CRYPTOCURRENCY
Three Sentenced in Landmark Market Manipulation Case
Three individuals have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 52 to 80 months in a landmark market manipulation case, according to the SFC.
HK SFC: Sentencing Adjourned in Market Manipulation Case
Sentencing in a significant market manipulation case has been postponed, according to the Securities and Futures Commission.
Avraham Eisenberg, Mango Markets Exploiter, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Avraham Eisenberg, convicted of fraud and market manipulation in a $110 million Mango Markets heist, has been charged with possession of child pornography after discovering explicit images of minors on his electronic devices.
BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Market Manipulation
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged market manipulation, with a U.S. judge ruling that he played a central role in designing a liquidation system that allowed the exchange to profit from the scheme.
Crypto Exchange Bitsonic CEO Sentenced to 7 Years for $8.4 Million Fraud and Market Manipulation
The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitsonic has been sentenced to 7 years for inflating trading volumes and embezzling $8.4M, marking a significant legal action against crypto fraud.
Roger Stone Denies Alleged Murder Plot Against Nadler and Swalwell, Claims AI Manipulation of Tapes
Roger Stone is accused of discussing a plot to assassinate Congressmen Jerry Nadler and Eric Swalwell in a recording. He denies the allegations, claiming AI manipulation of the tapes.
SEC Faces Congressional Investigation Call Over Bitcoin ETF False Approval News Breach
The SEC's social media account was compromised, leading to false Bitcoin ETF approval news. This incident has prompted calls for congressional investigation into the SEC for potential market manipulation and cybersecurity lapses.
Google DeepMind: Subtle Adversarial Image Manipulation Influences Both AI Model and Human Perception
Recent DeepMind research reveals that subtle adversarial image manipulations, originally designed to deceive AI models, also subtly influence human perception. This discovery underscores similarities and distinctions in human and machine vision, emphasizing the need for further research in AI safety and security.
Exploit of KyberSwap's Concentrated Liquidity Feature Results in $46 Million Loss
KyberSwap suffered a $46 million loss due to a flaw in its smart contract, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi smart contracts and the need for improved security protocols.
dYdX Utilizes $9M Insurance Fund Following Alleged Targeted Attack on YFI
dYdX deployed $9 million from v3 insurance fund to cover YFI market liquidations, suspecting targeted attack and market manipulation. No user funds affected, insurance fund remains at $13.5 million.