The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

Former Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Begins, Shaping Crypto Regulation

FTX founder faces charges of multi-billion dollar fraud, trial outcome to impact industry and legislation.

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

Ben Leventhal’s latest food-focused startup just raised $24 million to put restaurants’ customer data on the blockchain

The company uses NFTs and crypto tokens to attract repeat customers.

Fortune · Oct 4, 2023

Kevin O’Leary: Crypto’s Wild West Era Nearing End

Shark Tank star emphasizes need for institutional investment to drive crypto value

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

RIOT’s Uptober Mirage: Beneath the Crypto Surge, Risks Lurk for Unwary Investors

With Uptober fever driving up cryptos, the enthusiasm naturally lifted blockchain miners like Riot Platforms. Still, investors must be aware of the raging debate over RIOT stock.

Barchart · Oct 3, 2023

Gambling and crypto lobbyists pay £3k to sit alongside Tory ministers

Amazon and TikTok representatives also among those attending ‘policy’ discussions at party conference

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Trial of former cryptocurrency star Sam Bankman-Fried to start in Manhattan

Prosecutors allege entrepreneur embezzled customers to buy luxury properties

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

Jake Chervinsky—’the Jimi Hendrix of crypto law’—is joining Variant from the Blockchain Association

"There's no way to succeed globally if you can't use the U.S. market," said Chervinsky, who spent nearly two years at the Blockchain Association.

Fortune · Oct 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts today. Here’s everything you need to know

The disgraced founder faces seven criminal charges related to the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX.

Fortune · Oct 3, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know

Sam Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal charges, including for defrauding investors. His blockbuster trial is set to begin on Tuesday, and he could face an over 100-year prison term if convicted.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried trial: what is he accused of and does he face prison time?

The key facts in the case against the former cryptocurrency whiz over fraud, political donations and the collapse of FTX

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2023