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SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has…

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FTX’s Ryan Salame Seeks to Void Guilty Plea, Citing Government’s Alleged Breach of Plea Agreement

Ryan Salame, a former executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in federal court. Salame claims that prosecutors breached an agreement…

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Bitfinex Report Examines Bitcoin’s Local Bottom Amid Market Rebound

Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report examines various key metrics, providing insights into whether bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom. “Overall, these metrics underline the deep bearish sentiment and…

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Cornell Professor Warns of Growing Crypto Risks Amid Misleading Promises and Hype

A professor at Cornell University’s Dyson School, Eswar Prasad, has raised concerns about the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to regulatory gaps and centralization as key issues. “If…

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US Court Orders FTX and Alameda to Pay Fraud Victims $12.7 Billion in Historic CFTC Recovery

A U.S. district court has ordered FTX and Alameda Research to pay $12.7 billion to fraud victims due to their misuse of customer funds and fraudulent practices. Ian McGinley, Director…

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Blockfi to Begin Interim Crypto Distributions via Coinbase This Month

Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for…

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Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions

Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with…

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Yield App Suspends Operations Ahead of Liquidation

Yield App, a platform for earning interest, buying, and swapping cryptocurrencies, announced on social media platform X Friday the suspension of all activities in preparation for liquidation proceedings. The Seychelles-based…

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Ripple CEO Blasts SEC Chair’s Crypto Remarks — Says ‘Gensler Will Cause Biden to Lose the Election’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s recent statements on the crypto industry, calling them “absolute nonsense.” The executive argued that Gensler’s actions and oversight failures could…

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