FTX founder mulled giving Trump $5B not to run for president, says author
“That only shocks you if you don’t know Sam,” says author Michael Lewis regarding the revelation in his new book about Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Effective altruism fueled SBF’s ‘ridiculous’ actions at FTX: Ex-Alameda engineer
"No sane person would make those decisions,” says a former engineer at Alameda Research about what ultimately led to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection
The malware payload “LightlessCan" — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET.
Is Uptober here? Bitcoin, Ethereum suddenly pumps, wiping $70M in shorts
The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum surged nearly 4% in just a 15-minute window, sparking bullish predictions for the remainder of October.
VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy
Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals.
Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO
Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets.
Will Bitcoin ‘Uptober’ bring gains for MKR, AAVE, RUNE and INJ?
Bitcoin tends to rally in October, possibly opening the door for MKR, AAVE, RUNE, INJ and other altcoins.
Microsoft to form nuclear power team to support AI: Report
Microsoft is forming a new team of professionals to advance its artificial intelligence plans with Small Modular Reactors and microreactors.
Crypto synthetic assets, explained
A synthetic asset represents real-world assets digitally, created and traded on blockchain networks, mirroring the value and behavior of its underlying counterpart.
FTX exploiter moved over $17M in ETH in the last 24 hours
A significant portion of the 7,749 ETH, worth roughly $13 million, was directed toward the THORChain router and Railgun contract.
DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, spotlight on FTX assets
This initiative also encompasses their comprehension of Sam Bankman-Fried's remarks and conduct, particularly regarding FTX's asset management.
Vitalik Buterin voices concerns over DAOs approving ETH staking pool operators
The Ethereum co-founder proposes a solution that could lower the likelihood of any individual liquid staking provider growing to a point where it poses a systemic risk.
SEC initiates legal action against FTX's auditor
The SEC alleges that Prager Metis, an accounting firm engaged by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX in 2021, committed hundreds of violations related to auditor independence.
Ether futures ETFs launching, SBF trial to begin and 3AC’s Su Zhu arrested: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 24-30
Ether futures ETFs to debut in the United States, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial to begin and 3AC co-founder Su Zhu arrested.
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.
Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs
Will Bitcoin ETFs attract more regulatory attention to the crypto industry? We can only hope, because many questions need to be answered.
VanEck to donate 10% profits from Ether ETF to core developers
The Protocol Guild, a team of over 150 Ethereum core developers, will be the beneficiary. VanEck argues that asset managers should give back some Ether ETF proceeds to the community.
AI tech boom: Is the artificial intelligence market already saturated?
The AI sector has seen rapid investment over the last two years, but does that mean the market is overheated?
Bitcoin price posting best September since 2016 as BTC sellers eye $27.5K
Bitcoin remains on track to produce surprisingly solid September performance, but BTC price remains down over 11% in Q3.
Leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), explained
This article provides a deep dive into leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), establishing how it works, its benefits, key features and its role in blockchains.
FTX hacker’s wallet stirs as Ethereum ETFs prepare for US debut
The data reveals two transactions where the exploiter moved 2,500 ETH, each valued at $4 million.
Bitwise announces Ethereum ETF launch on Oct. 2
Bitwise stated that this move will enable investors to access CME Ether futures.
Paradigm accuses SEC of bypassing rules in Binance lawsuit
Paradigm claimed the SEC is attempting to use the allegations in its complaint to alter the law without adhering to the established rulemaking process.
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer challenges US gov't proposed jury questions
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asserts that the proposed questions already insinuate his guilt in fraud and money laundering.
Do Kwon dismisses Slack chat records as irrelevant evidence
Leaked Slack conversations between Terraform Labs co-founders, Do Kwon and Daniel Shin, have exposed their contemplation of orchestrating fraudulent transactions.
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.
Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown
A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.
Bitcoin’s inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets
The losses on US Treasuries recently surpassed $1.5 trillion and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?
Pond0x DEX claims $100M in trading volume as critics allege it’s a scam
Pond0x reported that its DEX reached $100 million in cumulative volume, citing a Dune dashboard as evidence.
Chainlink quietly changes multisig rules, Mixin offers $20M bounty: Finance Redefined
Mixin Network has offered a $20 million bug bounty to the exploiter behind a $200 million hack to return the remaining funds.