According to the latest report, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted the three-year monitorship of Binance to consulting firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA). This appointment is part of the exchange’s plea deal with the Justice Department last year. In November 2023, Binance entered into a plea deal with the DOJ related to […]
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the once-revered wunderkind of the cryptocurrency world, has traded his penthouse for a prison dorm. Following his conviction for orchestrating a multi-billion dollar fraud at FTX, Bankman-Fried is facing a harsh reality far removed from his former life of luxury. SBF Subsists On Rice And Retro Games A recent interview conducted within […]
BlockFi, a centralized crypto lender, recently shut down its web platform and selected Coinbase as its distribution partner for customer fund withdrawals. The move comes as BlockFi aims to ensure a swift transition for eligible customers following the closure of its platform. BlockFi Selects Coinbase As Exclusive Partner According to the company’s press release on […]
In a surprising turn of events, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX recently announced a new repayment plan to reimburse creditors and customers in full. The plan also includes a substantial compensation offer to account for the time value of their investments. While customers initially expected to be the primary beneficiaries, the biggest winners in this repayment […]
Asset management firm Pantera Capital has emerged as one of the successful bidders in an auction of discounted Solana (SOL) tokens conducted by the liquidators overseeing the bankruptcy of the former FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The sale, which included approximately 2,000 SOL tokens, signifies Pantera Capital’s continued interest in expanding its Solana portfolio. FTX Sells Additional […]
On Tuesday, the US Department of Justice announced criminal charges against the global crypto exchange KuCoin and two of its founders, Chun Gan (also known as “Michael”) and Ke Tang (also known as “Eric”). The charges, related to conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, have stirred […]
Battle Over ‘Sam Coins’: FTX Customers Demand Millions From Bankrupt Crypto Firm | Bitcoinist.com
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FTX customers are demanding substantial payouts from the bankrupt crypto firm. These customers claim three digital tokens, known as “Sam Coins,” deserve a higher value despite their association with convicted co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Investors Push For Higher Valuation According to a Bloomberg report, the investors holding tokens called Serum, MAPS, and OXY are urging US […]
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX will sell two-thirds of its stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic for $884 million, according to a Bloomberg report. The move comes as FTX seeks to repay its creditors and bolster its cash reserves. The sale involves various buyers, including ATIC Third International Investment Company LLC, associated with the United […]
As Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of defunct crypto exchange FTX readies for his prison sentence, prosecutors have formally requested the court to authorize the sale of two jets linked to the former crypto billionaire. With the defendant and his legal team already in agreement, the final step hinges on […]
On March 19, Bitcoin prices fell to as low as $61,500. However, even as fear reigned, Kaiko, a blockchain analytics platform, observed that the coin’s liquidity across major crypto exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase, has been recovering steadily. When writing, the Bitcoin market liquidity is above the “Alameda Gap,” a massive boost for traders, including those looking […]
Talks about Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, have picked up steam ahead of his sentencing on March 28. The primary discussion has been the number of years the defendant could get, with his lawyers recently arguing that the prosecution’s proposed sentence of 50 years is unfair. Sam Bankman-Fried […]
London-based boutique distressed asset trading firm Attestor Ltd. experienced a significant bonanza as the value of crypto assets purchased from Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange soared. According to a Bloomberg report, Attestor’s trade became the talk of distressed investing circles as profits multiplied at an astonishing rate – 50%, 100%, and even close to 200%. […]