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Bahamas Supreme Court Allows FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried To Contest Post-Extradition Charges

The Bahamas Supreme Court says Sam Bankman-Fried has the right to be heard before the island nation consents to some…

June 15, 2023

‘Cryptoqueen’ Accomplice Goes Missing While Under House Arrest Just Before Legal Proceedings: Report

The former advisor of ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova has reportedly disappeared just before his extradition to the US to face trial…

June 12, 2023

Terra Founder Do Kwon Allegedly Moved $29,000,000 in Crypto Away From Luna Foundation Guard After Arrest: Report

Disgraced Terra (LUNA) founder Do Kwon reportedly relocated tens of millions of dollars worth of crypto away from a Luna…

June 10, 2023

U.S. Justice Department Charges Two Russian Nationals for Involvement in Infamous Mt. Gox Crypto Exchange Hack

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is charging two Russian nationals for their alleged involvement in the infamous hack of…

June 10, 2023

Former NFL Team Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Providing ‘Shadow Bank’ Services to Crypto Exchanges

The former owner of a National Football League (NFL) team has been sentenced to more than six years in prison…

June 7, 2023

Millions in Cardano (ADA) Will Be Stolen by Artificial Intelligence by This Time Next Year: Charles Hoskinson

Cardano (ADA) creator Charles Hoskinson warns that crypto scams will proliferate with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Hoskinson…

June 7, 2023

About Half of Crypto Hacks and Exploits in May Targeted BNB Chain, According to DappRadar

New data reveals that 50% of all crypto hacks and exploits during the month of May targeted BNB Chain (BNB),…

June 5, 2023

Atomic Wallet Investigating Exploit As Wave of Crypto Users Report Stolen Funds

The team behind Atomic Wallet is investigating reports from an onslaught of users who say their crypto has abruptly been…

June 4, 2023

Ex-Coinbase Executive and His Brother Reach Settlement With SEC on Crypto Insider-Trading Charges

Former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi, just reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and…

June 1, 2023

FBI Issues Warning to Americans, Says Fake Job Advertisements Force Victims to Commit Crypto Scams

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to Americans about fake job advertisements that harass applicants into…

May 29, 2023