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Jury Selection Controversy: Prosecutors Criticize ADHD, Effective Altruism Voir Dire Questions in Bankman-Fried Trial
16.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team and federal prosecutors are clashing over what can be asked of potential jurors before his trial begins next month. The defense and prosecution submitted dueling proposed questions on Thursday, with each side accusing the other of trying to inappropriately sway...
As XRP volume peaks in 7 months, AI coin sets eyes on 1,630% growth in 2023
16.9.2023
In the constantly evolving world of cryptocurrency, the spotlight usually shines on certain assets, whether for good reasons or not. In this case, the spotlight is on XRP, a cross-border payment token, and InQubeta ($QUBE), an AI coin. On the one hand, XRP’s trading volume reached a peak...
NFL Star Trevor Lawrence and Youtube Influencers Settle Allegations Over FTX Endorsements
16.9.2023
In a recent court document, Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence and two others have chosen to settle allegations that they misled investors, leading to losses in the FTX collapse. Lawrence, among several high-profile endorsers of FTX, has not publicly revealed the terms of his settlement....
Dormant 2012 ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Addresses Spring to Life, Moving $8.6M in Vintage Coins
16.9.2023
Onchain evidence reveals that three dormant ‘sleeping bitcoin’ addresses, established in January 2012, have awakened, moving a total of 325.19 bitcoin valued at over $8.6 million after an 11-year hiatus. Vintage Bitcoin Vaults Open: $8.6M Moved From 2012 Dormant Addresses Bitcoin News...
Mark Cuban’s Crypto Wallet Hacked, $870,000 Lost
16.9.2023
Hackers have apparently compromised a wallet belonging to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, stealing a number of cryptocurrencies. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, who confirmed the breach, has been able to transfer the remaining digital funds to U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase. Mark...
Biggest Movers: TON Surges 14% on Saturday, SHIB Hits 1-Week High
16.9.2023
Toncoin was undoubtedly one of the biggest moves in the top 100, as the token rose by as much as 14% on Saturday. The rise comes as markets continue to react to the news of a recent partnership with Telegram. Shiba inu was also higher, hitting a one-week high. Toncoin (TON) Toncoin rose by...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Retreats From Recent High, ETH Consolidated Gains
16.9.2023
Bitcoin retreated from a recent multi-week high on Saturday, as sentiment shifted bearish to start the weekend. The drop comes following a four-day win streak, leading many to see today’s declines as profit-taking. Ethereum was marginally higher. Bitcoin Bitcoin slipped from a two-week high...
Avalanche on the verge of becoming top 20 cryptos; Can Bitcoin Spark join the top coins?
16.9.2023
Avalanche (AVAX) is making significant strides in the cryptocurrency world, poised to secure a spot among the top 20 cryptocurrencies. Its impressive performance and growing ecosystem have caught the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. Amidst this crypto surge, a new Bitcoin fork...
XRP & SHIB dominate trading on WazirX, Borroe.Finance attracts more investors
16.9.2023
$XRP and $SHIB holders are celebrating after being named India’s top 5 most traded cryptocurrencies. Since its victory over the SEC, $XRP’s popularity has increased. Likewise, Shiba Inu ($SHIB) is also in the headlines for the giant strides of its newest Shibarium network. Yet, experts...
Another 2 Binance US Executives Leave Crypto Exchange, Report
16.9.2023
Two more managers at Binance US are reportedly quitting amid another round of layoffs at the troubled cryptocurrency exchange. The departures come while Binance’s U.S. trading platform for digital assets is still under heightened regulatory pressure that has damaged its business. Binance US Legal...
Astar Partners With Polygon to Target Japan’s Web3 Boom With New Scaling Solution
16.9.2023
At the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Astar Network revealed it is joining forces with Polygon Labs to launch Astar zkEVM, a new Ethereum layer two scaling solution utilizing zero-knowledge proof technology. The collaboration aims to drive greater adoption of Web3 applications in the Japanese...
Worldcoin’s Tools for Humanity Claims to Have Invested Nearly $4.8 Million in Kenya
16.9.2023
Nearly $4.8 million has been used to fund cryptocurrency and blockchain education efforts in Kenya, the CEO of Tools for Humanity, Alex Blania, recently revealed. Blania also denied allegations that Worldcoin plans to sell users’ biometric data obtained via its eyeball-scanning orbs. More Funding...
Deutsche Bank Teams Up With Swiss Crypto Firm to Offer Digital Asset Services
16.9.2023
Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany by total assets, is collaborating with Swiss digital asset firm Taurus to provide clients with crypto custody and tokenization services. “As the digital asset space is expected to encompass trillions of dollars of assets, it’s bound to be seen as one...
Report: Binance’s Decision to Airdrop $3 Million to Morocco Earthquake Victims via BNB Token Criticized
16.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been criticized for pledging to help victims of Morocco’s devastating earthquake by airdropping its native crypto token. According to Action on Armed Violence’s Iain Overton, people affected by the earthquake are only interested in getting immediate...
Bankman-Fried’s House Arrest Writings Reveal Inner Turmoil, Blame Game in FTX Collapse
16.9.2023
According to more than 250 documents sent to the media, the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, said he feels like “one of the most hated people in the world.” The former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange further noted in his statements that “there will probably never be anything...
Ethereum’s Liquid Staking Platforms See $1B Influx in 20 Days, Nearing 12M ETH Milestone
15.9.2023
Over 20 days, 640,000 ETH valued at just over $1 billion was added to liquid staking derivatives platforms. Additionally, the amount of ether staked in such protocols is approaching 12 million, with 11.97 million total value locked (TVL) as of September 15, 2023. Ethereum Staking Platforms Race...
SEC reverses decision on sealing, redacting some documents in Binance.US case
15.9.2023
The documents filed Aug. 28 may be seen by the public in a week. They are not all the sealed documents in the case, however
Crypto Exchange Coinex Pens an Open Plea for Dialogue With the Hacker
15.9.2023
On September 12, 2023, Coinex was hacked, losing an estimated $54 million after hackers removed significant amounts of BTC, ETH, TRX, and other tokens. Three days later, Coinex released an open letter to the hackers, hoping to “build a sincere and open channel of communication.”...
New Report: Sam Bankman-Fried's Father Played a Key Role in FTX's Cryptocurrency and Legal Defense
15.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's father, Joe Bankman, played a significant role in advising FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that faced controversy leading to its downfall.
Joe Bankman, a law professor at Stanford University, had a more involved role in FTX operations than previously known, according...
Bitcoin looks like it’s picking up as price increases – But Bitcoin BSC looking even better
15.9.2023
The crypto market has been having a bit of a tough time, but there’s some hope on the horizon. Bitcoin looks like it has picked up a little and may soon move upward more substantially. However, Bitcoin BSC (BTCBSC) has been getting all the attention from investors. This project aims to bring...