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.
SOL Price Prediction: Solana Surges 15%, Is This Just Start Of A Larger Increase?
Solana is surging above the $23.50 resistance against the US Dollar. SOL price could accelerate further higher if it clears the $25.00 resistance zone. SOL price is up over 15% and it is showing signs of bullish continuation against the US Dollar…
Ethereum Price Increase Could Soon Fade If ETH Fails To Surpass $1,750
Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase above $1,720 against the US Dollar. ETH could accelerate higher if it clears the $1,750 resistance. Ethereum is attempting a fresh increase above the $1,720 level. The price is trading above $1,700 and…
Bitcoin Bulls Aim Big After Recent Surge To $28K
Bitcoin price rallied above the $27,500 resistance. BTC is consolidating near $28,000 and might start a minor downside correction in the near term. Bitcoin gained pace above the $27,200 and $27,500 resistance levels. The price is trading above…
SEC Charges FTX Auditor for Helping Clients Violate Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against an accounting firm that worked for failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The company, Prager Metis, has been accused of facilitating clients in breaking federal securities…
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.
The Leading 5 Defi Categories Overseeing Billions: An October 2023 Snapshot
As of October 1, 2023, $39.50 billion is nestled within decentralized finance (defi) platforms. Let’s dive into the top five categories, spotlighting the diverse array of defi protocols, the count of these applications, and the wealth they…
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.
Vaneck Pledges 10% of Ethereum ETF Profits to Fuel ETH Core Development
On September 29, 2023, the asset management firm Vaneck unveiled an initiative to earmark 10% of its profits from its ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) towards protocol development for at least ten years. This financial infusion will be…
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.
Vitalik Buterin Discusses Ethereum Protocol ‘Enshrining’: ‘Blockchains Are Social Systems’
Vitalik Buterin, the co-creator of Ethereum, has discussed the next steps that the protocol is about to take and how the upcoming decisions should be the result of balancing complexity and functionality. Buterin noted that Ethereum started with a…
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.
Stablecoin Economy Sheds $1.52 Billion in September, Revisiting a 2-Year Low
Drawing from the latest figures, the stablecoin economy saw a notable $1.52 billion in redemptions unfold from September 1 through September 30, 2023. Within the top ten standings, two stablecoins notably bore the brunt of these redemptions: FRAX…
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.
FTX's Bankman-Fried Cannot Blame Lawyers in Opening Statement: Judge
Sam Bankman-Fried cannot blame FTX's lawyers for its collapse or operations in his opening statements, though he can still try and make a so-called "advice-of-counsel" defense later, the federal judge overseeing his case ruled Sunday.
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.
NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been…
FTX Exploiter Executes Ongoing Funds Exodus, Moves $17 Million In ETH In One Day
According to an on-chain report on Saturday, September 30, an address associated with the FTX exploiter became active for the first time in 10 months. As earlier reported, some 5,000 ETH (equivalent to $8.2 million) was transferred from the flagged…
Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions Cool Down After Historic Peak
Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions have tapered off markedly since September 24, 2023, following a historic peak on September 15. This deceleration emerges as inscriptions nestled within the Bitcoin blockchain verge on the notable 35 million milestone. A…
Why the Next US President Needs to Pardon Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht
The story of Ross Ulbricht is one that has captivated the Bitcoin community for years – a brilliant young mind, an entrepreneur with a passion for free markets, and the creator of the Silk Road, an anonymous e-commerce platform that operated on the…
Crypto Analyst Tips Bitcoin (BTC) To Reach $40,000 In Q4 2023
Bitcoin has recorded an overall positive price movement in the last week, gaining by 2.39%, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The premier cryptocurrency suffered a slight dip between Tuesday and Thursday but soon rose on Friday to trade above…
Lambo Livestream Goes Wrong for Bitboy, Kiyosaki Says Buy BTC, Lawmakers Push ETF Approval — Week in Review
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.
XRP Price Threatened As Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion Coins
The XRP price has already been under pressure for the past month, as the future outlook of Ripple is still set to be determined in the near future. Although XRP has moved up with the rest of the crypto market over the past few days of green, there…
Did You Know About These Crypto Airdrops in October?
As markets continue to move sideways, crypto companies are trying to increase user engagement through airdrops. Among them are some well-known names in the space as well as new projects searching for their place. They all seek to arouse interest in…
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.
Report: Hacked Nigerian Crypto Exchange Raises Capital for User Reimbursements
The recently hacked Nigerian gift card and crypto exchange platform Patricia said on Sept. 29 that it had raised money to refund users. Some users have reportedly grown impatient with the crypto exchange and are weighing their legal options…
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.