Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.
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TON raises 8-figure sum from MEXC to make Telegram a Web3 super-app
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has repeatedly pointed out the role of the TON blockchain in Telegram’s potential Web3 journey.
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn releases AI-powered assistant for job recruiters
LinkedIn plans to pilot a new AI-powered assistant aimed at recruiters searching for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section.
The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.
Crypto VC: Token investing and the next bull run with Digital Wave Finance
Cointelegraph sits down with Digital Wave Finance to talk about investment strategies and what could catalyze the next bull run.
Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan: Official
Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities using solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.
Yield Protocol to permanently ‘wind down’ operations by December 2023
Unfavorable crypto regulations in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom was one of the factors for Yield Protocol’s untimely shutdown.
El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor.
Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF's request for $40M for futures exchange: Going Infinite
Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite' reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.
The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more.
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.
Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot
The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.
FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply.
Bitcoin bull market awaits as US faces 'bear steepener' — Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin is witnessing a 16-year high in 30-year U.S. government bond yields, and money printing is all but guaranteed, says the ex-BitMEX CEO.
CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank
The first deputy governor at Banque de France calls central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.“
Blockchain finance to grow into $79.3B market by 2032
COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruptions in traditional finance, coupled with the promise to reduce operational costs, set the stage for mainstreaming the digital ecosystem.
Crypto Ponzi scheme AirBit: All but one exec now sentenced
AirBit Club co-founder Dos Santos is now the last AirBit defendant not yet sentenced but is scheduled to learn his fate on Oct. 4, 2023.
What is the CryptoNight mining algorithm, and how does it work?
Blockchain technology relies on mining algorithms, such as CryptoNight, to regulate cryptocurrency projects. Find out here what CryptoNight is and how it works.
UK to launch Digital Securities Sandbox in Q1 2024
His Majesty’s Treasury’s Digital Securities Sandbox will have “a new rule set that would allow it to do new things with digital securities.”
Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week
In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers.
Lawyers debate over Ripple case after rejection of SEC’s motion for appeal
Crypto lawyer Jeremy Hogan described the recent order as a “disaster” for the SEC, but other legal commentators are urging the community to temper its excitement for now.
5 highlights of Sam Bankman-Fried’s first day of trial
Potential jurors shared their mostly negative interactions with crypto investing, while a slim-figured former FTX CEO sat flanked by attorneys, noticeably void of his signature curly locks looked on.
Crypto-friendly Patrick McHenry takes interim House Speaker position
Eight Republicans voted against Republican Representative McCarthy, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House Speaker has been ousted by Congress.
Ripple gets formal approval for Singapore payments license
Ripple said it received its fully-fledged digital payment tokens license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
SEC asks judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss lawsuit
The regulator has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test.
Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to 'solve' hyperinflation
Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.
Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling
District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC's motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion.
US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl
According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets "received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits" used for illicit drugs.
Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 1]
The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.