FTC Warns Consumers Crypto Deposits Are Not FDIC Insured

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers that crypto deposits are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). “That money isn’t FDIC insured or protected if the crypto company goes under,” the agency cautioned. “If something happens, the government may not have an obligation to step in and help get your […]

SBF Trial – Nishad Singh kicks off week 3 by confessing to stealing customer funds for straw political donations

The third week of SBF’s trial has kicked off with the prosecution bringing former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh, another key member of the exchange’s leadership and SBF’s inner circle. Singh’s testimony comprised further explosive allegations regarding the cryptocurrency exchange’s involvement in illegal political donations, including the fact that his accounts were used without prior […]

Evergrande’s Economic Tremors Trigger Bank Run in Northern China

Several reports say that the major Chinese real estate developer Evergrande’s downfall triggered a bank run in northern China last week. The bank run began after rumors spread that the financial institution, Bank of Cangzhou, allegedly loaned billions to the struggling company. This development came on the heels of an Evergrande announcement about the detention […]

Artfi attracts 25,000 collectors ahead of official launch

Art technology firm Artfi has drawn over 25,000 interested collectors with the release of its Genesis Pass Whitelist in anticipation of its official launch. Genesis Pass NFT holders will gain eligibility to acquire fractionalized art from the Artfi platform. To kick things off, Artfi’s partnership with renowned artist Sacha Jafri means users can access works […]

FTX Engineer Reveals $8B Bug, Lavish Spending, and Political Donations in Explosive Testimony Against Bankman-Fried

Nishad Singh, former director of engineering at FTX, testified this week against his former boss Sam Bankman-Fried, detailing a software bug that hid billions in missing funds and excessive spending on celebrities and real estate. Singh Points Finger at $8 Billion Bug and Bankman-Fried’s Spending Sprees Nishad Singh told the court that a coding error […]