Alameda Research’s $190 Million Loss Linked To Inadequate Security, Insider R...
Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings, a fresh wave of testimonies has emerged against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and his operations. In this particular instance, outside the courtroom, a former engineer at Alameda Research, the sister hedge fund of FTX, has come forward with revelations of substantial losses in trading funds totaling at least $190 million. Aditya […]
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