Tag: Paying

Crypto scammer resentenced to 12 years for not paying victim

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Nicholas Truglia, a crypto scammer convicted in 2022 and initially sentenced to 18 months in prison, had his sentence extended to 12 years on Thursday for failure to pay back a victim he targeted in 2018. Truglia failed to pay over $20 million in restitution to crypto investor and CEO of the public relations company Transform Group, Michael Terpin, according to Bloomberg. “At sentencing, Mr. Truglia demonstrated a willingness to repay his victim the entire amount stolen,” Judge Alvin Hellerstein wrote in a July 2 order. The order also read:…

Trump’s WLFI crypto investments aren’t paying off

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto firm associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, made waves when it debuted late last year. WLFI caused a stir when it launched ahead of the president’s inauguration. Observers have accused the project of front-running important crypto-related events, like the White House Crypto summit, and presenting a conflict of interest. Trump is in a unique position to influence outcomes that would affect his portfolio, but WLFI is not insulated from the broader market trends, which have seen crypto and stock prices drop…

XRPL Hits 2.8B Transactions—Big Players Are Paying Attention

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Blockchain technology is receiving a boost with the XRP Ledger, based on recent findings from industry observers. The system has handled over 2.8 billion transactions without any security failure,…

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Set To Begin Paying Creditors and Customers in Early 2025, Says CEO

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The CEO of fallen crypto exchange FTX says the firm will begin distributing its bankruptcy payments soon. In a statement, John Jay Ray III says payments to FTX creditors and customers will begin early next year amid anticipation that the company’s court-approved Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization will be effective by early January 2025. “We are pleased to announce that we will begin distributing proceeds in early 2025. The timeline laid out reflects the experience and continued work of the team of professionals supporting the Debtors, who already have recovered…

JPMorgan Chase Paying $100,000,000 To Customers As Bank Settles Wave of Allegations From U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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JPMorgan Chase is handing $100 million to customers after settling a wave of allegations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The bank is settling five separate cases with the agency and will pay an additional $51 million to regulators, for a total of $151 million. The alleged violations include misleading disclosures, breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited trades. Customers who invested in the bank’s “Conduit” products will receive $90 million from the bank directly, and the bank will pay an additional $10 million to a civil fund that will also…

Glassnode Report Reveals Insights on Bitcoin’s Latest Rally – Why Investors Are Paying Attention

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Bitcoin’s recent price rally to $69,000 marked a notable shift, according to research from Glassnode and onchain analysts Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart. Bitcoin’s Rally to $69K: Glassnode’s Analysis on What’s Next for the Market The recent surge in bitcoin’s (BTC) spot price to $69,000 has brought relief to investors after months of stagnant trading, per […] Original

Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme

Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying ‘active duty’ law enforcement $280,000 per month,” according to the authorities. Crypto Platform CEO […] Source CryptoX Portal

Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent” and “massive,” stating that “it’s going to end up benefiting the country.” Trump Advocates […] Original