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Ripple Co-Founder Jed McCaleb Dumps 28 Million XRP Tokens amid SEC Lawsuit
Jed McCaleb, Ripple’s co-founder and its former Chief of Technology Officer, has seemingly resumed the sale of his XRP reserve, cashing out 28 million XRP.
Decentralized Exchange dYdX Proposes $20M Incentive Program for v4 Launch
Chaos Labs proposes a $20M, 6-month Launch Incentives Program for the transition to dYdX v4. The initiative aims to facilitate user and volume migration to the new dYdX Chain, with a robust pre-launch and post-launch strategy. Governance proposals will guide the distribution of DYDX rewards, maintaining transparency and community oversight throughout the program.
Su Zhu Amongst Creditors Files $5m Claim against His Own Firm: Sources
Su Zhu, the co-founder, and CEO of bankrupt Three Arrows Capital (3AC) is reportedly amongst the creditors that filed claims against the embattled crypto hedge fund.
Vitalik Buterin Explores Ethereum Protocol Enhancement Strategies
Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, reflects on Ethereum's protocol enhancement strategies in a recent blog post, weighing the merits of a minimalistic approach versus enshrining more features into the core protocol to address various user needs and system efficiencies. The discussion encompasses account abstraction challenges, the shift towards enshrinement, and the exploration of specific enshrinement targets like ZK-EVMs, proposer-builder separation, private mempools, liquid staking, and precompiles.
Blockchain Infrastructure Firm Chain Completes Acquisition of MDT for $100m
Chain announced that the $100 million deal will provide the company with assets, including MDT, cash-back application RewardMe and financial data protocol MeFi.
Binance to Remove Liquidity Pools: ADA, APE, AVAX, DOT and More
Binance plan to remove several liquidity pools from its Liquid Swap platform, aiming to improve trading experience. The removal will take effect on September 1, 2023. Users with positions in these pools will automatically return their assets to their Spot wallets. However, they can redeem their assets before the removal date.
Instagram Influencers Sued by Investors for Falsely Promoting Crypto Tokens
Instagram influencers Kim Kardashian and American boxer Floyd Mayweather have been sued by investors accusing celebrities of falsely promoting crypto tokens to mislead investors.
Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban
The trio of Facebook, Google and Twitter have been slammed by a $600 million class-action lawsuit by a group of companies and individuals backed by Sydney based JPB Liberty
Lawsuit against Ooki DAO Takes New Twist as CFTC Commissioner Dissents Ruling
The regulator said Ooki DAO offered digital asset margin trading, which they’re not permitted by law to do.
U.S. Appeals Court Approves Seizure of Over $3 Billion in Bitcoin from Silk Road
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court has finalized the seizure of 69,370 Bitcoin from Silk Road, worth over $3 billion, following a landmark legal process affirming the government's claim.
Kraken Amplifies European Footprint with BCM Acquisition
US-based cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, has announced its plan to acquire Dutch crypto broker BCM as part of its European expansion strategy. This move aligns with the new MiCA regulatory framework, promoting a favorable investment climate in the region. The acquisition will enhance Kraken's service offerings and market position in the Netherlands.
KPMG in Canada Acquires World of Women (WoW) NFT
KPMG Canada, a full-service Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians, have announced it has purchased a World of Women (WoW) NFT.
Dubai Educational Institution Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum Payments
Dubai Educational Institution Citizens School accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum payments for tuition.
QuickSwap Breaches $1,000 for the First Time amid Increasing Adoption of Polygon
QuickSwap is a decentralized trading platform leveraging Polygon's Layer 2 network. Its native token QUICK achieved a new record-high today, breaching $1,000.
Wave Financial Acquires Swiss-based Criptonite Asset Management
A US-based regulated digital asset investment management firm makes its first acquisition in Europe. The acquisition paves the way for Wave Financial to make further expansion globally.
CFTC Files First Lawsuit Against DAO
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed its first lawsuit against a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
Walmart Hires Digital Currency and Cryptocurrency Product Lead
The multinational retail giant in the United States, Walmart, is hiring managing position in charge of cryptocurrency and digital products.
Terra Co-Founders to Face Fraud Charges in South Korea
As reported by a local media site, Munhwa, an organized group of LUNA and UST investors is planning to file a legal complaint against Terra CEOs Do Kwon and Daniel Shin for alleged fraud.
U.S. Judge Approves SEC's Motion to Extend its Discovery Period For Lawsuit with Ripple
SEC's request to extend the facts discovery period for the ongoing Ripple case has been granted by Judge Sarah Netburn.
Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem
Mysten Labs collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to enhance the Sui blockchain ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted development tools, educational programs, and global infrastructural support.
Grab’s Tech Head Wui Ngiap Foo Quits to Lead Crypto Gaming Startup Ethlas
After seven years, grab's head of technology is leaving the Asian ride-hailing app and will lead Crypto Gaming Startup Ethlas.
US Toughens Export Controls on Semiconductors to China Amid Military Concerns
The US Department of Commerce tightened export controls on advanced computing semiconductors to China and other countries of concern to address national security threats posed by military modernization. The rules, effective from November 16, 2023, refine the parameters defining restricted chips, introduce a global licensing requirement, and expand controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The update also adds certain PRC entities to the Entity List, requiring a BIS license for foundries manufacturing chips for these entities.
Coinbase Acquires FairX, Creating Room for Crypto Derivatives Market
Coinbase is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives service for its clients by announcing the acquisition of derivatives exchange FairX.
Huobi Global Acquires Bitex To Expand Latin America in Market Share
Huobi Global is looking to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in Latin America following its acquisition of Bitex crypto exchange.
CoinFLEX to Sue Robert Ver to Recover $84m Outstanding Debt
CoinFLEX is facing bankruptcy fears after its big longtime crypto investor Roger Ver who failed to repay a debt now totals $84 million dollars. The exchange said they are taking legal action against Roger Ver.
INX to Tokenize and List Casper Labs Equity on Regulated ATS Platform
INX Digital Company, Inc., a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, announced on July 19, 2023, that it will tokenize and list the equity of Casper Labs, a leading enterprise blockchain software provider.
Su Zhu Worried About Jail Term Over Liquidators Class Action Settlement - Report
The Singapore High Court recently approved liquidators to begin liquidating Three Arrows Capital’ remaining assets. Su Zhu worries that his firm (Three Arrows Capital) may not be able to fully comply with the liquidators’ demands, and therefore fears that they could face fines or jail.
‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing
In an antitrust hearing with the Judiciary Committee of US Congress, the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified, as a continuation of an unfinished legal conversation with lawmakers.
Arbitrum DAO Approves Additional Funding for STIP Proposals
Arbitrum Decentralized Autonomous Organization approves $23.4 million budget increase for STIP, supporting emerging builders and creating welcoming environment for new projects, raising total budget to 71.4 million ARB tokens.
Conflux to Deploy Uniswap v3 on Network
Conflux plans to deploy Uniswap v3 on its network, offering access to millions of potential new users in the Chinese and Asian markets. The move comes after the Uniswap v3 code license expired, allowing developers to fork the protocol and deploy their own decentralized exchange. Conflux has experienced a spike in traffic in the first quarter of 2023 and has a market capitalization of nearly $1 billion.
Google Makes $1B Equity Investment in CME Group, Both Firms Chart a Decade Long Partnership
Search engine and cloud service giant Google has invested the sum of $1 billion to take up a non-voting equity stake in CME Group.
Cboe Digital Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures Trading in January 2024
Cboe Digital, the first US-regulated crypto native exchange, will launch Bitcoin and Ether futures trading, enhancing capital efficiency and market liquidity.
UK Investment Firm Abrdn Acquires Online Crypto Broker Interactive Investor
The transaction will give Abrdn a platform that allows global customers to trade cryptocurrencies as well as other principal investments.
Kik Survives Legal Battle With the SEC, Kin Crypto to Continue Trading on Exchanges
The Kin Foundation has disclosed that both itself and the cryptocurrency has survived the dispute with the US SEC.
Coin Center Sues IRS For Unconstitutional Tax Reporting Rules
Coin Center, a Washington DC-based non-profit research and advocacy centre, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a tax reporting requirement it wants to pass into law.
Virginia Tech Study Reveals Geographic Biases in ChatGPT's Environmental Justice Information
Virginia Tech study reveals ChatGPT's limitations in providing local-specific info on environmental justice, highlighting geographic biases.
Ripple Launches Crypto On-Demand Liquidity Service in Brazil
The Travelex Bank has partnered with Ripple to use the crypto on-demand liquidity service to offer a better customer experience to their customers.
SEC to Make a Move on Suing Ripple over XRP Cryptocurrency as Christmas Holidays Kick In
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that a lawsuit may be in the works against his fintech company for XRP cryptocurrency sooner than later.
Voyager Digital Suspends Crypto Trading, Deposits & Withdrawals
Digital asset broker Voyager Digital said halting all customer trading, deposits, withdrawals and loyalty rewards was the right one given the current market conditions.
Quiznos Testing Payment Feature to Allow Customers Pay in Bitcoins
Quiznos chain of restaurants will accept Bitcoin starting mid-August.
Sushi Launches on Filecoin, Expanding Decentralized Exchange Services
Sushi, a prominent decentralized exchange, is now integrated on Filecoin, enhancing its cross-chain capabilities and launching a special NFT to commemorate the collaboration.
Metis Launches Decentralized Liquid Staking in Layer 2 Revolution
Metis is launching the Liquid Staking Blitz, a decentralized sequencer initiative, to boost the growth of Liquid Staking Derivatives within its ecosystem, enhancing network security and governance.
Goldman Sachs Starts Trading Bitcoin Futures, Taps Galaxy Digital as Liquidity Provider
Goldman Sachs has partnered with Galax Digital to help the US investment bank offer Bitcoin futures products.
Brad Garlinghouse Stated that Ripple does not Lag behind Bitcoin's Energy Usage FUD
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently responded to allegations related to the company's role in spreading the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) of Bitcoin's energy use.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Bounce 3% After Liquidating Over $160 Million
Bitcoin's price dropped to $24,900 due to bearish sentiment and news, leading to over $160 million liquidation. However, a bullish RSI divergence boosted Bitcoin's rebound by over 3%.
Bitcoin Miner Integrated Ventures Sees Decline in Annual Revenue Despite Higher BTC Production
Integrated Ventures Inc. reported a yearly mining revenue of $3,862,849, despite an increase in Bitcoin production to 162.71 BTC in 2023 from 108.29 BTC in 2022. The dip in revenue is attributed to the declining cryptocurrency market with the average dollar value of mined Bitcoin dropping significantly.
WhaleFin is being sued by Atletico Madrid for unpaid sponsorship
Atletico Madrid is suing WhaleFin for €20 million over a terminated €40 million sponsorship deal, claiming financial losses and potential reputational damage.
Japanese Exchange Liquid Exchange Hacked, $80M Cryptocurrency Assets Transferred for Safety
Online cryptocurrency exchange Liquid Exchange was attacked by hackers and transferred approximately $80 million worth of cryptocurrency, confirmed by the exchange.
Legal Battle between Ripple Labs and SEC Seek End Game
The Ripple-SEC legal case has entered into the summary judgment phase. Both parties are seeking a speedy close to the lawsuit.
HashKey Launches Wealth Management Platform for Institutional Investors
HashKey Group has launched a wealth management platform for professional and institutional investors in response to growing demand for virtual assets. The Hong Kong-based digital asset firm is expanding its over-the-counter trading service and increasing its liquidity coverage to 24/7.
Square to Acquires 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Payment Company Afterpay for AU$39B
The digital commercial payment giant Square announced on Sunday to acquire the Australian payment platform Afterpay for 39 billion Australian dollars.
FTX Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled in Court Over Exchange's Risk Management Measures
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faced court examination on risk management after 2020 incident. BitMEX Research detailed discussions on "Allow Negative" code change, growth, and SBF's personal and professional entanglements.
DeFi Liquidity Project Paradigm Labs Shuts Down, Unable to Find Niche in DEX Ecosystem
The ambitious DeFi liquidity project, Paradigm labs are shutting down its operations citing an inability to build a resilient business within the DEX ecosystem.
Deepak Chopra Partners with Hedera Hashgraph to Leverage Blockchain for COVID-19 Mental Health Support
Renown Indian-American author Deepak Chopra discussed how blockchain technology could help in improving mental health during the current pandemic crisis.
Sui Network Redirects Additional 40M SUI, Totaling 157 Million
The Sui Foundation has redirected an additional 40 million SUI tokens towards ecosystem and community development, adding to the previous 117 million SUI, making a total of 157 million SUI. This reallocation aims to bolster the DeFi ecosystem of Sui Network, which has shown a significant uptick in total value locked, marking over 100% increase in the last two months. The initiative follows a series of remarkable achievements by Sui, underscoring its commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem for decentralized applications and financial protocols.
Nexus Mutual Enters Bancor’s DAO Ecosystem to Generate Protocol-Owned Liquidity
To gain durable decentralized liquidity, Nexus Mutual, an Ethereum-based insurance platform, staked treasury funds worth $2 million in the form of wrapped NXM (wNXM) tokens in decentralized trading protocol Bancor.
US CFTC Holds Meeting on Stablecoins Joined by Paxos, MakerDAO and JPM Coin Executives
The United States Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held a meeting earlier this week to study the potential impact of the stablecoin industry. The derivatives regulator met with stablecoin industry experts to understand its future implications.
MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple
Ripple continues to pump money into MoneyGram remittance services in market development fees as compensation for providing liquidity to its ODL XRP network.
AI : Experts Predict Human-Level Intelligence Within Decades
A 2023 Oxford University survey forecasts a 50% chance of AI surpassing human performance in a decade, potentially reshaping jobs and industries by 2116. This rapid AI development calls for equitable access and bias mitigation.
Liquid Partners with Binance to Enhance Identity Verification with eKYC Solution in Japan
Liquid Inc. teams up with Binance to provide eKYC identity verification in Japan, leveraging AI-based facial authentication for secure and compliant user verification.
Binance Labs Invests in nLRP Puffer for Enhanced Ethereum Staking
Binance Labs, Puffer, Ethereum Staking, DeFi, Liquid Restaking, EigenLayer, Blockchain Innovation, Decentralization, Cryptocurrency Investment, DeFi Development
Ripple Files Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
Ripple crypto firm has hit YouTube with a lawsuit accusing the streaming platform of failing to take action against crypto scams that impersonate the cryptocurrency company.
ISIS Millions Could Be Hidden in Cryptocurrency Ready-to-Fund War Chest
There is fear that missing ISIS’s £246 million may have been hidden in cryptocurrency waiting to be used for war chest.
Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round
Quantinuum secures a significant $300M equity fundraise at a $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, Amgen, and Honeywell, marking a major stride in the quantum computing sector and boosting development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Scallop Protocol Secures $3 Million Funding
Scallop Protocol, a leading DeFi platform on Sui Network, successfully raises $3M in strategic investment round for expansion.
First Citizens Bank to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank Deposits and Loans
First Citizens Bank will acquire all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bank after its collapse following rumors of a liquidity crisis. The FDIC has approved the purchase and assumption agreement, and Silicon Valley Bank depositors will become depositors of First Citizens Bank. The North Carolina-based bank is now the 30th largest commercial bank in the US.
Zipmex Misses Buyout Payment
Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has missed the latest payment under its buyout agreement with venture capital firm V Venture. Without the $1.25 million payment, the Singapore-based exchange warned it may have to begin liquidating one of its units and suspend payroll.
SushiSwap CEO Proposes New Token Model
SushiSwap's CEO, Jared Grey, is leading a community proposal to revamp the platform's tokenomics, aiming to improve reward efficiency, recalibrate incentives, and diversify revenue streams.
Thailand's Commercial Bank SCB Terminates Deal to Acquire BitKub Crypto Exchange
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the oldest commercial banking institution in Thailand has announced the effective termination of its proposed deal to acquire the BitKub exchange.
SBI Holdings to Launch Investment Fund for Emerging Companies like Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups
SBI Holdings plans to invest 100 billion yen in startups focusing on Web3, AI, and metaverse, with financial institutions supporting Japan's goal to nurture its startup ecosystem and enhance its Asian startup hub position.
Terraform Labs co-founder defends against SEC allegations
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has defended himself against allegations of fraud from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Kwon’s lawyers have requested the dismissal of the lawsuit, claiming that the SEC's allegations are unfounded and that US law prohibits regulators from asserting jurisdiction over the digital assets in question. The lawyers also argued that the SEC failed to prove Kwon’s involvement in the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin, UST.
Iran Court Releases Crypto Mining Equipment
In June 2022, Iran's energy usage reached 62,500 megawatts (MW). Iran currently holds 0.2% of the Bitcoin hash rate, up from 0.12%. Crypto-mining equipment confiscated to preserve energy was released by a judge.
XRP Slides by 10% as United States SEC Poised to Sue Ripple for Securities Law Violation
XRP has slid below the $0.50 level and is down by 9%, as news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission will sue Ripple has broken out.
XRP Holders File Motion to Intervene in Ripple Case as SEC Blamed for Causing "Multi-Billion-Dollar Losses"
On behalf of XRP holders, attorney John E. Deaton has filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit opposing Ripple Labs and the SEC.
Magic Eden and Pudgy Penguins Forge Strategic NFT Marketplace Alliance
Magic Eden and Pudgy Penguins have partnered to improve the NFT ecosystem, leveraging Pudgy Penguins' marketplace optimization expertise and exploring innovative virtual world and game integrations.
NFT will Become the Revenue Model of Metaverse,Co-founder of Tether William Quigley says
William Quigley, the co-founder of the stablecoin- Tether (USDT), said the business model would undergo radical changes in the future. The delivery of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will become the revenue model of Metaverse and Crypto.
Crypto Firm BitGo Files $100m Lawsuit against Galaxy Digital for Breaching Acquisition Deal
Last month, Galaxy scrapped a plan to acquire BitGo for $1.2 billion. In its lawsuit, BitGo demands $100 million for damages following Galaxy’s termination of the merger deal.
London Stock Exchange Acquires Cloud-based Tech Provider TORA for $325M
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) plans to buy U.S. cloud-based technology provider TORA for $325 million. The deal will add digital currency assets to its exchange to meet growing investor demand for diversified investment tools.
What is Liquid Staking?
Liquid staking is revolutionizing the DeFi landscape by allowing users to stake their crypto assets while maintaining liquidity and earning rewards. This innovative approach is gaining traction in the crypto community.
Arthur Hayes Talks about BTC and SPX Post U.S. BTC ETF Launch
Arthur Hayes has highlighted the evolving relationship between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, raising questions about market dynamics, liquidity, and future asset trajectory.
Hedera Mainnet Exploited, Leading to Theft of Liquidity Pool Tokens
Hedera Hashgraph has confirmed a smart contract exploit on its mainnet, resulting in the theft of liquidity pool tokens from decentralized exchanges (DEXs) that use code derived from Uniswap v2 on Ethereum. The suspicious activity was detected when the attacker attempted to move the stolen tokens across the Hashport bridge, leading operators to temporarily pause the bridge. The exact amount of tokens stolen is unknown, and the Hedera team is working on a solution to remove the vulnerability.
ARK Invest and 21Shares Launch Innovative Digital Asset ETF Suite
ARK Invest and 21Shares have launched a suite of digital asset ETFs, combining crypto-specific insights with traditional investment indicators, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether futures.
XRP Investors Looking to Join XRP Case Trigger Different Reactions from The SEC and Ripple
While the Securities and Exchange Commission has opposed XRP holders' motion to intervene, Ripple seems to think it should be approved by the court.
Elliptic Discovery Established to Seamlessly Assist Banks in Crypto-Asset Decisions
Elliptic, a London-based provider of crypto-asset risk management solutions, has revealed the launch of Elliptic Discovery, a database of more than 200 worldwide crypto exchanges, that is purposely built for banks in their quest to determine the flow of funds into and out of crypto-assets.
Kraken Brings Crypto Asset Liquidity to Skrill and Neteller
Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform has chosen US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken as their crypto asset liquidity provider.
Coinbase and Brian Armstrong Named as Defendants in a Securities Lawsuit
Coinbase Global Inc, Coinbase Inc, and Brian Armstrong have been named defendants in a class-action lawsuit. Three leading exchanges are accused of without sharing the required risks involved in trading as many as 79 different tokens.
Coinbase Backs Lawsuit against US Treasury over Tornado Cash Sanctions
A group of crypto users are challenging the US Treasury Department's sanctions of Tornado Cash in court. Coinbase is backing the legal action.
Coinbase Sued For Failing to Grant Wallet Access During Volatility
The lawsuit against Coinbase was filed by George Kattula on behalf of the aggrieved users of the exchange who claimed the firm did not grant them access to their crypto wallets during periods of price volatility.
China Anhui Province Becomes the Latest Region to Crack the Whip on Crypto Mining
Anhui, an eastern Chinese province, has become the latest region to shut down all crypto mining activities, according to local media, citing an acute power shortage.
Trade Finance Platform We.Trade on the Brink of Liquidation, Report says
We.trade, a trade finance platform, established as a joint venture among multinational firms, including 12 banks is on the brink of liquidation, local media reports.
Has Judgement Finally Come for 2017 ICOs? Class Action Lawsuits Name Binance, BitMEX and Block.One Among Host of Crypto Defendants
Crypto Giants Binance, BitMEX, along with Executives CZ, Arthur Hayes Named Among Defendants in 11 Class Action Suits For Violating Securities Laws.
Elon Musk Refutes xAI's $500 Million Investment Claims Amid Valuation Speculations
Elon Musk denies Bloomberg's claims of his AI company, xAI, securing $500 million toward a $1 billion goal and discusses a $15-20 billion valuation. Musk refutes these reports as inaccurate.
TRON’s Founder Justin Sun Could be Real Acquirer of Huobi Global: Sources
Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, is reportedly to be the real buyer for the acquisition of Huobi Global, according to sources with the matter.
Ethereum Liquid Restaking Drives DeFi TVL to $100B in Q1 2024
DeFi TVL nearly doubled in Q1 2024, reaching $98 billion, partly due to Ethereum's liquid restaking initiatives. However, a recent crypto market pullback has led to a decline to $86.6 billion.
MATIC: Polygon zkEVM Prepares for Dragon Fruit Upgrade
Polygon ($MATIC) has announced its Dragon Fruit upgrade on September 10, ForkID5, which introduces the latest Ethereum opcode, PUSH0, and a non-critical RLP parsing bug fix. The upgrade will be implemented on Polygon's zkEVM Mainnet Beta, with a 10-day timelock for users and developers.
Curve Finance Launches MIM/crvUSD Pool on Arbitrum, Bolstering DeFi Ecosystem
Curve Finance's new MIM/crvUSD liquidity pool on Arbitrum marks a significant advancement in DeFi, offering enhanced liquidity and user experience. This strategic move leverages Arbitrum's layer 2 capabilities for faster, cost-effective transactions, underlining Curve's commitment to innovation and community-driven governance.
US District Judge Rules in Favor of Custodial Arrangement for bZx DAO Members
A US district judge has ruled that bZx DAO transactions are custodial due to the ability for developers to upgrade a smart contract where the key is held by a single developer, as highlighted in a class-action lawsuit against bZx DAO and others. This may impact DeFi platforms that use multisigs and require them to obtain custody licenses to comply with the law.
Fighting Ransomware: Chainalysis Acquires Cyber-Security Firm Excygent
Chainalysis, a blockchain data analytics, and security platform has announced its acquisition of cybercrime investigative company Excygent.
Mysten Labs Announces Bullshark Quest 2 with 5M SUI Reward Pool
Mysten Labs launches Bullshark Quest 2 on July 28, 2023, offering a 5M SUI reward pool. Open to SuiFrens Bullshark or Capy holders, participants earn points via dApps engagement.
Nilam Resources Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire 24,800 Bitcoin
Nilam Resources, Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Xyberdata Ltd to acquire 100% of the common stock of a special purpose entity named MindWave. The entity will hold 24,800 Bitcoin, serving as collateral for investment in high-yield generating projects. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for Nilam Resources, Inc., adding over a billion dollars in digital assets to its portfolio.
Bitfarms Sells 1500 BTC Goes for New Loan to Boost Liquidity
Bitfarms has now relied on sales of some of its mined Bitcoins and borrowings to fund its capital expenditure and improve its liquidity.
Bitget Seeks 3x Workforce Expansion Amid Ongoing Layoffs
The emerging derivatives exchange platform, Bitget has announced plans to power its ongoing ecosystem growth by adding about 500 more new employees.
MicroStrategy's Debt Dilemma: A Balancing Act Between Bonds and Bitcoin
Adam Cochran discussed MicroStrategy's financial quandary due to its 2025 and 2028 convertible notes amidst its extensive Bitcoin holdings. Failure to address the 2025 note could lead to a 15% equity dilution, while refinancing could spike yield rates. Options like leveraging Bitcoin or selling it to cover debts were explored, with the latter potentially causing a dip in market confidence. Cochran hinted that the year-end decisions could significantly impact how MicroStrategy navigates its debt come 2024.
Kraken Joins Consortium to Support, Build Liquid Staking Protocol
Crypto exchange Kraken has joined a consortium meant to support and build an enterprise-grade liquid staking protocol dubbed Liquid Collective.
Coinbase in Talks to Buy Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk
Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire Turkey’s BtcTurk cryptocurrency exchange. The deal could be worth up to around $3.2 billion.
German Crypto Neobank Nuri to Sets Date to Close its Business
German crypto Neobank, Nuri is closing shop later this year
Binance Sues Bloomberg Businessweek's Publisher for Defamation in HK
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, sued Bloomberg’s Hong Kong media partner- Bloomberg Businessweek's publisher, for allegedly misleading publications resulting in damaging Binance’s reputation.
3AC Co-Founder Reappears, Blames Liquidators for 'Baiting'
Su Zhu, Three Arrows Capital co-founder, has revealed fresh details behind the collaboration between the prominent hedge fund firm and its liquidators.
Nytro Chain Offers A Seamless Transaction Experience For The Avalanche Network With Its Built-in Multi Payment Function
Nytro Chain is designed for high-volume transactions and has a built-in multi-payment function that allows senders to send digital assets to multiple wallet addresses
Bitcoin’s Liquidity is Vanishing From Exchanges and Supply Crisis is Near, Bullish for BTC Price
Bitcoin ultimately has a total supply of 21 million coins, some of which has not been mined yet; considering lost coins, the actual supply is way fewer.
SEC Withdraws Lawsuit Against Debt Box Amid Misleading Evidence Controversy
The SEC has withdrawn its lawsuit against Debt Box, accusing it of a $50 million fraudulent scheme, paving the way for future charges and a significant shift in crypto firm regulatory landscape.
Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Tether and Bitfinex Affirmed, Plaintiff Drops Appeal
Tether and Bitfinex have won a lawsuit against Shawn Dolifka and Matthew Anderson, despite allegations of misleading statements about USDT reserves, underscoring the importance of transparency in the cryptocurrency sector.
New York Files Lawsuit Against Coinseed Crypto Platform for Allegedly Defrauding Thousands of Investors
New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Coinseed crypto platform and the company’s executives for defrauding investors more than $1 million to enrich themselves between 2017 and 2018.
DeFi Protocol Harvest Finance Put Out $100K Bounty After $24M Attack, FARM Token Crashes
Harvest Finance is taking the offensive against an alleged attacker who exploited the DeFi protocols liquidity pools—putting a $100K bounty on the hacker.
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Suit Against Apple Over Apple Cash
US District Judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit targeting Apple, where Venmo and Cash App users claimed Apple Cash had an anti-competitive edge.
Andreessen Horowitz Hires Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz To Bolster Regulatory Expansion
The appointment of Brian Quintenz shows a sign of growing importance of compliance and regulation at Andreessen Horowitz.
Ripple Blasted by Investor Tetragon for Playing “Word Games” in $175M Stock Buyback Lawsuit
Along with the heat Ripple is currently facing from the Securities and Exchange Commission, one of its leading investors has also turned against it.
Alpaca Debuts Private Equity Real Estate
Alpaca, a New York-based alternative investment firm, has launched a private equity real estate platform, Alpaca Real Estate (ARE), led by Daniel Carr and Peter Weiss. The platform, with significant backing from GCM Grosvenor, aims to leverage technology and operational strategies to enhance real estate investment returns amid current market dislocations.
JPMorgan to Acquire First Republic Bank Assets
JPMorgan Chase is set to acquire First Republic Bank's assets after the troubled bank was closed by regulators. JPMorgan will assume all assets, including uninsured deposits, and enter into a loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC.
Yuga Labs Files Lawsuit Against Artist Producing BAYC Copycat Collection
Yuga Labs, the blockchain startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection has filed a lawsuit against digital artist Ryder Ripps and several associates for producing a copycat version of Bored Apes
Cosmos Hub Votes to Reduce ATOM Inflation Rate to 10%
Cosmos Hub proposes reducing ATOM inflation rate from 14% to 10%, lowering annual staking yield from 19% to 13.4%, optimizing security expenses and introducing a liquid staking module.
Consensys Files Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Regulation
Consensys, a software development firm, has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners, claiming the SEC plans to regulate Ethereum as a security, highlighting the ongoing debate on cryptocurrencies' regulatory classification and potential industry impact.
Elon Musk Sued by Twitter Investors for Delayed Disclosure
A group of investors sued Elon Musk to save himself about $156 million for failing to disclose that he had purchased more than 5% of Twitter shares by March 14.
Ripple Fires Back at SEC over Its Legal Complaint of XRP as Pretrial Looms
Ripple has fought back against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s legal complaint against XRP, hinting that the agency was overreaching.
Sequoia Capital's $213.5m Investments in FTX Marks Down to $0
Amid the liquidity crisis in FTX, Sequoia Capital announced to mark down its FTX investment to $0.
Russian Blockchain E-Voter Identities Can be Exposed Through Vulnerability
On the final day of Russia’s vote on the proposed constitutional amendments—a vulnerability in the blockchain-based system that allows user’s votes to be decrypted has been exposed by Russian media.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Discusses Amended Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, used a Twitter thread to elaborate on the firm's amended spot Bitcoin ETF application. He emphasized the need to prove that the CME bitcoin futures market is a "regulated market of significant size" for surveillance purposes and highlighted Bitwise's history of original research in their ETF filings.
Crypto Trading Lesson 1 - Understanding the Fundamentals: Probability
Trading is a multifaceted activity that necessitates a profound understanding of various concepts and strategies. While the ultimate objective of trading is to generate profits, achieving this goal entails more than just the basic principle of buying low and selling high. The core concepts of trading encompass probabilities, risk management, opportunity identification, relative mispricing, and more.
SEC Finalizes Lawsuit Against the Founder and CEO of Fraudulent ICO
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that it has received a final judgment in a US district court action against Eran Eyal, the CEO and founder of Shopin token offering for carrying out an allegedly fraudulent ICO.
Coinbase Acquires Crypto Wallet Firm BRD
US-based crypto exchange Coinbase announced the acquisition of crypto wallet startup BRD, aiming to create more secure and reliable access to the encrypted decentralized world for users.
Bankman-Fried’s FTX In Advanced Talks to Acquire South Korea’s Bithumb
FTX, a 32 billion crypto exchange, is in discussions to buy its rival Bithumb exchange. The deal is reported to be in an advanced stage, though financial terms are still undisclosed.
MicroStrategy CEO Says the Software Firm Is Considering Equity or Debt Financing to Purchase More Bitcoins
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has said that he is considering issuing more debt to enable the company to buy more Bitcoins. He stated that it makes sense to purchase as much of the asset class as they can.
How is CoinMarketCap Combating Fake Crypto Trading Volumes with its New Liquidity Metric?
Crypto data aggregator, CoinMarketCap (CMC), held its inaugural large-scale event, The Capital, bringing together leading stakeholders in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Held at the Victoria Theatre in Singapore on Nov. 12-13, CMC released its new metrics for assessing liquidity for the industry to solve the problem of volume inflation caused by crypto exchanges and market makers
Crypto Miner Sphere 3D Sues Partner over Alleged Bitcoin Spoofing Attack
Sphere 3D, a crypto miner, has filed a lawsuit against Gryphon Digital Mining, its partner, after an alleged spoofing attack led to the irregular transfer of Bitcoin. Gryphon CEO allegedly wired BTC to a fraudster posing as Sphere 3D's CFO. Sphere 3D accuses Gryphon of violating their contractual duties and putting the company's assets at significant risk.
Blockdaemon Acquires Crypto API Company Gem
Blockdaemon has moved to expand its business into the cryptocurrency market with an acquisition of Gem. It will enable Blockdaemon to provide its customers with crypto products.
Crypto Squid Collapses after Jumping More Than 310,000% in Value
Cryptocurrency Squid, inspired by the popular Netflix series Squid Game, collapsed on Monday after jumping more than 310,000% in value as of Sunday night.
Tackling DeFi Scams: Making Pre-sale Ecosystems Safer
Investors are aware that “rug pull” scams have negatively affected the reputation of the DEFI/DEX space in recent times. But liquidity protocols could be an effective solution.
The Graph Onboards The Guild as Subgraph Developer with $48M Grant
The Graph Foundation has awarded a $48 million grant to The Guild to help develop subgraph solutions to build the We3.0 ecosystem.
Silvergate Bank Voluntary Liquidation Sparks Controversy in Crypto Industry
The recent announcement of Silvergate Bank’s voluntary liquidation has led to a heated debate in the crypto industry, with some lawmakers labeling the sector as “risky” and “volatile.” Crypto executives and commentators have criticized these remarks and suggested that government investigations and legal attacks hastened the bank’s collapse. As Silvergate winds down, some crypto firms are seeking alternative banking partners amid concerns of regulatory crackdowns and proposed tax law changes.
Paxos’ Blockchain Settlement Platform Goes Live with Settling Credit Suisse and Instinet Trades
New York-regulated stablecoin issuer, Paxos, launched its blockchain-based settlement platform, after announcing the service in late 2019. The new service enables settlement of US-listed equity trades between broker-dealers Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse and Nomura Group-backed Instinet.
21Shares Launches Bitcoin ETP on Aquis Exchange
21Shares, a well-known cryptocurrency ETP issuer, announced today that it has cooperated with GHCO, an issuer-centric liquidity provider committed to building transparent and accessible financial markets to list Its Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) on the Aquis exchange.
Kraken Leaves Japan Again, Citing A Poor Crypto Market.
Kraken plans to leave Japan and deregister with the Financial Services Agency by January 31, 2023. Payward Asia Inc. runs Kraken's Japanese exchange. All impacted consumers may withdraw cash from the exchange before January 31.
Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions
Finastra and Microsoft Corp have announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services and help realise and open source future for finance.
Equilibrium and Chainlink to Power Synthetic Assets and Stablecoins on Polkadot
Equilibrium has chosen Chainlink, a tokenized oracle network, to power synthetic assets, lending, and stablecoins using its smart contracts.
FATF Assessment Finds Majority of US Exchanges are Compliant with Virtual Asset Guidance
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an assessment of the US’s compliance with its revised criteria for anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF) through virtual assets and found that most virtual asset providers are compliant.
Coinbase and Venmo Users Angered by Privacy Issues—Fintech Firm Faces Second Class Action Lawsuit
A second lawsuit has been filed against the fintech company Plaid, for violating user data privacy agreements they hold with major financial accounts that use Coinbase and Venmo.
Louisiana State Congress Unanimously Pass Crypto-Business Licensing Bill
Crypto businesses may be offered a regulated path to legalization in the state of Louisiana. The proposed bill has been backed by Louisiana state representative Mark Weight. Should the bill be passed, the state would have a regulated crypto framework to operate within and would provide an official definition of traditionally ambiguous cryptocurrency-related terms.
DWF Ventures Explores Innovations in Perpetual DEXs Landscape
DWF Ventures delves into perpetual DEXs, emphasizing the blend of decentralization and innovation. The discourse spans from perpetuals' inception in 2016 to notable DEX protocols like dYdX and HyperliquidX advancing the ecosystem. The narrative underscores the continuous innovation and the anticipation for future advancements in the perpetual DEX landscape.
Binance Faces Lawsuit in Canada for Selling Crypto Derivative Products Without Registration
Binance faces a class-action lawsuit in Canada for allegedly violating securities laws by selling crypto derivative products to retail investors without proper registration, highlighting the significant presence of retail investors.
Ripple XRP Joins The Giving Block's Initiative for Maui Wildfire Relief
The Giving Block has added Ripple's XRP to its list of supported cryptocurrencies for Maui residents affected by wildfires. The platform pledges a 1:1 match for the first $500,000 donated to the Maui response fund, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, DAF grants, and cards.
FTX Exchange Acquires Japan-based Liquid Exchange
FTX Derivatives Exchange has acquired Japanese digital assets brokerage firm, Liquid Group, and its existing subsidiaries Quinone Corporation and Quinone Pte in Singapore.
78% of the Circulating Bitcoin Supply is Illiquid, a Clear Bullish Indicator as BTC is Being Hoarded
78% of the circulating Bitcoin supply is illiquid, and Glassnode noted that this is an indicator of bullish investor sentiment.
Court Denies XRP Holders’ Request to Take Part in SEC-Ripple Case
The court has denied the motion to intervene filed by XRP investors looking to take part in the Ripple case.
dYdX Utilizes $9M Insurance Fund Following Alleged Targeted Attack on YFI
dYdX deployed $9 million from v3 insurance fund to cover YFI market liquidations, suspecting targeted attack and market manipulation. No user funds affected, insurance fund remains at $13.5 million.
Digital Currency Group Suspends Payouts To Maintain Liquidity
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has suspended quarterly dividend payments. Genesis Global Trading, a crypto broker company, causes financial troubles. Genesis stopped withdrawals on Nov 16.
Covalent Rolls Out Educational Program to Bridge Skills Gap in Web3
Covalent, a Web3 data provider that is backed by Binance Labs and Coinbase Ventures, launched an educational program aimed at bridging the data analytics skills gap for workers in Web3.
Entities Holding Less Than 100 BTC are the Best Survivors amid LUNA's Liquidation
In a bid to salvage the LUNA and UST crash, the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) liquidated 80,081 BTC, but these coins were received with open arms by entities holding less than 10,000 Bitcoins.
California Proposes Crypto ATM Regulations Amid Rising Fraud
California lawmakers propose regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat escalating fraudulent activities. The bill, dubbed "Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks," recommends a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 and a cap on operators' fees, with implementation eyed for January 1, 2024. While some victims of ATM scams applaud the measure, crypto ATM operators express concerns over the potential adverse impact on small operators.
3AC Withdraws $45m from Curve and Convex amid Bankruptcy
Three Arrows Capital (3AC) might have declared bankruptcy, but the firm is still conducting a number of robust transactions according to insights derived from on-chain data.
HSBC approves multi-million-pound bonuses for Silicon Valley Bank UK staff
HSBC UK Bank, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank UK for just one pound, has reportedly approved multi-million-pound bonuses for its staff and senior executives. The bonus pool, totaling between £15m and £20m, was described as "modest" by insiders and was said to be in honor of previously agreed payments and to retain key staff.
Five Market Makers Nearing Worldcoin (WLD) Loan Settlement Date
The five market makers involved with Worldcoin's liquidity provision are approaching the loan settlement date of October 22. The recent on-chain activities reflect different strategies among these entities, possibly in anticipation of the settlement. The actions of these market makers could influence Worldcoin's market dynamics as the date nears.
Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Ribbit Capital Files $350 Million Blank Check IPO with SEC
Ribbit Capital, an early Bitcoin VC firm, has filed for a $350 million initial public offering with the SEC leveraging its “blank check” structure.
British Virgin Island Court Orders the Liquidation of Three Arrows Capital
Earlier this week, a British Virgin Islands Court ordered the liquidation of the embattled crypto hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), as the firm has proven beyond doubt that it cannot fulfill its debt obligations
Ripple XRP Continues Consolidating Its Value Above $0.6 New Support Level
Technical indicators show that XRP is likely to consolidate its price inside a range of the $0.60 support level and the 0.65 resistance level.
NIST's Call for Public Input on AI Safety in Response to Biden's Executive Order
NIST is seeking public input to create AI safety guidelines following President Biden's Executive Order, aiming to ensure a secure AI environment, mitigate risks, and foster innovation.
Bentley University Rolls Out Crypto Payment Option for Tuition Fees
To offer students and their families new methods to pay tuition, US-based Bentley University has started accepting crypto payments.
Valkyrie to Liquidate Bitcoin Balance Sheet ETF following Low Customer Demand
The Valkyrie Balance Sheet Opportunities Fund is expected to liquidate on October 31, 2022.
Binance faces investor backlash and Bitcoin withdrawals following CFTC lawsuit
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, denies market manipulation allegations made by the CFTC. However, investors withdrew over 3,400 BTC from Binance within 24 hours of the lawsuit announcement, leading to a decrease in Binance's total Bitcoin balance while competing exchanges saw an increase.
Uniswap Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for V4 RFPs
The Uniswap Foundation announced the winners of its first round of RFPs for Uniswap V4 on November 1, 2023. The projects include developing a Deposit Liquidity Widget, creating an open-source design package, compiling POC hook developer documentation, and researching malicious hook design space.
FTX Quietly Seeks to Buy Brokerage Startups Amid Move into Stock Trading
FTX has reached out quietly to at least three stock trading start-ups seeking an acquisition. The deals come as the crypto exchange recently launched stock trading.
US Treasury Department Proposes New KYC Requirements for Cryptocurrency Transactions
The U.S Treasury Department has released a notice concerning a new rule that would require money services businesses and banks to verify identities, keep records, and submit reports of users holding crypto assets in unhosted wallets.
MakerDAO May Onboard USDC as DAI Collateral Support to Combat Mounting Liquidity Risk
The share plunge of the cryptocurrency market has severely hit MakerDAO, the leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Last week its market value fell sharply from 889M to $246M which brought together Maker’s developer community who have recently discussed adding support for Circle’s USDC as collateral to hedge against the liquidity risk.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues Google and YouTube Over Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam Videos
Legal team for Steve Wozniak, co-founder of tech powerhouse Apple, announced a lawsuit against YouTube and their parent company Google alleging that the media companies failed to take down fraudulent videos that impersonated Wozniak to drive Bitcoin funds.
TrueUSD Depegging Linked to Binance Launchpool Activities
TrueUSD (TUSD) depegged below its $1 parity, dropping to $0.97, amid significant selling on Binance and issues with real-time reserve attestations. The depegging was linked to activities on Binance Launchpool and raises questions about stablecoin stability and transparency.
Only in Crypto: John McAfee Admits "Copy-Pasting" PIVX Whitepaper, Wants to Sue them Nonetheless
McAfee’s crypto project “Ghost” was found to have plagiarised its entire whitepaper from another crypto firm, but instead of being apologetic, the entrepreneur threatens to sue PIVX, the project in question, for causing reputational damage.
The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first case involving the decentralized finance market by charging the founders of DeFi Money market for raising $30 million through fraudulent offerings.
1 in 9 Indonesians hold Cryptocurrency, Hootsuite Report
According to a report shared by Hootsuite citing GlobalWebIndex, 11% of all Indonesians own some kind of cryptocurrency. The total population of Indonesia is just over 270 Million people which makes it the fourth most populous country on the planet.
SEC Enacts New Registration Mandate for Key Market Players to Bolster Oversight
The SEC introduced new rules requiring liquidity providers to register as dealers or government securities dealers in February 2024, aiming to improve market stability and transparency.
Former Ethereum Adviser Steven Nerayoff Files $9.6B Lawsuit Against US Government
Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the Ethereum network, has filed a lawsuit against the United States government for false charges and mistreatment. The lawsuit, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, seeks $9.6 billion in damages for an extortion case. Nerayoff alleges that federal agents were aware of the baseless charges and engaged in harassment and intimidation tactics.
Binance.US Offers Institutional Liquidity to Tagomi Users in a Partnership Deal
Binance.US has partnered with Tagomi, a crypto brokerage firm, to offer institutional liquidity to its users in its cross-exchange trading platform.
Circle Introduces Native USDC on OP Mainnet: What It Means for the Ecosystem
Circle launches native USDC on OP Mainnet, replacing Ethereum bridged liquidity. Collaborating with Optimism, it will be available on Coinbase's Base, Solana, Ethereum, and Mercado Pago.
Bolt to Acquire Wyre, Speeding up Mainstream Crypto Adoption
Bolt and Wyre Will drive cryptocurrency adoption forward to create more value for customers across the globe.
NFT Co-Founder Faces Lawsuit Over Crypto Wallet Dispute
Rebase co-founder Edmond Truong is being sued by Krzysztof Gagacki, who claims to be a co-founder of the nonfungible token (NFT) project. Gagacki alleges that Truong misappropriated $2 million into a separate wallet owned and controlled by him without his consent, ousting Gagacki from the firm and causing damage to his reputation.
Federal Judge Refuses to Consolidate Class-Action Lawsuits Against FTX Exchange
A federal judge has denied a request to consolidate five proposed class-action lawsuits against the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. The plaintiffs, including Julie Papadakis, Michael Elliott Jessup, Stephen Pierce, Elliott Lam, and Russell Hawkins, accuse former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other executives of misappropriating assets. While all the plaintiffs are pursuing Bankman-Fried, the cases also involve various other defendants, including outside auditors and exchange promoters. The judge pointed out that not all defendants had the opportunity to respond yet, and there's no need to consolidate before hearing their side.
Biden Appointed SEC Chair Gary Gensler is not Going to Save Ripple's XRP Token
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is celebrating President-elect Joe Bidens Decision to appoint Gary Gensler to SEC chair—but this will not make the lawsuit against XRP go away.
Three Arrows Capital Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in the US
The embattled cryptocurrency hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the U.S. as it looks to preserve its assets in the State.
Ripple to Cash In One-Third of its Stake in MoneyGram
Leading blockchain payments company Ripple plans to sell a third of its stake in American money transfer firm MoneyGram.
Unchained Partners with Build Asset Management for Bitcoin-Backed Credit Fund
Unchained, a bitcoin financial service provider, has partnered with Build Asset Management to invest in Unchained loans. The partnership aims to unlock the value of bitcoin for borrowers. Unchained's lending division has a 170% surge in Q1-2023, despite the 2022 crypto market contagion and bitcoin's 65% value drop.
Paxful CEO: COVID Economic Measures Add Fuel to Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Renaissance in India
As the impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to steer Central banks and monetary policy into new and creative directions, the market outlook has been drastically altered to view alternative assets such as Bitcoin as legitimate safe haven assets. Recent developments with the Reserve Bank of India lifting its crypto ban has also triggered a wave of cryptocurrency buying in the emerging economic superpower, and Paxful has been right at its centre.
EquitiesFirst Owes $439 Million In Debt to Celsius Network
The case is one of many issues facing Celsius Network. If EquitiesFirst agrees to pay the debt, then the struggling Celsius’ operations would be bolstered.
Exclusive: LabCFTC's Melissa Netram Talks Advancing Policy and Regulation in FinTech and Blockchain Through Times of Crisis
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) established LabCFTC as an initiative under the General Counsel’s office in 2017 aimed at promoting FinTech innovation and competition. The office has been very active with over 400 different private meetings held with innovators in the last three years. In addition, LabCFTC has published three primers in the marketplace based on their understanding of smart contracts, artificial intelligence, and crypto-assets.
Liquid Exchange Taps Market License to Offer Crypto Derivatives in Japan
Digital currency trading platform Liquid Exchange has tapped the Japanese license that now qualifies it as a Type I Financial Instruments Business under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Crypto Bank Custodia Files Lawsuit against Federal Reserve for Delaying Master Account Application
Wyoming state-based digital asset bank Custodia has filed a lawsuit against the authority for unlawfully delaying a decision on its applications for a master account.
Crypto Liquidity Provider B2C2 Acquires Woorton, Strengthening European Crypto Presence
B2C2, a leading crypto liquidity provider, has acquired Woorton, a leading European entity in market-making and over-the-counter transactions for the digital asset sector. Woorton, majority-owned by SBI, has facilitated institutional access to cryptocurrencies and has a clientele of around 250. The acquisition aims to expand B2C2's client base in Europe and tap into client growth opportunities beyond the UK, Asia-Pacific, and USA.
Digital Asset Liquidity Provider OrBit Markets Wins Google Cloud Customer Award
OrBit Markets, a Singapore-based liquidity provider, has been awarded the 2023 Google Cloud Customer of the Year Award for its exceptional use of Google Cloud technologies for trading data processing.
The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School to Accept Crypto for Tuition Fees
Wharton business school of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that it is developing a new online executive education program that will allow students to pay for tuition fees with cryptocurrencies.
FTX Japan Launches Blockchain-based Proof of Solvency to Enhance Transparency and Security
FTX Japan has introduced a blockchain-based Proof of Solvency (PoS) to ensure the transparency and security of its customer's assets. The PoS, announced on September 28, 2023, by COO Seth Melamed, enables the objective verification of asset management, allowing customers easy access to verify their balances. The details of PoS will be published weekly on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant step towards enhancing trust and transparency in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Lee Jung-Hoon, Former Bithumb Chair Acquitted In First Instance
The 34th Division of the Criminal Agreement of the Seoul Central District Court acquitted former Bithumb chair Lee Jung-hoon on Jan. 3. He was charged with fraud under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. Since October 2018, the previous chairman is accused of defrauding 100 billion won ($70 million) during takeover discussions.
Lawsuit: Ex-Employee Accuses Celsius Network of Financial Fraud Involvement
In its lawsuit, Jason Stone, a former manager at Celsius Network, has accused the crypto lending firm of engaging in fraudulent deals, including price manipulation of Celsius's token.
Terraform Labs Sues US SEC for Illegally Issuing a Subpoena on its CEO
Terraform Labs, the Singapore-based blockchain startup behind the Terra protocol has filed a lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly issuing an illegal Subpoena on its Chief Executive Officer.
TikTok Crypto Influencers Mislead Viewers
More than one-third of cryptocurrency influencers on TikTok have posted misleading videos about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a recent study. Many of these influencers fail to provide disclaimers warning users about the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. Moreover, many are pushing services and investments for their own profit, without disclosing the payments they receive. The potential financial risks for unwary investors are high, with one in three misleading videos on TikTok mentioning Bitcoin. Viewers are advised to do their own research before making any investments.
Thai Bank SCB Acquires Local Crypto Exchange Bitkub for $536.7M
Thailand’s oldest bank Siam Commercial Bank Plc (SCB), has completed the acquisition by acquiring a majority stake of local cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub.
XRP Price Slumps as SEC’s Ripple Lawsuit Worries India’s Crypto Exchanges
US lawsuit against Ripple blockchain company worries crypto exchanges in India.
SEC Pushes Back against Ripple’s Lack of Fair Notice Argument
The SEC has filed a motion to dismiss Ripple’s lack of "due process and fair notice" defence, which pinpoints that the fintech firm had not been warned beforehand that XRP was in violation of securities laws.
Circle Doubles Value to $9B with New Deal with Concord Acquisition Corp
Fintech company Circle Internet Financial has revamped its merger agreement with Concord Acquisition Corp (NYSE:CND) through a special purpose acquisition, doubling its valuation to $9B from the $4.5 billion initially announced in July 2021.
PwC Reports Huge Shift in M&A and Fundraising from US to Asia and EMEA in 2019
In 2019, crypto fundraising and M&As began migrating over to Asia, Europe and the Middle East and saw a lack of new VC investments as the majority of funding came from crypto firms within the industry, according to PWC’s latest report released on April 6.
Short-Term Holders Dominate Primary Driver for Bitcoin's Liquidation amid Ukraine Crisis
Analysis by IntoTheBlock shows that short-term holders have been the primary catalysts of the present leg down as they continue liquidating their BTC investments.
Second Circuit Court Order's Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to Comply With SEC's Subpoena
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that compels blockchain startup Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon to comply with a September 2021 Subpoena that served him at a New York Conference.
SEC Accused by Ripple of Using Improper Intimidation Tactic to Extract XRP Info During Discovery
The SEC is appealing to foreign regulators to obtain information on Ripple and XRP, invoking the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to justify their demand.
Ripple Rolls Out On-Demand Liquidity Solutions in Sweden and France
To render seamless and real-time cross-border payments, Ripple, a leader in blockchain and crypto enterprise solutions, has established On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solutions in France and Sweden.
Nexo Offers to Acquire Vauld Group after Celsius's Cold Treatment
Nexo’s plan to buy a cryptocurrency lender may be coming to fruition as the company has shown interest in acquiring Vauld Group.
Canadian Dollar Payments on Blockstream’s Liquid Network Boosting Bitcoin Adoption Powered by Bull Bitcoin
Montreal-based Bitcoin exchange Bull Bitcoin, released Liquid Canadian dollars (L-CAD) using Blockstream’s Liquid Network, taking the Bitcoin standard to Canada. Blockchain’s Liquid sidechain is used for settling Bitcoin transactions.
Crypto Mining Pool Provider Poolin Suspends Withdrawals, Citing Liquidity Problems
Poolin assured its customers that funds are safe and promised to fix the issue amid a bearish market.
UK Parliamentary Group Seeks Public Comment for Shaping Ecosystem in Crypto Sector
The United Kingdom’s Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is calling for public comments as it commences its inquiry into the emerging blockchain ecosystem in the UK.
British Standards Institution Pioneers International AI Safety Guidelines for Sustainable Future
BSI's release of the first international AI safety guideline, BS ISO/IEC 42001, marks a significant step in standardizing the safe and ethical use of AI, reflecting global demand for robust AI governance.
FTX Abandoned Discussions to Celsius Network Acquisition - Report
FTX rejected the deal to bail out or buy crypto lending firm Celsius. FTX decided to shut down the negotiations and walked away after it found out a "$2 billion hole" in Celsius’ balance sheet.
Japan's JCBA Submits Initial Proposal for IEO Regulatory Reform to JVCEA
JCBA submits an initial proposal for IEO regulatory reform to JVCEA, outlining four key agendas aimed at stabilizing the IEO market and enhancing user protection. The reform aims to make domestic IEOs more attractive than foreign exchanges.
Cryptopia Users Win New Zealand Ruling Over Locked Cryptocurrency as High Court Declares them "Property"
Clients of Cryptopia exchange will finally get their funds back after a New Zealand high court classifies the rules that they are entitled to their funds.
Celsius Unloads Over $125M in Ethereum, Stirs Crypto Market Speculation
Celsius Network's transfer of over $125M in Ethereum to exchanges amid bankruptcy stirs speculation in the crypto market.
Poloniex and Bittrex Added to Ongoing Class-Action Lawsuit Facing Tether and Bitfinex Over Bitcoin Price Manipulation
Two US cryptocurrency exchanges Bittrex and Poloniex have been added to a class-action lawsuit that alleges billions of unbacked Tether stablecoin were used to manipulate Bitcoin prices. The two US exchanges have been added as defendants in an ongoing lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex. Poloniex and Bittrex have been summoned to appear to the court because of their alleged involvement in the manipulation of Bitcoin price during the bull run in 2017.
Galaxy Digital Terminates BitGo Acquisition, But Still Eyes Listing on Nasdaq
Galaxy Digital, one of the leading crypto financial services providers, has announced its plans to terminate the proposed acquisition of crypto infrastructure service provider BitGo.
PayPal Officially Confirms that It is Acquiring Crypto Custody Firm Curv
PayPal Inc. has officially confirmed its plans to acquire the crypto startup company Curv.
Oman Government Buys Equity Stake In U.S Bitcoin Miner Crusoe
Oman Investment Authority increased investments in the U.S. firm as part of efforts to solve glaring concerns in the country.
AI Companies Respond to Copyright Infringement Claims
Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt have responded to a lawsuit brought by artists who claim that their work was used without permission to train generative AI systems. The companies argue that the resulting AI-generated images are dissimilar to the artists’ work, and that the lawsuit lacks specific information about the allegedly misused photos.
US Supreme Court Steps In On Coinbase Customer Contract Dispute
The US Supreme Court is set to decide on a contract dispute between Coinbase and its customers, potentially impacting user agreement drafting and enforcement in the digital currency trading sector.
Coinbase is challenging the U.S. Treasury over the recent tornado cash sanctions
Coinbase is suing the U.S. Treasury for listing Tornado Cash on the SDN List, arguing it violates digital privacy and regulatory authority in the cryptocurrency sector.
Mitsui Forms Strategic Partnership with Web3 Influencer Animoca Brands
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a renowned Japanese trading company, has joined forces with Animoca Brands, a leading player in the Web3 industry.
5 Reasons Bitcoin Hit $47K ATH and the BTC Price Surge Will Continue
Why is Bitcoin rising harder than ever before as BTC price pushes for $50,000 after exceeding $47,000 in a new ATH? Here are five reasons for Bitcoin's growing strength.
Cosmic Guild Secures $1.5M in Seed Funding Led by Binance Labs
Metaverse gaming platform Cosmic Guild raised a sum of $1.5 million in seed funding led by Binance Labs - the investment and innovation incubation arm of Binance.
Hong Kong to Release Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing Guidelines
The Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission (SFC) plans to release guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange licensing next month, in support of trading services to retail investors by June 1. AML/KYC regulatory requirements were key considerations in the consultation process. Some trading platforms have already received licenses, while others have chosen to cease operations.
Crypto Lending Platform Nexo Takes Stake in U.S. Summit National Bank
Switzerland-based Crypto lending platform Nexo has announced the acquisition of a stake in Wyoming-based Summit National Bank, expanding its footprint in the U.S. region.
Tritum Raises $1.1m Funding Round to Accelerate Institutional Digital Assets Adoption
Tritum disclosed the new funds would be used to continue accelerating the expansion of the throughput and size of each of its existing operating businesses.
Benjamin Quinlan: New Chairman of FinTech Association of Hong Kong Shares Vision for FTAHK 2.0 and the Future of Asia's FinTech Ecosystem
The FinTech Association of Hong Kong has elected Benjamin Quinlan as Chairman to lead it through the next chapter of its mission to foster the FinTech ecosystem in Hong Kong and Asia.
Paystand Acquires Accounts Payable Startup Yaydoo
Paystand said Yaydoo reinforces its strategic tools, local operations, and an unmatched presence in many of the attractive markets overseas.
VanEck Pledges 10% of Ethereum ETF Profits to Protocol Guild
VanEck has announced a 10-year commitment to donate 10% of its Ethereum ETF profits to Protocol Guild, supporting Ethereum's core protocol development. This pledge precedes the anticipated launch of the EFUT ETF, set to bolster mainstream Ethereum adoption.
Australian Business Icon Dick Smith Threatens The Guardian With Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Scam Ads
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith is threatening The Guardian with legal action after it hosted ads linked to fake news of Smith supporting a Bitcoin and crypto scam.
Gemini Enters Wealth Management After Acquiring BITRIA
Gemini announced that it has acquired BITRIA to provide a digital asset ecosystem for wealth management institutional asset managers.
Blockstream Samson Mow on Scalability: Bitcoins are Tanks while Altcoins are Bicycles
Towards the end of 2017, the cryptocurrency market was in a state of delirium. Bitcoin set record price after record price and reached a peak of around $20,000 USD per token. During this market frenzy, a huge issue long-suspected by educated developers was finally revealed—the bitcoin network had become overloaded and was running against the limits of its capacity, unable to scale beyond seven transactions per second.
Circle Plans to Cover USDC Shortfall After SVB Shutdown
Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), has announced that it will use corporate resources to cover the shortfall on its reserves after Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was shut down by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. USDC liquidity operations will resume as normal when banks open on Monday, enabling redemption at 1:1 with the US dollar. The stablecoin lost its $1 peg on March 11, trading as low as $0.87, due to the disclosure of $3.3 billion of Circle's reserve held at SVB.
Ripple Files Response to SEC’s Lawsuit, Demands to Know Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Not Securities
Ripple drags BTC and Ethereum into the SEC lawsuit over XRP's status, demanding an explanation as to why the two leading cryptos are not classified as securities.
Bancor 3 Integrates Over 100 Tokens to Enhance DeFi Liquidity
Bancor 3, a DeFi liquidity solution by decentralized trading protocol Bancor, has incorporated more than 100 tokens, such as USD Coin (USDC), Polygon (MATIC), and Enjin (ENJ), for more sustainable and safer DeFi yields through community sourcing.
Goldman Sachs Managing Director Reportedly Resigns After Making Millions from Dogecoin
Aziz McMahon, the managing director of Goldman Sachs' London office, is said to have resigned from his role after earning huge profits from Dogecoin investments.
Binance Confirms Equity Investment in Musk's Acquisition, Dogecoin Stimulated over Deal
The acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk has finally been made. Binance confirmed the crypto exchange has invested as an equity investor in Elon Musk's $44 billion deal.
Bitcoin’s Outflow from Exchanges still Heavy Despite Looming Correction, says Crypto Trader
Veteran market and crypto trader Michael van de Poppe has noted that despite the current price correction, Bitcoin outflows from exchanges are still sizable.
Bitmain Responds to Former Co-Founder Claims of Holding 36% Company Stock as Baseless
Bitmain recently released an official statement in which it disputed the claims of Micree Zhan, the former CEO, over the ownership of a majority stake of the company.
PolySign Acquires Digital Fund Administrator MG Stover
With its acquisition of fund administration firm MG Stover, PolySign plans to add cryptocurrency capabilities to its existing platform as part of efforts to enable its institutional investors to trade cryptocurrency and digital assets.
Circle Crypto Firm to Go Public in SPAC Deal Valuing At $4.5 Billion
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Announces $4.5 Billion SPAC Deal. The combination with Concord Acquisition Corp sets to bring Circle more than $691 million.
Crypto Social Activities Hit ATH with Over 6.9 Billion Engagements amid FTX Crisis
The unfolding FTX saga has made social engagement, social mentions, and social contributions reach historic highs in the crypto market, according to social intelligence company LunarCrush.
FTX Seeks to Liquidate $1.4 Billion Anthropic Stake Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX seeks court approval to divest its $18 billion stake in Anthropic, part of its post-collapse asset liquidation strategy, to repay customers and fulfill stakeholder commitments.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Bitcoin ATMs and Money Laundering
Kais Mohammad has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of operating an illegal Bitcoin ATM business that laundered over $25 million.
Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Market Manipulation Targeting FTX
Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a class-action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Nir Lahav, accusing them of unfair competition and SEC law violations. The lawsuit alleges that Binance manipulated the cryptocurrency market to harm competitor FTX, leading to a significant decline in FTX's utility token, FTT. The case brings into focus the broader implications of regulatory efforts in the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Liquidity Drops Despite Price Surge
Despite a 45% price gain, Bitcoin's liquidity has dropped to a 10-month low due to the ongoing financial crisis and regulatory actions against crypto companies. The collapse of crypto-friendly banks has led to a liquidity crisis, causing increased price volatility and higher fees for traders.
Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Acquires its Big Rival Great American Mining
The acquisition has brought companies with complementary capabilities, assets, and customer relationships to make Crusoe a big Bitcoin mining firm in the US.
MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 1,045 Bitcoin
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy acquires 1,045 Bitcoin for $29.3 million, bringing its total holdings to 140,000 BTC worth over $12.6 billion. The company continues to invest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Ripple Outpaced Other Blockchain Companies on Inc's List of Fastest-Growing US Companies
Ripple has outpaced other indigenous blockchain companies on a recently published list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Huobi To Be Acquired by Hong Kong-Based VC Firm About Capital
Huobi is being acquired by About Capital, an investment company headquartered in Hong Kong. The deal, announced Friday, should close in the next few days. The firms did not disclose the financial terms.
Finblox Raises Withdrawal Limit, Exploring Lawsuit against 3AC
Finblox has increased its limits for crypto withdrawals. Crypto staking platform raised the cap from $1,500 monthly to $3,000 daily. Finbox also plans to recover its funds from Three Arrows Capital through legal actions.
What is Homeworkify?
Homeworkify is an AI-powered educational platform founded in 2023. It's known for assisting students with academic needs, though specific details about its features and plans are limited.
Bit Origin Limited Signs LOI to Acquire 30.62% Equity Interests in Horizon Mining Ltd
The planned acquisition would be another major step forward for Bit Origin Limited to accelerate its efforts into the crypto mining business.
David Rubenstein Says Cryptocurrencies Are Here to Stay Despite Price Crash
David Rubenstein remained bullish on cryptocurrencies, stating that the burgeoning asset class is not going away any time soon. Rubenstein said that there is an appetite for cryptocurrencies, thus serving as an alternative to the current traditional financial system.
Australian Taxation Office Clarifies CGT on DeFi and Crypto Wrapping
The Australian Taxation Office has issued guidelines on the capital gains tax implications for decentralized finance activities and crypto token wrapping, following a recent security breach.
Liquid Staking Protocol Lido Activates "Staking Rate Limit" After Record Inflows
Lido Finance, a liquid staking protocol for Ethereum, activated a "staking rate limit" after more than 150,000 ETH was staked in a single day. The mechanism aims to address any negative effects of high inflows, limiting the amount of staked Ether that can be minted within a 24-hour timeframe.
Nvidia Agrees to Pay $5.5 Million to SEC Fine for Failure to Crypto Mining Disclosures
The SEC said it found that Nvidia misled investors in 2017 and 2018 on how cryptocurrency contributed to the profits in its gaming business.
PancakeSwap Launches V3 with Lower Fees and Enhanced Capital Efficiency
PancakeSwap has launched version 3 of its automated market maker platform, featuring lower fees and enhanced capital efficiency. Liquidity providers can now select custom price ranges, allowing specific control over capital investments, and the release also includes four new trading fee tiers. The platform serves over 1.5 million unique users and has more upcoming features in development.
Kraken Exchange Acquires Non-Custodial Staking Platform Staked
Kraken trading platform has acquired Staked, a non-custodial staking platform for an undisclosed sum.
Coin Center Files Lawsuit against Treasury over Tornado Cash Sanctions
Backing a second lawsuit, Coin Center sues the Treasury Department and the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) over its sanctions on the Ethereum mixer, Tornado Cash.
Terraform Labs Co-Founder Argues Against SEC Lawsuit
Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon's lawyers have argued in court against the SEC's lawsuit for illegally offering unregistered securities. The lawyers claim the SEC's acquisitions are unfounded and that the stablecoin in question is a currency, not a security. Additionally, Kwon's arrest and subsequent extradition remain uncertain.
Imperial College London Partners with FluidAI to Address Digital Asset Market Inefficiencies
Imperial College London, a top-ranking UK university, has announced a strategic partnership with the fintech startup FluidAI on August 21. The collaboration aims to address and rectify inefficiencies in the digital asset market using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Blockstream Raises $210M And Acquires an Israeli Bitcoin Mining Gear Firm
Blockstream has raised funding and acquired mining hardware manufacturer Spondoolies to accelerate its Bitcoin mining capabilities.
FTX Control Failures
FTX CEO John Ray III revealed that control failures at FTX were due to a lack of appropriate financial and accounting controls, inadequate group management structure, and the use of software not suitable for large companies. The multi-billion dollar company was managed by inexperienced founders who relied on a hodgepodge of online shared documents and communications.
Purse.io Not Closed Just Yet, Will Bitcoin Jesus be the Bitcoin Startup's Saviour?
Purse.io may be getting a thrown a life line following their shock announcement last week that they would close their doors after six years of trying to bring serious utility to Bitcoin in retail services.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Criticizes Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton's Regulatory Approach
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes former SEC Chair Jay Clayton for his aggressive regulatory approach, citing hypocrisy based on a 2020 lawsuit against Ripple. The ongoing legal tussle and recent developments highlight the broader regulatory uncertainties in the crypto industry.
Coinbase Sued over $350M in Damages Due to Patent Infringement
The digital currency exchange platform Coinbase Global Inc. has been sued by Veritaseum Capital LLC over patent infringement in Delaware federal court
EU Lawmakers Urged to Speed Up Passage of Crypto Law
Controversial provisions of the MiCA framework aim to simplify the rise of crypto businesses across the EU's 27 member nations.
eBay Announces Acquisition NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin
eBay said the acquisition of KnownOrigin would enable it to capitalize on the growing NFTs economy. The global sales value of art and collectables NFTs saw a significant surge in 2021, reaching $11.16 billion over the past years.
Why Bitcoin Should Make Up 5% of Your Investment Portfolio, According to Fidelity
Fidelity Digital Assets makes the case for why Bitcoin should make up 5% of a given multi-asset investment portfolio.
Institutional Investors Seek Tokenization Solutions
Institutional investors are seeking solutions for easy implementation of tokenization to improve liquidity for global assets expected to reach $145.4 trillion by 2025. Polygon has been working with global players such as Hamilton Lane, which has already tokenized part of its $824 billion assets under management, and JPMorgan, which executed its first cross-border DeFi transaction on the Polygon network.
Binance Completes Woo Network's Series A+ Round with $12M Investment
The latest funding announcement comes from Binance Labs, the VC arm of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, which said it backed Woo Network with $12 million in its Series A+ round.
Genesis Global Capital Moves to Liquidate $1.6 Billion in Grayscale Trusts Amid Bankruptcy
Genesis Global Capital has petitioned the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to sell off its Grayscale Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ethereum Classic Trust holdings, totaling approximately $1.6 billion. This strategic liquidation aims to maximize creditor repayments amidst potential market volatility, following a recent SEC settlement.
OpenAI Dismisses NYT Copyright Lawsuit as Baseless Amid Rising Legal Challenges
OpenAI has dismissed a copyright lawsuit by The New York Times, which alleges unauthorized use of its content for AI chatbot training, as "without merit." The case highlights significant challenges in AI and copyright law.
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz: US SEC Has No Authority Over Cryptocurrencies
The recent heated debate between the US SEC officials and the CFTC over who should police crypto tokens highlights the difficulty in applying existing regulations to the nascent sector.
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Acquires 36 MW Facility, 3,400 Antminers for $25M
CleanSpark made the acquisitions to expand its operating presence while maintaining cost-effective production rates.
SEC Denies Holding Bitcoin and Ethereum Documents in XRP Case
The lawsuit between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple continues to unfold.
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen File for Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and CEO Brad Garlinghouse have filed for a motion to dismiss lawsuits they have received over XRP.
South Korea Invests in Metaverse Fund for Economic Growth
The South Korean government has invested 24 billion Korean won ($18.1 million) in a fund dedicated to driving metaverse initiatives in the country, with a total fund of more than 40 billion Korean won ($30.2 million). The Metaverse Fund will support the mergers and acquisitions of various firms in the metaverse ecosystem and help domestic metaverse-related companies compete with global players, as the government sees the metaverse as a new economic growth engine.
US Government to Sell Seized Silk Road Bitcoin
The US government plans to liquidate over 41,000 Bitcoin seized in the case against Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht. The Bitcoin is expected to be sold in four more batches over the course of the year.
Aave Announces the Launch of Its V2 Liquidity Mining Program
Aave announced the launch of the V2 liquidity mining (LM) program, which will operate for three months for analysis and end on July 15.
Mysten Labs of Sui Blockchain Hacked on Discord
Mysten Labs has confirmed that the contents stored in its Discord server has been hacked.
TrustSwap's SmartLocks Service Locked Up Four Times More than Bitcoin LN
TrustSwap, a DeFi platform dedicated to enabling the execution of timed token purchases, recently announced that its SmartLocks service has officially locked over four times more value than the Bitcoin Lightning Network. While this is a major achievement on its own, it is only one of TrustSwap's many different services and it shows the potential that the project has to dominate the DeFi sector.
DTCC to Acquire Securrency, Advancing in Digital Asset Infrastructure
DTCC announces its strategic acquisition of digital asset infrastructure specialist, Securrency. This move will bolster DTCC's digital asset offerings and streamline the integration of blockchain technology.
HSBC CEO: No Plans for Launching Crypto Trading
HSBC revealed that the bank has no plan to offer virtual currency as investments to their clients by starting cryptocurrency trading.
Ripple and YouTube Agree on Settling for Lawsuit over XRP Scam Videos
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that the lawsuit Ripple has served Youtube with has been settled.
Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow, XRP Trades Heavy As US Dollar Loses Value
Ripple has unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens and is being heavily traded as the US dollar continues to lose value.
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Acquires Mawson’s Georgia Mining Facility, Rigs for Up to $42.5M
CleanSpark continues to pursue growth in a sector ripe for mergers and acquisitions amid a bear market.
Crypto Price Shows Stronger Interconnectedness with Stock Market amid COVID-19: IMF
As a change of tune, the IMF alludes to the fact that crypto-assets like Bitcoin (BTC) have transformed from an obscure asset class to an integral part of the digital asset revolution.
Babel Finance Reaches Agreement on Modalities for Repayment of its Loans
Following the halt of its withdrawals amidst its inability to pay its creditors as the crypto market meltdown took a bearish turn in the past few days, Babel Finance has announced measures to ease off its immediate operational burdens.
US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO
US Judge Alvin Hellerstein rules in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the regulator's lawsuit against Kik’s 100 million 2017 ICO.
Ripple Faces Trademark Lawsuit in Australia for 'PayID' Infringement
Ripple Labs is facing a lawsuit by New Payments Platform Australia (NPPA) for allegedly violating intellectual property rights for the branding of ‘PayID’.
Facebook Sues Bangkok 'LeadCloak' Software Developer Over Alleged Crypto Scams and Bogus COVID-19 Data
Facebook has sued a Bangkok software engineer whose firm offered software designed to bypass ad review systems and push deceptive ads to run on the media platform.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Signs Share Purchase Agreement with B. Riley
The issuance of new shares is meant to help Iris Energy strengthen its capital base to support its Bitcoin mining operations amid the market downturn.
Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend
Tether's Q3 2023 attestation shows historic liquidity, 85.7% reserves in Cash & Cash Equivalents, reduced secured loans, and robust investment in industry research, ensuring financial resilience amid market fluctuations.
Ether.Fi Launches Non-Custodial Liquid Restaking Protocol on Ethereum
Ether.Fi launches a non-custodial liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum, allowing users to maintain control of their keys while increasing staking yields through integration with Eigenlayer.
Singapore’s Court of Appeal Finds Crypto Exchange Culpable of Malice in Momentous Ruling
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Singapore noted that Quione, a cryptocurrency exchange, was disloyal to reverse several transactions on its network. This action constituted a breach of contract; hence the law had to take its discourse.
Sui Foundation Reallocates 117M SUI to Bolster Network Growth
Sui Foundation announces the reallocation of 117 million SUI tokens from external market makers to support the growth of its Layer 1 blockchain network, Sui. The move aims to bolster the network's DeFi ecosystem, which recently recorded its highest-ever total value locked (TVL) at approximately $37 million. The reallocation will not impact the circulating supply of SUI tokens.
FTX Debtors Propose Litigation Settlement Over $220 Million Embed Acquisition
FTX debtors propose a $220M litigation settlement over their Embed acquisition, involving ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, with the aim of recovering the full investment.
Sui Network Launches Liquid Staking Functionality to Enhance Delegated Staking
The Sui Network, a Layer 1 blockchain known for its object-centric data model, announced the launch of a new feature that enables liquid staking as part of its latest network upgrade.
NFT royalties of BAYC, Azuki, Pudgy Penguins are Surprisingly $58M+, $43M+, $7.2M+ Respectively
Blockchain data and research firm Nansen has reported the royalty earnings of top Ethereum non-fungible token (NFT) brand.
Ripple Launches Liquidity Hub to Bridge Crypto and Fiat
Ripple has launched a liquidity solution for businesses to access digital assets, including BTC, ETH, ETC, BCH, and LTC, through various market makers. The Ripple liquidity hub aims to bridge the gap between crypto and fiat, and reduce the cost of operations on high-volume transactions. Notably, XRP is not mentioned in the product launch, which could be attributed to Ripple's ongoing court battle with the SEC.
Exploit of KyberSwap's Concentrated Liquidity Feature Results in $46 Million Loss
KyberSwap suffered a $46 million loss due to a flaw in its smart contract, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi smart contracts and the need for improved security protocols.
British Lloyds Banking Group Recruits Digital Cryptocurrency Experts
British retail banking giant Lloyds Banking Group is looking for digital cryptocurrency experts as a digital currency and innovation senior manager. The starting salary for this position is expected to be £59,040 per year.
FCA Restricts Rebuildingsociety.com, Impeding Binance's UK Compliance Efforts
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on Rebuildingsociety.com Ltd, a peer-to-peer lending platform, impacting its recent partnership with crypto exchange Binance for complying with the FCA's marketing regime. The regulation mandates firms to ensure transparent and fair marketing, affecting Binance’s strategy to serve the UK market. The move showcases the FCA's stringent stance towards ensuring marketing compliance, especially within the crypto sector.
BnkToTheFuture Taking Steps to Acquire Crypto Lender Salt Lending
BnkToTheFuture explores a potential plan to acquire Salt Lending to expand its presence in the US.
MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 5,445 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Reach 158,245 BTC
MicroStrategy continues to invest heavily in Bitcoin, announcing the acquisition of an additional 5,445 BTC. The company now holds 158,245 Bitcoins, acquired for an aggregate sum of approximately $4.68 billion. The move comes amid a period of relative stability in Bitcoin prices.
Musk Requests Dismissal of $258 Billion Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit
Elon Musk and his legal team have requested the dismissal of a $258 billion lawsuit accusing him of operating a pyramid scheme to promote the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. Musk's lawyers dismissed the lawsuit as a "fanciful work of fiction" in a federal court hearing on March 31.
Bitfinex: The Crisis Tested Liquid Exchange King for Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
During the March 12 stock market crash instigated by the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption to the world economy, cryptocurrency exchanges experienced a massive sell-off of Bitcoin and Ethereum. When the liquidation panic finally settled down, Bitfinex emerged as one of the few exchanges that had been able to take the extreme volatility in stride.
Chamber of Digital Commerce Joins Forces to Counter SEC's Lawsuit Against Binance.US
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has spearheaded a collective effort to defend Binance.US against the SEC's lawsuit. The chamber, along with Binance.US and other industry stakeholders, is challenging the SEC's regulatory approach, marking a significant collaborative resistance within the cryptocurrency sector.
Council of Europe Adopts Groundbreaking AI Guidelines for Journalism
The Council of Europe has adopted new guidelines for responsible AI use in journalism, emphasizing human rights and rule of law in the news media sector.
Three Arrow's Su Zhu Puts Singapore Luxury Home for Sale
Su Zhu, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of embattled Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has put his Singapore mansion for sale.
XRP Pushes above Critical Level as Ripple Faces Lawsuit Heat
Against all odds, the current bull market has also benefitted XRP, sending it above the $0.50 level.
Google Privacy Lawsuit: Google Chrome Incognito Records and Shares Private User Data
Google is being sued in a class-action lawsuit, filed on June 2, for the invasion of privacy and sharing users' data, even when they are browsing in private mode.
Kraken to Trail Binance in Hiring Over 500 Staffs Amid Crypto Meltdown
Kraken exchange has made a very bold revelation that it does not intend to make any layoffs despite the growing concerns about the ongoing crypto-economic meltdown
Are Ethereum Nodes Ready for a New Hard Fork on New Year’s Day?
The Ethereum network is expected to undergo a scheduled upgrade, named Muir Glacier at block number 9,200,000, predicted to occur on New Year’s Day 2020.
Bitcoin’s Significant Support Stands at $42.2K, Illiquid Supply Soars for 214 Days
Based on Bitcoin’s transaction history, notable support lies at the $42,260 as many addresses bought coins at this level.
Foreign Exchange Service Firm Midpoint Completes Acquisition of Blockchain World
UK-based Midpoint Holdings Ltd, an international payments and peer-to-peer foreign exchange service company, announced that it had completed the acquisition of Blockchain World Ltd.
Binance to Delist ARPA/BNB, COMP/TUSD, EDU/BNB and PENDLE/TUSD
Binance is set to remove a select number of trading pairs from its platform on March 15, 2024, citing low liquidity and volume as the primary reasons.
Bitfinex Securities Launches El Salvador's First Tokenized Debt for Hilton Hotel Development
Bitfinex Securities, the first licensed digital asset provider in El Salvador, is launching its inaugural tokenized asset raise on the Bitcoin layer 2 Liquid Network to fund a new Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport.
BitBoy Crypto to Launch Class Action Lawsuit Against Celsius
BitBoy Crypto is taking the cessation of withdrawals by crypto lending platform Celsius more personally and has threatened to file a class-action lawsuit against the embattled lender.
Dasset Enters Liquidation: Key Details
Digital Asset Exchange Limited, trading as 'Dasset', has entered liquidation due to"unfavorable market dynamics, increasing regulatory constraints, and uncertainty regarding the legal standing of cryptocurrencies in different jurisdictions.
EBA Opens Consultation on Liquidity Stress Test Guidelines for Crypto Assets
The EBA is requesting input on draft guidelines for liquidity stress tests for crypto assets, aiming to improve market resilience and comply with data protection regulations until February 8, 2024.
SEC Arguments against Ripple for XRP Case Are Weak, says Law Official
With the pretrial for the SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs looming, a joint letter has been presented by both parties to lay out arguments for the case.
Bitfinex Tackles Phishing Incident: No Customer Funds Affected
Bitfinex has resolved a phishing incident causing partial customer information exposure, confirming no loss of funds or sensitive data compromise, and ensuring ongoing security measures.
Binance Updates Fiat Liquidity Provider Program to Include MXN and CZK Markets
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced updates to its Fiat Liquidity Provider Program. The program will now include the addition of MXN and CZK markets, providing more options for liquidity providers. The update will take effect on April 10, 2024.
MicroStrategy Q3 2023: 158,400 Bitcoin Holdings at $29,586 per BTC
MicroStrategy Incorporated reveals Q3 2023 financial results, highlighting continuous acquisition of bitcoin and AI software launch. The company's bitcoin holdings now stand at 158,400 with a total cost of $4.69 billion. Software Licenses and Subscription Services Revenues observed notable growth, indicating a positive trajectory in its business intelligence domain.
Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Ripple Is Launching Crypto Liquidity Service for Financial Firms
Ripple has announced that it is launching a liquidity hub that would allow financial services companies to provide their customers access to a range of cryptocurrencies.
Reasons Behind XRP's Surge to Top $1.90
XRP has been on a tear lately, rallying by more than 65% on a seven-day period to hit $1.90.
Binance Exchange Looks to Acquire Outstanding Shares in Swipe
Binance Exchange, the world’s biggest trading platform by volume, is ending its year in grand style, with a recent announcement that it is set to acquire the outstanding shares in Swipe.
Lido Launches Layer-2 Ethereum Staking And 150,000 LDO Tokens In Rewards
Lido is now live on layer-2 solutions, Arbitrum, and Optimism, and would allocate 150,000 LDO tokens in rewards per month from Oct 7 for wstETH across each network.
Twitter Sued Amid Musk's Plans to Lay Off 50% of Employees
Elon Musk may have to battle a new class action lawsuit over alleged Twitter staff layoff
France’s CBDC Projects to Manage DeFi Liquidity, Settle Tokenized Assets
The Bank of France is currently working on its second stage of experimentation in wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).
FinTech Giants PayPal, Intuit and Square Capital Approved to Digitally Distribute US Govt COVID-19 Small Business Stimulus
PayPal, Square and Intuit have received the government’s approval to take part in the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic triggered global financial crisis.
Mindgrasp: Everything You Need to Know
Mindgrasp is an AI platform aiding in document analysis, summarization, and learning, with unique features that set it apart from Otter.ai, Quillbot, and Homeworkify.
FDIC Requires Potential Buyers of Failed U.S. Banks to Give Up Crypto Services
The FDIC has asked banks interested in acquiring failed U.S. lenders, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, to submit bids by March 17. The authority will only accept bids from banks with an existing bank charter, prioritizing traditional lenders over private equity firms. The FDIC has also required any buyer of Signature to agree to give up all cryptocurrency business at the bank. This news comes amid concerns expressed by U.S. Representative Tom Emmer that the federal government is “weaponizing” issues around the banking industry to go after crypto.
CEO of IcomTech Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
Marco Ruiz Ochoa, former CEO of IcomTech, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. The company falsely promised high returns on cryptocurrency investments and used promotional tactics to lure victims. Ochoa now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Coinbase's Base 2024 Mission: Pioneering a Global Onchain Economy
Base's 2024 mission focuses on building a global onchain economy, emphasizing decentralization, developer empowerment, a vibrant app ecosystem, and a robust capital market, all while maintaining close ties with Coinbase and the broader crypto community.
Kyber Network Advises Removal of Funds Amid Potential Vulnerability
Kyber Network has advised liquidity providers to remove their funds due to a potential vulnerability in the Kyberswap Elastic decentralized crypto exchange. No funds have been lost, and farming rewards have been temporarily suspended until a new smart contract can be deployed.
Su Zhu and Kyle Davies Finally Speaks About the Collapse of 3AC
During an interview with Bloomberg, Su Zhu, and Kyle Davies, the co-founders of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), the troubled hedge fund broke silence on the happenings that they have experienced in the past few weeks
POSA Publishes Two White Papers
The nonprofit cryptocurrency industry group Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has produced papers on receipt token legality.
Former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jung-Hoon Acquitted in $100M Fraud Case
Lee Jung-Hoon, former chairman of Bithumb, has been acquitted in a $100 million fraud case related to the non-listing of the BXA token, highlighting challenges in crypto industry legal cases.
eToro Cancels SPAC deal with FinTech Acquisition Corp. V. Company
FinTech Acquisition Corp. V. SPAC and eToro have terminated their investment deal, citing the impracticality of the deal.
Sphere 3D Sues Gryphon Digital Mining Over Alleged Spoofing Attack
Sphere 3D has filed a lawsuit against Gryphon Digital Mining over an alleged spoofing attack that resulted in the irregular transfer of Bitcoin. Gryphon's CEO allegedly wired 18 BTC in January to a fraudster posing as Sphere 3D's chief financial officer through a spoofing attack.
Chinese Police Investigate STFIL Team Members in Filecoin (FIL) Liquid Staking Protocol
Chinese police are investigating STFIL technical team members, who relocated 2.5 million FIL tokens to an unknown address during an unscheduled protocol update, seeking community assistance to protect stakeholders' interests.
Oracle Red Bull Racing Teams Up with Mysten Labs for Blockchain Engagement via Sui Platform
Oracle Red Bull Racing has partnered with Mysten Labs to launch the Oracle Red Bull Racing Validator on Sui, their official blockchain. This move aims to enhance fan engagement and ensure only valid data is added to the blockchain.
Astaria Raises $8m in Seed Round to Improve NFT Lending Liquidity
While NFT lending has become a popular way of accessing more cash, most NFTs are illiquid. This is the problem that Astaria is trying to solve.
Allbridge Provides Compensation Plan for Hacked Users
Allbridge has posted a recovery plan after being hacked for $573,000 on April 1, stating that users with funds stuck on the token bridge are first in line to receive compensation. Allbridge has already started the compensation process for users despite only recovering part of the funds. The protocol aims to fully compensate those affected by the exploit with funds available to them.
Sui Foundation Allocates Over $1M to 17 Emerging Projects
The Sui Foundation has earmarked over $1.05 million for 17 new projects aimed at bolstering the development and adoption of Sui. This initiative encompasses a wide range of sectors within the Sui ecosystem, including DeFi, gaming, and on-chain solutions, showcasing the foundation's dedication to fostering innovation and expanding the decentralized platform.
What is Crypto Margin Trading & How Does it Work?
There are many different ways to trade cryptocurrency. You may have heard of “shorting” Bitcoin, margin trading, or trading with leverage. All of these terms refer to the same practice — leverage trading — but the interchangeable way they are used can make understanding how it works a little difficult.
Coinbase Acquires Cryptographic Security Company Unbound, Strengthening Presence in Israel
Coinbase has made another strategic acquisition to expand its business capabilities. The exchange is joining forces with the Unbound team to offer an even better value proposition to the Unbound customers in Israel.
XRP Not a Security According to Hogan
Jeremy Hogan, partner at Hogan & Hogan, argues that Ripple’s XRP does not fit the definition of an investment contract and is therefore not a security. The SEC lawsuit against Ripple claims that the company illegally sold XRP as an unregistered security, but Hogan argues that the SEC has not demonstrated an implied or explicit investment contract.
Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse to Revitalize Swiss Point of Sales with Crypto Usage
Worldline, a top European company in the payments and transactional services industry, has struck a deal with Bitcoin Suisse, a notable Swiss crypto financial services firm, to present crypto payment services to Swiss consumers and merchants both in-web shops and in-store.
Western Union Makes Offer to Acquire Cross-Border Payments Firm MoneyGram
Financial giant, Western Union is in discussions to acquire cross-border payments company MoneyGram according to an anonymous source close to the deal.
Bitcoin Evaporated 30 Billion Market Cap Amid Coronavirus Pandemic and Bearish Economic Outlook
There's a sea of Red for stocks and cryptocurrencies this week. Bitcoin has dipped below USD $6000 for the first time since May 2019. The selloff of cryptocurrencies has extended to altcoins which the price of Ethereum and Bitcoin SV have dropped 30% and 40% respectively.
Crypto Recruitment Firm Inflection Points Raises $12.6m in Funding Round
Inflection Points, which was co-founded by long-time Bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano, has raised $12.6 million to expand its crypto recruitment platform.
French Man Who Paid $500,000 In Bitcoin to Activists Involved in US Capitol Hill Riot Leaves Behind A Suicide Note
A Frenchman, who paid more than $500,000 In Bitcoin to Trump supporters left behind a scathing suicide note justifying his health difficulties.
Crypto Escrow Company Promises Bitcoin, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client Over $3 Million
Jon Barry Thompson, the executive of Volantis Market Making cryptocurrency escrow company, has pleaded guilty in a crypto escrow scam worth $3.25 million.
Ooki DAO Seeks Legal Defence against CFTC Drawing on Community Support
With the lawsuit from the CFTC now filed, the DAO has opened a public forum for discussion such that its members will explore the best avenues to respond to the lawsuit.
Flow Blockchain Proposes Full EVM Equivalence to Enhance Composability and Usability
Flow blockchain unveils proposal for full EVM equivalence, bridging Ethereum dApp ecosystem with Flow’s unique capabilities. The move aims to enhance composability, interoperability, and user experience across the blockchain space.
Starknet Foundation Establishes DeFi Committee to Boost Ecosystem
Starknet Foundation has launched a DeFi Committee to bolster its DeFi ecosystem. Chaired by six experts, the committee will strategize and implement an on-chain liquidity incentive program, marking a strategic move for Starknet in the DeFi space.
Ethereum Co-Founder Buterin’s Ether Sales More Like a Security Offering than XRP, Attorney Argues
In the Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Ripple Labs, many XRP proponents have argued that the cryptocurrency bears resemblance to Ethereum (ETH) and should therefore receive a similar regulatory treatment.
Sui Donates $1M to London Business School for Web3 Research
Sui, a leading blockchain platform, has donated $1 million to London Business School for Web3 research and education, aiming to prepare future technology and business leaders.
Dragonfly Crypto Compensation Report Unveils Industry Salary and Token Trends
Dragonfly’s 2023 Crypto Compensation Report unveils key trends in salary, equity, and token packages across the crypto industry.
eBay Acquires AI-Powered Digital ID Prvoder Certilogo
eBay Inc., a global commerce leader, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Certilogo, an AI-powered provider of digital IDs and authentication for apparel and fashion goods. This move is set to bring new, 'Secure by Design' digital ID technology to eBay's fashion category, expanding opportunities in the circular economy.
Anthropic's Updated Terms of Service: Enhanced Copyright Protection for AI Outputs
Anthropic revises commercial terms of service to provide enhanced copyright protection for Claude API users, addressing ongoing legal challenges in the AI industry.
China Has Kickstarted the Experimentation of a Blockchain Pilot in its Equity Trading Industry
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has kickstarted the experimentation of a blockchain pilot for the equity trading industry in the country. Announced by the Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration, CSRC will be assisting the Beijing Equity Trading Center for the blockchain pilot.
ETH Merge Will Propel Narrative of Cryptos Being Eco-Friendly: Head of Sales at Moneycorp
Once Ethereum shifts to a PoS consensus mechanism, validators will replace miners in the confirmation of blocks because they will use the staked Ether. As a result, prompting a more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly approach.
Blockchain Infrastructure Provider Tatum Secures $41.5M Funding
Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) provider, Tatum has landed $41.5 million in funding, receiving the needed capital backing to expand its business offerings
Binance Revamps Fiat Liquidity Provider Program with New Eligibility Criteria and Incentives
Binance has updated its Fiat Liquidity Provider Program, focusing on specific fiat markets and a revised performance review mechanism. Starting September 25th, 2023, the program will be restricted to these markets and will offer maker fee rebates based on past trading activity. Eligible markets include TRY and EUR, BRL, GBP, RUB, ZAR, PLN, NGN, UAH, RON, and ARS. Participants must have a 30-day trading volume exceeding 20,000,000 USDT and demonstrate competent liquidity strategies.
Polygon to Hire 200 New Workers despite Market Downturn: Bloomberg
Polygon’s Head of Human Resources, Bhumika Srivastava said the Layer-2 scaling solution has plans to hire as many as 200 new staff before the end of the year.
Brazilian Crypto Firm 2TM Acquires Controlling Stake Over Portuguese CriptoLoja
Softbank-backed Brazilian firm 2TM announced the company would acquire a controlling stake in Lisbon-based crypto exchange CriptoLoja.
Former SEC Commissioner Says Incoming SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Withdraw Lawsuit against Ripple
Gary Gensler, who has been tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as chairman, is awaiting the Senate floor’s final vote.
Quidd Launches New Platform Mintables, Enabling Users to Mint Digital Collectibles into NFTs
Quidd announced it will allow the minting and unminting of NFTs on its platform. The firm stated new features are to support users who in the past used to pay hefty amounts of money to mint NFTs.
Curve Founder Proposes Venus Protocol Deployment on Ethereum Mainnet
Michael Egorov of Curve Finance proposes launching Venus Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet, incorporating Curve's stablecoin crvUSD and CRV as collaterals, with community support for growth.
NFT Trading Surges 8X Boom from the Popularity of Bored Ape Yacht Club,Pudgy Penguins and CryptoPunk
NFT sales recorded an eight times surge in market trading volume over the last two weeks, compared to the result in March, thanks to the craze of Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins and the classic NFT CryptoPunk.
US CFTC Charges Crypto Futures Exchange Digitex for Registration and Trading Violations
The CFTC has filed civil charges against Digitex exchange and its CEO for running a fraudulent crypto futures platform and over other multiple violations.
Bitfinex and Tether Claim Lawsuit Allegations of Market Manipulation are Baseless
BitFinex and Tether have officially spoken out against what they are describing as a baseless lawsuit, designed to undermine the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Ethereum Slips Below $1,350 as Total Liquidation Hit $300 Million in 12 Hours
Ethereum has not been able to get the right footing since the much-anticipated Merge went live on September 15.
KyberSwap's Response to $48.8 Million Hack: Workforce Halved and Victim Reimbursement Plans
KyberSwap, after a $48.8M hack, has halved its workforce and launched a reimbursement plan for affected users, showcasing the resilience of DeFi.
Stargate Foundation advised against reissuing STG token
Stargate Foundation has been advised against reissuing the STG token by its DAO due to concerns raised by FTX liquidators following the bankruptcy of FTX and Alameda Research's wallets being hacked for roughly $500 million.
U.S. Senators Urge Treasury and IRS for Swift Cryptocurrency Tax Rule Implementation
A group of U.S. Senators has expressed concern over a two-year delay in implementing tax reporting requirements for crypto brokers, urging the Treasury Department and IRS to expedite the process to close the crypto tax gap, provide clarity for taxpayers, and secure billions in lost tax revenue. The delay contradicts the directives of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and gives leeway to crypto lobbyists opposing the rule.
BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders and Will Face Trial on Charges of Failing to Implement AML Programs
Ben Delo has surrendered himself to US authorities to clear his name in court and defend against the charges.
UK Judges Receive Groundbreaking AI Usage Guidance for Legal Work
UK senior judges have issued guidance to magistrates and judges in England and Wales on the responsible use of AI in courts.
United States CFTC Issues Advisory on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released an advisory to futures commission merchants clarifying how to hold digital currencies in segregated accounts.
Swiss regulators consider UBS takeover of Credit Suisse to prevent collapse
Swiss regulators are reportedly considering emergency measures to accelerate the acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS, Switzerland's largest bank. The Swiss National Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority believe that the acquisition is the only way to prevent a collapse in confidence in Credit Suisse following a series of financial scandals.
Equinox Group to Start Accepting Crypto Payments
Equinox Group, one of the most popular luxury health and fitness clubs in the United States is now permitting its members to pay for their membership subscriptions in cryptocurrencies.
a16z: Top 50 Generative AI Revealed; ChatGPT, CharacterAI, Bard, Poe, QuillBot Rank Top 5
ChatGPT, the fastest consumer application to achieve 100 million active users, is dominating the GenAI space. 80% of the top 50 GenAI web products didn't exist a year ago, with ChatGPT accounting for 60% of monthly traffic. General LLM chatbots dominate, but AI companions like CharacterAI and content generation tools are gaining traction. The GenAI space is rapidly evolving, with ChatGPT leading the charge.
DeFiance Capital Seeking $100M in Funding to Invest in Liquid Tokens
Crypto Venture Capital firm, DeFiance Capital is in the process of raising as much as $100 million as it looks to invest in “Liquid Tokens.”
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup Perform the First Equity Swap on Blockchain
Traditional equity swaps have to be continuously updated for multiple variables. These include different interest rates, end-of-day market prices, and corporate actions like stock splits and dividend payments. Financial institutions need to hire many people to verify the process until the swap completion, which in some rare cases, could take months.
SEC Refuses to Hand over Documents on Bitcoin and Ether to Ripple in XRP Case
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has refused a request from Ripple to access documents pertaining to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
JP Morgan Chase to Pay $2.5 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Over Wrongfully Incurred Crypto Charges
JPMorgan Chase has settled a lawsuit over unannounced changes made to the fee structure applied to crypto transactions using its credit cards in 2018. The American bank agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding its decision made in 2018 to treat cryptocurrency purchases with Chase credit cards as cash advances, ensuing in higher fees. However, JPMorgan is not admitting to any wrong-doing as part of the deal.
BitBoy Crypto accused of threatening class-action lawsuit lawyers
Lawyers representing a class-action lawsuit against BitBoy Crypto and other FTX influencers for promoting FTX crypto fraud without disclosing compensation claimed that BitBoy Crypto's Ben Armstrong made multiple threats against them, including voicemails with vulgarities and warnings of protesters and danger to their families.
Bitcoin Hits a Five-month Low of $39,650, Leading to $323M Liquidation for Crypto Traders
Bitcoin prices hit a five-month low of $39,650 on Monday, before briefly dipping 40K before bouncing back to the $41.5K level with over 103,839 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, valued at$329.63 Million.
IRA Financial Trust Files Lawsuit against Gemini for $36m Crypto Hack
IRA Financial Trust said it has filed a lawsuit against Gemini crypto exchange for its alleged role in breaching customers’ retirement accounts.
Liquid Network: The Platform for the Fastest Bitcoin Transactions?
Samson Mow is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist who is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream. In Part 2 of the interview, Samson unmasked the power behind Liquid Network, how Liquid transactions work and c-lightning on Liquid. He also shared the latest initiatives of Blockstream and his personal take of Bitcoin in 2020.
Teenage Bitcoin Scammer Behind 2020 Massive Twitter Hack Gets Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Graham Ivan Clark, a Florida teenager, will serve three years of probation after receiving a jail term of three years in prison.
Indian Tech Giant Infosys and Matic Network to Reinvigorate Dapp User Experience
In a pivotal technological partnership, Infosys joins Matic network as an early transaction validator. This synergy will offer a strong tech structure to the Matic operations with DApps.
BitMEX’s Bid Fails to Acquire 268-Year Old German Bank
BitMEX wanted to purchase Bankhaus von der Heydt to leverage its business in Europe. However, the plan didn’t work out. While the reason behind the fallout of the deal is not known, BaFin’s involvement is suspected.
Binance.US Sued for Selling Unregistered LUNA Securities
Binance.US has been sued in a class-action lawsuit for the sale of unregistered security tokens from the Terra blockchain protocol.
Attorney Batting for XRP Investors to Join SEC Case to Refile Motion to Intervene
The opportunity for XRP holders to join the lawsuit opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs may not be gone after all.
Pudgy Penguins Expands Retail Presence with New Toys in Walmart Stores
Pudgy Penguins expands Pudgy Toys line to 3,100 Walmart stores, including 30 exclusive toys, demonstrating growth from digital NFTs to tangible consumer products through royalty payments via OverpassIP.
Did Coinbase CEO Steal a Blockchain Startup's Work? This Lawsuit Alleges so
Brian Armstrong is currently being accused of stealing the works of blockchain startup MouseBelt Labs, both of whom invested in Knowledgr, an academic research platform designed to reward participants in cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong Sets 50% Insurance Mandate for Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong's SFC mandates 50% insurance coverage for licensed crypto exchanges, with OSL and HashKey Exchange leading compliance by securing extensive insurance policies for customer asset protection.
FTX Ventures Leads $300m Series B Funding for Mysten Labs
Mysten Labs, the startup behind the highly hyped Sui blockchain protocol, has raised $300 million from top investors in the Web3.0 ecosystem.
BitMEX's Greg Dwyer Pleads Guilty for Role in Money Laundering Case
Greg Dwyer has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges associated with BitMEX in a US court in Manhattan.
CoinMarketCap CSO, on DeFi for Fostering a More Open Economy
Following part one of our interview with Carylyne Chan, the Chief Strategy Officer at CoinMarketCap, she elaborated on seizing market opportunities in decentralized finance (DeFi) with a new product, Interest by CoinMarketCap. She also outlined the potential effects of staking regarding CMC’s operations and plans for 2020.
Payments Firm Bolt Scraps $1.5B Proposed Acquisition of Crypto Firm Wyre
Bolt said that it has pulled out of a $1.5 billion deal to buy crypto firm Wyre amid market downturn.
New York’s Crypto Firm NYDIG Acquires UK’s Bitcoin Micropayment Firm Bottlepay for $300M
NYDIG announced that it has acquired UK’s Bitcoin micropayment firm Bottlepay to push more deeply into the Bitcoin market for customers in Europe and the UK.
Exploring the Basel Committee's Draft on Crypto Asset Exposure
The Basel Committee has unveiled a draft document detailing the disclosure requirements for banks' cryptoasset exposures. Standardized templates under a new chapter, DIS55, are introduced to ensure consistency in disclosures. The Committee seeks public and market participants' feedback on the draft until January 31, 2024, with an eye towards implementing the requirements on January 1, 2025.
Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands Fully Acquires Lyon-Based Eden Games
The new acquisition will help Animoca Brands enhance its product offerings.
CoinMarketCap Puts Wash Traders On Notice With New Metric
CoinMarketCaps new “Liquidity” metric will come down hard on exchanges that harbor wash traders.
Telecom Giant Airtel Acquires Aqilliz, Transforming Adtech & Creator Economy with Blockchain
The acquisition of Aqilliz will enable Airtel to deploy blockchain-based solutions across its fast-growing digital marketplace, Adtech (Airtel ads), and digital entertainment.
Crypto Groups Mobilize Support for Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETF Lawsuit Fight
The groups have faulted SEC’s decision to disapprove applications of spot Bitcoin ETFs, yet the regulator had allowed similar, riskier products to enter the market.
Law Firm Pleads with Shaquille O Neal to Acknowledge Legal Complaint
The Moskowitz Law Firm has made a public plea to Shaquille O’Neal to acknowledge its legal complaint on behalf of FTX investors regarding his previous endorsement of the now-defunct crypto exchange. The firm has been standing outside TNT studios in Atlanta all week to serve him, but his security guards have not allowed them in. O’Neal is the only one among the FTX celebrities who has not yet been served.
Tether Launches USDT on Kava Blockchain
Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the company behind the renowned blockchain-powered platform tether.to and the world's leading stablecoin, has revealed its plans to introduce U.S. dollar-pegged Tether tokens ("USDT") on Kava. Kava is a layer-1 blockchain specifically designed to offer scalability and high speed.
Binance Acquired CoinMarketCap: A Huge Boost to the Binance "Super Exchange" Ecosystem
Binance, one of the largest digital asset exchanges in terms of trading volume and users, has officially announced the acquisition of CoinMarketCap for an undisclosed fee. According to the press release shared with Blockchain.News, the acquisition creates synergies for both companies in boosting cryptoassets adoption to global users.
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.
Total Value Locked in Maker Reaches a Record High as Maker Foundation Returns Dev Fund to DAO
Maker's total value locked (TVL) surged to $12.02B, hitting a record high amid Maker Foundation's announcement that it would refund 84,000 MKR from the development fund to the MakerDAO.
Tezos Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over 2017 $232 Million ICO to the Tune of $25 Million
Tezos Foundation has settled for $25 million in a class-action lawsuit over its 2017 Initial Coin Offering (ICO) which raised $232 million.
Nexo Hires Citigroup to Advise on Potential Acquisitions
Crypto lending platform Nexo announced that it has tapped Citigroup to advise it on the potential acquisition of other crypto firms hit by the recent market downturn.
KKR Tokenizing Part of its Private Equity Fund on Avalanche Blockchain
KKR plans to tokenize part of its second Health Care Strategic Growth Fund to expand individual investors’ access to private investment vehicles.
CoinShares Acquires Napoleon Asset Management, Expanding into EU Markets
The deal underscores interesting points about CoinShares. The digital asset firm has bought its rival based in France to double down on European Union expansion.
Coinbase User Sues IRS for Illegal Seizure of Crypto Records
James Harper, a Bitcoin researcher, is suing the IRS, its commissioner, and nearly a dozen of its agents for violating his Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights—his right to privacy and right to due process—with their infamous Letter 6137 in July last year.
Judge Considers Dismissing Shaquille ONeal and Naomi Osaka from FTX Lawsuit
A federal judge in Florida is considering dismissing Shaquille O’Neal and Naomi Osaka from the FTX lawsuit due to uncertainty about whether they were served. The judge reprimanded other celebrity defendants for not following proper procedure in requesting a conference extension. A consolidation request by some plaintiffs against FTX was denied, and lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried noted the possibility of pushing back the criminal trial scheduled for October 2023.
US SEC Approves Volt Equity’s ETF, Allowing Investors to Gain Exposure to Bitcoin
US investors seeking diversification to the cryptocurrency market will be able to buy the Volt Equity’s ETF that offers exposures to public companies holding Bitcoin.
FTX to Sell Remaining Interest in Sequoia Capital to Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund
FTX has struck a deal with a company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi to sell its remaining interest in venture capital firm Sequoia Capital for $45 million. The deal is subject to approval by the Delaware bankruptcy judge and is part of FTX's efforts to liquidate its investments to pay off its debts to creditors. Meanwhile, Voyager Digital has agreed to set aside $445 million after being sued by Alameda Research over loan repayments.
US Department of Homeland Security to Host Blockchain-Based Digital Wallet Event with $25K Reward
DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) will host a virtual event for a Digital Wallets Challenge on Oct 27.
MAXathon: An online hackathon to tackle global pandemic related challenges with blockchain technology!
A global leader in the technology and blockchain industry, Maxonrow is thrilled to be hosting the first-ever MAXathon. This digital hackathon will challenge participants to reimagine the use and applications of blockchain for health and sanitary solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With €15,000 in prizes available, blockchain experts, developers, and other tech enthusiasts will compete in a battle of innovation from September 5 to October 3, 2020.
What Is Balancer?
Released in March 2020, Balancer is an Ethereum-based automated market maker (AMM) that enables users to earn fees by providing liquidity and trading.
Binance Contributes to Recovery and Return of $10,000 of Stolen Crypto To a Targeted Investor
Binance affiliate crypto security expert Harry Denley helped a victim recover $10, 000 worth of lost cryptocurrency recently.
UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund Invests in Tech Startups Fighting COVID-19 in Emerging Economies
Eight technology companies in developing and emerging economies will receive investment from the UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund (CryptoFund) to solve local and global challenges.