CoinDesk Deal Nears Completion, $125M at Stake

• CoinDesk is reportedly in the final stage of a $125M deal.
• Caroline Ellison’s private writings from the months leading up to Alameda and FTX collapse were uncovered in the legal discovery process.
• Apple is developing its own AI chatbot as an internal tool, while Societe Generale subsidiary has received France’s first crypto services license.

$125M CoinDesk Deal

CoinDesk may be in the final stages of a $125 million deal. This news comes after Caroline Ellison’s private writings from the months leading up to Alameda and FTX collapse were uncovered in the legal discovery process.

Apple Developing AI Chatbot

Apple is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot as an internal tool. The chatbot will be designed to help Apple employees with customer service inquiries and other tasks.

Societe Generale Subsidiary Receives Crypto Services License

A Societe Generale subsidiary has received France’s first crypto services license. The license will enable them to offer digital asset trading, custody, and other related services within France’s regulatory framework.

Terraform Labs Appoints CEO

Terraform Labs has appointed Chris Amani as their new CEO, replacing Do Kwon. Amani previously worked at Coinbase Custody and brings extensive experience in the cryptocurrency space to Terraform Labs.

American Couple Arranges Plea Deal Over Bitfinex Funds Laundering

An American couple accused of laundering stolen funds from Bitfinex have arranged a plea deal with prosecutors that must be filed by July 27th. A plea hearing will take place on August 3rd at a Washington court regarding Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein’s case involving approximately 100,000 BTC from a 2016 hack on Bitfinex