Recent developments at SushiSwap have stirred controversy, with allegations surfacing that certain core team members have been paying themselves undisclosed salaries and bonuses. Naim Boubziz, a key contributor, revealed concerns about the management of the decentralized exchange’s treasury funds. He asserted that only a select few members of the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) have access to team compensation, sparking accusations of mismanagement.
In response to internal proposals questioning these actions, Jared Grey, known as Sushi’s “head chef,” and Neil Bhasin, part of the compensation committee, dismissed the concerns. They accused the author of the proposal of having ties to a rival exchange, Ramses Exchange, insinuating an attempt to create discord within competing DAOs.
As for the purchase of CryptoPunk 3100 for 4,500 ETH, speculation has arisen regarding the identity of the buyer. @gmmoneyETH suggests that Alexandre Arnault, son of luxury magnate Bernard Arnault, might be behind the acquisition. This theory stems from Arnault’s recent sale of a CryptoPunk for a profit, coupled with his rumored interest in acquiring the rare alien-themed CryptoPunk. The speculation gains traction due to alleged similarities in aesthetic preferences, such as a shared affinity for blue headbands.
Rumors have also circulated regarding Jeff Bezos’s potential entry into the cryptocurrency market. Following reports of Bezos selling 20 million Amazon shares worth $8.5 billion, speculation emerged online suggesting that he might be considering investing in Bitcoin. While some attributed this speculation to a post by Apollo co-founder Thomas Fahrer claiming a meeting between Bezos and Michael Saylor, these rumors were later debunked.