Bitcoin can still hit $100K, no matter who wins US election
The prospect of favorable regulations and Bitcoin’s hedge status mean that Bitcoin can weather any election result and even reach $100,000. Go to Source
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FTX CEO hints Nishad Singh should remain free to assist bankruptcy case
John Ray, who took over as FTX CEO in November 2022, suggested Nishad Singh’s cooperation in the firm’s bankruptcy would be “important to maximize recovery” for creditors. Go to Source
Lovers vs haters: The 10 most pro and anti-crypto politicians in the US
While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors. Go to Source
President Biden thanks Nigerian President for Binance exec’s release
A former IRS special agent and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan had been in Nigerian custody with reports of deteriorating health since February. Go to Source
What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing
After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison. Go to Source
US govt cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing
Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing. Go to Source
Ripple ‘made a mistake’ not talking to regulators early, says CEO
Ripple should have engaged with US regulators a lot earlier, says the firm’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who added it’s now “trying to make up for lost time.” Go to Source
Former Celsius CEO to return to court on Nov. 13
Judge John Koeltl ordered Alex Mashinsky and prosecutors to appear in court on Nov. 13 to address the former Celsius CEO’s motion to dismiss fraud and market manipulation charges. Go to Source
Crypto bills may move forward in ‘lame duck’ Congress, says Rep. Hill
Representative French Hill says two crypto-regulating bills in the US might make some progress on Capitol Hill before the current Congress disbands. Go to Source
Judge delays sentencing of IcomTech promoter to allow testimony
Gustavo Rodriguez, who was initially scheduled to be sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, will testify under oath on Oct. 25. Go to Source
