A former CEO of an investment firm has recently confessed to participating in a deceptive trading practice known as “cherry-picking.” This scheme involved manipulating the allocation of profitable and unprofitable trades to benefit the CEO’s personal accounts while causing losses to investors. The founder and previous CEO of Systematic Alpha Management LLC (SAM), Peter Kambolin,
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In a significant turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen not to challenge a recent court ruling that deemed its rejection of Grayscale Investments’ application to create a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) unjust. In August, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in Washington declared the SEC’s refusal invalid,
Launchpad XYZ, a promising startup focused on AI trading in the cryptocurrency space, has been garnering attention from crypto whales during its recent presale. With an impressive presale funding of over $1.88 million, questions have arisen regarding what these large-scale investors may know about the platform’s future potential. As the company gears up for its
Cryptocurrency investment firm Paradigm recently filed an amicus brief in support of Binance’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against them. This legal document aims to ensure that the SEC’s regulatory actions do not hinder innovation in the crypto industry and disrupt markets beyond the regulator’s jurisdiction. In this article,
In a shocking revelation, Caroline Ellison, co-founder of FTX-linked hedge fund Alameda Research, testified on October 11 that her colleague and disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried had allegedly paid $150 million in bribes to Chinese government officials in 2021. This amount was higher than the initially disclosed $40 million. Ellison further explained that two years
Ether (ETH) price experienced a significant decline between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12, reaching a seven-month low at $1,520. Despite a slight rebound to $1,550 on Oct. 13, it is evident that investor confidence and interest in Ethereum have been waning. This downtrend is supported by various metrics, and it raises concerns about the future
Magic Eden, a leading multichain NFT platform, has recently unveiled its newest feature, the LayerZero Bridge & Swap. This groundbreaking tool facilitates seamless token swapping across different blockchains. The LayerZero protocol serves as a cross-chain communication system, enabling secure and trustless interactions among multiple blockchain networks. By eliminating the need for centralized intermediaries like bridges
In a significant move to broaden its accessibility, Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced the launch of a closed beta version of its Android mobile app. This development comes after the exchange had been exclusively available on PC and iOS devices, limiting its reach to a specific user base. With the introduction
As Bitcoin approaches its highly anticipated halving event in April 2024, the attention of blockchain analysts is shifting towards the emerging AI trading platform, yPredict. This innovative platform has garnered significant interest, particularly in light of predictions made by renowned crypto analyst PlanB. According to PlanB, Bitcoin is poised for a bullish phase that is
The recent remarks by Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) treatment of Ethereum have generated significant debate within the crypto community. In an X (formerly Twitter) AMA session, Hoskinson expressed his opinion on the SEC’s alleged regulatory free pass to Ethereum, highlighting what he perceives as unequal
