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Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Faces Extradition Delay in Montenegro Amid SEC Fraud Allegations
1.3.2024
Do Kwon, the embattled former CEO of Terraform Labs, is currently stranded in Montenegro due to extradition delays, following accusations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of conducting a massive fraudulent crypto scheme. Last year, the SEC charged that from April 2018 to...
From Learning Scientific Communism in the Soviet Union to Pioneering Fintech Entrepreneur – LHV Founder Rain Lõhmus
29.2.2024
Rain Lõhmus is the founder of LHV Group, a public financial company listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange in Estonia. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about his experiences with cryptocurrency ventures as well as the banking business. Rain shared the story of...
SBF Requests 63-78 Month Sentence in FTX Fraud, Citing Lack of Criminal History, Young Age
28.2.2024
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have proposed a sentence of 63 to 78 months in prison for their client, citing his charitable work and young age.
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Justin Sun Shares HTX Screenshot of His Account Holding $1.6B Bitcoin
28.2.2024
Tron founder Justin Sun showcased his Bitcoin holdings using the social media platform X -- in a screenshot, Sun shared that his HTX account contained 28,614 BTC which is worth $1.6 billion.
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Legal Woes of Former Binance CEO Spotlight Trust Issues in the Crypto Industry
27.2.2024
On February 25, renowned crypto attorney Steven Nerayoff has expressed concerns that the legal challenges faced by former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao could cast a shadow over the crypto industry.
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Fraud Conviction of ‘My Big Coin’ Founder Randall Crater Upheld on Appeal
27.2.2024
A US appeals court has upheld the prior sentencing of “My Big Coin” fraud founder Russell Crater. Crater will serve over 8 years and pay $7.6 million for orchestrating a fraud from 2013 to 2017, facing charges including wire fraud, unlawful transactions, and running an unlicensed money...
John Paller, Founder of ETHDenver, on Present State of ETH, and Future of DeFi, DAOs, and NFTs
27.2.2024
Cryptonews Podcast host Matt Zahab sat down once again with US-based blockchain entrepreneur and Founder of ETHDenver John Paller for another exciting interview. The two talked about ETHDenver setting the main themes for the year and what we may see in 2024. The founder further explained...
Terra Founder Do Kwon’s SEC Trial to Start Without Him Amid Extradition Delay
27.2.2024
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, is expected to miss the beginning of his US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial on fraud charges due to delays in his extradition from Montenegro.
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Leveraging Web3 to Incentivize Fitness Behavioral Changes — Co-Founder of Sweat Economy Oleg Fomenko
25.2.2024
The start of every year presents an opportunity for new beginnings. Many people set out with ambitions to hit the gym, exercise regularly, or walk more instead of driving. Sadly, it’s estimated that it takes the average American just seven weeks to lose motivation and abandon their New Year’s...
Harsh Rajat, Co-Founder of Push Protocol, on Bringing Notifications to Web3, Token-Gated Messaging, Web3 Native Communication | Ep. 311
23.2.2024
Push Protocol's Harsh Rajat discusses the potential for Web3 to hit the one-billion user milestone, how Web3-native communication helps the industry achieve that goal, and the protocol’s industry-altering partnerships with Unstoppable Domains and MetaMask.
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Axie Co-Founder’s Personal Accounts Breached for $8M, Ronin Bridge Unaffected
23.2.2024
Personal accounts of Axie Infinity co-founder Jeff “Jihoz” Zirlin compromised, resulting in an $8 million Ethereum loss, while the Ronin blockchain's operation was claimed to remain unaffected.
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Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes Unveils 8 Altcoins Set for a ‘Bull Rally’
22.2.2024
On February 21, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom's Chief Investment Officer, Arthur Hayes, revealed eight altcoins he believes will experience significant growth as the crypto bull season draws near. His lineup includes dYdX, GMX, Flare, Pendle, Krav, Elixir, Ethena, and Axelar.
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Non-Fungible Items; Picking up Where NFTs Left off — COZ Co-Founder Tyler Adams
22.2.2024
Many have already pronounced the death of NFTs, and in part, they are correct. Amidst the fervor of the NFT hype cycle, we saw huge valuations and sales such as Beeple’s ‘The 5000 Days’ collection selling for a staggering $69.3 million. However, not substantiated by anything beyond the hype,...
Vitalik Buterin Voices Concern About Complex Layer 2 Solutions
22.2.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again voiced his concerns regarding overly complicated Layer 2 scaling solutions.
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Gauntlet Ends Risk Management Role with Aave Citing ‘Inconsistent Guidelines’
22.2.2024
Gauntlet co-founder John Morrow has announced to discontinue the risk management services for Aave, attributing the decision to unclear guidelines and objectives from the DAO.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Ditches Legal Team, Moves Forward with Ex Celsius CEO’s Lawyers
21.2.2024
Disgraced former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday afternoon with a new legal team that also represents former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky.
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Terra Founder Do Kwon to be Extradited to the US, High Court Decides
21.2.2024
Montenegro’s High Court just decided that the founder of the failed Terra crypto blockchain Do Kwon will be extradited to the US, where he is being prosecuted for financial fraud, a local news outlet reported.
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Michael Saylor Says There Is No Reason to Sell Bitcoin Anytime Soon
21.2.2024
MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor says he is not planning to sell any of his Bitcoin anytime soon, in an interview with Bloomberg’s Katie Greifeld on Tuesday.
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Cardano’s Hoskinson Stresses on Web3 Social Platforms Over “Unsustainable” Centralized Models
20.2.2024
The co-founder of Cardano Charles Hoskinson called for more development around web3 social media platforms rather than dependence on centralized platforms.
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Ethereum Whale Moves 54,721 ETH Worth $161 Million in 32 Hours—Is a Major Market Shift Underway?
19.2.2024
A mysterious Ethereum Whale has rapidly accumulated a huge amount of ETH, potentially signaling an upcoming shift in ETH prices. Blockchain trackers spotted withdrawals from Binance and decentralized exchanges, with some analysts speculating a connection to Justin Sun, founder of Tron and...