Linqto, a pre-IPO investment platform, is attracting a lot of attention as it hints at reopening opportunities for investors to purchase Ripple shares before its highly anticipated IPO. Ripple, known for its resilience in the face of legal challenges, is now on the verge of going public, generating excitement not only within the crypto community […]
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has expressed concerns about the potential impact of asset management giant BlackRock entering the Bitcoin space. While Hayes acknowledges the positive effect a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could have on the crypto market, he worries about the influence traditional finance could have on the underlying fundamentals of Bitcoin. Specifically, he […]
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has argued that digital assets should not be treated as special and should be subject to securities laws, supporting the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its lawsuit against Coinbase. The SEC sued Coinbase in June, accusing the crypto exchange of violating federal securities laws. Coinbase […]
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has filed a brief in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. NASAA, a non-profit association representing securities regulators in the US, Canada, and Mexico, argues that the SEC’s position that certain crypto assets on Coinbase are securities and subject […]
Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s testimony in the SBF trial has revealed shocking details about fraud and mismanagement within the company. Ellison admitted to committing fraud under the direction of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX. She disclosed that SBF instructed her to divert billions of dollars from FTX customer funds to Alameda for […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is seeking to shed light on the involvement of lawyers in a legal battle involving his hedge fund arm, Alameda Research. Bankman-Fried’s attorneys are requesting permission to question FTX co-founder Gary Wang about the legal guidance he received when accepting loans from Alameda. Wang previously claimed that […]
The popular U.S. grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s, has filed a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency-based DeFi platform called Trader Joe. The grocery chain alleges that the platform named itself after the supermarket, damaging its reputation. The lawsuit aims to refute the platform’s claim that it was named after the founder’s brother. Trader Joe’s also accuses […]
Lenovo, the technology giant, has announced a significant investment of $1.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI). The company aims to tap into the booming AI server and storage market, which is projected to reach $29 billion. This move aligns with the industry trend, as AI investment and development have been on the rise in 2023. […]
At present, the legislative branch of the US federal government is facing a significant challenge as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, has been ousted following a vote. This has resulted in a state of paralysis within the government body, as it is the first time in US history that the office […]
Day 6 of the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried concluded with the testimony of former FTX chief technology officer Gary Wang and the beginning of former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s testimony. Wang revealed that he admitted to committing crimes with the defendant during his first meeting with the government. He also mentioned that he was […]
