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cryptocurrency2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Testimony Unveils Crypto Whistleblower Storm

Tiffany Fong, a self-proclaimed "reluctant crypto content creator," has become a central figure in the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Fong, who has over 90,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) and 30,000 subscribers on YouTube, has visited Bankman-Fried multiple times during his house arrest and has been sharing snippets of their conversations and leaked documents on social media. While Fong denies being directed by Bankman-Fried to leak the documents, she admits that he wanted certain things to be leaked before the trial. Fong's relationship with Bankman-Fried has raised questions about his dealings with the media and his proclivity towards obfuscation.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Hong Kong Arrests Crypto Influencer in JPEX Fraud Probe

Hong Kong police have arrested crypto influencer Joseph Lam, also known as "jolamchok" on Instagram, for his association with the crypto exchange JPEX. Lam's arrest comes after investigations into the liquidity crisis of JPEX, with the police raiding his office and seizing evidence. The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has blamed JPEX for promoting its services through online celebrities. Lam is accused of presenting investment schemes to a cryptocurrency chat group, convincing one victim to invest HKD 100,000. JPEX has blamed regulators and third-party market makers for the liquidity crisis and plans to recover liquidity and adjust withdrawal fees.

crime2 years ago

Crypto Influencer Millionaire Found Dismembered in Suitcase: A Shocking Mystery Unveiled

The dismembered remains of 41-year-old crypto influencer Fernando Pérez Algaba were found in a suitcase by children in Argentina. Algaba, known for showcasing his extravagant lifestyle funded by crypto investments on Instagram, had been reported missing. His body parts were discovered near a stream, and police identified him through tattoos and fingerprints. Autopsy results revealed he was shot multiple times before being dismembered. Algaba's crypto trading company was in debt, and he left a note on his phone mentioning losses and a loan from an Argentinian gang. Police have launched a murder investigation and have arrested one suspect.