In the complex landscape following the downfall of FTX, former executive Nishad Singh has emerged as a pivotal figure in the ongoing investigations led by US prosecutors. According to a court filing dated October 23, prosecutors are advocating for leniency in Singh’s sentencing, citing the significant assistance he provided during the investigative process. This raises
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In a significant turn of events, the Nigerian government announced the withdrawal of all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings, who had faced serious legal battles since February 2024. On October 23, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally communicated this decision at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This update
Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its collaboration with EigenLayer, enabling a unique opportunity for its users to engage in the restaking of Ethereum (ETH) directly through its platform. As detailed in an October 15 press release, this integration is poised to lower the barriers of entry for restaking, transitioning it from
In recent developments, Binance’s executive Tigran Gambaryan has found himself in a precarious legal situation following a decision by an Abuja High Court. On October 11, 2023, the court denied Gambaryan’s bail request, a ruling that has sparked disappointment not only from Binance but also from the global cryptocurrency community. The court’s reasoning pointed to
In 2016, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex experienced one of the most significant hacks in digital currency history, resulting in the theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoins (BTC). For the industry, this breach not only highlighted vulnerabilities in security practices but also raised questions about accountability and restitution for affected parties. Recent filings from the U.S. government
On October 7, the cryptocurrency market experienced a shocking and rapid decline in the value of Bitget’s native BGB token, which plummeted from $1.15 to $0.5344 within a mere ten minutes. Such extreme volatility created immediate alarm among traders and investors. The event unfolded around 02:58 UTC, with the token’s value suffering a staggering 56%
Ethena Labs has unveiled an ambitious proposal aiming to bolster the growth of its synthetic dollar, USDe, through the introduction of a decentralized exchange (DEX) named “Ethereal.” On September 30, community member Fells0x put forth this proposal which aims to leverage the benefits of decentralized finance (DeFi) while enhancing USDe’s utility in the competitive crypto
Bithumb, a key player in the South Korean cryptocurrency landscape, has announced its responsive intentions to explore a public listing in the United States. This disclosure came forth during a shareholders meeting held on September 30, engaging the attention of local and global media alike. The exchange is currently eyeing an opportunity to list on
On October 1, 2023, Kraken announced a significant policy shift regarding its support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR). The exchange plans to cease trading and deposits for Monero markets across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of October 2024. This development comes amid changing regulatory frameworks in Europe that increasingly scrutinize the
Gemini, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a decisive step to withdraw its services from Canada by the end of 2024. This announcement, made on September 30 via email to customers, has raised eyebrows across the crypto community. The email clearly articulated that all customer accounts in Canada would be closed effective December 31, 2024,
