Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, is currently entangled in a legal battle with the US government over his guilty plea. He claims that his plea was based on false promises from prosecutors regarding their investigation into his partner Michelle Bond. However, the US Attorney’s Office has vehemently opposed Salame’s allegations, calling them “demonstrably false”
Exchanges
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is currently facing challenges during its restructuring process. The exchange has highlighted that there are external parties who are not invested in the platform, but are trying to prolong the restructuring for their own gains. These parties are creating and maintaining “uncertainty” rather than seeking a resolution, which is hindering the
In a recent development, a US federal judge has denied the request made by crypto exchange Kraken to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This lawsuit alleged that Kraken was operating an unregistered securities exchange. The SEC’s complaint also accused Kraken of acting as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer,
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently announced its support for the Ethereum layer-2 network Polygon’s planned token upgrade from MATIC tokens to the new Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL). The migration from MATIC to POL is set to begin on August 26, with Coinbase facilitating the transition for its users in the coming months. During the migration period,
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, scams and fraud are a harsh reality that users must navigate. Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has taken significant steps to protect its users from potential financial losses. By leveraging a sophisticated internal risk engine that operates around the clock, Binance was able to prevent over $2.4 billion in
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which was recently the target of a $235 million hack, has taken the decision to end its asset custody arrangement with Liminal. The exchange announced on August 14 that it would be moving its assets from Liminal to new multi-signature wallets in order to enhance the security of its remaining assets
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reached a settlement with the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil’s securities regulator, agreeing to pay $1.76 million to put an end to allegations of unlicensed derivatives trading in the country. This settlement follows a year-long investigation into Binance’s operations in Brazil, which began in July 2020 when the CVM ordered
The recent lawsuit filed by Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against the Australia Securities Exchange (ASX) Ltd. reveals serious allegations of deceptive practices. ASIC claims that ASX made false statements about its blockchain trade settlement project in February 2022. The ASX had stated that the project was “on track” for an April 2023 launch
In a recent development, a US appeals court made a significant decision regarding a class-action lawsuit against Binance.US and CoinMarketCap. The plaintiff, Ryan Cox, alleged that the two platforms manipulated the price of the Hex token for their financial gain. Cox argued that Hex was unfairly undervalued while other cryptocurrencies were inflated in value. Initially,
The recent submission of a comment letter by Coinbase to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposal to expand the definition of “exchange” has sparked intense debate within the cryptocurrency industry. Coinbase, along with other industry players, has expressed strong opposition to the SEC’s proposal, citing concerns over stifled innovation and unworkable