Search
Vietnam, Philippines, India, China Among Top Countries for Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Global Index Shows
16.9.2022
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published its 2022 cryptocurrency adoption index. Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and China are among the countries with the highest crypto adoption. While the overall adoption slows worldwide in bear markets, it “remains above pre-bull market...
Bitgo Files Lawsuit Against Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital for $100M Over ‘Intentional Breach’ of a Merger Agreement
14.9.2022
According to statements made by the digital asset custody business and financial services provider Bitgo, the firm has filed a lawsuit against the crypto company Galaxy Digital and is seeking damages for more than $100 million. Bitgo says Galaxy’s “improper repudiation and intentional...
Celsius CEO plans to restructure firm to focus on crypto custody: Report
13.9.2022
Alex Mashinsky reportedly made the announcement at a Sept. 8 meeting, at which Celsius discussed possible scenarios for its future after filing for bankruptcy in July
SEC's Gensler Holds Firm That Existing Laws Make Sense for Crypto
13.9.2022
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler told the Practising Law Institute last week that existing securities laws fit the crypto markets in a speech that’s garnered attention from all parts of the digital currency ecosystem. Prior to the speech, I had the opportunity to speak...
Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Files $100M Lawsuit Against Galaxy Digital For Breaching Merger Agreement
13.9.2022
Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has filed a lawsuit against Galaxy Digital, seeking more than $100 million in damages
VC Firm Northzone Raises $1B Fund for Fintech, Web3 Investments
13.9.2022
London-based venture capital firm Northzone raised a 1 billion euro fund to support technological innovations, such as crypto
Financial Giant State Street Sees Unwaning Crypto Demand From Institutional Investors
13.9.2022
Investment management firm State Street says that institutional clients are not deterred from investing in crypto assets despite price declines. “There is a belief that the asset class is here to stay,” a State Street executive said. State Street on Institutional Demand for Crypto...
‘A Dangerous Looking Moment in Global Economics’ — Veteran Investor Jeremy Grantham Warns S&P 500 Could Plunge Another 26%
12.9.2022
Jeremy Grantham, the co-founder of the Boston-based asset management firm Grantham, Mayo, & van Otterloo (GMO) believes Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) could drop another 26% during the next 12 months, according to statements the veteran investor made last week. The...
Crypto Services Firm Abra "In Process" of Forming US Bank
12.9.2022
Abra expects its banking platform to launch in 2023
Starbucks Leverages Polygon for Web3 Push, Coffeehouse Chain to Issue NFT Stamps
12.9.2022
On September 12, the multinational chain of coffeehouses, Starbucks, announced the firm has partnered with the blockchain project Polygon and unveiled the company’s Web3 technology called Starbucks Odyssey. The Web3 platform Starbucks Odyssey will provide Starbucks rewards members and...
Devere CEO Explains Why He Is Buying the Bitcoin Dip
11.9.2022
The CEO of Devere Group, a financial advisory and asset management firm, has shared multiple reasons why he is buying the bitcoin dip. “Despite the recent turbulence, I believe that the trajectory of bitcoin and other major cryptos is upwards,” he said. Nigel Green Explains Why He...
Blockchain Gaming Publisher and Web3 Firm Animoca Brands Secures $110 Million
10.9.2022
Blockchain gaming publisher Animoca Brands announced the company has raised $110 million in a funding round led by Temasek, Boyu Capital, and GGV Capital. The company raised the funds by issuing convertible notes to a handful of institutional investors. Animoca Brands Raises $110 Million From...
Payments Firm Bolt Scraps Deal to Acquire Crypto Company Wyre
10.9.2022
California-based online payments company Bolt is pulling out of an agreement to buy crypto provider Wyre. The news of the scrapped deal, which was agreed to earlier this year, comes amid plunging valuations in the crypto and fintech sectors. Bolt Gives Up Plan for $1.5 Billion Wyre Acquisition Bolt...
500,000 DAI From DAO Maker Exploit Was Sent Through Tornado Cash, Security Analysts Report
9.9.2022
On September 8, the crypto security and smart contract auditing firm Certik revealed that 500,000 DAI was sent through the Tornado Cash mixing platform after the funds were stolen in August 2021. The digital assets originally stemmed from the DAO Maker breach that saw the loss of more than...
Crypto-Focused Venture Firm Bloccelerate Is Raising $100M for Second Fund
9.9.2022
The fund has already raised $20 million, topping Bloccelerate's $12 million inaugural fund
US Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $30 Million From North Korean Hackers
9.9.2022
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed that U.S. authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth $30 million from North Korean hackers. “This marks the first time ever that cryptocurrency stolen by a North Korean hacking group has been seized, and we’re confident...
What do players really want from new games, anyhow?
8.9.2022
We don't know, but Google paid a research firm to ask folks
Firm Behind Ethereum Name Service and Virgil Griffith Sue GoDaddy Over Sale of Eth.link
8.9.2022
The Web3 domain name service alleges that GoDaddy falsely announced to eth.link had expired, and then allowed it to be sold to a third party before a set date
Venture Capital Firm MetaWeb Raises $30M for Early Stage Crypto Startups
8.9.2022
MetaWeb Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in crypto startups, has raised $30 million for its first fund
Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says
8.9.2022
The Merge is likely to cause a drastic reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset. However, the low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect