FTX former chief of engineering Nishad Singh spared from prison time

Former FTX executive, Nishad Singh, avoids prison time after being sentenced the Manhattan federal judge. Singh is sentenced to three years of supervised release for his role in FTX’s collapse.

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Is Bitcoin Ready To Break Through $70,000? Analyzing The Next Steps For The Crypto Leader

As the US presidential election draws near, Bitcoin has briefly surged to the $70,000 mark for the first time in over five months. This milestone coincides with former President Donald Trump leading in polls against Vice President Kamala Harris, setting the stage for potential shifts in the cryptocurrency landscape depending on the election outcome.

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Here’s When the Bitcoin Bull Run is Starting, According to Ex-NBA Legend’s Dream with Satoshi

Former NBA legend Scottie Pippen continues to receive attention for his intriguing dreams, this time stirring the Bitcoin community with a tweet about a recent vision featuring Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin.

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Inside Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio - THESE tokens dominate his holdings…

Trump’s crypto holdings reflected his significant belief in the sector Former President’s Polymarket odds exceeded 60% chances of winning, at press time Donald Trump has been quite vocalThe post Inside Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio - THESE tokens dominate his holdings… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes

The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing. 

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Trump pulls ahead in betting markets, Musk calls it a more accurate forecast

Former President Donald Trump has gained a slight edge over Vice President Kamala Harris in betting markets for the 2024 presidential election, with Polymarket showing him ahead 53.7% to 45.6%. The margin, while narrow, marks the first time Trump has taken the lead since Harris was nominated by the Democratic party after President Joe Biden […] The post Trump pulls ahead in betting markets, Musk calls it a more accurate forecast appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Trump: America will become crypto capital through World Liberty Financial

Former U. S. President Donald Trump announced his plan to make America a “crypto capital” through his new project, World Liberty Financial. “I promised to Make America Great Again, this time with crypto.

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Polymarket traders predict no jail for FTX’s Ellison

Polymarket traders are betting that former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison would not serve time in prison. Hours before a judge was set to decide Ellison’s fate, users on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket wagered over $153,670 on a market…

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What to expect at Caroline Ellison’s sentencing hearing

The former Alameda Research CEO’s lawyers have requested time served, and prosecutors seemed flattering in their sentencing memo, but what will Judge Lewis Kaplan say on Sept. 24?

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US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing

Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys.

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Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, has requested no jail time for her role in the FTX collapse, according to a Sept. 10 court filing. Her legal team argued that her sentence should be limited to time served, followed by supervised release, because of her extensive cooperation with the authorities during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial.

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Attorneys push for no prison time for Caroline Ellison in FTX fraud case

Caroline Ellison’s attorneys are asking for time served and supervised release, citing her cooperation in the FTX case. Former co-CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison is pushing for a sentence of time served and supervised release rather than prison time…

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Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served and a non-custodial term after her cooperation with prosecutors in taking down Sam Bankman-Fried, her attorneys said in a late Tuesday night filing.

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Worldcoin jumps 9%, tops market with former Google and Apple hires

WLD, the native token of the digital identification platform Worldcoin, has emerged as the top gainer among the leading 100 cryptocurrencies, with a surge of 9% over the last day. At the time of writing, WLD was exchanging hands for…

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Ripple's Top Lawyer Celebrates Another SEC Loss

At the same time, former SEC official John Reed Stark is certain that Binance has now faced another mammoth loss

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MAGA and TREMP lead bounce ahead of Trump vs. Biden debate

MAGA Hat (MAGA) traded at $0. 0003611, more than 20% up in the past 24 hours. Donald Tremp (TREMP) was changing hands at $0. 7933, more than 18% up over the sale time frame. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will face off in the first debate on Thursday.

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Bitcoin Bombshell Sparks Trump’s Grim Prophecy for the US Dollar

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MAGA Hat, Super Trump soar as politics-related memecoins heat up

MAGA Hat token has jumped more than 500% in the past 24 hours. Super Trump reached  new all-time high on May 29 and is up 200% at the time of writing. Meme coins are not directly linked to former US President Donald Trump, but his bid is inspiring new frenzy.

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2024: The year of elections could also be the year of crypto

2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for cryptocurrencies as political and regulatory landscapes shift in major economies. The U.S. has already seen significant developments, such as the SEC’s approval of a spot Ether ETF, signaling a potential softening of regulatory stances towards digital assets. This comes at a time when both former […]

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‘It’s Time’ ‘$1 Million BTC’ Advocate Samson Mow Says, Expecting Omega Candle Soon

Radical Bitcoin proponent Mow has made bullish Bitcoin statement, responding to his former boss from Blockstream, Adam Back

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Trump campaign leans in on crypto with new donation page amid shifting political landscape

Former President Donald Trump has begun accepting crypto donations for his re-election campaign, making him the first US Presidential candidate to adopt digital assets for funding. According to a May 21 statement: “This addition to President Trump’s already groundbreaking digital fundraising operation marks the first time a major party Presidential nominee has embraced cryptocurrency for […] The post Trump campaign leans in on crypto with new donation page amid shifting political landscape appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Trump campaign now accepting crypto donations, a first for major party nominees

Former President and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and his campaign announced on Tuesday it will start accepting cryptocurrency donations. This marks the first time a major American political party is embracing digital currencies for campaign donations.  The Trump campaign introduced…

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Bitcoin (BTC) sell pressure eases as M2 money supply flips, former BitMEX CEO sees gradual recovery

There are signs that Bitcoin (BTC) is headed for potential relief from the selling pressure it has faced in recent weeks. The M2 money supply, a crucial economic indicator, has flipped positive for the first time since November 2022, hinting at a shift in investor sentiment towards assets like Bitcoin. In addition, prominent crypto market […]

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What's next for Binance founder CZ after his 4-month sentence?

CZ is ready to do his time and move on to the next phase of life.  Market watchers view Binance founder’s sentence as a “great deal.” Binance [BNB] founder and former CEO Changpeng ZhThe post What's next for Binance founder CZ after his 4-month sentence? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Binance Founder CZ’s Trial Begins Today: Lawyers Discuss Potential Prison Time

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder and former CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is awaiting sentencing in a highly-anticipated court hearing in Seattle set to begin on Tuesday.

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Gets 4 Months in Prison

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao will learn how much time, if any, he'll spend in prison Tuesday.

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Former Binance CEO CZ Teasing New Project

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is teasing a new project on social media while facing jail time

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Sam Bankman-Fried uses time in jail to promote Solana

FTX's former CEO reportedly shared crypto market tips with the guards in prison, recommending they invest in Solana.

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Disgraced FTX Co-Founder Placed On Suicide Watch In Prison, Reveals Former Inmate

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the FTX crypto exchange, who was recently found guilty of multiple counts of criminal fraud, reportedly faced a harrowing experience while incarcerated.   According to a former mobster turned federal informant, Gene Borrello, who shared a prison cell with Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto executive was placed on suicide watch and endured challenging conditions during his time at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) while awaiting sentencing next year.

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Binance’s Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao Restricted To US, Travel Ban Imposed

According to a Reuters report, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, must remain in the United States for the time being, as stated by a federal judge on Monday.  This decision comes after Zhao, the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws. Binance Ex-CEO […]

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Repeat of 2020? Analyst Says This Crucial Altcoin Metric May Trigger Another Huge Altseason

A leading cryptocurrency analyst is predicting that a significant altcoin rally could be in the works based on key technical indicators. Moustache, who has over 80,000 followers on social network X (former Twitter), noted that the total altcoin market cap has broken out of its Gaussian channel for the first time in more than three […] The post Repeat of 2020? Analyst Says This Crucial Altcoin Metric May Trigger Another Huge Altseason appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Binance’s CZ seeks to avoid jail time, refutes DOJ’s flight risk claim

Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, is contesting the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) motion to restrict his travel before sentencing, asserting he doesn’t pose a flight risk.

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Changpeng Zhao’s X account was briefly hidden following Binance resignation

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao briefly had his social media profile restricted on X after stepping down from his executive position. For a short amount of time on Nov. 23, attempts to access Zhao’s X profile returned a standard restricted account message, which read: “Caution: This account is temporarily restricted.

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Lawyer expects around 20 years of jail time for Sam Bankman-Fried

After 17 days, the fate of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX hangs in the balance as his trial continues. The case has attracted a lot of attention from legal experts and observers, who have shared their varying opinions on the possible outcome.

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'Time to Pump Assets': Arthur Hayes Unveils His Bitcoin (BTC) Plan

Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes endorses crypto amid Fed decision, hints at $1 million per Bitcoin surge

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Jury Will Decide If FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Will Go To Prison Starting Today

The trial of the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), is gradually coming to an end as the defendant’s fate could be decided starting on November 2. The defendant faces up to 110 years if found guilty of all charges by members of the jury.  Time For A Verdict In […]

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What Happened To The Plan To Sell FTX To Binance? Sam Bankman-Fried Tells All

The former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), took the stand once again on October 27. This time, it was in front of the jury as Bankman-Fried had a lot to say about what went on at his former company, including revelations about how he planned to sell the exchange to […]

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Arthur Hayes Warns It's Time to Bet on Bitcoin (BTC) Amid Financial Crisis

Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes warns that Bitcoin (BTC) is solution to negative real rates in ongoing financial crisis

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Sam Bankman-Fried thought ‘taking FTX deposits through Alameda was legal’: Report

The former FTX CEO took the stand for the first time in his criminal trial, but without members of the jury present.

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‘This is the trigger’ — Arthur Hayes says it’s time to bet on Bitcoin

Bitcoin faces a watershed moment thanks to an inflammatory cocktail of inflation spurred by war — and a $1-million BTC price is still possible, the former BitMEX CEO says.

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FTX cooperators unlikely to see jail time, says ex-prosecutor

Former Southern District of New York prosecutor Josh Naftali said Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh will probably skip time behind bars due to their cooperation with federal attorneys in United States v Sam Bankman-Fried.

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What has Sam Bankman-Fried been up to in jail?

Here’s how the former FTX CEO may have spent his time behind bars since a judge revoked his bail in August.

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Judge denies final pretrial request from Sam Bankman-Fried for temporary release

The federal judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case reportedly suggested the former FTX CEO might be a flight risk, given his young age and potential prison time.

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Receives Shocking Response To Pretrial Release Request

With his trial scheduled for less than a month from now, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder and former CEO of the failed FTX crypto exchange, is scrambling to get as much out of the judge as possible. This time around, SBF is looking toward getting released ahead of his trial, but it seems the court is […]

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From Euphoria to Fear, Bitcoin is now a shadow of its former self

Tightening liquidity and the worry about FTX's liquidation caused Bitcoin enthusiasts to be cautious.  A widespread sell-off could lead to a price increase over time, evidenced by historical dThe post From Euphoria to Fear, Bitcoin is now a shadow of its former self appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Celsius (CEL) price remains strong even as ex-CEO assets get frozen

At the time of writing, Celsius was trading at $0. 1439, up 13. 87% in a day. The former Celsius CEO, Alex Mashinsk, was arrested on July 13 this year. Alex Mashinsk is facing criminal and civil charges for his involvement in the now-defunct platform.

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Former MAS chair who called crypto ‘highly risky’ wins Singapore’s presidential race

Tharman Shanmugaratnam has served as Singapore’s finance minister and the head of the country’s financial regulator during his time in government.

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Expert Market Analysts Agree A Spot Bitcoin ETF Is A Matter Of When, Not If

The crypto community has been kept at the edge of its seat as the SEC decided to postpone a decision on the 7 Spot Bitcoin ETFs filed over the last few months. During such a pensive time, market analysts have predicted the SEC authorizing a Spot Bitcoin ETF while the former SEC Chairman foresees a losing battle for the regulator.

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Judge Sets Deadline: FTX Founder SBF’s Fate Hangs On September 7 Jury Request

In a dramatic courtroom exchange, Judge Lewis Kaplan and the defense team representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) discussed trial preparation challenges and looming deadlines today.  The proceedings shed light on the defense’s alleged difficulties in handling the case from within Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) walls. At the same time, the judge offered […]

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