On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off the week with notable outflows. Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $ 287.78 million withdrawn, while ether ETFs experienced $ 47.40 million in outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Start the Week With Outflows Sept. 3 proved challenging for the 12 bitcoin ETFs, which …
Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Prison for $47M Crypto Fraud Leading to Bank Collapse
The former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $ 47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funneled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering” scam, leading to a $ 9 million …
Former Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $47M to Buy Crypto, Leading to Bank Collapse
Former Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes pleaded guilty on Thursday to embezzling $ 47.1 million for personal cryptocurrency purchases, leading to the bank’s collapse. From May to July 2023, Hanes executed at least 10 wire transfers from the Elkhart-based bank to cryptocurrency accounts. The bank’s failure resulted in a total loss of equity …
Hacker Demands Full Control Over Kyber in Wake of $47M Breach, Offers Executives Buyout and Staff Severance
A cybercriminal, who has been actively communicating with Kyberswap, issued a new onchain directive, this time insisting on “complete executive control over Kyber (the company).” This captivating onchain communication to the Kyberswap crew comes after the hacker’s initial request for the team to engage in more amiable and cooperative discussions. Kyberswap Attacker Claims ‘Kyber Director’ […]