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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty To Fraud

Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to fraud, admitting to misleading Celsius customers and manipulating crypto token prices, facing a maximum of 30 years in prison.
#bill-hwang

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.

Former billionaire investor Sung Kook Bill' Hwang sentenced to 18 years

Hwang sentenced to 18 years prison for Collapse of Archegos Capital, causing $10bn losses to Wall Street banks.

The Morning Risk Report: Archegos Capital's Bill Hwang Heads to Trial

Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang's trial began, accused of market manipulation and fraud.

Jury Finds Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Guilty of Fraud and Racketeering

Bill Hwang found guilty on multiple charges related to Archegos Capital Management's collapse, facing potential life in prison.

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, convicted of securities and market manipulation fraud, leading to $100 billion market value loss.

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.

Former billionaire investor Sung Kook Bill' Hwang sentenced to 18 years

Hwang sentenced to 18 years prison for Collapse of Archegos Capital, causing $10bn losses to Wall Street banks.

The Morning Risk Report: Archegos Capital's Bill Hwang Heads to Trial

Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang's trial began, accused of market manipulation and fraud.

Jury Finds Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Guilty of Fraud and Racketeering

Bill Hwang found guilty on multiple charges related to Archegos Capital Management's collapse, facing potential life in prison.

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, convicted of securities and market manipulation fraud, leading to $100 billion market value loss.
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#cryptocurrency

The FBI secretly created a coin to investigate crypto pump-and-dump schemes

FBI launched a token to investigate cryptocurrency market manipulation, leading to multiple charges against individuals and companies for market fraud.

FBI Creates Fake Cryptocurrency to Expose Widespread Crypto Market Manipulation

The DOJ's Operation Token Mirrors addresses widespread market manipulation in crypto, leading to arrests and significant asset seizures.

Prosecutors Charge Four Crypto 'Market Makers,' Employees With Market Manipulation, Fraud

Federal prosecutors charged multiple individuals and crypto firms with manipulating markets through wash trading, leading to artificially inflated token prices.

'An Explosion of Election Gambling' Is Nigh, CFTC Warns Appeals Court

The CFTC warns that court decisions could lead to increased election gambling, harming electoral integrity.

Humpy the Whale Cost FTX, Alameda $1 Billion in Losses, Lawsuit Alleges

Humpy the Whale faced lawsuits by FTX's estate for allegedly orchestrating market manipulations causing approximately $1 billion in losses.

Fortune Claims Polymarket Is 'Rife' With Wash Trading

Polymarket is experiencing widespread wash trading, hampering market integrity and raising concerns about motivations behind trade volume.

The FBI secretly created a coin to investigate crypto pump-and-dump schemes

FBI launched a token to investigate cryptocurrency market manipulation, leading to multiple charges against individuals and companies for market fraud.

FBI Creates Fake Cryptocurrency to Expose Widespread Crypto Market Manipulation

The DOJ's Operation Token Mirrors addresses widespread market manipulation in crypto, leading to arrests and significant asset seizures.

Prosecutors Charge Four Crypto 'Market Makers,' Employees With Market Manipulation, Fraud

Federal prosecutors charged multiple individuals and crypto firms with manipulating markets through wash trading, leading to artificially inflated token prices.

'An Explosion of Election Gambling' Is Nigh, CFTC Warns Appeals Court

The CFTC warns that court decisions could lead to increased election gambling, harming electoral integrity.

Humpy the Whale Cost FTX, Alameda $1 Billion in Losses, Lawsuit Alleges

Humpy the Whale faced lawsuits by FTX's estate for allegedly orchestrating market manipulations causing approximately $1 billion in losses.

Fortune Claims Polymarket Is 'Rife' With Wash Trading

Polymarket is experiencing widespread wash trading, hampering market integrity and raising concerns about motivations behind trade volume.
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#truth-social

Trump Threatens the NASDAQ After Exchange Halts Trading on His Media Company: What's Going On?'

Trump's refusal to sell shares in Trump Media & Technology Group significantly boosted its stock price, despite NASDAQ trading halts.

Trump says he won't sell surging Truth Social stock - and calls for investigations into whoever is saying he will

Trump Media's shares surged post-election as Trump asserts he won't sell his stakes, denouncing market manipulation.

Trump Demands Authorities Immediately' Investigate People Spreading Rumors' About Truth Social: STATEMENTS ARE FALSE'

Trump denies rumors of selling Truth Social and calls for an investigation into those spreading them.

Trump Threatens the NASDAQ After Exchange Halts Trading on His Media Company: What's Going On?'

Trump's refusal to sell shares in Trump Media & Technology Group significantly boosted its stock price, despite NASDAQ trading halts.

Trump says he won't sell surging Truth Social stock - and calls for investigations into whoever is saying he will

Trump Media's shares surged post-election as Trump asserts he won't sell his stakes, denouncing market manipulation.

Trump Demands Authorities Immediately' Investigate People Spreading Rumors' About Truth Social: STATEMENTS ARE FALSE'

Trump denies rumors of selling Truth Social and calls for an investigation into those spreading them.
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#polymarket

Exclusive: Prediction site Polymarket is rife with fake 'wash' trading, researchers say

Polymarket's credibility is questioned due to significant signs of wash trading amidst high interest in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark

Mainstream media speculation about manipulated Trump odds on Polymarket lacks evidence, according to experts in prediction markets.

Exclusive: Prediction site Polymarket is rife with fake 'wash' trading, researchers say

Polymarket's credibility is questioned due to significant signs of wash trading amidst high interest in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark

Mainstream media speculation about manipulated Trump odds on Polymarket lacks evidence, according to experts in prediction markets.
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Nomura woes deepen with trading scandal, attempted murder arrest

Scandals at Nomura threaten its recovery and reputation, undermining CEO Okuda's plans for a turnaround.
Pay cuts for executives may not suffice to reassure clients post-scandal.

Why Does the SEC Attack Crypto Market Makers? | HackerNoon

Gotbit's CEO was arrested for market manipulation, highlighting regulatory challenges within the crypto industry.
The SEC is intensifying its oversight on unregistered dealer practices in crypto markets.
#donald-trump

Opinion | Trump Has Become Unmoored in Time

Donald Trump's statements about electricity and crime in America often reflect outdated perceptions rather than current realities, which can mislead public understanding.

They're Just Gaslighting Themselves!' Bill Maher's Panel Mocks Republicans For Dumping Money On Election Betting Market In Trump's Favor

Republicans are investing heavily in election predictions, but there's skepticism about the legitimacy of these predictions due to possible manipulation.

Opinion | Trump Has Become Unmoored in Time

Donald Trump's statements about electricity and crime in America often reflect outdated perceptions rather than current realities, which can mislead public understanding.

They're Just Gaslighting Themselves!' Bill Maher's Panel Mocks Republicans For Dumping Money On Election Betting Market In Trump's Favor

Republicans are investing heavily in election predictions, but there's skepticism about the legitimacy of these predictions due to possible manipulation.
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#election-betting

2024 Betting Market Shifted to Trump by Just Four People Dumping in $30 Million

Trump's betting odds surged due to $30 million from four accounts, raising concerns of market manipulation despite close polling with Harris.

4 Theories Why Trump Is Winning Big In The Betting Markets

The D.C. court ruling on election betting raises concerns about potential influence on electoral integrity.

2024 Betting Market Shifted to Trump by Just Four People Dumping in $30 Million

Trump's betting odds surged due to $30 million from four accounts, raising concerns of market manipulation despite close polling with Harris.

4 Theories Why Trump Is Winning Big In The Betting Markets

The D.C. court ruling on election betting raises concerns about potential influence on electoral integrity.
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#sec

FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved

A man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account to falsely announce Bitcoin ETF approvals, affecting market prices.

Feds arrest man who allegedly participated in hack of the SEC's X account, boosting Bitcoin's price | TechCrunch

The SEC X account hack was orchestrated by Eric Council Jr. through a SIM swap, leading to significant market manipulation.

Spot Ether ETF Applications Decisions Delayed by SEC

The U.S. SEC has delayed the applications of Grayscale Investments and BlackRock to convert their Ethereum trust products into ETFs.
The SEC has traditionally been opposed to spot crypto ETFs, and it is unclear whether the applications have progressed to the stage of addressing questions from the regulator.

Coinbase pitched Grayscale's ETH ETF to the SEC, filings show

Coinbase met with SEC to discuss Grayscale's Ethereum ETF proposal
Coinbase emphasized surveillance agreements to prevent market manipulation

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

Bitcoin's price increase in 2021 was driven by interest in spot bitcoin ETFs.
The approval of a bitcoin ETF could signal maturity for the crypto industry.

ETH ETFs Are Inevitable - But When?

The SEC is expected to reject an ETH-based ETF by May
Approval for an ETH ETF is more complex than with bitcoin ETFs

FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved

A man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account to falsely announce Bitcoin ETF approvals, affecting market prices.

Feds arrest man who allegedly participated in hack of the SEC's X account, boosting Bitcoin's price | TechCrunch

The SEC X account hack was orchestrated by Eric Council Jr. through a SIM swap, leading to significant market manipulation.

Spot Ether ETF Applications Decisions Delayed by SEC

The U.S. SEC has delayed the applications of Grayscale Investments and BlackRock to convert their Ethereum trust products into ETFs.
The SEC has traditionally been opposed to spot crypto ETFs, and it is unclear whether the applications have progressed to the stage of addressing questions from the regulator.

Coinbase pitched Grayscale's ETH ETF to the SEC, filings show

Coinbase met with SEC to discuss Grayscale's Ethereum ETF proposal
Coinbase emphasized surveillance agreements to prevent market manipulation

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

Bitcoin's price increase in 2021 was driven by interest in spot bitcoin ETFs.
The approval of a bitcoin ETF could signal maturity for the crypto industry.

ETH ETFs Are Inevitable - But When?

The SEC is expected to reject an ETH-based ETF by May
Approval for an ETH ETF is more complex than with bitcoin ETFs
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The Big Steep: Why Are People Investing in Pu-erh Tea? | The Walrus

The pu-erh tea market exhibited price stability despite significant supply damage from an earthquake, indicating possible market manipulation.

Brian Armstrong, ETF Experts Shoot Down 'Paper Bitcoin' Rumors

Industry experts debunked false rumors of Coinbase allowing BlackRock uncollateralized bitcoin borrowing, emphasizing market manipulation concerns.

Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says

Allowing betting on U.S. elections risks manipulation and undermines public confidence in electoral outcomes.

This Company Paid the Price for a Scandal With $74 Billion Lost

Companies often face ruin due to scandals involving fraud, market manipulation, and misuse of funds, leading to significant financial losses.

Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'

Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.
#regulation

Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Market Manipulation at Client DWF Labs: WSJ

Binance fired staff uncovering market manipulation by client DWF Labs.

The Morning Risk Report: Nordea to Pay $35 Million for Anti-Money-Laundering Violations

Nordea Bank fined $35 million for compliance failures by New York's financial regulator.
Fortune 500 companies are increasingly worried about AI regulations as they proceed with AI projects amidst an unclear regulatory landscape.
TotalEnergies pays $48 million settlement for manipulating gasoline futures prices.

Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Market Manipulation at Client DWF Labs: WSJ

Binance fired staff uncovering market manipulation by client DWF Labs.

The Morning Risk Report: Nordea to Pay $35 Million for Anti-Money-Laundering Violations

Nordea Bank fined $35 million for compliance failures by New York's financial regulator.
Fortune 500 companies are increasingly worried about AI regulations as they proceed with AI projects amidst an unclear regulatory landscape.
TotalEnergies pays $48 million settlement for manipulating gasoline futures prices.
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South Korea arrests the founder of one of its biggest internet companies over a K-pop stock rigging scandal

South Korean authorities arrested Kakao Corp. founder Brian Kim over market manipulation allegations, marking a significant event in the country's business landscape.

Corporations are forcing Americans to pay more for less in their own words | Matt Stoller

The article discusses a fierce battle between the Biden administration and the oil industry over oil prices, revealing allegations of price-fixing schemes by industry leaders.
#short-selling

Sprawling Short-Selling Probe Produces Slight Settlement

Short-sellers faced scrutiny from the Feds for market manipulation and insider trading, resulting in a recent fine for hiding payments to a bearish research publisher.

In an unprecedented move, Trump Media asks Congress to investigate 8 firms for short selling its stock

Investors in Trump Media facing stock volatility due to short selling accusations.

Sprawling Short-Selling Probe Produces Slight Settlement

Short-sellers faced scrutiny from the Feds for market manipulation and insider trading, resulting in a recent fine for hiding payments to a bearish research publisher.

In an unprecedented move, Trump Media asks Congress to investigate 8 firms for short selling its stock

Investors in Trump Media facing stock volatility due to short selling accusations.
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Do your own crypto research: Don't just trust the hype

Conduct thorough research in cryptocurrency investing to avoid scams and misinformation.

Avi Eisenberg May Testify in $110M Crypto Fraud Trial, Defense Says

Avi Eisenberg's defense team is considering having him testify at his criminal trial.
The government alleges that Eisenberg's trades on Mango Markets were illegal, while the defense argues they were legitimate.
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