The trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried is currently underway in New York, and Cointelegraph reporters are providing live coverage of the proceedings. The trial has reached its final stages, with the prosecution delivering its closing arguments on November 1. Bankman-Fried is facing seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud, which […]
Bittrex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is facing closure after receiving court approval. This development has sent shockwaves through the industry, as traders and investors grapple with the impending void left by the platform’s shutdown. The court’s decision marks a significant turning point, signaling a major shift in the landscape of digital […]
Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, has concluded his testimony and cross-examination in his criminal fraud trial. During his testimony, Bankman-Fried acknowledged the existence of an $8 billion hidden debt within Alameda Research, which was discovered after a bug was fixed in an account called fiat@. He claimed to have discovered the massive transfer in September […]
The trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried is currently underway in New York, and Cointelegraph reporters are providing live coverage of the proceedings. The trial is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments set for November 1. Bankman-Fried took the stand and testified that he believed it was acceptable to utilize $8 billion in […]
FTX, a bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly moved $156 million worth of digital assets, including Ethereum and Solana, in a series of transactions. According to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, the assets transferred include 1,100 ETH, 10.5 million USDC, and 7.6 million Render tokens, among others. Additionally, FTX has begun unstaking 1.6 million SOL tokens, worth […]
Digital asset manager Valkyrie Investments has filed an updated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund aims to offer investors the opportunity to invest in common shares backed by Bitcoin. The shares will be traded under the ticker symbol “BRRR” on the Nasdaq Stock Market. […]
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon and his legal team have requested a United States district judge to dismiss the securities and fraud suit filed by the federal securities regulator. They argue that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has failed to provide evidence of any wrongdoing. Kwon and Terraform assert that their cryptocurrencies, including Terra […]
The cross-examination of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), CEO of FTX, intensified during the fifth week of the high-stakes trial. SBF faced tough questioning about his involvement in the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. In his direct examination, SBF discussed his role as CEO and outlined FTX’s strategic goals. He mentioned working on a database to […]
Last week, the criminal trial of FTX founder and CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried continued in New York. Bankman-Fried testified in his defense, claiming that he had no knowledge of the creation of North Dimension, an alleged entity used to launder customer funds. He stated that former chief regulatory officer Dan Friedberg provided him with the […]
The trial of Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong and seven others has begun in Seoul, South Korea. Shin is accused of defrauding investors, and the question of whether Luna is a security is also being addressed. Shin, who left Terraform in 2020, claims that the company’s bankruptcy was due to the unreasonable operation of the […]
