Blockchain intelligence company Elliptic has linked the $400 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange FTX to Russian hackers. According to Elliptic’s report, the attacker used an unsophisticated method of laundering the stolen funds by converting them to Bitcoin using a service owned by the bankrupt exchange’s sister company. The attacker then used crypto-mixing services to cover […]
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of instructing her to commit fraud. According to court transcripts from Bankman-Fried’s trial, Ellison claims that Alameda, the trading arm of FTX, used around $14 billion of the exchange’s customers’ funds for investments between 2020 and 2022. Ellison alleges that Bankman-Fried “set […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to use Gazprom as a geopolitical tool against the European Union (EU) has backfired. After threatening to cut off gas supply to Europe, Putin is now scrambling to find new markets for Gazprom, with China being his main focus. However, finding new markets is proving to be a challenge for […]
Cryptocurrency company Genesis has suspended customer withdrawals in its lending unit, adding to the challenges faced by the digital currency industry. This comes after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year due to the Gemini exchange’s refusal to facilitate customer withdrawals. The situation has escalated, leading to legal intervention and a settlement between Genesis […]
CoinMarketCap, a crypto data aggregator owned by Binance, has launched a new ChatGPT plugin. This plugin allows users to access real-time data directly from CoinMarketCap. By signing in to their ChatGPT Plus account and enabling the plugin, users can keep up with the rapidly changing crypto landscape. The plugin operates as an AI crypto analyst, […]
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has rebranded its content aggregator platform, Binance Feed, as Binance Square. This new platform aims to provide a Twitter-like experience for users and includes monetization features such as a tipping option for content creators and an affiliate commission program. Binance Square has already gained over 10 million monthly […]
A former engineer at Alameda Research, the sister hedge fund of FTX, has alleged that the firm suffered losses of over $190 million due to preventable scams. Aditya Baradwaj, the whistleblower, highlighted the frequent security incidents resulting from the company’s fast-paced operations. Baradwaj documented these allegations in a post titled “The Hacks” on the platform […]
Elon Musk, the owner of the social media website X (formerly known as Twitter), recently hosted a gaming stream on the platform. The stream featured Musk playing Diablo 4 and answering questions from viewers. This was a test of X’s new streaming feature, which was deemed successful with no technical issues. Musk’s goal is to […]
Evidence presented in court during the ongoing criminal trial against Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX exchange, has revealed his belief that Binance leaked an Alameda balance sheet to the media in 2022. The evidence includes a memo created by SBF on November 6, 2022, which outlined potential investors and parties to reach out […]
In his opening statement, Cohen revealed that Bankman-Fried, the majority owner of Alameda, had placed his trust in Ellison, the CEO, to handle the day-to-day operations of the company. However, when a downturn was anticipated, Bankman-Fried urged Ellison to implement a hedge to protect against potential losses. Unfortunately, Ellison did not take action at the […]
