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US govt. says Bitfinex could be the sole victim in 2016 hack, but asks court to open a pathway for customers' claims

The U.S. government identifies Bitfinex as the sole victim of a 2016 hack by Lichtenstein and Morgan, who have pleaded guilty to money laundering.

theblock.co • 09/10/2024 - 14:55 PM

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison agrees to hand over bulk of her assets to settle FTX lawsuit

Caroline Ellison will transfer most of her assets to FTX debtors for a settlement, cooperating with investigations following her involvement in FTX's collapse and subsequent bankruptcy.

theblock.co • 09/10/2024 - 09:09 AM

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IcomTech founder David Carmona sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for role in 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme'

David Carmona, founder of IcomTech, was sentenced to nearly 10 years for running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that deceived working-class investors.

theblock.co • 04/10/2024 - 21:00 PM

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IcomTech founder David Carmona sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for role in 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme'

David Carmona of IcomTech received a nearly 10-year prison sentence for running a crypto Ponzi scheme targeting working-class individuals, misleading investors, and misusing their funds.

theblock.co • 04/10/2024 - 21:00 PM

The Daily: FTX estate prepares to sell locked Worldcoin tokens at a discount, Bitwise files for a spot XRP ETF and more

FTX plans to sell discounted Worldcoin tokens; Bitwise files for an XRP ETF; Australia seizes $6.4 million in crypto in crime operations; venture capital market struggles continue.

theblock.co • 02/10/2024 - 18:45 PM

The Daily: FTX estate prepares to sell locked Worldcoin tokens at a discount, Bitwise files for a spot XRP ETF and more

The newsletter covers the FTX estate's token auction, Bitwise's XRP ETF filing, Australian police seizing crypto, market challenges, and memecoin trends.

theblock.co • 02/10/2024 - 18:45 PM

Australia's 'Operation Kraken' seizes over $6 million in crypto after deciphering seed phrases from organized crime wallets

The AFP seized $6.4M from a Ghost mastermind amid ongoing investigations against organized crime, highlighting their capabilities to trace and recover illicit assets through Operation Kraken.

theblock.co • 02/10/2024 - 09:57 AM

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US govt. says Bitfinex could be the sole victim in 2016 hack, but asks court to open a pathway for customers' claims

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison agrees to hand over bulk of her assets to settle FTX lawsuit

IcomTech founder David Carmona sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for role in 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme'

IcomTech founder David Carmona sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for role in 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme'

The Daily: FTX estate prepares to sell locked Worldcoin tokens at a discount, Bitwise files for a spot XRP ETF and more

The Daily: FTX estate prepares to sell locked Worldcoin tokens at a discount, Bitwise files for a spot XRP ETF and more

Australia's 'Operation Kraken' seizes over $6 million in crypto after deciphering seed phrases from organized crime wallets

Sean 'Diddy' Combs enlists same lawyer as former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

Man pleads guilty to operating illegal crypto ATMs in first UK conviction of its kind

Man pleads guilty to operating illegal crypto ATMs in first UK conviction of its kind

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