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Former Polygon Labs President Joins Rival Solution Optimism as Growth Chief
14.11.2023
Ryan Wyatt Source: LinkedIn Renowned Ethereum Layer 2 scaling protocol Optimism has snagged Ryan Wyatt, the former president of Polygon Labs, as its Chief Growth Officer. Let's keep it short & sweet My next chapter begins today as Chief Growth Officercontributing to the Optimism Collective!...
Under New Leadership, Terraform Labs Acquires Cross-Chain Analytics Firm Pulsar Finance
13.11.2023
In a recent development, Terraform Labs has completed the acquisition of Pulsar Finance, a firm specializing in cross-chain analytics and portfolio management. The acquisition occurs as Terraform’s former CEO Do Kwon remains incarcerated in Montenegro and a U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Former FTX, Alameda Executives to Start New Crypto Exchange: WSJ
13.11.2023
Two former colleagues of recently convicted Sam Bankman-Fried are building a new crypto exchange, just days after their former CEO was found guilty on seven charges of fraud
U.S. Financial Services Committee to Discuss “Illicit Activity in Digital Assets” at Wednesday Hearing
13.11.2023
The Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss “illicit activity in digital assets,” including money laundering, terrorist financing, and the role of law enforcement in crypto crime. Witnesses include Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory...
Spanish regulator signals potential X probe on crypto ads
13.11.2023
The CNMV's head reiterated that networks are responsible for taking measures against investment promotions by unlicensed entities
Former FTX Executives Collaborate on New Dubai-Based Crypto Exchange – Here’s the Latest
13.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay A group of former FTX executives have joined forces to establish a new crypto trading platform based in Dubai. Led by Can Sun, the former general counsel of FTX, the startup is called Trek Labs and received a license from Dubai’s crypto regulator last month, according...
FTX Debtors’ Lawsuit Seeks Recovery of $935 Million ‘Fraudulently’ Transferred to Bybit’s Investment Arm and Others
13.11.2023
A new lawsuit filed by entities overseeing the FTX bankruptcy process seeks to recover $935 million that was reportedly transferred to Bybit’s investment arm and others just before the former’s Chapter 11 filing in November 2022. Bybit is also accused of using FTX assets held on...
Ex-FTX execs team up to build new crypto exchange 12 months after FTX collapse: Report
12.11.2023
The cryptocurrency exchanges offers a self-custody solution that integrates a multiparty computation technique to secure funds
Arthur Hayes Insists Bitcoin Has ‘Proven to Outperform Bonds During Times of War’
11.11.2023
In an environment of surging U.S. deficits and monetary easing, former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes delivered a critical review this week of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s fiscal and monetary strategies. Hayes highlighted the complexity and rise of bond yields and the role of bitcoin as...
CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Past Binance, Indicating Growing Institutional Demand
10.11.2023
The open interest for bitcoin futures on the CME Group has outstripped that of Binance’s futures market, with the former reaching an open interest of $4.06 billion and the latter at $3.87 billion, as bitcoin’s value climbs to new peaks. CME Leads Bitcoin Futures Rally as Open Interest...
Bitwise Has No Connection With Now-Defunct Bitwise Industries
10.11.2023
Source: Pexels Crypto fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has insisted that it “has no relationship” with the now-defunct technology company Bitwise Industries. The reply comes amid a probe conducted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Bitwise Industries. The regulator accused...
FTT Skyrockets Amid FTX Acquisition Rumors Tied to NYSE’s Ex-President
9.11.2023
FTX’s proprietary token, FTT, has witnessed an impressive surge of over 80% following reports that say Tom Farley, the former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is potentially interested in acquiring and rebooting the collapsed exchange. FTT Price Jumps More Than 80% Over...
SEC Chair Indicates FTX Revival, FTT Rallies
9.11.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler indicated a potential reboot of FTX during DC Fintech Week on Wednesday, prompting FTX’s digital token, FTT, to rally. Gensler’s comments were made when referring to the bid for FTX by former president of the New York Stock Exchange...
Gary Gensler: Crypto Frauds Extend Beyond a Single Case
9.11.2023
Image Source: CNBC Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued a warning about the prevalence of fraud in crypto, stating that there are multiple “notorious fraudsters” operating in the space. Gensler’s comments come on the heels of the criminal...
Former SEC Official Predicts ‘Big Win’ for SEC in Terra Lawsuit — Expects Continued Rejection of Ripple/XRP Ruling
8.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has predicted a “big win” for the SEC in the lawsuit involving Terraform Labs. The ex-SEC official also expects District Judge Jed Rakoff to keep rejecting the ruling by District Judge Analisa...
Bitcoin’s Price Surge Fails to Entice Former Day Traders
6.11.2023
The price of Bitcoin has rallied in recent weeks, more than doubling from its November 2022 lows after the UK collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Former day traders who previously made big profits from Bitcoin’s volatile swings say they have no plans to return, however, even...
Bittrex Global CEO Supports UK Treasury’s Crypto Regulation Steps – Here’s the Latest
6.11.2023
Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch has voiced support for the UK Treasury’s recent crypto asset regulation proposals, arguing that they could help the country achieve its goal of becoming a leading hub for digital assets. In a recent interview, Linch, a former solicitor at Shearman &...
Former SEC Official Warns SBF Conviction Is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’ for All of Crypto
5.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement says the conviction of ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is “just the tip of the iceberg” for the entire crypto industry. “People should not think that it’s safe to go back in the water...
Fate of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Co-Defendants Uncertain: Prison Sentences Loom?
4.11.2023
With Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of FTX, facing the prospect of spending decades in a federal prison, some are wondering what lies ahead for his former colleagues and co-defendants. Nishad Singh, FTX’s director of engineering, Gary Wang, the exchange’s chief technical...
UK Crypto Regulation Plan Draws Criticism from Former FCA Head
3.11.2023
Charles Randell, former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has criticized the UK government’s plans to regulate the crypto industry in a way similar to traditional financial investments. His comment comes as the UK government is moving forward with its plans to regulate...