Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX, has begun a 7.5-year prison sentence for illegal political contributions and running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, amid scrutiny over varying punishments for FTX executives.
EdmundOnyx Protocol recently lost $3.8 million in a hack exploiting a known vulnerability in its forked Compound V2 code. Attackers targeted empty markets, echoing similar breaches in other Compound forks, highlighting ongoing security concerns in DeFi. This is not Onyx Protocol's first breach.
CatherineOn Tuesday, the judge also ordered Ellison to forfeit $11 billion; prosecutors told the judge that Ellison "deserves leniency."
JinseFinanceCaroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, faces sentencing for her role in the FTX collapse. Despite severe charges, her cooperation with authorities could result in a lighter sentence.
Cheng YuanChangpeng Zhao's prison start is delayed as authorities assess Seatac's suitability; his high-powered legal team also contributes to the postponement.
Huang BoGolden Finance launches the 2279th issue of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry morning report "Golden Morning 8:00" to provide you with the latest and fastest digital currency and blockchain industry news.
JinseFinanceMurphy jailed 5 months for refusing iPhone surrender. Investor lawsuit reveals mishandled funds, resulting in fraud judgment. "Crypto King" Pleterski faces $40M debt fallout, highlighting crypto accountability.
Huang BoAmir Hossein Golshan, a 25-year-old Los Angeles resident, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for orchestrating various scams, including "SIM swapping" to hijack Instagram accounts. Golshan's schemes, resulting in over $1.2 million in losses, involved impersonating individuals, fraudulent advertising, and exploiting two-step authentication vulnerabilities, showcasing the escalating sophistication of digital fraud.
JixuPreviously, Kwon claimed that he had no idea the passport he carried when caught was fake.
cryptopotatoA 30-year-old man from South Korea was sentenced to 4 years in prison for sexually harassing underage children in a metaverse.
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