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 […]
Gemini Trust Co. has filed a lawsuit against Genesis Global Capital, seeking to recover $1.6 billion in collateral for Gemini customers. The lawsuit alleges that Genesis improperly withheld collateral that was supposed to backstop loans made through Gemini’s Earn program. The collateral consists of over 30 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Gemini […]
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 […]
Zodia Markets, a digital asset exchange backed by Standard Chartered, has obtained registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Ireland. This approval was granted by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), following similar registrations in Abu Dhabi and the UK. With this regulatory approval, Zodia Markets can now expand its services in Europe, […]
Elon Musk’s venture, X, formerly known as Twitter, has set its sights on becoming a central financial hub. Musk envisions X as a comprehensive platform that covers all aspects of users’ financial lives, from money and securities to eliminating the need for traditional bank accounts. During an all-hands meeting, Musk outlined his vision and roadmap […]
Zodia Markets, a digital asset exchange backed by Standard Chartered, has obtained registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Ireland. This approval was granted by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), following similar registrations in Abu Dhabi and the UK. With this regulatory approval, Zodia Markets can now expand its services in Europe, […]
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 […]
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 […]
JPMorgan, one of the leading American banks, is making significant strides in its digital finance strategy. The bank is processing $1 billion in transactions daily through its own digital token, JPM Coin. This milestone highlights the growing adoption of blockchain technology in the financial industry. JPMorgan’s innovative approach to digital transactions is revolutionizing how institutional […]
Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to testify in the ongoing criminal FTX fraud trial. He is facing allegations of misusing customer and investor funds, which led to FTX’s Chapter 11 filing. Bankman-Fried’s previous statements, made in a non-legal context, are now under scrutiny as he testifies under oath. Key testimonies from former colleagues […]
