Jack Mallers’ Strike denied an email breach that definitely happened
Crypto researcher ZachXBT published evidence of a Strike email breach. A spokesperson initially denied it, then admitted its truth.
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‘EtherHiding’ hack uses Binance blockchain to extort WordPress users
Due to the poorly policed programmability of Binance Smart Chain, EtherHiding can serve devastating code directly from the blockchain.
Crypto X keeps getting the Bitcoin ETF wrong
Outlets and influencers have latched onto the fact that the ETF was listed at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. But, so what?
Genesis Block: FTX had more than prostitutes in Thailand
Sam Bankman-Fried's trading desk empire extended all the way to Thailand through Genesis Block Thailand, a branch of the Hong Kong desk.
Why do this obscure Russian exchange’s emails come from Binance?
Without knowing CommEx's ultimate beneficial owner, it’s hard to believe Changpeng Zhao or CommEx’s claims that Binance isn’t involved.
What did Alameda Research do with $40B in USDT?
Caroline Ellison testified about Alameda Research sending customer funds back to FTX as stablecoins, but it raises questions about Tether.
The red flags of Axos, which banked CZ, Scott Purcell, and Alex Jones
Despite a dubious client list, Axos hasn't considered its exposure to the crypto as a relevant “risk factor” in its SEC filings.
Binance doesn’t know how much BNB it has
Forbes accuses Binance of hiding BNB ICO failure and Protos analysis shows Binance has far more BNB than noted in its 'proof-of-reserves.'
Accounting apocalypse: FTX auditor Prager Metis sued by the SEC
Prager Metis, which took care of the books for FTX has had a complaint filed against it for failing to follow rules for public accountants.
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ChainArgos: Justin Sun’s JustLend doesn’t send ‘stables’ where advertised
USDT that customers once held on Huobi is now daisy-chained into JustLend, a 'decentralized' lending protocol dominated by Sun.