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Curve founder looks to unexpected counterparties to rescue sinking DeFi loans
2.8.2023
Michael Egorov is attempting to pay off his mountain of DeFi debts by selling CRV at a discount
3AC co-founder rejects jurisdiction of bankruptcy court, claiming he renounced US citizenship
1.8.2023
As Singapore does not allow dual nationality, 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies said he chose to renounce his U.S. citizenship after getting married and receiving permanent residency
Curve liquidation risk poses systemic threat to DeFi even as founder scurries to repay loans
1.8.2023
A Curve Finance hack sparked a sharp sell-off, and while DeFi traders stepped in to support CRV, the possibility of a contagion-level event remains
Tron Founder Justin Sun Alleviates Curve Finance’s Looming Bad Debt Situation
1.8.2023
Sun said a liquidity pool that utilizes tether stablecoins issued on the Tron network would “amplify user benefits,” pointing to saving a potentially bad loan
Curve Finance founder's $100M debt could trigger a DeFi implosion: Report
1.8.2023
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has a total of $100 million in debt backed by over 400 million CRV tokens
Curve Founder Deploys New Liquidity Pool to Address FRAX Debt Situation
1.8.2023
Egorov has created a new liquidity pool on Curve for FraxLend's CRV/FRAX market, called crvUSD/fFRAX. Analysts said it is an attempt to incentivise liquidity to FraxLend's pool from where Erogov has taken loan of 15.8 million FRAX
Traders Pile Into CRV Shorts Amid Concerns Over Curve Founder's Collateralized Borrowing
1.8.2023
Traders pile into short positions in the perpetual futures market as potential liquidation of founder's crypto borrowing may destabilise the broader decentralized finance ecosystem
Curve Founder’s $168M Stash Is Under Stress, Creating a Risk for DeFi as a Whole
31.7.2023
Curve CEO Michael Egorov pledged 34% of CRV’s total market cap to back loans across DeFi protocols. A forced liquidation would result in selling at a time when prices are already falling
As Litecoin Halving Approaches, Founder Touts Silver Collector Cards Loaded With 'Digital Silver'
31.7.2023
Litecoin’s third “halving event” – a programmed 50% reduction in the pace of new issuance of the cryptocurrency – is expected on Wednesday
Billionaire Founder of HEX and PulseChain Richard Heart Sued by SEC for Securities Fraud
31.7.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against prominent internet marketer and crypto advocate Richard Heart.
Heart, whose real name is Richard Schueler, is accused of raising more than $1 billion through unregistered securities offerings and defrauding investors....
SEC files complaint against HEX founder for allegedly offering unregistered securities
31.7.2023
According to the SEC, Richard Heart allegedly used more than $12 million of investor funds to buy "a 555-carat diamond, expensive watches, and high-end automobiles.”
Solana co-founder Locks Horns with the Ethereum community
31.7.2023
The blockchain and cryptocurrency world has witnessed a recent clash between Anatoly Yakovenko, one of the co-founders of Solana, and members of the Ethereum community. The controversy arose after a controversial tweet from Yakovenko that questioned Ethereum’s credibility and viability as...
Double Standards in Finance: SBF’s Legal Troubles Spark Concerns
29.7.2023
Cryptocurrencies and DeFi have shaken up the world of finance, but the spotlight on Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the mysterious FTX founder, has raised serious concerns about how the U.S. government handles financial regulation and fairness. SBF faces some serious accusations like misusing customer...
Worldcoin Adoption Said to Be Accelerating; Sam Altman States ‘One Person Getting Verified Every 8 Seconds’
29.7.2023
Worldcoin, the digital ID passport and universal basic income project, is allegedly rising in popularity, with thousands of people said to be signing up and registering. According to Sam Altman, co-founder of the project, one person is currently verified by the iris scanning devices —...
Andrew Smith, Founder of VRRB Labs, on the State of Blockchains, the Metaverse, and AI Use Cases | Ep. 251
28.7.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Andrew Smith, Founder of VRRB Labs, talks about building a Layer1 blockchain, how Metaverses should not be built on the blockchain, and how AI will make crypto more efficient. ...
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NFT-styled debit cards the future of Web3 - Animoca founder on $30M hi investment
28.7.2023
Animoca Brands partners with hi, a Web3 app that features cryptocurrency exchange services, conventional digital banking and customized NFT-styled debit cards
A ‘Two-Tiered Justice System’ — Public Reacts to DOJ Dropping Campaign Finance Charges Against FTX Co-Founder
27.7.2023
In a court filing released Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped campaign finance charges against disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Prosecutors said the charges were dropped in accordance with U.S. treaty obligations to the Bahamas. Sam Bankman-Fried Cleared of Campaign...
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Tightened Bail Conditions and Possible Jail in Trial
27.7.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing tightened bail conditions and the possibility of jail time as he awaits trial over the collapse of his exchange.
At a recent hearing, US District Judge Lewis Kaplan imposed a "gag order" on Bankman-Fried...
Prosecutors Want Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial
27.7.2023
U.S. prosecutors have asked a federal judge to put crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in jail over alleged witness tampering before his trial starts in October. While requiring the prosecution to formalize the request and giving the defense enough time to make its case, the judge issued...
Block.one ICO damages ‘far beyond’ $22M, ENF founder says
27.7.2023
Block.one owes much more to EOS investors than just $22 million after the $4 billion ICO, EOS Network Foundation CEO Yves La Rose believes