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The Protocol: Crypto Fundraising, Job Losses, Juicy Payouts, Grants for Devs
30.10.2024
In this week's issue of The Protocol, our newsletter on blockchain tech, we're covering the Optimism's $42.5M token pledge to Kraken, crypto VC funding, grants for Bitcoin open-source developers, and Polymarket's (negligible) impact on Polygon's bottom line
Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives
28.10.2024
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products, including crypto derivatives, to both institutional and retail investors. The Slovenian securities regulator has granted...
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
24.10.2024
As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
24.10.2024
As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects
Pepe Unchained ICO Secures $20M for New Meme Coin Layer-2 Network, Opens Developer Grants
17.10.2024
In a market always hunting for the next big thing, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is standing out. With a huge $20 million now raised in its ICO, this new project is continuing to attract attention from investors and analysts alike. And given the development team’s grand vision, it’s easy to see...
Singapore Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium
26.9.2024
A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four-month moratorium on certain terms. This temporary delay…
Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium: Source
26.9.2024
A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk
DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants
22.8.2024
The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to test the benefits of tokenization.
Coinbase Announces CDP AI Builder Program With $15K Grants
16.8.2024
Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) has launched its AI Builder Grants Program, aiming to blend artificial intelligence (AI) with…
Nigeria Seizes $37.5M in Digital Assets After Court Grants Freezing Order
16.8.2024
The Nigerian government has seized approximately $37.5 million in digital assets from the organizers of the Endbadgovernance protests. The funds were frozen by a court order based on a claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which alleged that the money was linked to money laundering...
Indian Court Reaffirms Legality of Cryptocurrency, Grants Bail to Yes World CEO
3.8.2024
The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme...
Judge grants ex-FTX exec’s request to postpone reporting to prison
31.7.2024
Ryan Salame will have an additional 45 days of freedom after his lawyers said there were medical complications due to a dog bite
Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom fund announces Bitcoin grant program of up to $250k per developer
17.7.2024
The new Bitcoin grants program could invite more innovation for Bitcoin-native DeFi, or BTCFi
Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom announces Bitcoin grant program of up to $250K per developer
17.7.2024
The new Bitcoin grants program could invite more innovation for Bitcoin-native DeFi, or BTCFi
UK High Court Grants Worldwide Freezing Order Against Craig Wright
6.7.2024
The UK High Court has granted a Worldwide Freezing Order (WFO) against Craig Wright, amounting to £1.548 million (approximately $1.98 million). This decision stems from Peter McCormack’s application, which argued for the necessity of the WFO due to Wright’s fundamentally fraudulent...
Fantom allocates $120M FTM tokens for Sonic migration
21.6.2024
The money comes from smart financial strategies led by Fantom network creator Andre Cronje without increasing the total number of tokens
Azuro launches grants scheme for on-chain prediction apps on Polygon PoS
19.6.2024
Azuro will be coming out with an exclusive grants scheme for funding the development of applications with the utilization of Azuro on Polygon PoS. This will include the furthering of on-chain prediction applications targeting sports, as well as entertainment-related projects. Added to that,...
Deepfake AI ‘gang’ drains $11M OKX account, Zipmex zapped by SEC: Asia Express
14.6.2024
OKX blames “coin-stealing hacking gang” for deepfake AI theft of $11M, Zipmex unlicensed, Microvisionchain’s millions in grants: Asia Express
BNB Chain to support early projects with new incubation alliance
13.6.2024
The announcement comes amid a recent surge in BNB’s price, reaching a new all-time high of $717.48 on June 6
Polygon launches Community grants worth a billion in 10 years
12.6.2024
Over 10 years, the community grants scheme has released 1 billion, and presently, 35 million in MATIC for Polygon and Ethereum projects. All of this is in aid of the developer groups. The initial season about the scheme will entail the release of 3 million MATIC, with the grants being supervised...