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It ‘Felt Good’ to Come Clean — Caroline Ellison Reveals Intricacies of FTX Operations in Court Testimony
12.10.2023
In a recent courtroom showdown, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, provided key insights into the operations of FTX and its alleged improprieties. Her revelations, documented by Inner City Press correspondent Matthew Russell Lee, could play a critical role in the ongoing fraud...
CFTC announces lawsuit against Voyager Digital and former CEO
12.10.2023
The legal action followed reports staff at the commission had completed an investigation concluding Stephen Ehrlich violated U.S. derivatives regulations
LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 3 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried
12.10.2023
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faces Sam Bankman-Fried attorney Mark Cohen as she begins her third day of testimony
State Securities Regulators Support SEC in Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase
11.10.2023
A group uniting regional securities regulators in North America has backed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its Coinbase lawsuit. The move goes against arguments in favor of adopting dedicated rules for crypto assets in the United States as opposed to implementing existing...
A Saudi Prince, Chinese Government Officials, and Thai Prostitutes: Former Alameda Research CEO’s Damning Testimony Continues against Sam Bankman-Fried
11.10.2023
Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO and ex-girlfriend of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, stunned the jury today in Manhattan Federal Court when she revealed startling claims involving Alameda Research’s ties to international government officials....
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LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 2 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried
11.10.2023
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday, after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX's now-public missteps
US Supermarket Trader Joe’s Takes Legal Action Against Crypto Project Over Name Resemblance
11.10.2023
Popular US supermarket chain Trader Joe’s has sued decentralized exchange (DEX) Trader Joe for federal trademark infringement.
According to the filing, the DEX’s branding is designed to allow it to profit from the supermarket’s reputation by “causing confusion as to the source, sponsorship...
Tensions in Israel Reverberate Globally — US Equities, Cryptos Falter Amid Mideast Conflict; Oil and Metals Capitalize
9.10.2023
Markets faced turbulence on Monday as all four major U.S. indices took a downward turn, influenced by the Israel-Hamas conflict which escalated into an outright war over the weekend. The crypto economy experienced a 1.8% dip against the U.S. dollar on the same day. Meanwhile, the onset of...
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Predicts ‘Comprehensive Overhaul’ of SEC With 100% Probability
8.10.2023
Billionaire Elon Musk has called for a “comprehensive overhaul” of regulatory agencies, which includes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Tesla and Spacex CEO added that there needs to be a commission to take punitive action against individuals who abuse their regulatory power...
$8B Margin Mystery: Alameda’s Caroline Ellison to Testify Against Bankman-Fried Next Week
7.10.2023
After hearing witness accounts in the FTX trial this week, proceedings will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is reportedly slated to take the stand. Ellison’s testimony could be pivotal; she helmed Alameda following Samuel Trabucco’s...
Chainalysis Lays Off More Staff in New Round of Crypto Job Cuts
7.10.2023
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis is shedding a chunk of its workforce, the second time it’s doing so within this year. The news comes in a difficult period for the whole industry which saw a number of such moves in 2023, against the backdrop of a persistent bear market and increased regulatory...
Thorswap Halts Operations Amidst FTX Hacker’s Fund Movement; RUNE Drops 8.6%
6.10.2023
The decentralized exchange (dex) Thorswap has paused operations after a series of funds stemming from the FTX hacker was sent to the dex protocol. Thorswap took to social media and said that the team “stands firmly against any and all criminal actions.” Thorswap Pauses Amidst FTX Hack...
CFTC weighs enforcement action against former Voyager Digital CEO: Report
6.10.2023
Following the lending firm's bankruptcy filing in July 2022, U.S. officials were reportedly considering taking action against Stephen Ehrlich for violating derivatives regulations
US CFTC Reportedly Considering Enforcement Action Against Former Voyager CEO
6.10.2023
U.S. regulators are currently considering taking enforcement action against Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of the bankrupt crypto lender Voyager, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar to the matter.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Enforcement Division has internally...
No Longer Bulletproof: Former FTX Employee Gives Damning Testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried
6.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's response to a trusted colleague about its burgeoning debt pile was, allegedly, "we're not bulletproof this year," in the latest revelations from the FTX court case.
Adam Yedidia, a former software developer for FTX and prior roommate of the disgraced “King of Crypto,” gave...
Shielding Your Digital Realm: How to Protect Yourself and Crypto From SIM Swap Attacks
6.10.2023
In 2023, several SIM swap attacks have targeted cryptocurrency advocates and high-profile industry members, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Below is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating our readers on mitigating SIM swap attacks and safeguarding against hacks. Understanding...
Against the Odds: Bitcoin Sees Fewest Obituaries in Ten Years
5.10.2023
With two-thirds of the year done, the Bitcoin Obituaries list has recorded a decline in memorials compared to the last ten years, tallying just seven so-called bitcoin death announcements in 2023. The last sentiment of demise was voiced by tech magnate Chamath Palihapitiya, who proclaimed...
Dutch Crypto Firms Secure Partial Legal Victory Against Regulatory Fees
5.10.2023
Crypto firms in the Netherlands, including Bitvavo and Coinmerce, have achieved a partial victory in their legal battle against fees totaling $2.3 million imposed by Dutch regulators. They argued that these fees were excessive and discriminatory....
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DOJ Eyes Seizure of Ex-FTX Chief’s Two Luxury Jets in Ongoing Criminal Probe
5.10.2023
In the ongoing criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, federal prosecutors have unveiled a forfeiture bill, indicating the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) intent to commandeer two luxury jets belonging to the ex-FTX chief. Specifically, the DOJ has its sights set on a Bombardier Global 5000...