SEC Charges Mango Markets Attacker With Manipulating Price of ‘Security’
Avraham Eisenberg, who boasted of the October scheme, now faces charges from the SEC in addition to the U.S. Justice Department and CFTC.
Gemini, Hedge Funds, and a DeFi App: Bankrupt Genesis Reveals List of Creditors
Genesis owes $3.6 billion to 50 different creditors including investment firms, hedge funds, and at least one consumer-facing DeFi app.
‘Creator Royalties Must Be Respected,’ Says Bored Ape Creator as Some Sewer Pass NFT Trades Blocked
The limited NFTs have racked up $19 million worth of trades, but Yuga Labs is excluding some marketplaces.
Jamie Dimon Thinks Bitcoin Supply Won’t Really Be Capped at 21 Million
There is no such thing as a sure thing, but five lines of crypto code come pretty close.
Nearly Half of SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions in 2022 Were Against ICOs
In 2022, the SEC brought a total of 30 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions, of which 14 were related to Initial Coin Offerings.
First National Geographic NFT Launch Meets Massive Backlash, Technical Issues
NatGeo’s NFT primer, featuring the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has angered a lot of fans.
Scaramucci Recalls 'Betrayal' by SBF: 'I Considered Him a Friend'
The managing partner at SkyBridge admits that he was wrong about Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX.
CoinFLEX Users Irate Over Leaked GTX Pitch Deck From Three Arrows Founders
3AC and CoinFLEX founders are seeking backers for a new crypto claims exchange that aims to “dominate” the industry.
Bulgaria’s Prosecutor General Insists Nexo Investigation Isn't Political
Authorities said attacks on institutions had become a “national sport,” after Nexo accused investigators of being politically motivated.
Art Blocks NFT Faithful Partied in Marfa as FTX Collapsed
While the biggest crypto meltdown of 2022 was playing out, Art Blocks was further building up its unique community by getting weird in Texas.
From 'Bitcoin Billionaires' to SEC Charges: A Brief Crypto History of the Winklevoss Twins
The Winklevoss brothers hit it big in crypto after the Facebook settlement—but now they’re in a $900M spat and the Gemini faces charges.
First Fan-Owned SailGP Team DAO Opens to Investors
The new professional racing team is run as a decentralized autonomous organization, with token holders having a say in everything from team livery to athlete hires.
Wyre Lifts Withdrawal Limits After Fresh Funding From Strategic Partner
The injection of fresh capital reverses a 90% withdrawal limit that crypto payments firm Wyre implemented last week.
Gala Deletes 'Overzealous' Tweet About The Rock, Mark Wahlberg—Token Falls 13%
Gala Film appears to be working with both stars on documentary film projects, but deleted a tweet that helped spur a massive token surge.
Court Grants Voyager Initial Approval for $1B Binance US Deal
The deal, which will see the Voyager users get roughly half their assets back, still needs to pass another court hearing to become final.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Enjoy Bullish Week as Crypto Market Adds $77B
Despite the midweek correction, Bitcoin and Ethereum are enjoying impressive rallies over the past seven days.
Sam Bankman-Fried Faced Security Threat at Parents' Home, Lawyers Claim
The FTX founder's attorneys claim that men drove a car into the barricade at his parents' California home, where he’s under house arrest.
Winklevoss Mulls Lawsuit Against Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group
Crypto exchange Gemini threatens to “imminently” sue Digital Currency Group and its CEO Barry Silbert over the $900 million owed by Genesis Trading.
Crypto Panics, Then Jeers at DOJ Announcement of 'Major Action' Against Tiny Chinese Exchange Bitzlato
BTC and ETH dropped in anticipation of a major announcement from federal prosecutors that many thought would target a major player in crypto. It didn't.
$90 Million in FTX US Assets Were Transferred After Bankruptcy
Although the movement of funds made headlines, the $90 million from FTX US had not been previously disclosed.
Sam Bankman-Fried Insists Bankruptcy Team Is Wrong About FTX US Insolvency
The FTX founder and former CEO claims the restructuring team's own documents prove that FTX US is "fully solvent."
Ethereum Smart Contracts Deployment Jumped 293% in 2022: Alchemy Developer Report
Compared to 2021, the number of smart contracts deployed on Ethereum soared nearly 300% in 2022, according to a new report from Alchemy.
EU Finance Ministers Say Digital Euro Must Offer Privacy
The Eurogroup said a digital euro would need to offer citizens privacy, as well as comply with relevant tax and sanctions laws.
Republican Lawmakers Push Crypto Regulation with New House Subcommittee
Congressman Patrick McHenry wants to establish “clear rules of the road among federal regulators.”
Former FTX US President Accuses SBF of ‘Gaslighting and Manipulation’
Following his sudden departure from FTX US in September, Brett Harrison describes prolonged tension with Sam Bankman-Fried.
Why the IRS Has an Interest in the FTX Bankruptcy Case
The IRS hasn't made its intentions clear, but it has an attorney assigned to the case—and tax experts say there’s good reason for that.
Nexo 'Vehemently Denies' Allegations of Fraud Following Arrests in Bulgaria
Crypto lender Nexo says Bulgaria's investigation is "politically motivated" but will not confirm if the arrests involved company employees.
Ethereum Developers Say Shanghai Upgrade Remains on Track for March
Developers this week successfully launched a devnet and a shadow fork to prepare the network for its much-hyped Shanghai upgrade.
Centralized vs Decentralized Metaverses: What's the Difference?
A metaverse is an expansive, immersive, and all-encompassing digital version of the analog (real) world.
Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitvavo Says DCG’s Payback Plan ‘Not Acceptable’
The Netherlands’ biggest crypto exchange Bitvavo insists on full repayment of the $297 million it is owed by Genesis Trading.