Comparing Defense Argument in SBF Trial to ‘Dumb and Dumber’: Prosecutors’ Assertion

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently facing fraud charges over the collapse of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, was compared to a scene from the movie “Dumb and Dumber” by prosecutors in the ongoing criminal trial. Prosecutors criticized several of the jury instructions provided by the defense team, specifically highlighting a directive that drew…

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Q3 2023 TSMC financial results

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a third-quarter profit of 211 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.69 billion) on Thursday amid weak demand for consumer electronics. Despite the second straight quarter of profit declines, TSMC exceeded analyst expectations. In terms of revenue, TSMC generated 546.73 billion New Taiwan dollars ($17.28 billion), surpassing the estimated 540.39 billion…

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Mass layoffs occur in Google’s news division.

Google News Division Faces Job Cuts Amid Increasing Misinformation Challenges In a significant downsizing move, Google has cut jobs in its news division, according to sources. The layoffs come at a time when online platforms and publishers are already facing challenges in combating the spread of misinformation. While the exact number of job cuts is…

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Game Theory, a sports tech start-up, secures $2 million in pre-Series A funding.

Game Theory, a brand dedicated to enhancing real sports engagement and accessibility through technology, has successfully raised $2 million (₹16.6 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. This funding will be used to further develop technology, implement skill-based matchmaking, introduce coaching products, and expand the network of smart sporting facilities across the country. Notable industry…

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Former FTX engineer testifies about a nerve-wracking rooftop encounter with SBF before the jury

Former FTX engineering chief, Nishad Singh, testified in court on Monday about his one-on-one meetings with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the crypto firm. Singh revealed that he had rare face-to-face discussions with Bankman-Fried to discuss the dire financial situation of FTX. Singh, who had previously worked with Alameda Research before joining FTX, asked for…

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