Sen. Lummis still ‘very comfortable’ with Bitcoin in retirement plans
Crypto winter and calls from other senators to ban Bitcoin in retirement plans haven’t shaken the pro-crypto senator’s resolve.
Beamery, the all-in-one talent management platform, becomes a unicorn
HR organizations are faced with a widening skills gap, economic headwinds and changing expectations around work. It’s no surprise, then, that burnout and exhaustion are widespread in HR, with one survey finding that 42% of teams are struggling under the weight of too many projects and responsibilities. Change starts with personnel and management, some might … Read more
Hours before his arrest, SBF denied being part of ‘Wirefraud’ chat group
SBF’s last tweet before his arrest for reportedly committing wire fraud was dispelling his involvement in a group chat purportedly called “Wirefraud.”
Twitter disperses the Trust & Safety Council after key members resigned
Twitter today dispersed the Trust & Safety Council, which was an advisory group consisting of roughly 100 independent researchers and human rights activists. The group, formed in 2016, gave the social network input on different content and human rights-related issues such as the removal of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), suicide prevention, and online safety. … Read more
It’s stacking up: SEC to file separate charges against FTX’s SBF
SBF has finally been slapped with criminal charges and will be extradited to the U.S., once there, he will have to face separate charges from the SEC.
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus
China’s abrupt easing of its zero-COVID policy last week has led to a spike in cases and rising fears of the virus. Over the last three years, the authority has used big data to monitor the movement of people and thus control the spread of the virus. Now that the government is gradually undoing some … Read more
Crypto Twitter explodes over the news of Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest
US politicians, crypto execs and influencers fired up their Twitter apps upon learning that Sam Bankman-Fried was in custody in the Bahamas.
Is Ripple poised to settle with SEC this week? Crypto Twitter weighs in
U.S. congressional candidate January Walker said a potential settlement would be a loss for the “whole world” and Web3.
Ex-Rocket Lab engineer raises $21M for Partly to make buying car parts easier
Car parts buyers require specific parts to fit specific vehicles, making for a supply-constrained environment. New Zealand-based Partly wants to ease those constraints by connecting parts buyers around the world with the correct parts. The two-year-old startup is not a car parts marketplace. Rather, Partly powers marketplaces like eBay and Shopify with its database of … Read more
Westworld is leaving HBO Max
Is there going to be any HBO content left for the upcoming Max app? | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Just over a month after HBO canceled its once-hit original show Westworld, it’s planning on yanking the back catalog from its streaming service, according to Variety, Deadline, IndieWire, and The Wrap. It’s currently … Read more
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SynFutures Says New V2 Upgrade Adds ‘Permissionless Listing’ of Futures
The upgrades include permissionless trading and improved user protections amid to widens accessibility of DeFi among retail investors, according to Singapore-based SynFutures.
US Judge in Ooki DAO Trial Orders CFTC to Serve Original Founders With Lawsuit
Federal judge William Orrick said he did not previously know that Tom Bean and Kyle Kistner were current token-holders at Ooki DAO.
The Avatar-themed concept car is barely driveable but looks like a futuristic fever dream
The Avatar-themed concept car has working scales and illuminated wheels that drive sideways. | Photo by Daniel Golson for The Verge Remember Mercedes’ Avatar-themed concept car with working scales? With James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water hitting theaters, the company let us drive this truly unique-looking EV. It wasn’t easy. Continue reading…
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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas
Reports also claim that the US has filed criminal charges against. | Photo: Getty Images Just over one month after the crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy, Ryan Pinder, the Attorney General of the Bahamas, announced the arrest of its founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). According to a notice, the arrest came after … Read more
Binance Withdrawals Surge as Concerns About Its Reserve Report Spook Traders
Binance endured $902 million of net outflows in the past 24 hours, according to data by Nansen.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in The Bahamas
Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested by The Royal Bahamas Police Force following reports that the United States filed criminal charges against the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and is likely to request his extradition. The Office of the Attorney General of The Bahamas issued a statement today, which was reported by BNO … Read more
First Mover Asia: QCP Capital Founder Sees Crypto Industry’s Immediate Future Tied to Genesis Debacle, Expects Rebound in 2024
During a panel discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week, Darius Sit noted the continued institutional adoption of the crypto options and derivatives market, among industry high points; former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested.
Breaking: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested and in custody
A statement from the Attorney General of The Bahamas was made on Dec. 12.