The crypto space received more regulatory attention through the end of 2022. The collapse of one of the largest global digital asset exchanges brought massive losses to the industry. This event spurred several watchdogs to express concerns and issue warning on cryptocurrency engagement. Some US Federal regulators have recently commented on crypto activities’ risks. The…
The entire crypto market bled with multiple losses and asset devaluation after the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX. In addition, crypto firms exposed to FTX got a fair share of the bitter pill. Investigations have been ongoing to determine the location of the $8 billion hole in FTX’s balance sheet, which caused the…
The potential Solana (SOL) liquidation from failed exchange FTX has become a focal point for traders and crypto investors. The speculation and accompanying FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) surrounding the potential sell-off have amplified market uncertainties. A recent court approval paved the way for the embattled exchange FTX to liquidate $3.4 billion in diverse digital assets.…
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison was sentenced to 24 months in prison by a federal judge on Tuesday. In addition to the prison term, Ellison, 29, will forfeit about $11 billion and spend three years on supervised release after serving her sentence. The judge said she could serve her time in a minimum-security facility…
A former FTX regulatory officer, Daniel Friedberg, has come forward to back the lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters, adding weight to the allegations leveled against the cryptocurrency exchange. Due to his knowledge of the company’s internal compliance practices, Friedberg’s decision to support the legal action is a significant blow to FTX. Notably, the lawsuit started…
Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky, who was responsible for the $4.7 billion 2022 crypto crash, has been banned from crypto. This forms part of a $10 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) while the crypto founder continues to serve a 12-year sentence. Celsius Founder Banned From Crypto As Part of $10 Million FTC Settlement …
The crypto bug is seemingly proving to be having a big bite on the sports industry as Tom Brady joins other sports celebrities pursuing a dream in the blockchain sector. The quarterback of the Super Bowl champs – Tampa Bay – had for weeks indicated his enthusiasm, through several tweets about crypto before declaring his…
The crypto community was left shell-shocked in November 2022 when FTX – one of the leading crypto exchange platforms, filed for bankruptcy. Pessimism towards crypto is at an all-time high, with famous investors like Warren Buffet seemingly right about the risks involved. Investigations into the exchange uncovered gross financial misappropriation and abuse of users’ funds.…
According to the trader and analyst of the crypto market under the pseudonym “Googly,” the fallen crypto exchange FTX sold warrants for $884 million SUI tokens to Mysten Labs and preferred stock for less than $100 million in March. The paper valuation for the tokens is now worth $1 billion. The sale of the warrants…
On day four of the criminal trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, who co-founded the now-bankrupt crypto exchange and served as its former chief technology officer (CTO), testified. During his testimony, the former FTX executive revealed details about the connection between the cryptocurrency exchange and Alameda Research. FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Allegedly Gave…