Hey there, crypto comrades! Ready to ride the digital wave? Hold on to your hats and dive deep into today’s crypto jungle. We’re chit-chatting about Bitcoin’s wild dance, blockchain ballyhoo, DeFi dish, NFT nuggets, Web3 wows, and who’s in the hot seat for crypto mischief.
Let’s spill some beans! Ripple’s splashing around big time. They’ve got their mitts on a glitzy new prize, a Nevada gem called Fortress Trust. Still mum on the price tag, but man, they’re making it rain in Uncle Sam’s backyard. Remember, Ripple ain’t no greenhorn; they’ve bagged trophies like the snazzy BitLicense in NYC.
Guess what? Ripple and Fortress Trust? Old pals! They chipped in during Fortress’s baby steps back in 2022. Even a market slump can’t dim Ripple’s shine! Earlier, they splashed a hefty $250 mil on the Swiss champ, Metaco.
But here’s the juicy bit! Ripple’s been doing the cha-cha with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Gossip mills churned out a verdict from a New York judge, flashing a big green light. The verdict? Ripple’s XRP sale? Clean as a whistle.
Today, we are announcing intent to acquire Fortress Trust, part of the @Fortress_io suite of companies. Fortress Trust’s financial and regulatory infrastructure complements and expands Ripple’s comprehensive portfolio of blockchain solutions for finance. https://t.co/LIl3cPEur2
— Ripple (@Ripple) September 8, 2023
Hang on, we’re switching lanes! Over in Turkey, there’s a pot brewing. Thodex’s former head honcho, Faruk Fatih Özer? Oh boy, he’s in some deep doo-doo. Dude’s staring at a crazy 11,000+ year time-out! Yikes! For what, you ask? Playing sneaky with his clients, having sticky fingers, and some other cheeky moves. Twist in the tale: Thodex was Turkey’s golden boy till it nose-dived in 2021. Mr. Özer swiped $2 billion and vamoosed, then hollered, “No exit tricks up my sleeve!”
Cops nabbed him in Albania, and he’s been in Turkey’s cooler since spring. His two cents? “Oops, just a hiccup!” He’s crooning a tune like, “Me, scam? Nah, too clever for that mess!” Hmm, we’ll see about that, but boy, talk about a sizzlin’ saga!
Wrapping up, LBRY’s got their dukes up! Not keen on a past ruling, they’re all set to rumble with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The tiff? Their LBRY Credit token. SEC’s crying foul, saying it’s more than a shiny coin—it’s a big deal. After a hefty fine and a wag of the finger for some crypto treats, LBRY’s caught in a pickle. Their head honcho, Jeremy Kauffman, hinted they might just toss in the towel.
Woo! Quite the whirl in crypto-ville! Till our next gossip sesh, stay sharp, and guard those digital treasures! 😉
