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Crypto Exchange Former Bithumb Chairman Arrested in South Korea
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 2nd, 2023
In addition to this arrest, South Korea’s National Tax Service had also opened a separate investigation into the possible tax evasion at Bithumb and its affiliates.
Aptos Labs Awards $50K Grant for Blockchain to Cornell University Professor
By Sanaa Sharma
February 2nd, 2023
This university’s partnership with Aptos will allow the current blockchain-based applications to take full benefit of the novel architecture.
SBF Barred from All Communication with Former & Current FTX Employees
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 2nd, 2023
A court has stopped SBF from initiating communication with ‘potential witnesses’ following reports that he contacted some FTX employees.
United Kingdom Outlines Plans to Regulate Digital Currencies
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 1st, 2023
While the UK government is serious about the introduction of the new rules, if it becomes law, it will take some years to complement and implement its provision.
BlackRock Increases Stake in Crypto Bank Silvergate Capital, SI Stock Jumps 9.96%
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 1st, 2023
BlackRock’s support comes at a time when Silvergate Bank has been going through a pretty rough phase following the implosiong of crypto exchange FTX.
Alameda Research Files $446M Loan Repayment Lawsuit against Voyager Digital in Ongoing FTX Fallout
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 31st, 2023
Beleaguered crypto trading firm Alameda recently filed a lawsuit against defunct crypto broker Voyager over repaid loans.
BlockFi Secures Approval for Crypto Mining Business Auction
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 31st, 2023
Embattled crypto-centric company BlockFi looks to auction off its mining equipment amid its ongoing bankruptcy case.
Crypto-centric VC Pantera Capital Lost 80% of Liquid Token Fund in 2022
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 31st, 2023
The Pantera Liquid Token Fund suffered a massive drawdown in 2022, including a large November deficit especially after the FTX crash.
FTX’s New Management Requests FTX Turkey Removal from Bankruptcy Case
By Ibukun Ogundare
January 30th, 2023
A few days after FTX filed bankruptcy in the US, law enforcement in Turkey launched a probe into the exchange’s activities.
Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Access Exchange’s Funds
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 30th, 2023
SBF’s defense lawyer noted that there’s no evidence of his client’s involvement with the transfer of funds between FTX and FTX US. Thus, the lawyer demanded that SBF be given access to FTX’s funds.
Leaked Bids on Celsius Network’s Assets by Binance, Galaxy Digital
By Sanaa Sharma
January 27th, 2023
The blog explained that Binance offered a bid of $15 million for the assets, noting that $12 million would be deposited to Celsius estate and $3 million to be disbursed to relocated customers on a pro-rata basis.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Aren’t Cooperating Enough in FTX Probe, Says Lawyer
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 27th, 2023
The attorneys said that FTX’s family members haven’t cooperated with requests of questioning regarding the use of funds at the exchange.
Crypto Market on Edge of Another Downturn, Metadoro Analysts Believe
By Julia Sakovich
January 27th, 2023
The overall positive expectations of the global economy, including the widely praised reopening of China’s economy, may provide a positive boost to the markets as energy prices are slowing down worldwide.
Apple, Netflix, Meta, and Many Others Caught Up in FTX Saga
By Mayowa Adebajo
January 26th, 2023
The firm’s creditors range from tech companies to hoteliers, airlines, and even government-owned entities in the US and foreign countries.
Luno Announces Employees Layoff amid Market Tumult
By Ibukun Ogundare
January 26th, 2023
Luno will be discarding 330 people out of about 960 employees.