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Crypto Sector Could see new Rules from Global Regulators
Although regulators have been slow to make a move on the crypto industry, they could come up with a new global framework of rules within months, an official from the Financial Stability Board said.
Market Reactions to Elon Musk on not Joining the Board of Directors of Twitter
The market has different responses to Musk's recent move after he recently purchased Twitter shares and decided not to join the board.
The Coffee Board of India Views Blockchain-Driven Platform as the Holy Grail
At least 30,000 coffee farmers have signed up for a blockchain-driven electronic-market platform since it was launched by the Coffee Board of India (CBoI) in March
Anthropic Welcomes Jay Kreps to Board of Directors
Jay Kreps joins Anthropic's Board, bringing expertise in tech growth.
OpenAI Appoints Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone to Board of Directors
OpenAI adds cybersecurity expert Paul M. Nakasone to its Board of Directors.
Riot Platforms Calls for Special Meeting to Overhaul Bitfarms Board
Riot Platforms, owning 14.9% of Bitfarms, has called for a special meeting to nominate three independent directors, aiming for significant changes in Bitfarms' governance.
NVIDIA Unveils NVDashboard v0.10 with Enhanced GPU Monitoring Features
NVIDIA's NVDashboard v0.10 introduces WebSocket data streaming, improved usability, and theme support, enhancing real-time GPU monitoring in JupyterLab.
Bitfinex Pay Introduces New Features and Fixes in Latest Update
Bitfinex Pay releases version 0.7, bringing new features, improvements, and fixes to enhance the merchant crypto gateway dashboard.
Gala Games Announces Sushi Boat Bash Competition for $GALA Rewards
Gala Games launches the Sushi Boat Bash competition in Common Ground World, offering players a chance to win $GALA. The event starts on August 13th.
Bitfarms (BITF) Announces Significant Leadership Changes
Bitfarms Ltd. has appointed CEO Ben Gagnon to its Board and named Brian Howlett as Independent Chairman. Nicolas Bonta steps down as Chairman.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations Amidst Global Economic Divergence
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) discusses the stability of the HKD and economic challenges in its latest Currency Board Sub-Committee meeting.
Injective (INJ)Partners with Mercuryo for Seamless Onboarding
Injective (INJ)collaborates with Mercuryo to streamline user onboarding through a new fiat on-ramp payment solution.
MARA Holdings Appoints New Board Members and Lead Independent Director
MARA Holdings Inc. announces the appointment of Janet George and Barbara Humpton to its board, and Doug Mellinger as lead independent director.
Riot Platforms Announces Settlement Agreement with Bitfarms, Board Changes Enacted
Riot Platforms and Bitfarms Ltd. reach a settlement agreement, resulting in board changes and withdrawal of a shareholder meeting requisition.
Bitfarms Expands Board and Appoints Andrew J. Chang as Independent Director
Bitfarms announces board expansion to six members, appointing Andrew J. Chang as an independent director, following a special shareholder meeting. Key shareholder proposals were approved.
OpenAI Expands Board with Tech and Legal Luminaries
OpenAI announces the addition of Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo to its board of directors, marking a significant governance expansion.
Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain, Inspires NFT and Meme Coin Craze
The public domain's "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse version has sparked the creation of popular NFTs and meme coins, marking a new era in digital art and copyright freedom.
Texas Securities Board Issues Emergency Cease and Desist Order to Abra and CEO, William Barhydt
The Texas State Securities Board has taken decisive action against Abra by issuing an Emergency Cease and Desist Order. The order, also directed at Abra's CEO, William (Bill) Barhydt, alleges securities fraud and misleading statements in connection with Abra's digital asset depository accounts.
SEC Charges FTX Auditor Prager Metis Over Independence Violations
The SEC has charged Prager Metis with violations of auditor independence laws, drawing attention due to its previous engagement with cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which filed for bankruptcy in 2022. The legal action emphasizes the crucial role of auditor independence in ensuring financial transparency and investor protection.
Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Amid Board Restructuring
Sam Altman returns as OpenAI's CEO, with a reconstituted board, after a brief ouster, underscoring his pivotal role in the AI industry.
Dee Templeton Joins OpenAI's Board Amidst Corporate Governance Overhaul
Microsoft's Dee Templeton joins OpenAI's board as a nonvoting observer amidst significant corporate governance changes following CEO Sam Altman's brief ouster and reinstatement.
G20 Announces Standards for Global Crypto Regulation
G20 countries have announced that the Financial Stability Board, the International Monetary Fund, and the Bank for International Settlements will release recommendations on global crypto regulation by July.
NEAR Protocol Partners with ZEP to Enhance Metaverse User Onboarding
NEAR Protocol and South Korea's ZEP are partnering to improve user onboarding and enhance Web3 capabilities, using NEAR's blockchain network and ZEP's metaverse platform.
Chia Network Appoints Noor Menai to Board of Directors
Chia Network, Inc. has appointed Noor Menai to its Board of Directors. Menai, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in banking, finance, and technology, has held positions at prestigious institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup. Chia Network, founded by BitTorrent founder Bram Cohen, aims to redefine blockchain technology for practical applications.
OpenSea: A Glimpse into January 2024's NFT Landscape
OpenSea's January 2024 digest reveals exciting NFT trends, including Dmitri Cherniak's 'Ringers' sculpture, Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' entering the NFT space, and The Fabricant's AI-driven digital fashion collection. These developments showcase the growing intersection of art, technology, and digital ownership in the NFT marketplace.
Federal Reserve Gives Consent Order to Silvergate Capital Corporation for Voluntary Self-Liquidation
The Federal Reserve Board announced a consent order against Silvergate Capital Corporation and its subsidiary Silvergate Bank on Thursday, providing the necessary regulatory supervision for the financial institution's voluntary self-liquidation.
Cosmos Hub Introduces New Liquid Staking Module and Dashboard Features
Cosmos (ATOM) Hub has completed its v12 upgrade, introducing the Liquid Staking Module (LSM) to bypass the 21-day unbonding period for unstaking assets. This innovation aims to enhance the ATOM Economic Zone and integrate staked ATOM into the Cosmos decentralized finance ecosystem. Governance measures ensure security, and an enhanced dashboard, "Data Lenses v2," was launched for improved user experience.
Cathie Wood Joins Amun Crypto Technology Firm's Board
Cathie Wood, a seasoned Wall Street investor, has joined Amun’s board of directors after personally investing in the parent company.
Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD
The Reserve Bank of Australia has found no strong public policy-case to issue a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Bank of America Predicts U.S. CBDC Rollout between 2025 and 2030
The Bank of America Corp. said that the US is likely to issue its own digital currency between 2025 and 2030, Bloomberg reported.
MicroStrategy Announces Plans to Pay Its Board of Directors in Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has announced that some of its board of directors are now being paid in Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s Market Cap is Now Bigger than Bank of America After BTC Price Hit $12K
Bitcoin’s current market capitalization is now bigger than Bank of America, just slightly over $226 billion, according to CoinMarketCap’s data.
Bank of America Considers Bitcoin and Crypto Transactions to be Equivalent to Cash
Bank of America is considering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins to be cash equivalent, and will treat crypto-related transactions as cash advances. Adjustments to the fees in that category of transactions will also be made.
Coinbase Appoints Marc Andreessen in Management Reshuffle Ahead of Potential IPO
Coinbase has made a board reshuffle that sees the additions of Silicon Valley mogul Gokul Rajaram and ventures capitalist Marc Andreessen. The reshuffle comes amid rumor of a potential Coinbase IPO.
Binance Exchange Inaugurates Global Advisory Board under Compliance Drive
Binance Exchange has announced the establishment of its Global Advisory Board (GAB) as it looks to deepen its regulatory compliance in the region.
Alibaba’s Ant Group Set to be 2020’s Top IPOs in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Ant Financial, formerly known as Alipay and known renamed to ‘Ant Group’, has announced its intentions of launching an initial public offering (IPO) that would be featured both on the Shanghai Stock Exchanges' STAR board and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX/ SEHK).
"Cryptocurrencies are the Future of Money, Bitcoin Is Not" says Economist
Professor Steve Hanke says that cryptocurrencies backed by a currency board are the future of money, but not Bitcoin.
ImmuneFi Launches Whitehat Leaderboard to Incentivize Web3 Hackers
Bug bounty platform ImmuneFi now has a Leaderboard to rank the tip whitehats in Web3
Azuki NFTs Sells the 8th Most Expensive Skateboard
History is being made by Azuki is making history, the Web3.0 brand renowned for its NFT innovations as it sold out the 8th most expensive skateboard in the world.
Bitcoin Smashes New High of Over $60K as Valuation Now Exceeds JPMorgan, BoA, and ICBC Combined
Over the weekend, Bitcoin crossed a crucial milestone, hitting a record-high of over $61,000 before falling back slightly.