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Crypto Nerds Are Trying To Buy the US Constitution

The following sentence may sound like the logline for an as-yet unmade National Treasure 3, but it's very much real: A large group of crypto maximalists is banding together in an effort to obtain the actual U.S. Constitution. From a report: Unlike th.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotNov 15th, 2021

FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a huge scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 14th, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas, charged with “massive” crypto fraud in US

FTX founder charged with fraud, money laundering, campaign finance violations. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on December 8, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Tom Williams).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 13th, 2022

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 13th, 2022

DOJ divided over charging Binance for alleged crypto crimes, report says

Illicit funds processed by Binance in 2022 allegedly amounted to $10 billion. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Suspected of alleged money laundering, tax evasion, and US sanctions violations, Binance h.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 12th, 2022

S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 12th, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 10th, 2022

Disgraced FTX founder to testify at House hearing on crypto exchange crash

After missing a Senate deadline, FTX founder tweets, "I am willing to testify." Enlarge (credit: Alex Wong / Staff | Getty Images News) It has been a little more than a week since disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fri.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2022

Hackers are using Telegram to target crypto firms

Crypto exchange VIP customers targeted with weaponized Excel files......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 7th, 2022

Discord now lets creators make money, and it’s not with crypto

Discord has shared details on the pricing requirements and perks of its Server Subscriptions for servers in the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2022

Coinbase doesn"t want to pay Apple for in-app NFT transfers

Coinbase removed the ability for users to send NFTs in its iOS app because Apple sees crypto "gas" fees as something that should be paid with in-app purchase — requiring the fee.Coinbase removes NFT featureThe app update was withheld until Coinbase.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 1st, 2022

Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried: "I didn"t try to commit fraud"

Sam Bankman-Fried says he has almost no money left after the collapse of the global crypto exchange......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 1st, 2022

Crypto Founder Tiantian Kullander Dies Unexpectedly At 30

Amber AI Group co-founder Tiantian Kullander died unexpectedly last week, leaving behind a multi-billion-dollar company. Here is his legacy in the crypto world. Ambe.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsNov 29th, 2022

Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapse

The collapse of FTX had already forced BlockFi to suspend most activity on its platform......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 29th, 2022

Apple nearing deal to turn Michael Lewis book on FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried into feature film

Apple could be one of the first to transform the story of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX crypto company into a feature film. Deadline reports that Apple is in the lead for a deal to turn an upcoming book from Michael Lewis into a film.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2022

Crypto and NFTs aren’t welcome in Grand Theft Auto Online

Rockstar follows similar recent ban by Mojang and Minecraft. Enlarge / Cold hard (virtual) cash only in GTA Online, please. Cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been formally disallowed from Grand Theft Auto Online's popular.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2022

Calling all space nerds: New documentary Good Night Oppy will give you all the feels

Ars chats with director Ryan White about recreating Mars from rover's perspective, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2022

Binance has a plan to save crypto—if it’s not too late

Crypto exchanges want to prove that the market can thrive after the FTX collapse. Enlarge (credit: da kuk/Getty Images) Few were prepared for the dramatic collapse of crypto exchange FTX on November 11. The incident has.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2022

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 20th, 2022

Larry David and other celebrities named in FTX lawsuit

FTX's implosion earlier this month rocked the crypto industry. After traders withdrew $6 billion in three days from the platform following news of an FTC investigation into FTX mishandling withdrawal requests and Binance backing out of a merger deal,.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 18th, 2022

The Bored Ape NFT Justin Bieber bought for $1.2 million is now worth $69,000

The semi-randomly generated images of apes that make up the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) remain the most famous collection of non-fungible tokens. At the height of the NFT craze and before the crypto winter, celebrities, including Jimmy Fallon, were r.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 18th, 2022