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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: Caroline Ellison, former chief executive officer of Alameda Research LLC, leaves Manhattan Federal Court after testifying during the trial of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, on October 10, 2023 in New York City. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of fraud and conspiracy in connection with the collapse of the crypto exchange he founded, FTX. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Ex, Caroline Ellison, Sentenced to 2 Years for FTX Involvement

Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s collapsed crypto empire, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday.

SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: A sign is posted in front of a McDonald's restaurant on April 28, 2022 in San Leandro, California. Fast food chain McDonald's reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings with revenue of $5.67 billion compared to analyst expectations of $5.59 billion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

McDonald’s Instagram Page Hacked In Crypto Scheme, Scammers Claim They Stole $700K

Cryptocurrency hackers made the claim to fame after they broke into fast-food chain McDonald’s official Instagram account. They took advantage of the hack to promote a fake digital currency, running off with $700,000 in stolen money.

Souvenir tokens representing cryptocurrency Bitcoin and the Ethereum network, with its native token ether, plunge into water in this illustration taken May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 bln in first half of 2024, researchers say

The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier.

FILE PHOTO: A bitcoin is seen in an illustration picture taken at La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris, France, June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Bitcoin hits record high on increased investor appetite

Bitcoin hit a record high, fueled by investors pouring money into U.S. spot exchange-traded crypto products.

FILE PHOTO: Bitcoins are seen in this illustration picture

Bitcoin set for biggest monthly jump since 2020 amid ETF boost

Bitcoin surges towards a record high fueled by ETF approvals and investor excitement, marking its largest monthly gain in over three years.

Bitcoin scorches past $57,000 as big buyers flock in

Bitcoin hit a two-year high on Tuesday, on track for its biggest two-day rally this year.