Sam Bankman-Fried is ‘under supervision’ in Bahamas, looking to flee to Dubai
It is understood that Sam Bankman-Fried and two former FTX associates are currently being detained by Bahamian authorities.
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FTX CEO Confirms Reports of ‘Unauthorized Access to Certain Assets,’ Team Is ‘Coordinating With Law Enforcement’
Following the reports that said FTX wallets were being drained and the FTX Telegram channel’s admins that detailed its possible malware might be present in FTX-related apps and websites, the company’s new CEO John Ray confirmed there were…
Russia’s Digital Ruble Integrated Into Banking App
VTB has become the first Russian bank to add the digital ruble to its mobile application. The integration is currently being tested with accounts set up for legal entities. Select customers will be granted access in the coming months and will be…
FTX goes up in flames and impacts broader crypto industry, causing regulators to respond: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 6-12
Crypto token supplies explained: Circulating, maximum and total supply
Circulating, maximum and total supply are all essential metrics for an investor’s price discovery. Find out here what they are and how they can be used.
5 reasons 2023 will be a tough year for global markets
From inflation to energy shortages and general instability, markets are set for a turbulent year ahead.
Hedge Fund Galois Capital Discloses ‘Roughly Half’ of the Firm’s Capital ‘Stuck on FTX’
According to the co-founder of Galois Capital, the hedge fund manager who warned about the Terra collapse before it happened, half of the hedge fund’s capital is left trapped on FTX. Galois co-founder, Kevin Zhou, wrote a letter to investors…
CoinEx Looks Forward to Celebrating RLWC2021’s Finalists
PRESS RELEASE. As the exclusive cryptocurrency trading platform partner of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), CoinEx is looking forward to joining audiences worldwide in cheering on the players who reach the men’s, women’s and wheelchair…
Sam Bankman-Fried denies rumors that he fled to Argentina
SBF stepped down as CEO of FTX on Nov. 11 after initiating Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the District of Delaware.
Flight Radar Report Shows FTX Co-Founder’s Private Jet Flew to Argentina, SBF Says He’s Still in the Bahamas
According to Flightradar24’s official Twitter account, the most tracked flight at 3:33 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2022, was Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) private jet flying from the Bahamas to Argentina. While the flight track doesn’t mean SBF took the…
FTX reportedly hacked as officials flag abnormal wallet activity
Wallets tied to FTX and FTX US have seen $659 million in cumulative outflows over the past 24 hours, according to Nansen.
Proof-of-Reserves Concept Gains Traction as Major Crypto Exchanges Provide Wallet Lists and Promise Full Audits
When it was first discovered that FTX might be insolvent, a large slew of crypto exchange executives said that they aimed to provide proof-of-reserves audits. While exchanges like Binance and Crypto.com have provided wallet addresses tied to…
Report Says Alameda Research ‘Didn’t Trade Crypto,’ Speculators Think SBF’s Political Connections Let FTX Fly Under the Radar
On Nov. 11, 2022, FTX Trading Ltd. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The news followed a few days of speculation and evidence that had shown the digital currency exchange was likely insolvent. The…
Biggest Movers: DOGE Surges Following Elon Musk Comments on the Meme Coin
Dogecoin was one of the only crypto tokens to trade higher on Saturday, as comments from Elon Musk boosted prices. Speaking in a Twitter Spaces centered around the FTX collapse, Musk was heard saying: “Doge to the moon.” Solana on the other…
What is a 51% attack and how to detect it?
Despite the inordinate amount of resources needed to engineer them, small-cap cryptocurrencies are still susceptible to a 51% attacks.
Hackers keeping stolen crypto: What is the long-term solution?
In the long run, the industry needs to come together and step up its cybersecurity game in a big way rather than seek out such temporary fixes.
Bitcoin will shrug off FTX 'black swan' just like Mt. Gox — analysis
There might not be much new to worry about when it comes to the FTX aftermath and Bitcoin resilience.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Heads Lower on Saturday, as FTX Saga Continues
In a week of turbulence, cryptocurrencies maintain this sentiment into the weekend, with both bitcoin and ethereum moving lower. Bitcoin once again slipped below $17,000 on Saturday, as it was reported that a hack on FTX had taken place. Ethereum…
FTX Reportedly Hacked as Telegram Group Admin Comments on Possible ‘Malware’ Present in Apps, Irregular Fund Movements Registered Onchain
Admins of the Telegram group of the FTX community stated that the platform had been hacked and all of the funds of the exchange seemed to be gone. FTX U.S. General Counsel Ryne Miller, who reportedly pinned the message in the group, explained he…
LBank Announces to Publish an Auditable Merkle Tree and Proof of Reserves (POF)
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Nov. 12th, 2022 – Global crypto exchange, LBank, has recently announced that it will share its Merkle-tree proof-of-reserves, in view of recent concerns about the opaque nature of certain industry issues. LBank…
Web3 Must Overcome Significant UX Challenges to Reach Mass Adoption
User experience (UX) design affects nearly every waking moment of our lives. It’s not just digital either. Have you ever thought about the UX of doors? Perhaps a brief refresher of what UX is, will help. A useful definition of UX is as follows: ”A…
Binance CEO CZ on FTX crash: “We’ve been set back a few years”
With one of the biggest crypto businesses falling overnight after getting caught misappropriating user funds, CZ believed the episode was devastating for the industry, which took away a lot of consumer confidence.
Latam Based Crypto Exchange Bitso Launches QR Payment Service for Tourists in Argentina
Bitso, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Latam, has launched a QR payments program geared towards travelers in Argentina. The service proposal seeks to ease the way in which travelers and tourists make payments in the country, using…
Tether blacklists $31.4M USDT following FTX's alleged hack, Musk reacts
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who recently purchased Twitter in hopes of unleashing the platform’s full potential, acknowledged Twitter’s contribution in tracking down the FTX developments in real time.
Brussels Set to Begin Talks on EU Crypto Tax, Report Reveals
The European Commission is preparing to discuss with member states the adoption of a common tax regime for crypto assets, European officials have indicated. The talks with national treasuries are expected to start next year with the aim to end the…
Bitfinex CTO releases proof of reserves amid FTX bankruptcy fiasco
Over the past few days, major crypto exchanges, including Binance, OKX, Kucoin and Crypto.com, committed to sharing their proof of reserve to regain investor confidence.
FIFA Unveils Range of New Web 3․0 Games Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
PRESS RELEASE. FIFA has unveiled a portfolio of new future-focussed web 3.0 games to entertain and engage a wider group of fans ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Gaming and esports are some of the fastest-growing opportunities for FIFA as it…
Japanese Regulator Slaps FTX Japan With Business Suspension Order
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has issued a business suspension order to FTX Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of FTX.com. The financial watchdog has also ordered the crypto exchange to submit a business…
FTX funds on the move: bankruptcy proceedings, insider threat or a hack?
The wallet address in question received funds from various international and U.S.-based wallets linked to FTX, which amassed over 83,878.63 ETH (worth over $105.3 million) in just two hours.
Could Medical Debt Be The Black Swan Event That Takes Down The US Economy?
While inflation runs hot and rising interest rates don’t seem to help, health care and medical debt may be the thing that takes the country by surprise.Watch This Episode On YouTubeListen To The Episode Here:AppleSpotifyGoogleLibsynIn this episode…