Insider trading in disguise: when mutual funds trade with ‘friendly’ companies
Mutual funds are trusted by millions of investors to manage money fairly, transparently, and responsibly. They are supposed to operate…
Month: September 2025
How fund managers manipulate NAVs before month-end
Net Asset Value (NAV) is the lifeblood of mutual funds and investment vehicles. Calculated as the value of all assets…
The mutual fund that collapsed overnight: the XYZ Fund scandal
In the world of investing, mutual funds are considered safe havens — professionally managed, diversified, and heavily regulated. They are…
The DAO’s $50M Smart Contract Disaster
In 2016, Ethereum was still brand new, barely a year old, and developers around the world were testing what was…
The theory that whales keep BTC below $100K on purpose
Since Bitcoin’s creation in 2009, its price has experienced astonishing cycles of boom and bust. From a few cents to…
Was the DAO hack an inside job?
In June 2016, just a year after Ethereum’s launch, a decentralized venture capital fund called The DAO suffered a catastrophic…
The “missing” Mt. Gox coins mystery
Before FTX, before Terra, before Celsius — there was Mt. Gox. In 2014, the Tokyo-based exchange, once handling over 70%…
Gold Price Today: Record Highs, Drivers, and Outlook
Gold prices trade near record highs. Spot gold holds steady between $3,650 and $3,672 per ounce, while December futures climb…
Gemini Exchange IPO: A Bold Leap into Wall Street
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, made a decisive entry into public markets on September 11,…
Goldman Sachs Abacus Scandal
The 2008 financial crisis exposed the fragility of the U.S. housing market and the reckless practices of Wall Street banks.…