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Solana Foundation Teams Up with Abu Dhabi Free Zone for Web3 Push
8.2.2024
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Solana Foundation announced Wednesday an agreement to explore blockchain ecosystem development. The collaboration aims to improve Distributed Ledger Technology solutions and drive forward blockchain innovation, a press release said. “We are excited to partner with...
LBank Launches Oasys: Revolutionizing the Blockchain Gaming Industry
8.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LBank, a leading global digital asset trading platform, proudly announces the integration of Oasys into its diverse trading portfolio. This strategic move not only enhances LBank’s offering in the blockchain gaming sector but also marks a significant milestone for Oasys...
Blockchain Could Have Saved Americans $74 Billion on Credit Card Fees: Coinbase
7.2.2024
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has emphasized the potential of blockchain technology to save American consumers billions of dollars in its latest “State of Crypto Report,” released on Wednesday. According to the report, consumers could have collectively saved a minimum...
Illicit Virtual Asset Use On The Rise, U.S. Treasury Report Reveals
7.2.2024
The U.S. Treasury Department is seeing an increase in illicit crypto use according to a Thursday report. The department’s 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing report highlights that virtual assets are increasingly used by illicit...
U.S. Treasury Department Highlights Increasing Use of Crypto by Criminals in 2024
7.2.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing, outlining the most significant threats facing the United States in illicit finance. The reports detail updates to the anti-money laundering...
Bitmain’s Mining Firm BitFuFu Set to Go Public in the U.S. via SPAC
7.2.2024
BitFuFu, a bitcoin mining firm affiliated with Bitmain, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency mining industry, is advancing towards a public listing in the United States through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). On December 31, BitFuFu filed an F-4 form with the U.S....
Scaramucci Urges Crypto Community to Support Biden Over Trump at Digital Assets Event: Report
7.2.2024
Former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scarmucci urged the crypto community to support current President Joe Biden over Republican frontrunner Donald J. Trump during a February 1 appearance at a Duke University digital assets event. Scaramucci Warns Trump is Bad for Crypto According...
Stephen Chow’s “Nobody” NFTs Reach 10,000 ETH in Trading Volume
7.2.2024
Hong Kong movie director Stephen Chow launched an NFT collection titled “Nobody” on February 1 which has already reached nearly 10,000 ETH in trading volume on Opensea. At the time of writing, the collection has experienced trading activity of over 9,878 ETH (~ $22.8 million) with a daily volume...
OKX Breaks Into Argentina With Wallet And Crypto Exchange
7.2.2024
OKX launched localized trading services in Argentina on February 7 to provide Argentinians access to the non-custodial OKX Web3 Wallet. This development will establish a secure gateway for managing DeFi, trading NFTs, accessing dApps, and more in one of Latin America’s largest crypto markets...
Ransomware Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
7.2.2024
Criminals made off with a staggering $1 billion in cryptocurrency ransomware payments in 2023, per the latest insights from Chainalysis’ 2024 “Crypto Crime Report.” The report highlights a surge in sophisticated attacks targeting high-profile institutions and critical...
Ripple Requests One Week Extension for Documents in SEC Suit
7.2.2024
Ripple has filed a motion requesting an extension of one week to gather and submit documents in its ongoing courtroom battle against the SEC. The documents under examination largely comprise financial statements covering the period from 2022-2023. In addition, the SEC seeks “post-complaint...
European Markets Org Praises Bank of England On UK Stablecoin Rules
7.2.2024
Today, the Bank of England extended the deadline for citizens to provide feedback on its proposed regulatory regime for UK stablecoins from February 6 to February 12. The central bank’s discussion paper focused on rules for sterling-denominated stablecoins, which it believes are the most likely...
Prometheum, the Only SEC-Registered Crypto Company, Launches First Product: Ether Custody Service
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the only digital asset service provider registered with the US SEC, will offer its first crypto product in March: Ethereum custody, according to a report by Fortune. It is potentially big news for the industry. A successful launch could end up clarifying Ethereum’s status as...
South Korea Exchange Association Petitions OKX for Offering Services Without Approval
7.2.2024
A group of cryptocurrency exchanges known as the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) has reported rival OKX to the financial authorities in South Korea. According to a Feb 7 report, OKX faces regulatory scrutiny by South Korean authorities after a report that it targeted local traders without...
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Latest to Cut Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs
7.2.2024
Crypto custody provider Fireblocks has announced a reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring effort. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Fireblocks said it has been working on restructuring its go-to-market and customer support operations over the past six months. The goal is...
Aave Stablecoin GHO Hits $1 Peg After Six Months – Here’s More
7.2.2024
Aave’s GHO stablecoin has hit the $1 mark after trading below the peg for over six months since its launch in July 2023. The asset’s price hit $1 on Feb 6 following efforts from the wider community, which included integrations with the Aave decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol....
Promising new NFTs: DogeBirds, Moonbirds on Dogecoin
7.2.2024
Dogebirds: Going to fly to the moon? Dogebirds is a new collection of Moonbirds registered on the Dogecoin blockchain. It’s a winning combo. Its launch is eagerly awaited, and is scheduled for early February on the reference site drc-20.org: https://drc-20.org/launchpad You can find their...
Avalanche clarifies the implications of the Durango network upgrade
7.2.2024
Avalanche has shared details about how Durango may impact different aspects of the network. Durango is a proposed update to the Avalanche network, with the launch on the Fuji testnet scheduled to go live on February 13, 2024, Tuesday, at around 11 a.m. ET. The engineering team at Avalanche Labs...
CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions + More Crypto News
7.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions Neo Develops Bespoke Consortium Ethereum-compatible Chain for Chinese Enterprise Market Ripple’s XRPL...
Canada Market Favors Crypto and Blockchain Investments Over Others in 2023
7.2.2024
Although investments in Canadian fintechs slowed down in 2023, crypto and blockchain-related investments dominated the scene. KPMG’s global Pulse of Fintech report published Tuesday found that VC-backed investments comprised over three-quarters of all deals, totaling 83 transactions valued...