Pro-crypto candidate for the United States presidency Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., often known simply as RFK Jr., announced on Oct. 9 at a rally in Philadelphia that he was dropping his bid for nomination in […]
Crypto exchange FTX used hidden Python code to misrepresent the value of its insurance fund — a pool of funds meant to prevent user losses during huge liquidation events — according to testimony from FTX […]
Top Stories This Week Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial The trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried kicked off on Oct. 4 in New York after jury selection began the previous day. […]
Canadian securities regulator CSA has clarified terms and conditions for stablecoin trading on exchanges. Crypto platforms and issuers have to adhere to set conditions before they are allowed to offer stablecoin related services. Several crypto […]
Sam Bankman-Fried was “very resistant” to having investors join the board of directors at FTX, claims Matthew Huang, the co-founder and managing partner of crypto investment firm Paradigm. Paradigm and a number of venture capital […]
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have set up a crypto-focused working group to deal with illicit crypto exchange activities. In an Oct. 4 statement, the SFC said […]
Key takeaways Celsius seeks to start repaying customers soon Embattled crypto lender Celsius Network is seeking court approval to start repaying its customers by the end of the year. The company informed a judge during […]
J.W. Verret is a Harvard-educated attorney who teaches corporate finance and accounting at George Mason University. His work has increasingly intersected with the cryptocurrency sector in recent years, as his legion of Twitter followers — […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed its intention to summon former FTX clients, investors and staff as witnesses in the upcoming trial involving Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO. The DOJ submitted a letter […]
The SEC has delayed its decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF decision to early 2024. Also delayed is the Global X Bitcoin Trust application. Analysts expect the regulator to delay other proposals amid the […]