In our latest podcast episode, we were delighted to host Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and advisor to HTX. Justin offered his valuable insights on a variety of topics. He began with discussing the implications of the US Bitcoin ETF approval on the crypto industry. The conversation then moved to the ongoing debate between […]
We Neither Bank Justin Sun nor Finance Hamas — Circle Chief Strategy Officer
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle neither “finances Hamas” nor does it bank Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun, the fintech firm’s chief strategy officer has asserted. Although Circle had past business dealings with Sun, this ended in February 2023 when it terminated his accounts and those of affiliated companies. Circle Subject to ‘Multiple Regulatory Regimes’ Circle, …
Tron Blockchain Founder Justin Sun Rejects Reports Linking His Protocol to Terror Funding
Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has rejected suggestions that his protocol is increasingly being used by terrorist organizations. Sun said Tron’s top priority remains maintaining decentralization as well as making sure users’ assets remain safe. A new report suggests that between July 2021 and October 2023, Israel’s National Bureau for Counter-Terror Financing (NBCTF) seized 143 […]
Tron’s Justin Sun Announces ‘Epic Airdrop’ in Wake of HTX, Heco, and Poloniex Hacks
In the aftermath of September’s HTX breach, along with the subsequent attacks on Poloniex and Heco Bridge in November, HTX faced yet another security breach on November 23, resulting in a loss of $ 30 million. HTX announced its commitment to “fully compensate” for the financial damages caused by the hack. Additionally, on Friday, …
Heco Bridge Breach Drains $86 Million — Justin Sun’s HTX-Linked Venture Faces Major Security Setback
Numerous sources have reported that the Heco Bridge, a cross-chain conduit linking Ethereum with the Heco blockchain, has suffered a security breach, resulting in a loss of $ 86 million. Subsequent to the heist, the stolen funds were redirected to various decentralized exchange (dex) platforms. Major $ 86 Million Theft Hits Heco Bridge …