Bahamas regulator says it assumed control of digital assets of FTX

FILE PHOTO: The logo of FTX is seen at the entrance of the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, U.S., November 12, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas said on Thursday it has ordered all digital assets of FTX Digital Markets Ltd (FDM) transferred to a digital wallet controlled by the Commission for safekeeping.
"Urgent interim regulatory action was necessary to protect the interests of clients and creditors of FDM," the commission said in a statement.