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SEC Criticized for How It Regulates Crypto — Chair Gensler Says Most Crypto Tokens ‘Have Attributes of Securities’
25.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been heavily criticized for its approach to regulating the crypto sector. The criticism followed the securities regulator’s action against a former Coinbase employee in an insider trading case, in which the SEC named nine crypto tokens...
‘A Damaged Brand’: Former Celsius Employee on the Crypto Lender’s Mismanagement and Alleged Token Manipulation
20.7.2022
Former Compliance and Financial Crimes Director at crypto lender Celsius, Timothy Cradle joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the platform’s alleged questionable practices
ETH CC: Crypto winter “reinforces” validity of blockchain, says 0x Labs employee
20.7.2022
0x Labs developer advocate believes the current crypto winter provides a chance for "rationalization" and "validates" underlying blockchain systems
Celsius Accused of Fraud in Lawsuit by Ex-Employee
8.7.2022
The roughed-up crypto lender froze withdrawals last month and later said it was exploring restructuring options
Israeli Crypto Company Etoro Lays Off 100 Workers, SPAC Deal Terminated, Company Eyes Private Raise
6.7.2022
The digital currency firm Etoro has revealed it is laying off 100 workers or roughly 6% of the company’s workforce. Furthermore, Etoro disclosed that the company is terminating the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger planned with Fintech Acquisition Corp. Etoro says the company...
KPMG enters the metaverse, invests $30M in Web3 employee training
28.6.2022
The long-term objective for the company is to examine other potential metaverse use cases such as health care, consumer, retail, media and financial services
Namibian University Set to Offer Master’s Degree in Blockchain Technology in 2024
24.6.2022
A Namibian university is set to offer a master’s degree in blockchain technology starting in the year 2024, a senior employee with the institution has said. The university is already “infusing” blockchain technology-based content into its level 8 programs. ‘Blockchain...
Vince McMahon Steps Back As WWE CEO Amid Investigation Of Alleged Employee Affair
17.6.2022
Today, WWE CEO Vince McMahon “voluntarily stepped back” from his roles within the company amid an ongoing investigation of an alleged affair and payout with a WWE employee, according to the Wall Street Journal. His daughter, Stephanie McMahon, will serve as the wrestling promotion’s interim CEO...
Employee quits after red flags at first crypto job, stays in blockchain for the tech
17.6.2022
Roland Guirdonan came to believe that cryptocurrencies are genuinely the "future of money" despite an unpleasant experience at his first job in the industry
US Arrests Former Employee of Opensea NFT Marketplace in ‘First-Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading Scheme’
3.6.2022
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted an employee of non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea in what the department called the “first-ever digital asset insider trading scheme.” DOJ Indicts Former Opensea Product Manager The DOJ announced Wednesday the unsealing of...
Korean Police Ask Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Luna Foundation Guard’s Assets
24.5.2022
The South Korean police have reportedly launched an investigation into possible embezzlement involving an employee of Terraform Labs. To prevent fund transfers, the police have requested crypto exchanges to freeze the Luna Foundation Guard’s accounts. Embezzlement Investigation and Asset...
Coinbase Outlines Cost-Cutting Measures, Employee Grants Amid Weak Results and Crypto Rout: Report
19.5.2022
The report based on internal emails seen by The Information comes after Coinbase said earlier this week it will slow hiring
Report: Japanese Carmakers Toyota and Nissan Enter the Metaverse
24.4.2022
Two Japanese carmakers, Nissan and Toyota, have launched operations in the metaverse. Nissan’s virtual showroom can host vehicle launches and other events, while Toyota’s workspaces are being used to hold employee meetings. ‘Limitless Possibilities’ Japanese carmakers...
The Nintendo of America Contractors Who Feel Like Second Class Workers
22.4.2022
A union-busting complaint recently filed with the National Labor Relations Board accused Nintendo of America and contract worker agency Aston Carter of surveillance, retaliation, and other unfair labor practices. According to four sources familiar with the incident, that complaint, first reported...
Dubai Café Accepts Cryptocurrency as Payment, Owner Hints at Paying Employee Salaries in Crypto
30.3.2022
Bake N More, a Dubai-based cafe, has become the latest company from the region to add cryptocurrency as a payment option. According to the company’s owner, Mohammad Al Hammadi, Bake N More hinted at possible plans to pay employee salaries in cryptocurrency as well. A Hub for Crypto Users...
Ex-Employee Claims Liquid Global Exchange 'Scapegoated' Her for $90M Hack
29.3.2022
The wrongful termination suit comes as the Japan-based crypto exchange is expected to close on the sale of itself to powerhouse FTX
Crypto startup employee quits after realizing telltale signs of failure
16.3.2022
Offering NFT services without proper infrastructure and purchasing crypto at ATH purely based on popularity were the red flags for the Redditor
Canadian Police Seize Bitcoin Worth $28 Million From Former Government Employee in Ransomware Case
12.3.2022
Canada’s police have seized bitcoin worth more than $28 million from a former government employee who has been extradited to the U.S. to “face charges for dozens of ransomware attacks resulting in the payment of tens of millions of dollars in ransoms.” Canadian Authority Seizes...
Former Cisco employee launches DAO to buy Denver Broncos
21.2.2022
The next owners of the Broncos could be a humble DAO organized by a group of professionals who may wind up paying the most ever for a North American sports team
Crypto exchange's Twitter gets hacked by ‘disgruntled employee’
24.1.2022
Latoken’s Twitter account started to publish accusations of scams and mistreating employees