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Report: Twitter Engages in Negotiations With Elon Musk, Analyst Says Unless a Second Bidder Appears Musk Will Acquire the Company
25.4.2022
According to multiple reports stemming from people familiar with the matter, Twitter has been engaged in negotiations with Elon Musk over his proposal to purchase the social media platform for $46.5 billion. Sources detail that a number of Twitter shareholders allegedly reached out to...
Elon Musk in Talks with Twitter Board to Strike Deal - Report
25.4.2022
Twitter and Tesla chief and billionaire Elon Musk are reportedly in talks to strike a deal, after Musk earlier this month laid out an offer to buy 100% of the shares in Twitter for USD 45bn and take the company private. Shares of Tesla rose modestly on the news in pre-market trading...
Report: Compass to Sell $30 Million in Crypto Mining Equipment Located in Russia
24.4.2022
The U.S.-based company Compass Mining plans to sell $30 million worth of bitcoin mining equipment that’s currently located in Siberia. The decision to sell the mining rigs follows the U.S. government sanctioning the bitcoin mining operation Bitriver and ten subsidiaries. Compass is hoping...
Report: Japanese Carmakers Toyota and Nissan Enter the Metaverse
24.4.2022
Two Japanese carmakers, Nissan and Toyota, have launched operations in the metaverse. Nissan’s virtual showroom can host vehicle launches and other events, while Toyota’s workspaces are being used to hold employee meetings. ‘Limitless Possibilities’ Japanese carmakers...
Report Says Binance Shared Client Data With Russia, Crypto Exchange Denies Allegations
23.4.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been accused in a media report of agreeing to provide user data to Russia’s financial watchdog. The trading platform has refuted the allegations. It also insists it’s complying with Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion...
Report: Private Equity Eyeing Ubisoft As The Next Big Gaming Acquisition
23.4.2022
Private equity firms could be beginning to circle over Ubisoft, Bloomberg reported Friday. Talks are early, but include interest from firms like Blackstone Inc. and KKR & Co. Even if it’s not private equity, senior current and former Ubisoft developers Kotaku has spoken with in recent months...
Report: Saudi Arabia Exploring Possibility of Implementing Blockchain in Government
23.4.2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking into the possibility of implementing blockchain technology across its government as well as allowing the use of cryptocurrencies. However, an official said the kingdom can only successfully build blockchain-based solutions if it hires people that...
Report: Netflix Doubles Down On Games As Stock Plummets
22.4.2022
Netflix built its foundation on streamlined DVD rentals and, eventually, on tepid “prestige” TV series that people talk about for a week before forgetting they ever existed in the first place. Now, amid a rare financial stagnation, Netflix plans to commit hard to games, per a new report in...
Binance pushes back against report exchange supplied customer data to Russian government
22.4.2022
The exchange said it was "categorically false" that it shared user data with Russian regulators, and it had stopped working in the country following the invasion of Ukraine
Binance Regional Head Agreed to Hand Client Data to Russia After Meeting – Reuters
22.4.2022
A local representative for the major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly met with Russia’s financial intelligence unit, Rosfin, with officials asking the exchange to hand over client data to “help them fight crime.” Permission to hand over data was granted by a regional head of the exchange...
Report: South African University to Issue Blockchain-Based Certificates to Graduating Students
22.4.2022
A South African university has said starting this year it will issue blockchain-based certificates to students graduating from the learning institution. University administrators argued that a blockchain-based certification system will help prevent fraud and end the production of fake documents....
Report: Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Killed News About Bobby Kotick’s Restraining Order
21.4.2022
Between 2016 and 2019, Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg used her political clout to bury two news stories about a restraining order filed against Activision Blizzard exec Bobby Kotick, according to a bombshell report this morning from The Wall Street Journal. Sandberg was dating Kotick at...
Rumors Claim Large Bitcoin Wallet Is a Whale’s Stash or Microstrategy’s Wallet Despite Conflicting Data
21.4.2022
Five months ago, Bitcoin.com News published a story concerning the speculation surrounding the third-largest bitcoin wallet, as many observers believe the address is a mega whale. The report noted at the time that the address “1P5ZED” shows all the tell-tale signs that it’s...
Coinbase is planning to purchase crypto exchange BtcTurk in $3.2B deal: Report
21.4.2022
The potential acquisition would follow Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announcing plans to expand to every country in which the exchange can legally operate
Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report
21.4.2022
The deal will give Coinbase a firm foothold in Turkey and could be worth $3.2 billion
Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report
21.4.2022
Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology
Tower 26 Venture Fund Raises $50M for VR Games, Metaverse: Report
21.4.2022
The fund is led by a veteran game investor, and former studio executive Jon Goldman
Goldman Sachs Eyes Collaboration With Crypto Exchange FTX as CEOs Meet: Report
21.4.2022
Crypto exchange FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, met Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to discuss potential collaborations between the two firms, the Financial Times reported Thursday
Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence: Report
21.4.2022
If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services
Doge Day Then and Now: Lackluster Buzz as Dogecoin’s Price Is 65% Lower Than Last Year
20.4.2022
While April 20 or 420 is synonymous with cannabis culture, the day is also considered “Doge Day,” by a great number of dogecoin supporters. The day prior on Twitter, the Doge network’s co-founder Billy Markus asked what people should expect on Doge Day and for dogecoin’s...