Bitcoin Price Manipulation Scandal Unveiled in Trial of FTX Founder

In a shocking turn of events, revelations have emerged during the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, regarding an alleged conspiracy to manipulate Bitcoin prices. Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend and former head of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, testified about damning conversations and documents that shed light on potential market manipulation. One conversation note revealed Ellison’s instruction […]

CoinMarketCap Introduces AI Chatbot Plugin for Crypto Enthusiasts

Crypto data aggregator CoinMarketCap, owned by Binance, has introduced a new plugin for its AI chatbot ChatGPT. This plugin allows users to ask the large-language model (LLM) a range of crypto-related questions. By enabling the plugin, users can access real-time information sourced directly from CoinMarketCap, including listings, gainers and losers, and blockchain statistics. The plugin […]

Attorney Challenges Jim Cramer’s Bitcoin Prediction with Successful Investment

Attorney John E Deaton, who is representing Ripple (XRP) investors in a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has invested in Bitcoin (BTC) after hearing TV host Jim Cramer’s negative stance on the cryptocurrency. Cramer has a history of making inaccurate predictions about crypto, such as advising to sell BTC at $17,000 […]

Tornado Cash Emerges Strong After US Sanctions and Arrests, Handling $77.35 Million in Crypto Assets

Blockchain analysis firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that crypto mixing platform Tornado Cash has bounced back after facing sanctions from the US government and the arrest of its key figures. According to Arkham Intelligence, Tornado Cash remains the largest crypto mixer on the Ethereum network, with $77.35 million in assets flowing through its contracts in […]

Former Alameda Research CEO Claims FTX Considered Investment from Saudi Crown Prince

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified in court that Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX, considered raising equity for the crypto exchange by seeking an investment from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS. Ellison revealed that she had discussed hedging Alameda investments with Bankman-Fried in 2022, during which he […]

Less Than Half of Hong Kong Retail Crypto Investors Aware of New Regulatory Regime

Just 47% of retail crypto investors in Hong Kong are aware of the Virtual Asset Trading Platform Regulatory Regime, a legislation which went into effect this June to protect the interest of retail investors in digital assets in the region. According to a report by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) of Hong Kong, […]

VitaDAO Launches Matrix Biosciences, a Community-Funded Biotech Firm Backed by Pfizer Ventures

VitaDAO, a community-owned project focused on longevity research, has launched its first biotech company called Matrix Biosciences. The project, backed by Pfizer Ventures and Shine Capital, aims to develop groundbreaking treatments for cancer and aging-related disorders. Matrix Biosciences has received an initial funding of $300,000 from VitaDAO, with more funding expected through IP-NFT fractionalization in […]

TON Foundation Collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to Attempt Guinness World Record for Fastest Blockchain

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) has announced its attempt to become the world’s fastest blockchain, as accredited by Guinness World Records. The foundation will conduct a public network performance test on October 31, 2023, to showcase the reliability, scalability, and speed of the TON blockchain. Collaborating with Alibaba Cloud and others, TON Foundation will […]

Binance Delists 12 Liquidity Pools, Including XRP/BUSD, to Improve Transaction Prices and Liquidity

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will delist 12 liquidity pools from its Binance Liquid Swap platform on October 17. The affected trading pairs include XRP/BUSD, MANA/BUSD, OP/BUSD, BEL/USDT, FTM/BUSD, FUN/USDT, GMT/BNB, GMT/ETH, HFT/USDT, IDEX/USDT, LEVER/USDT, and MAGIC/BTC. The move is aimed at improving liquidity and transaction prices for users. Binance […]

Cryptocurrency Trading Platform WOO Network to Buy Back Shares from Bankrupt Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital

Cryptocurrency trading platform WOO Network has announced its plans to repurchase shares and tokens from bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). This move aims to eliminate the uncertainty surrounding WOO’s business caused by the collapse of 3AC. WOO has reached an agreement with 3AC’s liquidator, Teneo, to buy back the shares and tokens […]