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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Former FTX Engineer Avoids Jail Time for Helping Catch Bankman-Fried

In New York, a former FTX executive named Nishad Singh was spared a prison sentence on Wednesday. The federal judge commended Singh's significant cooperation in exposing the multibillion-dollar fraud orchestrated by FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh, who was the company's engineering director,

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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Did DCG Benefit from $60 Million in North Korean Laundering?

In 2023, a significant amount of cryptocurrency was allegedly laundered through a mixer called Railgun. This mixer, which helps hide the identity of crypto owners, was used by a North Korean hacker group called the Lazarus Group. The U. S. Department of the Treasury had already blacklisted other mix

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

The Story of Nishad Singh: Cooperation, Not Jail Time

Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf

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Oct 31 2024CRYPTO

Nishad Singh’s Short Sentence: A Story of Limited Involvement

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, received no jail time and three years of supervised release on Wednesday. Instead of the maximum 75 years, he was ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Judge Lewis Kaplan praised Singh’s cooperation with the government, noting it was “remarkable. ” Sing

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

Coinbase's Stock Drops: Crypto Market Slump Takes a Toll

Coinbase, a big player in the cryptocurrency world, had a rough third quarter. Their stock took a hit, dropping by 4% after the market closed. Why? Well, crypto trading was pretty quiet, and that's not good news for a company that makes money from people buying and selling digital currencies. The c

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Learns from Crypto's Past Mistakes

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing the world fast. Yet, despite its potential, it's also getting a bad reputation. People worry about AI causing harm, like spreading fake news or pushing people to do bad things. This reminds us of the early days of cryptocurrency, when people had big fears

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Is the Better Investment?

Bitcoin is making waves, climbing towards $70, 000, while gold hit a record $2, 733 per ounce. Investors are flocking to these assets due to global uncertainty, like the Fed’s rate cuts and tensions in the Middle East. But which one is a better investment? Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at

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Oct 30 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 Again: What's Next?

Bitcoin briefly touched $70, 000 on Monday, a peak not seen since June. This happened as investors kept an eye on MicroStrategy's earnings and the upcoming U. S. presidential election. Stocks linked to bitcoin, like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, showed mixed reactions in late trading. Coinbase rose by

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Trumps $72, 000: Politics and Inflation Boost Crypto

Bitcoin has hit a new high, soaring over $72, 000—a benchmark it hasn’t seen since spring. This surge comes as investors consider upcoming elections and inflation fears. The world's most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market value of over $1. 4 trillion, has shot up by about 6% on Tuesday. In simp

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Oct 30 2024CRYPTO

Professor Sues TVA Over Bitcoin Miner Incentives

A University of Tennessee professor has taken legal action against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The professor, Melanie Faizer, is arguing that TVA is not complying with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after she requested documents about incentives given to cryptocurrency companies lik

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