The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed a landmark settlement involving Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. Under the agreement, Binance will pay $ 4.3 billion to settle with the law enforcement authority. This significant development was disclosed during a DOJ press briefing on cryptocurrency enforcement, which took place …
Mixin’s $20 Million Plea: Platform Transmits Onchain Bid to Reclaim Stolen Assets
After a cyberattack resulted in a staggering $ 200 million loss from the decentralized exchange (dex) platform Mixin, the company revealed that its cloud service provider had been compromised. In a bid to recover the stolen funds, Mixin is now extending a $ 20 million reward to the hacker upon the return of …
Crypto Exchange Coinex Pens an Open Plea for Dialogue With the Hacker
On September 12, 2023, Coinex was hacked, losing an estimated $ 54 million after hackers removed significant amounts of BTC, ETH, TRX, and other tokens. Three days later, Coinex released an open letter to the hackers, hoping to “build a sincere and open channel of communication.” Hacked but Hopeful: Coinex’s Pursuit of a Constructive …
Report: Former FTX Co-Chief Ryan Salame Contemplates Guilty Plea
According to insiders who reached out to Bloomberg, there are intriguing developments surrounding Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets. The buzz is that he is gearing up to admit guilt in response to criminal charges. This marks a significant shift from his earlier stance, which was revealed in mid-August when he […]
Report: FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame in Plea Deal Talks; Private Jet May Be Forfeited
A Bloomberg article, citing “people familiar with the case,” reveals that FTX’s co-CEO Ryan Salame is allegedly in talks with prosecutors, and a plea agreement could be forthcoming. Insiders also emphasize that Salame’s privately owned aircraft may be surrendered as part of the suspected plea deal. Private Jet on the Bargaining Table as FTX’s Salame […]