Michael Lewis' SBF Biography Will Confuse People About Crypto

The author's sympathetic picture of the alleged fraudster as a weirdo whom nobody understood contrasts with his portrayal of crypto as a no-good industry ripe for adult supervision, says Amanda Cassatt. дальше »

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Michael Lewis Was Charmed by Sam Bankman-Fried – But So Was Everyone Else

Michael Lewis is getting slammed for a relatively sympathetic portrayal of SBF. The larger question is: Why did so many people fall under Sam’s spell? дальше »

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How CZ’s $40M ‘no’ led to the rise and fall of FTX

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao declined to pay former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried $40 million in March 2019 to create a crypto futures exchange, according to Michael Lewis’ book “Going Infinite.” дальше »

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New book reveals Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF’s $40M request for futures exchange

Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite” reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Lost Half a Million Dollars Every Day After Alameda Launched, Michael Lewis Claims

The tides finally changed after Gary Wang and Nishad Singh (both FTX directors who have since pled guilty to fraud in the ongoing trial) joined the firm. дальше »

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When SRM Shot Up in Value, Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for His Workers, Michael Lewis Says

Michael Lewis’ “Going Infinite” outlines how the FTX CEO was worried his employees had gotten too rich because SRM’s price had gone up so much. So, he made it impossible for them to sell for longer. дальше »

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Jump Trading Lost Almost $300M in FTX’s Collapse, Michael Lewis Says in ‘Going Infinite’

This makes the trading giant one of FTX’s top creditors, Lewis wrote, citing documents from the crypto exchange’s former chief operating officer, Constance Wang. дальше »

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TV's Kevin O’Leary: ‘All the Crypto Cowboys Are Going to Be Gone Soon’

O’Leary, an entrepreneur and television personality, was paid $15 million by FTX for “20 service hours, 20 social posts, one virtual lunch and 50 autographs,” according to Michael Lewis’ new book "Going Infinite." дальше »

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Is Michael Lewis Throwing Out His Reputation to Defend Sam Bankman-Fried?

The author’ latest book, “Going Infinite,” is an eyewitness account of the fall of FTX’s founder, who Lewis said is “misunderstood.” дальше »

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FTX’s Bankman-Fried contemplated paying Trump $5b not to run for president

Michael Lewis, the author of "The Big Short," says the disgraced crypto entrepreneur was exploring the legality of such a move. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says

Michael Lewis revealed management failings at crypto exchange FTX, and a billion-dollar plan to keep Trump out of office in an interview with CBS. дальше »

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US Dollar (DXY) Reaches One-Year Peak, but Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin (BTC) as ‘Lifeline’

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) hits 1-year high, signaling a shift and possible consolidation phase. The post US Dollar (DXY) Reaches One-Year Peak, but Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin (BTC) as ‘Lifeline’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Alert: CFTC Launches Lawsuit Against Mosaic Exchange

In a significant move targeting the crypto industry, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action against Mosaic Exchange Limited, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, and its owner and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Michael. дальше »

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Curve Founder Michael Egorov Clears Aave Loan, Reduces Total Debt To $42.7 Million

Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, has settled his loan on the Aave Protocol and cut his total debt to $42. 7 million.   Egorov’s DeFi debt profile was revealed on August 1 following a Curve Finance hack that extracted $73. дальше »

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Curve founder repays Aave loan, still owes $42m to defi lenders

Michael Egorov, the co-founder of Curve Finance, has completely settled his debt on Aave by depositing 68 million CRV дальше »

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Curve Founder Michael Egorov Deposits $35M CRV to Settle Debt on Aave

Curve founder Michael Egorov has deposited 68 million CRV tokens ($35 million) to settle his entire debt position on DeFi lending platform Aave, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. дальше »

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US court plans to approve BlockFi’s liquidation plan

Judge Michael Kaplan plans to approve BlockFi's liquidation plan дальше »

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BlockFi receives court approval for liquidation plan

BlockFi has progressed towards a favorable outcome by making multiple iterations of its Chapter 11 plan. Judge Michael A. Kaplan delivered the approval during a court hearing held on 26 SeptembThe post BlockFi receives court approval for liquidation plan appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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MicroStrategy adds $147m worth of Bitcoin to balance sheet

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, announced that his company added 5,445 Bitcoin to its massive crypto holdings between Aug. 1 and Sept. 24. дальше »

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MicroStrategy покупает еще 5445 BTC и увеличивает свой криптовалютный портфель до $4,68 млрд

Американская компания MicroStrategy продолжает активно инвестировать в биткоин. Как сообщил исполнительный председатель компании Майкл Сейлор (Michael Saylor) в своем твиттере, за последний месяц компания приобрела еще 5445 BTC на сумму $147,3 млн. дальше »

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MicroStrategy Makes Major Bitcoin Buy

Bear market or not, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor remains committed to his company's Bitcoin treasury philosophy - announcing the purchase of another 5445 Bitcoin since August the 1st. дальше »

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CRV Price Skyrockets and Curve's Michael Egorov Responds With $12 Million Masterstroke

CRV shows bullish dynamics, and founder of protocol takes advantage of moment дальше »

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FTX seeks $157.3M in legal action against former employees from Hong Kong affiliate

FTX has filed a legal action to recover $157. 3 million from the former employees of its Hong Kong affiliate, Salameda, according to a Sept. 21 court filing. The insolvent exchange named former Salameda staffers Michael Burgess, Lesley Burgess, Kevin Nguyen, Darren Wong, and Matthew Burgess as the defendants. дальше »

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Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s

Explosive Ethereum growth is on the way, with layer 2s like Arbitrum, Optimism and now Base paving the way, Michael Nadeau of The DeFi Report writes. дальше »

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More Value for KAS Investors: Kaspa’s Mempool Can Now Handle 1.4 Million Transactions

Kaspa, a front-runner in blockchain technology, has recently fine-tuned its mempool to perform admirably even under tremendous stress. Michael Sutton spearheaded this endeavor, documenting each stride on Twitter/X, with essential assistance from Rust expert Tiram_88. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Next Move: Crypto Analyst Predicts $45,000 Price Ahead Of Halving

Crypto Michael, a cryptocurrency analyst in the crypto space, has recently shared some insights on the possible market trend of the Bitcoin (BTC) price before the halving commences. These insights were shared in a video uploaded on the analyst’s YouTube channel. дальше »

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Bitcoin: Michael Saylor’s Amazing Prediction Will Soon Come True

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin could be worth $5 million if three conditions are met: the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, banks offering financial services using BTC, and official US regulation of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Fed Official Cautious About Unregulated Stablecoins Like USDC, USDT

Michael Barr, a high-ranking official at the US Federal Reserve, expressed concern over the growing use of “unregulated” stablecoins pegged to the dollar. Many popular stablecoins are designed to mirror the value of the USD. дальше »

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Fed Vice Chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation

Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event. дальше »

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Apple buys rights to book on SBF for $5m

Apple reportedly acquired the rights to a book by author Michael Lewis based on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bio. Tech giant and iPhone maker Apple scooped up the rights to an upcoming book centered around Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder… дальше »

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Fed watchdog Michael Barr calls stablecoins risk for economy

Federal Reserve’s Michael Barr highlights the risks of unregulated stablecoins, emphasizing the need for robust federal oversight in the evolving digital currency landscape. Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s leading authority on banking oversight, has voiced robust concerns regarding stablecoins operating… дальше »

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Apple secures rights to book on Sam Bankman-Fried for $5M: Report

“Big Short” author Michael Lewis’ book on the former FTX CEO is scheduled to be released on Oct. 3, the day SBF’s criminal trial in New York begins. дальше »

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Federal Reserve’s Top Official: US CBDC Still a Distant Dream

At the Fintech Conference, Michael S. Barr detailed the Federal Reserve's payment advancements and clarified that a US central bank digital currency remains a distant consideration. The post Federal Reserve’s Top Official: US CBDC Still a Distant Dream appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off

The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase. дальше »

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Fraud Lawsuit Against Michael Egorov, the CEO of DeFi Giant Curve, Is Quashed in California

A judge ruled a California courtroom is the wrong venue since Egorov wasn’t living in the state when the alleged misdeeds took place. дальше »

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FASB's Crypto Accounting Shakeup Could Lure More Corporate Investment, Michael Saylor and Others Argue

The U.S. accounting standards board yesterday unanimously voted in favor of "fair value" accounting for crypto assets held on corporate balance sheets. дальше »

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Grayscale CEO Hints At Timeline For Bitcoin Spot ETF Decision

In a recent interview on “Bloomberg Markets,” Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein described the US appeals court’s decision to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) block of his firm’s proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as a “huge win. дальше »

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Grayscale Still Unsure on Spot Bitcoin ETF Conversion Application Status 

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein is unsure if the firm needs to refile its spot Bitcoin ETF application following a court win against the SEC, which could allow Grayscale to convert its Bitcoin Trust into a direct asset-investing ETF. дальше »

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Michael Jordan is now worth $3.5B, richer than the entire NFT market

Basketball legend Michael Jordan's net worth is at $3.5 billion, higher than the entire NFT market дальше »

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Michael Saylor Shares Important Bitcoin (BTC) Indicator

Michael Saylor hints at potential upcoming reversal on Bitcoin дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz Weighs in on SEC vs. Ripple Verdict, Urges Transparent Regulation

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Crypto on alert as Michael Burry goes short on US Markets

Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 crisis, stuns the market with a massive bet against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. But will it affect crypto? Remember Michael Burry? If you’ve watched or read “The Big Short,” his name… дальше »

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Michael Burry's $1.5 Billion Short: 'Premature Move' or Market Insight, Crypto Expert Weighs In

The 'Big Short' hero's move might be premature, suggests crypto analyst дальше »

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Big Short 2.0: Did Bitcoin Critic Michael Burry Just Bet Big Against Market?

Michael Burry, the finance maverick immortalized in "The Big Short," has reportedly bet heavily against two of the stock market's flagship indices дальше »

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Michael Burry’s Massive $1.6 Billion Short: Is A $DXY Collapse The Catalyst For A Crypto Bloodbath?

Michael Burry, renowned investor, and hedge fund manager, has once again made headlines with his significant short position in the traditional market, which could impact the nascent crypto industry if his bet is to materialize. дальше »

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Bitcoin bought by corporate giants should not be feared — Michael Saylor

During a recent podcast interview, Michael Saylor explained that Bitcoin being bought and custodied by corporations should not be feared, outlining three main reasons driving the need for custodians. дальше »

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Using courts for every crypto issue will squash innovation — Grayscale CEO

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory approach to cryptocurrency to avoid hindering innovation in the United States. дальше »

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PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right

Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington D.C. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Epic Bitcoin Gamble Makes Them an Extra $500,000,000 – Here’s How

Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy, recently highlighted a significant milestone for MicroStrategy. This tweet underscores the strategic decision made by MicroStrategy three years ago, which has since proven to be a wise investment. дальше »

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Майкл ван де Поппе: Взрывная вечеринка биткоина начнется после прорыва $29 700

Популярный криптовалютный аналитик поделился со своими 662 000 подписчиками в Twitter мнением о скором росте стоимости биткоина. Эксперт постарался подобрать предстоящему явлению яркий образ. Майкл ван де Поппе (Michael van de Poppe) заявил, что падение BTC ниже уровня $29 700 говорит о продолжении накопления и консолидации первой криптовалюты на руках у инвесторов. Однако, считает аналитик, […] дальше »

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