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An Urban Farmstead Emerges From 3AC Co-Founder’s Bankrupt-Shadowed Mansion
5.10.2023
According to a report, the spouse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu has transformed their residence into a farmstead. The farm reportedly boasts numerous garden beds, a variety of composting zones, and the couple’s swimming pool has been converted into a natural pond. Report...
CMCC Global launches $100 million fund
5.10.2023
CMCC Global has launched the 4th Titan Fund, worth $100 million. This speaks volumes, considering Hong Kong has been experiencing a bit of a winter with investments in the crypto industry. The fund led an investment in Mocaverse, a brand that was launched in December last year with Animoca Brands....
Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups
5.10.2023
The crypto fund, named Titan Fund, has already made five investments in different blockchain startups with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects
Dogecoin NFT Community 'Own The Doge' is Installing Kabuso Dog’s Statue in Japan
5.10.2023
Kabosu is the actual dog of the meme that inspired popular internet culture and tokens such as Dogecoin
HKEX Unveils 'Synapse' Platform Using Smart Contracts for Enhanced Equities Settlement
5.10.2023
On Wednesday, October 4, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) introduced an upgraded version of its Stock Connect program called "Synapse."
Synapse leverages smart contracts written in the DAML programming language to automate post-trade workflows and mitigate settlement risks, thereby...
Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Down After Six Years
5.10.2023
Jaynti Kanani, the co-founder of Ethereum layer 2 solution Polygon, has revealed that he is taking a step back "from the day-to-day grind" in the project after dedicating six years to its development and growth.
In an Oct. 4 X post, Kanani said he "decided to step back" about six months ago...
Innovative Blockchain projects will have a compelling value proposition, practical use cases
5.10.2023
The crypto and Blockchain space now has a large number of users and many different types of service providers. However, there’s also a lot of noise or excessive hype surrounding many so-called projects that have failed to deliver on their tall claims. Although there’s no easy or clear...
Cryptoasset Ecosystem Booms in Latin America and Caribbean: Study
5.10.2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) have jointly released a report that provides growing trends in the cryptocurrency industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latin America and the Caribbean have shown “substantial growth” in...
Scammer Makes Off Around $400K in 24 Hours by Targeting Friend.tech Users Through SIM Swapping Scams
5.10.2023
A hacker has stolen approximately $385,000 worth of digital assets in the past 24 hours by performing SIM-swapping attacks on friend.tech users.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), blockchain sleuth ZachXBT revealed the scammer had pilfered 234 ETH over the past 24 hours by SIM-swapping...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Marathon's Record, Kraken Deposits, Uzbekistan Regulations
5.10.2023
Bitcoin continues to trade at $27,698 with a nearly 1% increase. Marathon Digital Holdings boosted its Bitcoin production by 16% monthly and Kraken experienced its highest Bitcoin deposit activity in half a decade due to surging prices and growing ETF confidence.
Uzbekistan has implemented strict...
Prediction Market 'Zeitgeist' to Use CoinDesk Indices for Broad Crypto Bets
5.10.2023
Traders will be able to bet on the performance of a basket of DeFi tokens, or of a group of smart contract platforms' native currencies
Memefi unleashed: Sensei Inu’s revolutionary path to crypto success
5.10.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, one project is making waves and rewriting the rulebook for crypto success. Sensei Inu, with its visionary approach and groundbreaking features, is capturing the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. If you’re looking for the next big thing...
Singapore Police Responding to Su Zhu's Arrest Says It Has Detained 36-Year Old Man: Reuters
5.10.2023
Zhu was reportedly arrested last week while trying to leave the country, liquidators said
South Australian Police Seizes $1.5M in Crypto From Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
5.10.2023
South Australian police have apprehended a 25-year-old man from Adelaide Hills on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, with approximately $1.5 million worth of crypto seized during the operation.
The accused individual operated multiple vendor profiles on the dark web, selling various...
Web3 Gaming Platform Immutable Gears Up for zkEVM Mainnet Launch Early Next Year
5.10.2023
Web3 gaming platform Immutable has unveiled its highly-anticipated mainnet launch roadmap for Immutable zkEVM, marking a significant step towards becoming the go-to platform for gaming on the Ethereum network.
The gaming platform aims to enhance the player experience, revenue engine,...
Report: Tom Brady Received $55 Million for FTX Commercials Before Its Collapse
5.10.2023
According to a report, former National Football League quarterback Tom Brady was paid $55 million to feature in the collapse cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s advertisements. As part of the arrangement, Brady would devote 20 hours of his time each year for three years. Celebrities Paid to Promote...
South Korean Central Bank Sets ‘Real-World’ CBDC Pilot Date
5.10.2023
The South Korean central bank has set a date for its “real-world” CBDC pilot, with the first citizens slated to use the coin in the fourth quarter of FY2024.
Per the broadcaster KBS, the Bank of Korea (BOK) will team up with the country’s top financial regulators – the Financial Services...
JPEX crypto exchange launches asset-lock-up plan, as some users cry foul
5.10.2023
JPEX has pushed ahead with its DAO Shareholder Dividend Scheme. However, some users claim their assets are being converted without their knowledge
Does the Cardano development surge mean an exciting future for ADA investors?
5.10.2023
Cardano (ADA) has revolutionized the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrency, grabbing the attention of its fanatics and investors increasingly to invest in it. This blockchain platform’s fast-thriving prominence and cachet are attributed to its dyed-in-the-wool developers and well-defined...
12 people will decide the fate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
5.10.2023
45 prospective jurors were narrowed down to 12 after they were asked to discuss their background, employment, education, partners, children and their age