Pump.Fun Overtakes Ethereum With $2M in Daily Revenue to Take No. 1 Position
[Jul 2 8:22 AM] Celebrity-inspired meme coins have spurred a surge in revenue for token launchpad Pump.fun over the past 24 hours.
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Inside the Crypto Fortunes of Justin Sun, Vitalik Buterin, and Other Influencers
[Jun 2 11:33 AM] According to analytics, several prominent crypto influencers hold substantial amounts of money onchain. For example, Tron founder Justin Sun has more than $1 billion in crypto assets. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s associated…
Caitlyn Jenner Meme Coin Sows Confusion as Observers Question Its Provenance
[May 27 5:59 AM] JENNER tokens scored over $100 million in trading volumes less than 24 hours after going live. But punters are unclear if it's indeed related to the real Caitlyn Jenner.
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities
[Apr 20 11:37 PM] In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a…
Even the Pope has something to say about artificial intelligence
[Dec 14, 2023 11:12 PM] The explosion of artificial intelligence this year hasn’t escaped the Vatican, with Pope Francis warning of its dangers in a hefty 3,400-word letter ahead of the World Day of Peace on Jan. 1.
EMAX investors given third and final chance at celeb promo suit
[Oct 5, 2023 10:35 PM] The judge presiding over a class suit by EMAX token investors gave them a final chance to file their claims against celebrities who allegedly promoted it.
FTX Looking to Recover Millions Paid to Athletes and Sports Clubs
[Sep 10, 2023 4:00 AM] Advisers working for FTX have analyzed if some payments made by the failed crypto exchange to sports stars and organizations can be returned. The money went to celebrity athletes, including basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, and sports teams like…
Ben McKenzie, the Hollywood Hypocrite Crypto Critic
[Jul 18, 2023 12:22 PM]
Tom Brady Lost $30 Million in FTX Stock After Exchange’s Collapse, Report
[Jul 9, 2023 4:00 AM] Former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tom Brady has reportedly lost tens of millions of U.S. dollars in stock of the failed crypto exchange FTX. Brady is one of several celebrities sued by FTX customers for their endorsements of the…
FTX Seeks to Claw Back $700M in Lawsuit Over Alleged Funds Misappropriation and Influence-Building Scheme
[Jun 24, 2023 4:30 AM] According to a lawsuit filed this week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX lawyers are seeking to claw back $700 million from K5 Global Technology, its subsidiaries, and the firm’s founders. The attorneys allege…
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar Launch Web3 Tequila Loyalty Program
[Jun 13, 2023 8:00 AM] The Santo Spirits Club loyalty program will reward members with tiered perks, including an opportunity to win a virtual tequila tasting with Hagar and Fieri, as well as autographed guitars.
Soulja Boy Has Reportedly Been Cranking Out Promotions for Scam NFT Projects
[Apr 19, 2023 11:00 AM] Research done by internet sleuth ZachXBT indicates that the "Crank That" rapper has promoted dozens of NFT projects on social media, some of which turned out to be rug pulls.
Tron Founder Justin Sun, Soulja Boy, and Austin Mahone Summoned by SEC in Crypto Asset Case
[Apr 14, 2023 12:00 PM] Court documents reveal that Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has been sent a summons from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the civil complaint filed against him last month. Youtuber Austin Mahone and rapper Soulja Boy…
The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness
[Mar 23, 2023 11:26 AM] By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.
US Crypto Lawsuits Reach All-Time High With 42% Increase in 2022; SEC Cases Dominate Legal Battles
[Feb 12, 2023 11:00 PM] A new study on digital currency-related lawsuits since 2018 shows a 42% increase in crypto lawsuits in 2022. The highest number of claims in a single year was recorded last year, with 41 total claims in the United States. The research also shows…
Report: FTX Execs Offered Taylor Swift $100M to Endorse the Exchange, Source Says Singer Never Considered the Deal
[Dec 7, 2022 12:30 PM] According to a report, the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was allegedly courted by FTX to promote the exchange. Sources say the deal was worth more than $100 million and it was reportedly pushed by the FTX executive Claire Watanabe…
From Fine Art to Bored Apes and Punks: Blue Chip NFTs Owned by Celebs Lose Significant Value
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Kevin O’Leary, and 9 Other Celebrities Named in FTX-Related Class-Action Lawsuit
[Nov 16, 2022 11:30 AM] Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and a number of celebrities including Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Stephen Curry, and Shaquille O’Neal have been named in a class-action lawsuit involving the alleged engagement in deceptive practices with FTX…