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FTX crypto exchange founder appeals fraud conviction, 25-year prison sentence

Former billionaire crypto trader Sam Bankman-Fried has filed an appeal against his fraud conviction and 25-year jail sentence for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded in one of the biggest financial frauds in the history of the United States, which impacted victims all…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2024

Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin 'Divine,' Sparks Debate Among Crypto Users

Bitcoiners were once again treated to a statement from MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, known as a man of few words on X, but seemingly always knows what to say to engage his followers and the crypto community.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Protocol Project That Claimed Fake Blockchain Security Audits Vanishes After Callout

ATMA, which amassed over $400,000 from investors who thought the blockchain protocol project wouldn't be a scam, has vanished.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Facebook-Twiggy Australian clickbait battle dropped

Andrew Forrest's attempt to hold Facebook to account has been dropped as prosecutors decline to file a criminal indictment against its parent company Meta.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

What’s up brother, explained: The TikTok meme taking over the sports world with athletes holding up 1 finger

"What's up brother?" has taken over the world. Wondering what it is? We explain the TikTok trend for you.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2024

Weekly Must-Read: China’s Mammoth Effort to Help Foreigners Spend, Spend, Spend

While scanning QR codes is the ubiquitous payment method in China, it’s not available to most foreign visitors, making it a major hassle to even buy a coffee

Caixin Global · Apr 11, 2024

Wallet With 9 Million USDT Frozen, Raising Questions On Crypto Decentralization

A frozen wallet with millions in Tether stablecoins has raised questions about the crypto industry's key theme of decentralization, and the debate on X helped educate some users about the differences between Tether and Bitcoin.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Asia's First: Hong Kong May Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week

Hong Kong may announce the first approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs next week, which would make the Chinese special administrative region the first in Asia to offer BTC ETFs.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Most Of Ripple-Owned Metaco's Execs, Marketing Staffers Have Left Crypto Custody Firm: Report

Metaco, which saw its CEO depart the company earlier this year, has lost most of its executives and marketing department members, a new report revealed.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Bitcoin Miners Face Survival Test In 'Halving'

Miners of bitcoin will soon face a halving of the reward for operating the most popular cryptocurrency, in a pivotal event that is a test of survival, industry commentators say.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024