Tether’s ‘new era for capital raises’ Bitfinex bond flops
The ALT2611 tokenized Tether bond from Bitfinex has only managed to raise 15% of its target two weeks after launch. Go to Source
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Tether, Bitfinex agree to drop opposition to FOIL request
Tether and Bitfinex say the decision not to appeal the Freedom of Information Law request by several media outlets was made in the interests of transparency. Go to Source
CME Bitcoin futures hit record high, but uncertainty looms above $36K
CME Bitcoin futures hit a 2-year high, but options market data reflects investors’ hesitancy. Go to Source
Bitfinex Securities announces tokenized bond
Paolo Ardoino, Bitfinex CTO and upcoming Tether CEO, said the “exciting” initiative marks the beginning of a new era in capital raising. Go to Source
iFinex proposes $150M share buyback from Bitfinex hack affected users: Report
Bitfinex hack victim from 2016 received iFinex shares as a form of compensation as the crypto exchange didn’t have enough cash at hand to make users whole. Go to Source
Tether treasury receives two $50M USDT lump sums from Bitfinex
Two transactions showed lump sums of $50 million in USDT transferred from Bitfinex to the Tether treasury only a few minutes apart. Go to Source
How big is Bitcoin in Lugano? Decentralize with Cointelegraph goes to BTC school
Adam Back, Paolo Ardoino and enthusiastic students from all over the world share insights on Bitcoin school as well as crypto adoption in Switzerland. Go to Source
Individual charged with money laundering admits to hacking Bitfinex in 2016: Report
The identity of the hacker or hackers behind an exploit which removed more than 100,000 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 2016 had only been the subject of speculation until Aug. 3. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Couple behind Bitfinex money laundering scheme reach plea deal with US prosecutors
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are scheduled to appear for an arraignment and hearing on Aug. 3 as part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
US Homeland Security returns $314K from 2016 Bitfinex hack
The funds were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Recovery efforts for the remaining funds are ongoing. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico