Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, testified in his ongoing criminal trial in the Southern District of New York. Bankman-Fried denied any wrongdoing between the two companies but admitted to making mistakes during their rapid growth. He refuted claims of directing political donations but acknowledged the importance of lobbying for the […]
Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple Labs, and the XRP community have shown their support for SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s stance on the LBRY lawsuit. Alderoty expressed gratitude towards Commissioner Peirce and suggested that in cases of perceived injustice, it may be necessary to disregard standard protocols and raise concerns more vocally and […]
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former billionaire and founder of FTX and Alameda Research, testified in court about the $8 billion shortfall that led to the collapse of the companies. SBF stated that he was blindsided by the shortfall and described the efforts made to address the situation and cooperate with regulatory authorities. The trial also […]
Kraken, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will suspend transactions involving several digital assets in Canada. The affected assets include USDT, DAI, WBTC, WETH, and WAXL. The decision comes in response to recent regulatory changes in Canada and after consultations with regulatory authorities. Kraken emphasized its commitment to meeting compliance standards and providing […]
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a lawsuit against Genesis Global Holdco, a bankrupt crypto lender, over the fate of shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). These shares were used as collateral for loans made by Gemini users to Genesis. The collateral is currently worth close to $1.6 billion. Gemini claims to have received $284.3 […]
Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, testified in court regarding his relationship with Caroline Ellison and political donations from the crypto exchange. Bankman-Fried claimed that he did not discuss donations to U.S. politicians with former FTX employees Nishad Singh and Ryan Salame. He stated that the donations made in his name were actually […]
Music streaming service Spotify has announced a profitable third quarter in 2023, attributing its success to a surge in user numbers and a price increase. The company reported a profit of 65 million euros, a significant improvement from the 166 million euro loss during the same period last year. Spotify experienced a growth of 6 […]
Amidst the ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, a pro-XRP legal expert, James K. Filan, has revealed an important date that will determine the next phase of the case. According to Filan, the next phase will be determined on November 9, 2023. In a letter sent to […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is currently on trial in the United States District Court Southern District of New York. He is facing multiple charges, including embezzlement, speculative trading with customer funds, and misusing them for personal gain or political donations. In an unexpected turn of events, […]
The trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried in New York continues, with prosecutors resting their case on October 26. FBI agent Mark Troiano provided testimony about his analysis of over 300 Signal groups associated with Bankman-Fried. The defense called witnesses, including Bahamas attorney Krystal Rolle, who discussed FTX’s transfer of digital assets to […]
