FTX Circus Hits Capitol Hill Even With SBF a No-Show

Also, some facts about PFOF bans in Europe; FDIC nominees clear banking panel

It wasn’t exactly a dud. But you can’t blame the House Financial Services Committee’s FTX hearing for not living up to the hype – since the star witnesses had to cancel after getting arrested in the Bahamas. And being indicted in New York federal court. And charged in civil cases by the SEC and CFTC.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s no-show was frequently lamented by…