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SBF Trial – Week 4 concludes with SBF telling jury he was blindsided by $8B shortfall
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took the stand again on Oct. 27 — this time in front of a jury — and told the courtroom that he had been blindsided by the $8 billion shortfall that led to FTX and Alameda Research’s collapse. дальше »
2023-10-28 03:36
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SBF Trial – SBF claims he acted in good faith as lawyers blessed his decisions at FTX
SBF’s trial resumed on Oct. 27, with the former billionaire taking the stand in the latter half of the day after the prosecution’s final witness in the case was excused. The hearing began with the prosecution bringing their witness — FBI agent Mark Troiano — to the stand to primarily provide insights into the existence, […] The post SBF Trial – SBF claims he acted in good faith as lawyers blessed his decisions at FTX appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-27 03:59
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SBF Trial – Prosecution no longer expects early conclusion after SBF decides to testify
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial is set to resume on Oct. 27, with the prosecution bringing its final witnesses to the stand before it rests its case and the former billionaire set to testify in his own defense. дальше »
2023-10-26 05:25
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US Chamber of Digital Commerce files motion to dismiss SEC case against Binance, likens it to suing grocery store
The ongoing battle between the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has received vocal support from the U. S. Chamber of Digital Commerce, a prominent crypto advocacy group. дальше »
2023-10-21 15:25
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Advancing mining efficiency in light of Bitcoin’s diminishing returns
Quick Take As Bitcoin (BTC) approaches its next halving event in April 2024, a unique pattern of progress marked by diminishing returns is becoming apparent. The hash rate, a critical measure of miners’ performance, is currently soaring above 400 Eh/s, maintaining a robust growth momentum. дальше »
2023-10-21 12:00
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SBF Trial – FTX general counsel had ‘no idea’ that SBF was misusing customer funds
The final day of Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial brought further revelations about what transpired behind the scenes at the exchange as former FTX attorney Can Sun took the stand as the day’s first witness. дальше »
2023-10-20 03:23
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Universal Music Group sues Anthropic for IP infringement
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm known for its Claude chatbot, was sued by several music companies over its inclusion of song lyrics in AI prompts on Oct. 18. Those music companies, many of which belong to or are related to Universal Music Group, allege that Anthropic “unlawfully copies and disseminates vast amounts of copyrighted […] The post Universal Music Group sues Anthropic for IP infringement appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-20 00:01
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SBF Trial – Forensic accountant reveals almost 70% of Alameda’s loans were serviced with FTX customer funds
The eleventh day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial revolved around the testimony of accounting experts brought forward by the prosecution to shed light on the disappearance of $9 billion in FTX customer funds that preceded the cryptocurrency exchange’s bankruptcy. дальше »
2023-10-19 02:50
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SBF Trial – Defense grills Singh over personal spending despite knowing FTX was misusing customer funds
Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, continued to testify and underwent rigorous cross-examination by defense lawyers on the tenth day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial. Singh, who has previously stated that he felt intimidated and humiliated by SBF, continued to reveal insights into the inner workings of the cryptocurrency exchange and […] The post SBF Trial – Defense grills Singh over personal spending despite knowing FTX was misusing customer funds appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-18 04:24
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SBF Trial – Nishad Singh kicks off week 3 by confessing to stealing customer funds for straw political donations
The third week of SBF’s trial has kicked off with the prosecution bringing former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh, another key member of the exchange’s leadership and SBF’s inner circle. дальше »
2023-10-17 03:38
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SBF Trial: Lawyers argue Bankman-Fried needs more Adderall in order to participate in trial
According to a recent court letter, Samuel Bankman-Fried has reportedly faced difficulties concentrating during his ongoing criminal trial due to being denied access to his prescribed ADHD medication. дальше »
2023-10-16 11:45
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Second week of SBF’s trial was a torrent of damning evidence, testimony for the former billionaire
The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial has seen pivotal testimonies and intense courtroom drama. The prosecution came out swinging and presented multiple witnesses who were once members of SBF’s inner circle at FTX, including former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX CTO Gary Wang. дальше »
2023-10-14 03:55
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Caroline Ellison’s plea deal provides extensive, but not total, immunity from future prosecutions
A plea deal reached by Alameda and FTX associate Caroline Ellison in December provides insight on whether she will be prosecuted further. During testimony on Oct. 12, Ellison was questioned by the Assistant U. дальше »
2023-10-14 00:20
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SBF Trial Day 7 – Audio recordings reveal Ellison told Alameda employees about misuse of customer funds days before collapse
After an intense three days on the witness stand, Caroline Ellison, a former top deputy to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), wrapped up her testimony on Oct. 12. The day was characterized by emotional revelations, critical audio recordings, and frequent judicial interventions. дальше »
2023-10-13 02:34
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FTX to receive $175M withdrawing up to $1B in other claims against Genesis
The bankruptcy estate of crypto lending firm Genesis Global Capital has submitted a proposed order to implement the company’s settlement agreement with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. The proposed order was filed Thursday in the U. дальше »
2023-10-12 10:30
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FTX to receive $175M and withdraw up to $1B in other claims against Genesis
The bankruptcy estate of crypto lending firm Genesis Global Capital has submitted a proposed order to implement the company’s settlement agreement with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. The proposed order was filed Thursday in the U. дальше »
2023-10-12 10:30
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Judge Kaplan allows charitable contributions to be admitted while denying SBF’s other pre-trial requests
Judge Lewis Kaplan largely upheld his pretrial evidentiary rulings in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, according to an Oct. 11 court filing. Kaplan granted reconsideration on certain issues challenged by Bankman-Fried’s defense but maintained his decisions to preclude arguments about FTX’s lack of regulation and evidence related to the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings. дальше »
2023-10-12 09:36
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Judge Kaplan allows charitable contributions to be admitted while denying other pre-trial requests
Judge Lewis Kaplan largely upheld his pretrial evidentiary rulings in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, according to an Oct. 11 court filing. Kaplan granted reconsideration on certain issues challenged by Bankman-Fried’s defense but maintained his decisions to preclude arguments about FTX’s lack of regulation and evidence related to the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings. дальше »
2023-10-12 09:36
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SBF Trial – Caroline Ellison’s second day of testimony included Thai sex workers, bribery and private messages with SBF
The sixth day of SBF’s trial mainly revolved around the continued testimony of the prosecution’s key witness, Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. Much of Ellison’s testimony was about financial documentation and the sister companies’ entangled finances, but the latter half was dedicated to further ground-breaking revelations about SBF’s ambitions and what really happened behind the […] The post SBF Trial – Caroline Ellison’s second day of testimony included Thai sex workers, bribery and private messages with SBF appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-12 02:56
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Caroline Ellison alleges auto-deletion of messages, bribery of foreign officials, and more in second day of testimony
Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison took the stand in a second day of testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried criminal trial on Oct. 11. Ellison testified that she communicated with Bankman-Fried and other company members through Signal, a messaging app with an auto-delete feature that Bankman-Fried instructed employees to use. дальше »
2023-10-12 00:00
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SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang
In the ongoing criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, attorneys for the FTX founder filed new letter motions related to the cross-examination of two key prosecution witnesses. In a letter Monday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers asked Judge Lewis Kaplan for permission to question Gary Wang on the involvement of attorneys in structuring loans from Bankman-Fried’s trading firm Alameda […] The post SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-11 09:53
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SBF Trial Day 5 – How Caroline Ellison’s testimony could become the smoking gun needed for a guilty verdict
The fifth day of the SBF trial included testimony from Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, whose testimony became a pivotal point for the case as she confessed to committing fraud under SBF’s direction. дальше »
2023-10-11 02:58
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U.S. grocery chain Trader Joe’s sues DeFi platform Trader Joe for IP infringement
The well-known grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has initiated a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency-based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform, also named Trader Joe, as revealed in U. S. court filings dated Oct. дальше »
2023-10-11 00:47
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Caroline Ellison’s testimony expected to dominate the second week of SBF’s trial
The ongoing fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is set to witness potentially game-changing testimonies this week as former Alameda Research CEO and one-time romantic partner of SBF, Caroline Ellison, is set to take the stand on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-10 03:34
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First week of SBF’s trial paints a grim picture for the former billionaire
As the curtains lifted on the highly anticipated trial of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the week unfolded with a series of damaging claims and a visibly charged atmosphere inside the courtroom. дальше »
2023-10-7 03:49
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Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency
Gary Wang, co-founder and former CTO of FTX, appeared as a witness for the prosecution in the criminal trial of his fellow co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Oct. 6. One fact that emerged during testimony concerns a December 2022 plea deal in which Wang pleaded guilty. дальше »
2023-10-7 00:30
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SBF Trial Day 3 – Former FTX CTO claims SBF granted Alameda Research ‘special privileges’ during witness testimony
The third day of the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) unveiled deeper insights into the company’s financial operations and its founder’s personal habits. In the morning session, testimony from Adam Yedidia, a college acquaintance of Bankman-Fried and a former Alameda and FTX staff member, provided a glimpse into the backend operations of FTX. дальше »
2023-10-6 04:07
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SBF Trial: Grounded private jets worth combined $70M may be forfeit in Bankman-Fried trial
Federal prosecutors filed a forfeiture bill of particulars on Oct. 5 specifying assets subject to forfeiture in the criminal case against cryptocurrency executive Samuel Bankman-Fried. The filing in New York federal court listed two private jets prosecutors say are subject to forfeiture — a Bombardier Global 5000 and an Embraer Legacy. дальше »
2023-10-6 14:00
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SBF Trial Day 2 – Prosecution’s opening statement paints SBF as a fraud mastermind, Defense claims complete innocence
The second day of Sam Bankman-Fried trial began with the continuation of the jury selection process, which was concluded within a few hours — allowing the trial to start in full with both the prosecution and the defense presenting their opening arguments. дальше »
2023-10-5 03:37
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Bitcoin Cross-Border Payments More 'Substantial' Than Public Data Shows
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has shed light on the true extent of Bitcoin's impact on cross-border payments. дальше »
2023-10-5 14:55
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SBF Trial: Day 1 concludes without a final jury selected
The first day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial ended without a final jury being selected, and the process will continue for another day. The U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York plans to choose 12 jurors and six alternates through the process, which is expected to conclude on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-4 08:56
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Judge rejects SEC’s request to appeal Ripple decision
The ongoing legal skirmish between the SEC and Ripple Labs added another chapter as Judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC’s request for an interlocutory appeal on Oct. 3. With the appeal motion off the table, both parties gear up for a trial set for April 23, 2024. дальше »
2023-10-4 02:50
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Prosecutors say plea deal was never considered for Sam Bankman-Fried
On the opening day of Sam Bankman-Fried‘s criminal trial in New York, U. S. government prosecutors told the court that that no plea deals had ever been under consideration for the accused former CEO. дальше »
2023-10-4 00:50
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Alex Mashinsky’s criminal trial set for September 2024
Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder and former CEO of Celsius, will stand trial in September 2024, according to a report from Bloomberg on Oct. 3. That report indicates that Mashinsky’s trial has been scheduled for Sept. дальше »
2023-10-4 22:30
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Court denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s motion for pre-trial release yet again
In a familiar refrain, Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied release on bail ahead of his criminal trial scheduled to begin next week. Judge Lewis Kaplan explained that the former CEO may face a “very long sentence” if convicted at his fraud trial set to commence next week. дальше »
2023-9-28 20:30
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WATCH: National Press Club Event to Debate Bitcoin's Geopolitical Implications
An event at the National Press Club today will find the topic of Bitcoin and its geo-political impacts taking center stage. дальше »
2023-9-27 16:55
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Court rules on admissibility of evidence in Sam Bankman-Fried’s upcoming criminal trial
In a Sept. 26 filing, Judge Lewis Kaplan, presiding over the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, issued rulings on the admissibility of certain types of evidence in his forthcoming criminal trial. дальше »
2023-9-27 00:30
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FTX’s one-time law firm denies awareness of fraud, moves to dismiss lawsuit
A law firm that once provided services to FTX defended itself and attempted to dismiss a class action suit through a legal filing on Sept. 22. The relevant lawsuit began in August. There, customers attempted to argue that Fenwick & West was in part liable for alleged fraudulent activity at FTX. дальше »
2023-9-25 01:42
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Appeals court denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s second attempt at bail
Three judges in an appeals court have denied former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail request, according to a court filing on Sept. 21. Those judges, all on the 2nd U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, found no error in an earlier decision by U. дальше »
2023-9-23 22:50
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SEC Lawsuit ‘A Year Too Late’ Binance Claims As It Seeks To Dismiss
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), have filed a motion seeking to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC filed suit in August, claiming Binance sold cryptocurrencies that should have been registered as securities. дальше »
2023-9-22 09:40
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Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried
Seven expert witnesses expected to testify on behalf of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have been rejected, according to a ruling dated Sept. 21. Bankman-Fried’s list of now-excluded witnesses featured experts in multiple areas, including consultant Thomas Bishop, data analyst Brian Kim, law professor Bradley Smith, British barrister Lawrence Akka, consultant Joseph Pimbley, financial consultant […] The post Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-22 02:00
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Celsius bankruptcy plan faces backlash from retail crypto borrowers claiming institutional bias
Retail crypto borrowers are filing objections to Celsius Network’s bankruptcy reorganization plan, arguing it unfairly favors institutional lenders over retail clients like himself. Johan Bronge, an angel investor who took out several bitcoin-backed loans from Celsius before its bankruptcy, said in a letter to the court that the plan allows institutional lenders to repay their […] The post Celsius bankruptcy plan faces backlash from retail crypto borrowers claiming institutional bias appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-21 09:42
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Judge rejects SEC’s request to inspect Binance.US’ software, technical infrastructure
Courts have rejected the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request to inspect Binance. US’ systems, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 19. The SEC did not succeed in convincing Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui to immediately permit an inspection of the Binance. дальше »
2023-9-20 22:50
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SBF’s parents accused of masterminding parts of FTX deception, appropriating over $30M
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is suing the parents of founder Sam Bankman-Fried for allegedly manipulating their relationships to divert millions of dollars out of the company improperly. дальше »
2023-9-19 09:55
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Bitcoin Marks 8th Year of US Commodity Status
Today marks the 8th anniversary of a significant milestone in Bitcoin's journey as a financial asset – its classification as a commodity by U.S. regulators. дальше »
2023-9-18 14:15
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NFL star Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube influencers settled the FTX endorsement class-action: Report
NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence, alongside YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash, has agreed to settle a lawsuit related to their endorsement of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reported on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-18 23:00
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Hong Kong police received over 80 complaints against JPEX crypto exchange
JPEX crypto exchange has been named in at least 83 complaints to the Hong Kong police as of Friday, the South China Morning Post reported on Sept. 16. The complaints involve cryptocurrencies worth $4. дальше »
2023-9-17 00:00
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Celsius to purchase $45M Core Scientific mining facility as part of bankruptcy settlement
Celsius has filed a motion in its bankruptcy case to resolve ongoing litigation and disputed contracts and claims, seeking court approval of a settlement agreement and purchase agreement with Core Scientific. дальше »
2023-9-15 14:30
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Bitcoin’s pivot around $26.6k: key price level shapes trading behavior
Quick Take A detailed examination of Bitcoin’s trading behavior reveals a pivotal price level around $26. 6k. Over the last three years, cohorts from 2020, 2022, and 2023 have recorded realized prices closely aligning with this benchmark. дальше »
2023-9-15 14:00
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AI tool 86% accurate in predicting judge verdicts without evidence, only bias in past judgments
According to Axios, Pre/Dicta, an AI-powered database, is reshaping the traditional dynamics of civil litigation by predicting judges’ decisions, thereby assisting lawyers and plaintiffs in efficiently investing their resources. дальше »
2023-9-15 10:05
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