SBF has allegedly cashed out $684,000 from a crypto exchange in Seychelles while being under house arrest, according to an on-chain investigation.
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Nic Carter dives into proof-of-reserves, ranks exchange attestations
Crypto trading platforms Kraken and BitMEX topped the proof-of-reserves score list, while Binance received a low score for being incomplete.
Turkey’s central bank completes first CBDC test with more to come in 2023
After recently completing its first payment transactions using a CBDC, the central bank is pushing ahead with more tests over 2023.
The 10 largest crypto hacks and exploits in 2022 saw $2.1B stolen
Just the top 10 major cryptocurrency exploits garnered over $2 billion for malicious actors in a year that was marred with bankruptcies and collapses.
Prosecutors unlikely to offer Sam Bankman-Fried a favorable plea deal, says lawyer
Former FTX CEO may not be able to offset the two counts of wire fraud and six counts of conspiracy he faces with the credits by entering a guilty plea.
FTX’s Liquid exchange hopes to return customer assets next year
The exchange said it intends to outline further details in a report in January 2023.
Over 1,400 Chinese firms operating in blockchain industry, national whitepaper shows
Despite partial crypto bans, the Chinese Government has included blockchain technology in official state development policy.
Chinese Communist Party official pleads guilty to helping Bitcoin miners
Xiao Yi, Communist Party Secretary of the City of Fuzhou, financially aided Bitcoin miners between 2017 and 2021.
Blockchain analytics unable to prevent FTX-level illicit schemes
Blockchain tracker Whale Alert has attempted to scan FTX’s historical balance checks to find out whether it was possible to spot the collapse sooner.
BMW taps Coinweb and BNB chain for blockchain loyalty program
BMW will integrate decentralized tech in two phases- first in its daily operations to eliminate complex paperwork, and the second phase would see the development of a customer loyalty program.
Alameda wallets funnel over $1.7M via crypto mixers overnight
Data negates the possibility of liquidators behind the fund transfers due to the use of mixing tools and extensive planning to hide transaction paths.
MicroStrategy to offer Bitcoin Lightning solutions in 2023
MicroStrategy’s Lightning Network solutions include Satoshi-powered incentives for marketing and website cybersecurity.
What to expect from crypto the year after FTX
Users are still seeking to move their funds away from centralized exchanges, paving the way for blockchain-based alternatives to thrive.
Which celebrities joined and left crypto in 2022?
Sports players, movie stars, models, musicians; the gang's all here, with more celebrities entering the blockchain space with each passing month. Will that trend continue in 2023?
MicroStrategy adds to Bitcoin stake despite steep loss
The firm's Bitcoin holdings have declined 45% from their average purchase price of $30,397.
China's first national NFT marketplace to launch next week: Report
The state-backed platform will serve as a secondary market for NFTs and digital asset copyrights.
What is browser-based cryptocurrency mining, and how does it work?
Browser-based cryptocurrency mining has made a comeback, allowing casual miners to earn rewards.
The Agenda podcast explores how DAOs can strengthen workers’ rights
TheCaféDAO and TheLaborDAO sit down with The Agenda to discuss how decentralized autonomous organizations can revolutionize the fight for workers’ rights.
Alameda wallets become active days after SBF bail, community mulls foul play
The recent movement of funds from Alameda wallets just days after Sam Bankman Fried was released on bail raised many eyebrows about the timing.
Underdog rises: Dogecoin survived carnage in 2022 better than most
DOGE has performed much better than SHIB this year, despite the Shiba Inu community actively working on a L2 network, Metaverse and blockchain games.
10 predictions for crypto in 2023
Expect blockchain adoption to increase in the year ahead — in addition to the culture wars surrounding it.
U.S. Department of Justice probing $372M FTX exploit - Report
The current whereabouts of the funds remain unknown.
5 altcoin projects that made a real difference in 2022
2022 was tough on crypto prices, but ETH, LDO, MATIC, DAI and ATOM all made a positive impact on the industry.
BitKeep CEO says some users’ private keys remain at risk after exploit
The blockchain executive urged users who downloaded the BitKeep 7.2.9. APK malware to transfer their assets immediately.
Russia's largest bank issued gold-backed digital financial assets
The issuance became the second major operations of the bank with the new class of assets.
Bitcoin ASIC miner prices hovering at lows not seen in years
ASIC miners' price per terahash has fallen more than 80% from its peak in 2021 as Bitcoin mining machines continue to flood the marketplace.
DeGods and Y00ts NFTs are bridging off Solana. Here's why
The migration of Solana's top two NFT projects to Polygon and Ethereum is set for the first quarter of 2023 on an opt-in basis.
Near Project’s Octopus Network lays off 40% of its staff amid crypto winter
The remaining workforce is also expected to take 20% pay cuts, the project's founder said.
What are proof-of-reserves audits, and how do they work?
Crypto custodians generate public attestations about their cryptocurrency holdings through proof-of-reserves audits to demonstrate their solvency to depositors.