Google to invest another $2B in AI firm Anthropic: Report
28.10.2023
Google has already invested $500 million as part of the deal, while the outstanding $1.5 billion will be paid over time, according to the Wall Street Journal
Binance Appoints New Regional Head for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
28.10.2023
Binance’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Kyrylo Khomiakov, will take responsibility for Central Asia as well. His promotion comes after the crypto exchange’s top executives in the region left the company last month, part of a string of executive exits at Binance this year. Kyrylo...
Meme Coin Mania: Will NUGX Take on Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB)?
28.10.2023
TLDR NuggetRush (NUGX) combines real-world gold mining, cryptocurrency, and digital gaming to form an immersive P2E platform. Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a roller coaster in 2023, but it has finally started rising amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) abrupt surge. For most of 2023, Shiba Inu (SHIB) faced...
US Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Consider Criminal Charges Against Binance and Tether
28.10.2023
Two U.S. lawmakers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to consider criminal charges against Binance and Tether, alleging that the two crypto platforms were used to fund Hamas. “We urge the Department of Justice to carefully evaluate the extent to which Binance and Tether are providing...
Wall Street Journal corrects article misciting Hamas' crypto terrorism funding data
28.10.2023
Elliptic, the firm which Wall Street Journal sourced the data from, said it was “pleased” to see the news outlet acknowledge its mistakes
New Law Expands Police Powers to Seize Crypto in UK
28.10.2023
A new law that gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to seize, freeze, and recover crypto assets has entered into force in the U.K. The law introduces provisions for police to “seize crypto assets more easily and convert them into money before a forfeiture hearing has taken...
As Dogecoin and Other Meme Coins’ Popularity Decreases, are AI Cryptos The Next Big Thing?
28.10.2023
Top crypto coins that started as internet memes, like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, unexpectedly became household names in previous bull runs. They symbolized the unpredictability and dynamism of the crypto sphere. However, as recent data suggests, the luster of meme coins seems to be waning. An evident...
SEC Considering 8-10 Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications, Says Chair Gary Gensler
28.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering between eight and 10 bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. He insisted that “the vast majority of crypto assets likely meet the investment contract test, making them...
Fed Reserve Official Michael Barr Calls for Stablecoin Regulation
28.10.2023
US regulators are finally discussing the subject of fiat-backed digital assets, popularly known as stablecoins. According to Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, it’s imperative that stablecoins also fall under the supervisory oversight of the government. Presenting...
Bankman-Fried Continues Testimony: “I didn’t want to be known as the Kansas City Royals of Crypto Exchanges”
28.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, continued his testimony in Manhattan federal court Friday afternoon. Bankman-Fried’s public image Bankman-Fried pushed back on former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s claims that his now infamous unkempt hair...
JPMorgan Settles Transactions for $1 Billion Daily Using JPM Coin
28.10.2023
JPMorgan announced that it is registering transactions for $1 billion daily using its own currency, jpm coin. JPMorgan Global Head of Payments Takis Georgakopoulos added that while these movements are denominated in U.S. dollars mostly, the institution is seeking to expand on that in the future....
Trezor Initiates Investigation as Phishing Campaign Targets Crypto Hardware Wallet Users
28.10.2023
Trezor, a cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, is currently investigating a potential data breach due to an ongoing email phishing campaign. On October 26, the anonymous blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported a phishing attack targeting Trezor users via his Telegram channel. ZachXBT cited...