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Sam Bankman-Fried Submits Last Minute Letters Of Support In Hopes Of Sentence Leniency, Court Filings Show
27.3.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) legal team has submitted several last-minute letters of support on behalf of the FTX founder before his sentencing on Thursday, court documents filed Wednesday reveal. He is facing a total of over 100 years in federal prison.
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Fifth-Richest Bitcoin Whale Transfers Over $6 Billion in BTC After Years of Dormancy – What’s Going On?
26.3.2024
Blockchain investigator firm Arkham Intelligence announced on March 25 that the fifth-richest Bitcoin Whale had moved 94,504 BTC worth $6.05 billion to three new addresses. The Bitcoin wallet address, also dubbed 37X, has remained dormant since 2019.
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Gambling Takes Center Stage in This Year’s March Madness
26.3.2024
In a year where legal wagering on sports shattered previous records, the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are the pinnacle of sports betting, with an estimated $2.7 billion expected to be wagered through legal channels. Crypto gambling offers fans the ability to pick their...
SWIFT to Launch CBDC Platform in 2025-26: Report
26.3.2024
SWIFT, the global messaging network used by banks, service providers, clearinghouses, corporate business houses, brokers, is planning to launch a new platform to connect central bank digital currencies in the next one to two years.
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Massive Bitcoin Shift: $6B Moved as 5th Largest BTC Wallet Reactivates After Years of Dormancy
25.3.2024
This week, blockchain observers noticed that the “37X” wallet, once holding the title of the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet, was activated for the first time since 2019. This significant move involved the transfer of 94,504.03 bitcoin into three distinct addresses. One of these...
How Many Years Will SBF Get? Jury's Out on Betting Platform Polymarket
25.3.2024
Plus: Tesla's delivery numbers will fall short of record, Kalshi traders signal; "Ghostbusters" fandom underestimated
How Many Years Will Sam Bankman-Fried Get In Prison, Really?
22.3.2024
Set to be sentenced next week, disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing charges that carry a total maximum penalty of over 100 years in prison. Former U.S. Assistant Attorney and white-collar crime expert Kevin J. O'Brien weighs in on the FTX estate and Bankman-Fried's prison time.
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SBF’s Legal Team Responds to Proposed 50-Year Sentence, Says It “Is Not Justice”
20.3.2024
Lawyers representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have criticized the government's proposal for a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison, saying it is "not justice."
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Does Sam Bankman-Fried Deserve 50 Years in Prison?
20.3.2024
The stage is set for a federal judge to determine how long Sam Bankman-Fried may spend in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice and defense attorneys have now both filed their arguments, as well as statements from FTX creditors (from the prosecution) and Bankman-Fried's family and friends (from...
Destiny 2’s Newest Mode Delivers Something Fans Have Waited Years For
19.3.2024
We’ve still got a couple more months to wait for Destiny 2’s next expansion, The Final Shape, which is set to launch June 4. But players finally have something to get excited about, thanks to a new developer stream. Into the Light, the game’s next update launches on April 9 and during the first...
Prosecutors Demand 50 Years for Bankman-Fried, Citing FTX Founder’s Repeated Gambles ‘With Other People’s Money’
16.3.2024
In a statement from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and his team, the fallen FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faces a recommendation for up to half a century behind bars for his offenses. The prosecutors argue that SBF has a penchant for high-stake risk and “gambling repeatedly with other...
How Artificial Intelligence Could Start To Boost Crypto Crime: Chainalysis
15.3.2024
Artificial intelligence could breed a dangerous new category of crypto-based crime in the coming years, according to blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Should Spend 40-50 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
15.3.2024
Prosecutors recommended that a federal judge sentence FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to at least 40 and as many as 50 years in prison for his conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the collapse of what was once one of the world's largest crypto exchanges
Arbitrum Seeks DAO Approval for $400 Million Gaming Ecosystem Fund
15.3.2024
Arbitrum Foundation proposes a $400 million gaming catalyst fund to the DAO for community endorsement, aiming to invigorate its blockchain gaming ecosystem over two years.
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Institutional Interest for Bitcoin Rises, Yet Challenges May Hamper Future Adoption
14.3.2024
Institutional interest for Bitcoin and other digital assets has been apparent in previous years. Yet industry experts believe that investors are taking a newfound interest in Bitcoin (BTC) following the approval of 11 US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). David Lawant, Head of Research...
Analyst: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Anticipated to Attract $220 Billion in Three Years
14.3.2024
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could witness an influx of $220 billion over the next three years.
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Stardew Valley's 1.6 Update Confirms Years-Old Fan Theory Is True
13.3.2024
Some Stardew Valley fans are feeling vindicated today after the game’s creator, Eric Barone, confirmed on Twitter that harvesting crops from left to right was faster than harvesting from right to left. Apparently, this bug will finally be fixed after being in the game since its launch in 2016.Read...
One Of The Best Marvel Games In Years Is Coming To PS Plus Soon
13.3.2024
It’s once again time for Sony to unveil which games are being added to its PlayStation Plus service and its various tiers in the second half of March. The list features some solid choices, including a Jak and Daxter game, the Resident Evil 3 remake, a DC Lego adventure, and one of my favorite...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See $220B of Inflows in Next 3 Years: JMP Securities
13.3.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) looks well-positioned to benefit from these growing inflows, the report said
Titanfall Is Still EA’s Most Innovative Shooter 10 Years Later
13.3.2024
I still remember the E3 2013 announcement for Respawn Entertainment’s sci-fi first-person shooter Titanfall. The trailer at first made it look like a Call of Duty clone, which makes sense considering the studio was founded by former Infinity Ward staff. Soon, however, hulking spaceships and other...