Doing research for @ForbesCrypto. Need help with identifying the 10 most groundbreaking crypto white papers.
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A few days ago, @Visa quietly bought its first NFT, CryptoPunk 7610, for $150K with the help of @Anchorage. Visa's head of crypto @cuysheffield says, “This is just the beginning of our work in this space" . with @DelRayMan via @ForbesCrypto .
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Saw lots of questions about FTX’s audits. In August, the company told us FTX had been audited by Prager Metis and FTX US by Armanino. Neither has responded to our inquiries. More: with @eltrade and @emilymason00 via @ForbesCrypto.
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Help me find this person so we can add this $SHIB holder to our billionaires list @ForbesCrypto 👀.
This wallet bought roughly $8,000 of $SHIB last August. It's now worth $5.7 billion. From $8,000 to $5.7 billion in roughly 400 days. We may actually be looking at the greatest individual trade of all time.
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Ether’s surge above $4,000 added more than $300 million to Vitalik Buterin's wealth. Ethereum’s co-founder became the world’s youngest known crypto billionaire when ETH crossed $3,000 for the first time just a week ago via @ForbesCrypto .
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Scoop: Binance, an early investor in FTX, has recently exited its equity position in the Hong Kong-based exchange, Binance’s chief executive CZ told Forbes.
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Every crypto journalist: “Stop asking me whether you should buy bitcoin. I am NOT an investment advisor”.
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Caught up with @Scaramucci at #CryptoBahamas to talk decentralization, regulation and more. Stay tuned!
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An incomplete but comprehensive summary of tensions in the FTX bankruptcy:.
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In other news, @novogratz is not erasing his Luna tattoo just yet, says it’s a reminder to be humble
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Quick question: are there NFT influencers out there?.
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MicroStrategy, Square and Riot Blockchain with $5.6 billion worth of bitcoin in their treasuries make up more than 50% of the portfolio.
U.S. largest bank is launching a new product with exposure to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. For the lack of a bitcoin ETF in the U.S, JPMorgan's play could be a “gateway drug' for clients looking to partake in the crypto surge: by @ninabambysheva.
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A few months ago, we obtained a trove of information from FTX including a long list of companies it did business with, details on its regulatory situation and audits. Here are the key takeaways: with @eltrade and @emilymason00.
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SCOOP: Binance, an early investor in FTX, has recently given up its equity stake in the platform. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao: “We’ve seen tremendous growth from them, we're very happy with that but we’ve exited completely” via @ForbesCrypto .
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THIS!!!.
Forbes lead crypto journalist Michael del Castillo (who has been covering #Bitcoin since 2011) spoke with Lily about his recent cover story featuring Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss . and had a couple of questions for her as well!
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Visa and fintech company Tala team up to help the underbanked population gain better access to crypto .
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Bitcoin bulls are HODLing despite the multi-billion selloff, even Elon Musk via @ForbesCrypto .
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Every time I call my parents:.- me: how’s life? .- dad: so when’s bitcoin gonna crash? .🤦🏻♀️.
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Citi and JPMorgan say they employ over 30,000 software engineers. Guess how many devs are in Web3. My latest via @ForbesCrypto:
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Industry leaders every time smth blows up: “We need more transparency. Let’s hold ourselves to a higher standard”. Journalists: asking questions. Aforementioned leaders and their PR: “no comment” or “on background…”. *everyone pointing fingers at media at the next shitshow.
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And we are back with Forbes #Blockchain50! We are looking for billion-dollar innovators changing the world with blockchain technology. Help us highlight their work by submitting a nomination via @ForbesCrypto .
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Day 3 at #Consensus2022: @Snowden talks about his contribution to zcash. Forbes senior editor @DelRayMan broke the story. Here in case you missed it:
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Is the securities industry ready to revise the T+2 model and switch to real-time settlement?
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Last month, three crypto startups raised some of the largest VC rounds in the industry’s history. Here are the top ten via @ForbesCrypto .
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Will regulators say yes to a bitcoin ETF this time? via @ForbesCrypto.
Third try's a charm? Latest bitcoin ETF application from the largest US options exchange comes amid WILDLY different circumstances: by @ninabambysheva.
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We saw this coming👀.
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media: 'historic moment'. historic moment: pandas, Vitalik memes, LFG
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Tom Brady’s estimated stake would have been worth $45 million and Gisele’s worth $25 million.
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How did I miss this gem?! What a piece🙌 Now I need a Gossip Girl-esque series with a crypto angle.
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To think that next year will bring another ton of Web 3, metaverse and NFT-related pitches….
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So my dad now tests my knowledge of the latest bitcoin news and mom is thinking of becoming a crypto influencer after retirement🤨.
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I am so thankful for my work and team that keep me from drowning in despair but switching between crypto and war news still feels hella weird.
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Thanks @leomschwartz for shedding light on this. Disheartening to see a stellar newsroom hammered this way. Sending all my support to the team🫶.
CoinDesk owners Bullish fired the publication's three top editors, including EIC Kevin Reynolds, this morning following newsroom controversy over the removal of an article about billionaire Justin Sun:.
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Fellow #Consensus2022 goers, who else is stuck in Dallas and wants to complain about @AmericanAir.
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It's that time of the year! We are looking for the best blockchain applications from the world's biggest companies. Nominate yours now: #Blockchain50 via @ForbesCrypto.
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Analysis from @nansen_ai shows that the collusion of FTX and Alameda, along with over-leveraging and misappropriation of clients' funds, was a ticking time bomb: with @Steven_Ehrlich and @emilymason00.
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So excited to take the stage with @grittygrease and @nikil to talk about the Web2 --> Web3 transition. See you in a bit! Event link: via @ForbesCrypto #FDAWeb3
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Man next to me explaining to his 4(5?) year-old what a SPAC is. Oh, New York.
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Just wanted to thank my friends, colleagues and everyone who’s been checking up on me and supporting throughout this difficult time! It really means a lot.
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Disclaimer excerpt: FartStrategy is effectively “backed by hot air” . Cosmic level of absurdity. Irresponsibly Long $FSTR, who’s building this.
FartStrategy will accelerate the Fartcoin Flywheel.
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Our 5th #Blockchain50 list is out, and the finance category is stronger than ever! Check the finalists here via @ForbesCrypto, with @DelRayMan:
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JUST OUT: Circle has just raised a $440 million investment, the largest among crypto and blockchain firms to date: by @ninabambysheva .
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Mentally checked out of consensus after hearing “we are building smth like a layer minus one”.
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and thanks to everyone who was quick to point out my mistake in the headline!.
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"Among the most impacted: FTX employees. According to the capitalization table, the company’s option pool held 20,858,124 shares, or about 3% of FTX, as of August. In January, FTX employees owned as much as $950 million worth of stock. Now it’s likely worthless".
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Any devs who considered making web2->web3 shift but got spooked by the recent bankruptcies, layoffs, etc.? Dm me.
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Caught up with @shayne_coplan to discuss how @Polymarket is changing the prediction markets game, turning 'Internet yelling matches' into an information powerhouse with hundreds of millions at stake.
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I know I know this number looks like an April Fool’s joke for BlackRock 😂.
BlackRock joins the #Bitcoin bandwagon. SEC filings show $360K gains from bitcoin futures, held by one of BlackRock's funds: by @ninabambysheva .
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Sharing on behalf of my Ukrainian friend: her family (brother, his wife and 3 kids) are looking for a place to stay in New York. DM me if you know anyone who could host them, even if for a few days, or can recommend local organizations that are helping Ukrainian refugees.
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Welcome to the team @godbole17 so excited to have you!!.
***ANNOUNCEMENT***. @ForbesCrypto is thrilled to announce the hiring of Omkar Godbole as our new Senior Market Analyst!. Be sure to follow him at @godbole17 for all the latest breaking news in #Crypto . Welcome Omkar!
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Writing this story was both surreal and healing. In the midst of it, I lost my grandmother and nearly two other family members—a brutal backdrop to diving into the wild world of meme lore. Yet, the laughter and chatter brought me comfort and joy when I needed it most. Thank you.
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What a wild ride. Shout out to @DelRayMan and the rest of the team!.
After 6 months of researching, a team of 16 reporters and editors today published the @Forbes #Blockchain50 list of billion-dollar companies taking bitcoin and other blockchain applications seriously. These trends tell the story of the ENTIRE INDUSTRY:
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Big shoutout to all my colleagues today and always. Covering the market that never sleeps is not easy.
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Russia is giving the world another lesson on what happens when one person has too much power - at the expense of millions of ruined lives.
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Now I am just wondering what that NFT was.
My [31M] fiancee/girlfriend [28F] is upset that I proposed with an NFT instead of a ring. What can I do about this?
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So glad we can support journalists around the world through this release.
"Merchants of the Metaverse", Forbes first cover-turned-NFT, sold on @niftygateway for $333,333. The proceeds will support @IWMF and @pressfreedom in their missions to ensure free, strong and diverse journalism.
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Great conversation about risks and opportunities in DeFi, crypto whales, and on-chain data investors (and journalists) should follow. Be sure to check it out!.
The wildly popular Alpha Alarm newsletter by @cole0x, @iamjosephyoung and @n1ckchong is now officially live on @Forbes! To learn more check out Cole and @DelRayMan on Instagram:
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My country is a terrorist state, the industry I cover is a clown show. Did I win the wrong lottery?.
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appreciate all the engagement here! seeing lots of old-fashioned comparisons with the early age of the Internet. There's a point to make about the shrinking technology adoption life cycle but genuinely curious if anyone has done a serious study on this.
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So Swan essentially says they may go out of business, blaming former execs, employees, and Tether’s CFO and former CEO for stealing its mining operations?
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According to today's earnings call, beyond cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, BlackRock is also studying tokenization and permissioned blockchains: by @ninabambysheva .
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At #Consensus2022 panel with @CynthiaMLummis @SenGillibrand and @PatrickMcHenry: @SenToomey thinks they can get stablecoin regulation done this year
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The metaverse doesn’t exist yet and we are already solving virtual crimes. I love this space.
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.@eltrade does a great job of breaking down the murky world of tokenized stocks. If you are wondering what you'd get if you bought one, here's the perfect read.
I spoke to billionaire Bitcoin investor @SBF_Alameda and why he bets Tokenized stocks, fully collateralized, traded 24/7 are what non-U.S. traders have been waiting for. By @ForbesCrypto .
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Forbes #Blockchain50 Class of 2022: meet the most mature blockchain programs in the world run by billion-dollar enterprises via @ForbesCrypto .
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Welcome @eltrade can’t wait for your next piece!.
Our @ForbesCrypto team is growing fast! . We are thrilled to welcome our new senior data analyst @eltrade Make sure to follow him for market insights and check out his first piece on the growing institutional interest in bitcoin .
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This plot is everything. I'd even renew my HBO subscription
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My mom’s never-changing answer to my problems—discipline: healthy sleep, clean diet, quiet walks, exercise, experiencing art, good thougts, gratitude. Works every time.
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My grandma's traditional medicine remedies never cease to amaze: vodka, raw eggs, Icelandic moss. you name it. The woman is 70 and has never been hospitalized so what do I know.
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This got me thinking what’s next: honeymoon in the metaverse? DeFi portfolios for the kids?.
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Look at that speaker lineup! Can’t wait 🙌🏼.
Blockchain technology is being applied in a wide variety of industries, from luxury goods to rare metals, retail and wood pulp. On April 13, our #BLOCKCHAIN50 panelists will share how DLT is reshaping their companies' supply chain operations. RSVP:
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As always, incredibly valuable insights from @Steven_Ehrlich.
With #Bitcoin crossing $50,000 and #ethereum up nearly 140% since the start of 2021, our research director @Steven_Ehrlich joined @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss what’s driving the performance:
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"Cryptocurrency has an Elon Musk problem: In a supposedly decentralized industry meant to be impervious to any single party’s influence, market prices seem to soar or plunge based on the force of one man’s tweets" .
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Do you think they scheduled that meeting before or after Elon’s tweet about “environmental concerns”?.
Bitcoin rises to nearly $40,000, as Elon Musk and Michael Saylor announce the formation of the Bitcoin Mining Council: by @ninabambysheva .
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How long until Georgian pharmacies run out out of antidepressants for Russians.
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I remember wanting to become a journalist so I could write about wine and how much I love it. Here I am typing in ‘bitcoin’ dozen times a day.
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Checked out a local coworking space yesterday. Tbilisi is the next Silicon Valley.
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The bots are annoying but what about shirtless billionaires all over my feed.
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Four months and multiple Twitter requests later, I am finally back to this account. If I ever get locked out again, reach me at @NBambysheva.
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