Former US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings have experienced a significant surge in value, according to recent disclosures. Trump’s wallet, previously estimated at $2.8 million, has seen an increase of over $15,000 in the last 24 hours due to Bitcoin’s recent rally. This surge not only highlights the growing importance of digital assets but also […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its enforcement outcomes for Fiscal Year 2023, revealing a significant increase in digital asset cases. The CFTC’s Division of Enforcement initiated 96 enforcement proceedings, resulting in penalties, restitution, and disgorgement totaling over $4.3 billion. Approximately 50% of the cases involved cryptocurrencies, with the CFTC filing 47 actions […]
Central banks are being urged to embrace the digital age and take the lead in innovation, according to Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Speaking at a conference in Basel, Carstens highlighted central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a key element in this transformation. However, he also acknowledged the challenges […]
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its enforcement results for the 2023 fiscal year, revealing that nearly half of its enforcement cases involved digital assets. Out of the 96 enforcement actions taken, 47 were related to cryptocurrencies. Some notable cases include charges against individuals and companies like Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, Alameda Research, […]
The acting chief of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Michael Hsu, expressed optimism about the potential of tokenization while remaining cautious about cryptocurrencies due to their high levels of risk. Speaking at the DC Fintech Week, Hsu emphasized the benefits of tokenization in streamlining the settlement of funds and securities. […]
The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. After a month-long trial in federal court in New York City, Bankman-Fried was found guilty of cheating investors and customers out of over $10 billion through FTX and his cryptocurrency trading firm, Alameda Research. The charges against him carry […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been convicted on seven charges in New York. The jury found him guilty of embezzling $8 billion from customers, using the funds for speculative investments and an extravagant lifestyle. The verdict, delivered on multiple counts, highlights Bankman-Fried’s greed and deception. His defense of being a humble […]
The recent downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and his cryptocurrency exchange FTX has had a significant impact on the industry. Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has been found guilty of fraud and faces a potential prison sentence of up to 115 years. The evidence against him was overwhelming, with three of his closest employees testifying […]
US lawmakers are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against major cryptocurrency companies Binance and Tether. They allege that these companies have facilitated illicit financial activities, including funding for the terrorist group Hamas. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, citing media […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, a crypto exchange that collapsed last year, has been found guilty on all counts in his fraud trial. A federal jury convicted Bankman-Fried on seven criminal charges, including wire fraud, securities fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. Prosecutors accused him of stealing billions in customer funds from FTX to cover […]
