In the case of Benko, the leadership at Julius Bär seems to have adopted a “blame everyone” approach, ensuring that no one takes responsibility. One individual who fits into this narrative is Luigi Vignola, the Chief Markets Officer at the Zurich private bank. Over the summer, this highly paid executive indulged in a week-long sailing […]
A hacker going by the name “Miembro” has recently posted on Breach Forums, offering to sell access to Binance’s law enforcement request panel for $10,000 in Bitcoin or Monero. This access supposedly provides private access exclusively used by law enforcement, allowing unlimited requests to be answered within three to seven days.The hacker claims that inquiries […]
Big banks have reportedly played a role in the drafting of a controversial anti-crypto bill by United States Senators Roger Marshall and Elizabeth Warren. In a video that surfaced on social media, Senator Marshall admitted that he and Senator Warren sought assistance from the American Bankers Association (ABA) in crafting the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering […]
A security vulnerability in the iOS applications of cryptocurrency exchange OKX has been identified by blockchain security firm CertiK. The flaw could potentially allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to users’ personal data and cryptocurrencies. CertiK urged OKX users to update their apps promptly to mitigate the risks. OKX swiftly addressed the vulnerability and released […]
More details have emerged about Ethereum’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO), with revelations from an insider that could potentially destabilize the Ethereum ecosystem. Former Ethereum core developer Lane Rettig recently made a video in which he claimed that 70% of pre-mined ETH was immediately distributed, with the majority going to the Ethereum founders.These revelations have reignited […]
The Swiss financial regulator, Finma, has attributed the downfall of Credit Suisse to its compensation systems. According to a report by Finma, the bank’s bonus system failed to prevent losses or encourage good behavior. The report also highlighted governance issues as a major factor in the bank’s collapse.Finma stated that it had utilized all available […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reached a settlement with CZ Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, and Binance itself, following a legal action against the cryptocurrency exchange. The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has authorized the settlement, which requires CZ Zhao to pay $150 million and Binance to pay […]
A recent report has shed light on the handling of the Credit Suisse (CS) crisis by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). The report, titled “Lessons Learned from the CS Crisis,” spans 89 pages and aims to absolve FINMA of any blame in the downfall of the country’s second-largest financial institution.However, the report’s claims […]
Retirees considering a move abroad should take several factors into account. Firstly, it is crucial to research the entry and residency requirements of different countries, as these can vary significantly. Some countries may be more hesitant to grant long-term residency permits to foreign retirees, although investing in the country can improve prospects. It is essential […]
FTX, a defunct crypto exchange, has filed an amended Chapter 11 reorganization plan that could result in significant losses for its creditors. The plan proposes valuing the creditors’ claims based on crypto prices from November 11, 2022, the day FTX filed for bankruptcy. However, since that date, major cryptocurrency prices have increased substantially, leaving creditors […]
