Market Manipulation
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.
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.
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.
Upbit's Massive LOOM Transactions Drive Market Fluctuations
Upbit's hefty LOOM transactions to Binance and Bithumb, alongside its substantial holdings of the token, have coincided with a notable price dip, spotlighting the exchange's sway over LOOM's market dynamics.
Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Market Manipulation Targeting FTX
Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a class-action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Nir Lahav, accusing them of unfair competition and SEC law violations. The lawsuit alleges that Binance manipulated the cryptocurrency market to harm competitor FTX, leading to a significant decline in FTX's utility token, FTT. The case brings into focus the broader implications of regulatory efforts in the crypto industry.
Celsius Creditors Seek Help from Bankruptcy Judge to Uncover Potential Market Manipulation
Celsius creditors are requesting subpoenas to uncover suspicious trades of CEL token on FTX between April and August 2022, seeking to determine if they were legitimate or constituted market manipulation. This information could be crucial in resolving disputes related to Celsius' bankruptcy. Meanwhile, FTX is pending approval to sell LedgerX for approximately $50 million.