INSIDER TRADING
Korean Prosecution Investigates Cypto Coin WEMIX Issuer WeMade and Hyperism Simultaneously
The Korean prosecution has simultaneously raided WeMade, the issuer of the cryptocurrency WEMIX, and Hyperism, the asset management company responsible for WEMIX's market making. This incident comes right after South Korea’s parliament passed the Virtual Asset Protection Act, which aims to crack down on illegal illegal trading practices such as market price manipulation and insider trading.
Over Half of Crypto Token Listings Show Signs of Insider Trading, Reveals Solidus
In an eye-opening study, Solidus, a leading crypto market integrity platform, has uncovered signs of insider trading associated with more than half of all cryptocurrency token listings since 2021.
Former Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Scheme
Ishan Wahi, a former product manager at Coinbase, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in an insider trading scheme that involved using confidential information obtained during his time at Coinbase. Wahi, along with his brother and an associate, allegedly used the information to profit off new token listings, totaling up to $1.5 million.
Former Coinbase Employee Sentenced
Ishan Wahi, former product manager at Coinbase, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for insider trading. Wahi used confidential information from Coinbase to profit off new token listings, totaling up to $1.5 million.
First Jury Hearing in OpenSea Insider Trading Case
Former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly using insider knowledge to buy and sell NFTs for a profit. The case may have a significant impact on the legal classification of NFTs, with concerns that they could be labeled as securities.
Former OpenSea Staff Asks Court to Withdraw Insider Trading Charges
Following the indictment of Nathaniel Chastain, a former Head of Product at the NFT marketplace OpenSea, a new petition has now been filed by his lawyers, requesting the court to dismiss the case as it lacks merit.
Ex-Coinbase Staff Sued in Insider Trading Case
32-year-old Ishan Wahi, the former Product Manager at Coinbase Global Inc, has been charged in a district court in Washington for orchestrating an insider trading fraud.
Telos Launches Most Powerful EVM And Combats Insider Trading in Crypto Market
Telos is powered by smart contract blockchain and TLOS cryptocurrency to offer a decentralized computing network, a global economy, and an app ecosystem, which provides fast and scalable DApps.
Opensea NFT marketplace Accuses Senior Employee of Insider Trading
Opensea has confirmed an insider trading against the company’s head of product.