High-end cameras that digitally sign photos along with metadata like location and timestamp are already available, but the challenge lies in posting these large digital files on news websites. However, ZK-proofs offer a solution by significantly reducing the file size while preserving critical verification elements. This technology can prove the authenticity of a recording or […]
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has expressed support for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its legal actions against Coinbase. NASAA argues that while cryptocurrencies themselves are not inherently fraudulent, the industry has attracted fraudsters who take advantage of investors’ fear of missing out and their economic situations. NASAA believes that […]
In response to recent attacks by the Palestinian terror group Hamas, Israeli law enforcement has seized cryptocurrency accounts believed to be linked to the organization. It is alleged that Hamas used social media to acquire funds, which were then funneled into custodial wallets on Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange. The crackdown was carried out by […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been accused of sanctioning fraud by Caroline Ellison, the CEO of Alameda Research. Ellison confessed to committing fraud under the instructions of Bankman-Fried, setting up a system to funnel money out of FTX. This system allowed Alameda Research to secure $14 billion from FTX, while manipulating the balance […]
Bitfinex’s parent company, iFinex, has announced plans to buy back $150 million worth of shares from users who were given these shares as compensation for the 2016 hack on the Bitfinex crypto exchange. The buyback offer comes as a result of the exchange’s positive performance in recent years. In the aftermath of the hack, Bitfinex […]
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a report on the risks associated with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in the EU market. While acknowledging the potential benefits of DeFi, such as financial inclusion and innovative financial products, the report also highlights significant risks. One of the main risks identified is the liquidity risk due […]
De.Fi, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has launched De.Fi 2.0, a suite of products and services aimed at improving security, usability, and connectivity in the DeFi ecosystem. The platform, which started in 2020 and now has over 3 million users, aims to onboard the next billion crypto users by providing tools for developers, marketers, traders, […]
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is introducing a new feature called self-transaction prevention (STP) to prevent users from incurring unnecessary trading fees. Starting from October 26th, the STP function will be available for all spot and margin trading users. The default mode for all trading pairs and orders will be the “expire maker” STP mode. Users will […]
The trial of former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, resumed on October 10, with his ex-girlfriend and Alameda Research’s former CEO, Caroline Ellison, testifying against him. Ellison confirmed their on-and-off relationship and provided key insights into Bankman-Fried’s alleged misappropriation of FTX customers’ funds through Alameda. She admitted to committing fraud alongside the defendant and stated that […]
Embattled FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly wanted to shut down his other company, Alameda Research, due to the negative attention it brought to FTX. In an unpublished post shared by a former Alameda employee, Bankman-Fried described the company as both a success and a failure, but ultimately felt that the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) […]
