SafeMoon working to ‘rectify’ situation after $9M exploit, says CEO

SafeMoon (SFM) CEO John Karony has issued a statement following the exploit of the decentralized finance exchange. The post SafeMoon working to ‘rectify’ situation after $9M exploit, says CEO appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin Seesaws Around $27K as Investors Digest Binance-CFTC Lawsuit

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has changed hands within a narrow range over the past 24 hours following the CFTC’s filing against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao.

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Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells notice

Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to “contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls” in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto.

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‘No shortage of passion in the Parisian people’ for PBW amid protests — Animoca Brands CEO

As it hosts Paris Blockchain Week, France’s capital city has seen protests following the government pushing through a bill raising the national retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Mike Novogratz says decentralized revolution is happening– what does this mean for AltSignals?

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) price rose beyond $27,000 on Friday, hitting a 9-month high as crypto bounced higher following this week’s turmoil in the US banking sector. Amid the rally to $27k for BTC and near $1,750 for ETH, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz tweeted that it was time for crypto and that “the decentralized revolution is […] The post Mike Novogratz says decentralized revolution is happening– what does this mean for AltSignals? appeared first on Invezz.

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Alameda Research Cashes In On Sequoia Capital Investment

The saga of the FTX exchange, its sister company Alameda Research, and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried continue following the bankruptcy proceedings. So far, There have been many discoveries,  rejected pleas, and sales of assets by these parties.

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21.co CEO Sees ‘No Material’ Impact on Bitcoin Following Silvergate’s SEN Platform Closure

Hany Rashwan, co-founder of the Zug, Switzerland-based ETP provider, says bitcoin’s price is being driven by more macro economic factors, including inflation and East Asian traffic.

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Bitcoin And Ethereum Are on The Right Track, Asserts Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of American investment management firm Ark Invest has praised Bitcoin and Ethereum, noting that despite suffering sharp price drops following the collapse of FTX, they were both “on the right track.”

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Op-ed: It’s now or never for Asia’s TradFi to engage with web3

The following is a guest post from BTSE CEO Henry Liu.

The post Op-ed: It’s now or never for Asia’s TradFi to engage with web3 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CZ denies report Binance is considering major breakup with US business partners

The Binance CEO contradicted a Bloomberg source concerning the reduction of the company’s activities following increasing pressure from U.S. regulators.

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CZ: ‘Landscape is shifting,’ following 15% drop in BUSD market cap

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said the “landscape is shifting,’ concerning stablecoin movements triggered by recent regulatory pressures. The post CZ: ‘Landscape is shifting,’ following 15% drop in BUSD market cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Signature Bank CEO Joe DePaolo Will Be Replaced by COO Eric Howell Following Transition Period

DePaolo will also step down from his role as President.

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Binance CEO: Crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins

Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” says that the industry may start to use stablecoins pegged to the euro, yen, or Singapore dollar, following recent actions against the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin BUSD.

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Celsius’ CEO publisher cancels his ‘Mashinsky Method’ book

Alex Mashinsky’s planned book on financial literacy has been shelved. The publisher is currently working to remove all references from the internet following the Celsius mismanagement causing its filing for bankruptcy in 2022. The former CEO and founder of the…

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Judge extends Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail restrictions on messaging apps: Report

The former FTX CEO’s bail restrictions will remain in place until Feb. 21 following the judge’s ruling to extend a ban on using certain messaging apps.

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New FTX CEO Charged Crypto Exchange $690K Last Year: Hearing

John J. Ray III has been leading FTX's bankruptcy case following the departure of Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Another Sam Bankman-Fried-owned firm files for bankruptcy 

Emergent Fidelity has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following the seizure of its over half a billion dollars worth of Robinhood shares by the US government. The company is co-owned by the disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (90%) and…

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SBF bail guarantor to go public, UK crypto framework and Celsius news: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Top Stories This Week SBF’s $250M bail guarantors should be made public, rules judge The identities of two individuals who helped former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried with his $250 million bail bond could be revealed next month following a recent ruling by United States District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

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Dogecoiners Cheer As Elon Musk Charts A Bullish Course For Twitter Crypto Payments

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Hoskinson reassured by Cardano ‘self healing’ following node anomaly

Input Output CEO Charles Hoskinson said the transient nature of the Cardano node anomaly makes it challenging to pin down the exact cause. The post Hoskinson reassured by Cardano ‘self healing’ following node anomaly appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Circle CEO highlights silver lining amid FTX catastrophe

Jeremy Allaire, co-Founder and CEO at Circle, shared his thoughts on the state of the market following FTX.

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao trolls Jim Cramer amid BTC price rise

Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao took to Twitter on Jan. 14 to make popular CNBC host Jim Cramer swallow his negative sentiments on crypto following bitcoin’s (BTC) climb back to the $21,000 price region. The global crypto market cap aims…

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Blockdaemon CEO: Success of crypto is predicated on systemic failure; we’ll see more of that

All major players should work with multiple infrastructure providers   Companies like Nasdaq will continue to work on Bitcoin, permissioned networks, and stablecoins Talia Caplan of CNBC Crypto World talked to Konstantin Richter, the founder and CEO of Blockdaemon, about blockchain adoption following the fall of FTX and what 2023 holds for crypto.

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Magic (MAGIC) and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) See Huge Price Increase As BTC and ETH Prices Post Gains

The downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire did shake up the crypto market. However, his arrest and the following incitement of the FTX CEO brought some calm to the market. In fact, Bitcoin (BTC) has posted some gains after the FTX fiasco.

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3Commas CEO confirms API key leak following warning from CZ

The Binance CEO was less than receptive to claims of losses due to a 3Comma API key leak earlier this month; now he recommends disabling 3Comma API keys.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman Fried Will Enter Plea Over Fraud Case

Per a Reuters report, the founder and former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman Fried (SBF), reached a deal with U. S. authorities. Following his extradition from the Bahamas, SBF was granted bail and allowed to go into the custody of his parents in Palo Alto, California.

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Former SEC Chair Discusses SBF’s Options To Avoid Life In Prison

The founder and former CEO of failed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), stirred controversy one more time. Following his extradition from the Bahamas to the United States, the crypto company founder was released into the custody of his parents.

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Dogecoin In Freefall Following Musk’s Decision To Step Down As Twitter CEO

Dogecoin is taking quite a beating in the market over the last week. The meme coin which has maintained a close correlation to the actions of billionaire Elon Musk suffered multiple dips tied to Musk’s decisions as Twitter CEO.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s extradition to the US approved

Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled FTX founder and former CEO, is set to be extradited to the United States following the latest court hearing since his arrest earlier this month. The former FTX CEO’s return to the US under the watch of law enforcement and eventual prosecution is all set.

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Ex-FTX CEO set for extradition to the US

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has signed extradition documents after earlier hesitation following his court appearance in the Bahamas.

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Sam Is Fried: FTX CEO Agrees To Extradition To The US

Following a chaotic court appearance in the Bahamas, FTX CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried is to be extradited to the US. FTX CEO To Be Extradited A week after the crypto wunderkind was arrested in his Bahamas apartment complex, the 30-year-old disgraced CEO has accepted to stand trial in New York. According to the New […]

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Dogecoin had a shocking impact on its price following Elon Musk's Twitter poll

Dogecoin’s price fell by over 10% on 20 December. And, at press time, it was trading at $0.07, following Twitter CEO Elon Musk's latest poll on the social media platform asking if he should step dowThe post Dogecoin had a shocking impact on its price following Elon Musk's Twitter poll appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to US extradition 'to put the customers right': Report

The former FTX CEO attended an emergency hearing of the Bahamas Magistrate Court just hours earlier, returning to prison following the event.

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Nothing to See Here: Binance Boss Dispels Exchange Withdrawal FUD

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has responded to a torrent of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) following increased withdrawals on the exchange. The post Nothing to See Here: Binance Boss Dispels Exchange Withdrawal FUD appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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The Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried Only Marks The Start Of Expected Lengthy Legal Proceedings

Media is awash with the news that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested by Bahamas law enforcement on Monday, Dec 12, 2022. Authorities and crypto investors are keenly following the developments of SBF’s arrest, with the ensuing legal proceedings expected to throw more light on what led […]

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FTX CEO John Ray blames collapse on ‘inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals’ in testimony following SBF arrest

FTX CEO John Ray III December 13 testimony to the United States Congress revealed that the bankrupt exchange commingled assets and stored wallets’ private keys without encryption. The post FTX CEO John Ray blames collapse on ‘inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals’ in testimony following SBF arrest appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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US Rep Maxine Says A Subpoena On FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Is “On The Table” As Calls For His Probe Intensify

House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters has confirmed they will subpoena Sam Bankman Fried (SBF) if the disgraced ex-FTX CEO fails to turn up for a probe session at Capitol Hill following an earlier “request.

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Mike Novogratz: FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried ‘needs to be prosecuted’

Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Investments, has criticized the founder of the now-defunct FTX exchange following a couple of interviews in which he denied intentionally orchestrating the collapse of the trading platform through funds misappropriation.

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Binance publishes BTC proof of reserves to provide more transparency on customer funds

Following promises from Binance CEO CZ, the exchange has released proof of reserves for Bitcoin held on the platform. The post Binance publishes BTC proof of reserves to provide more transparency on customer funds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto is facing a deficit of trust, says Mike Novogratz

The Galaxy Digital boss said the cryptocurrency industry is facing a deficit of trust at the moment following recent events. Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, pointed out that there is a crisis of confidence in the market.

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Bitcoin At $1M By 2030: Why Cathie Wood Remains Confident In Bold Bet

Following news that Ark Invest has made investments into Grayscale’s heavily discounted Bitcoin fund, CEO Cathie Wood is doubling down on a bold bet that the top cryptocurrency will reach $1M per coin by 2030.

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Silbert downplays liquidity crisis, expects $800M revenue in 2022 for DCG

Following rumors of potential contagion from FTX, Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert sent shareholders a memo on November 22 addressing the situation surrounding Genesis’ liquidity.

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Binance CEO denies report firm met with Abu Dhabi investors for crypto recovery fund

Changpeng Zhao first announced the fund following FTX filing for bankruptcy, saying it would be aimed at helping projects with liquidity issues but was not for “liars or frauds.”

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Ripple to the Rescue as CEO Plans to Acquire Some FTX Businesses Following Collapse

Ripple might be interested in buying some of the assets of the recently bankrupted exchange FTX, The Sunday Times reported. The post Ripple to the Rescue as CEO Plans to Acquire Some FTX Businesses Following Collapse appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SBF Transfers Assets to Bahamas Following Bankruptcy, as Filing Shows Ill-Governed Firm

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is still listed as a speaker at the NYT's 2022 DealBook Summit , despite having no role in FTX. The post SBF Transfers Assets to Bahamas Following Bankruptcy, as Filing Shows Ill-Governed Firm appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance CEO expects more regulatory scrutiny following FTX implosion

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said his firm backed out of the FTX deal because it did not make sense and the huge financial hole they would have had to cover. The post Binance CEO expects more regulatory scrutiny following FTX implosion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto Exchange FTX Files For Bankruptcy, CEO Resigns

FTX Group, which includes FTX U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following an intense liquidity crisis; CEO Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down.

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Bitcoin: A-Z of how the king coin fared following FTX's proposed acquisition

Bitcoin's price fell below the $17,500 mark for the first time in two years Short traders who had hoped for a further decline in price got liquidated Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s confirmatThe post Bitcoin: A-Z of how the king coin fared following FTX's proposed acquisition appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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BNB holders are unphased by market conditions; the reason might impress you

BNB’s price immediately rallied from $325 to $388 after CZ’s tweet Buying pressure had waned significantly at press time Following Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s confirmation of the exisThe post BNB holders are unphased by market conditions; the reason might impress you appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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