After Changpeng Zhao’s exit, Richard Teng has stepped in as the new chief executive officer of Binance, the globe’s largest crypto exchange in terms of trading volume. On Tuesday, Teng made his introduction to the public through social media platform X, assuring that under his stewardship, Binance will “continue to meet and exceed the expectations […]
Bitcoin Hits 18-Month High as Market ‘Greed’ Takes Hold, Igniting Short Squeeze Frenzy
Latam Insights: USDT Takes Over Brazil, Bukele’s Administration Accused of Embezzlement
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: USDT dominates the Brazilian crypto market, Bukele’s administration is accused of deviating funds for Bitcoin projects, and Venezuelan exchanges create a new association. USDT Dominates the Brazilian Market The Brazilian Tax Authority (RBF) […]
Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand With a Great Focus on Relying on Counsel and Legal Advice
The former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried testified Thursday without jurors present. Bankman-Fried was questioned by his attorney, Mark Cohen, before the judge. He described FTX senior staff using encrypted messaging, discussed obtaining Alameda’s bank account, and talked about business operations with former general counsel members. Much of the focus was on FTX’s former lawyers and […]
Michael Burry Bets $1.6 Billion Against Market: ‘Big Short’ Investor Takes Bearish Stance on S&P 500 and Nasdaq
In filings with securities authorities released on Monday, renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry, whose exploits were famously captured in the film “The Big Short,” took a bearish stance on the market. Burry’s Scion Asset Management shorted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 for the close of the second quarter, wagering approximately $ 1.6 …