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Solana Telegram trading bot closure follows $523K losses for users
2.4.2024
The developers of Solareum, a platform for trading Solana-based currencies on Telegram that was tied to a glitch that led user wallets to lose about $523,000 in SOL last week, announced that the service would be discontinued. Over 300 Solana users are thought to have been impacted by...
Closure of Solana Foundation’s Tour de Sun 22 program
20.3.2024
Tour de Sun 22, an initiative organized by the Solana Foundation, has been slated to conclude on March 31, 2024. In its place, a testnet incentive program with a more restricted scope will be implemented. The Solana Foundation will continue to contribute to its evolution and security with...
Speculation Intensifies Over US Banking Sector’s Fate as Fed’s BTFP Closure Looms
10.3.2024
This weekend, many are intrigued by the potential outcomes following the cessation of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP), launched amidst the significant banking collapses in March 2023. Some argue that the banking turmoil is far from over, suggesting it has merely...
Hut 8 Closes Bitcoin Mining Facility Due to Power Disruptions and Rising Energy Costs
7.3.2024
Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining company, has announced the closure of its mining site in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, citing power disruptions and rising energy costs as significant factors.
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Cryptocurrency Market Correction Triggers $1 Billion Closure of Leveraged Futures Bets
6.3.2024
Bitcoin's recent price correction, following its surge to a new all-time high above $69,000, has resulted in the closure of leveraged perpetual futures bets worth $1 billion across digital asset markets.
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Hong Kong Ends Crypto Exchange License Applications, Noncompliant Platforms to Close by May 31
29.2.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission closed its crypto exchange licensing portal on February 29th, setting a May 31st closure deadline for exchanges that haven't completed the process.
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PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts
27.2.2024
This morning, Sony revealed that it is adding to the ever-growing pile of industry layoffs. In official posts, the company announced it had “initiated a reduction” in workforce. These cuts will impact a variety of PlayStation’s first-party studios including Insomniac Games, Guerrilla, Naughty...
Rockwallet Steps in to Adopt Wyre’s Customers Following Shutdown
15.2.2024
According to the crypto payments company Wyre, based in San Francisco, which ceased operations in June 2023, the multi-currency self-custodial wallet platform Rockwallet has taken over Wyre’s entire customer base. On Thursday, Rockwallet announced it has been reaching out to customers...
RockWallet Absorbs Crypto Payments Firm Wyre’s User Base in Post-Shutdown Move
15.2.2024
Following last year’s closure of crypto checkout gateway Wyre, non-custodial wallet RockWallet is stepping in to acquire its user base. The self-managed crypto wallet acquired the entirety of Wyre’s customer base on Thursday, around eight months after the latter’s shutdown in June 2023....
ICE-Backed Bakkt Alerts of Possible Closure, Cites Cash Crisis
8.2.2024
Bakkt, the cryptocurrency platform backed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has issued a warning about its financial health. In a recent document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bakkt outlined its financial challenges, stating concerns over its ability to operate...
Three Arrows Co-Founders’ OPNX Exchange to Cease Operations
2.2.2024
Crypto exchange OPNX launched by Three Arrows Capital co-founders has announced it will “officially cease operations and shut down in February 2024.” The exchange said in an email it will cease all operations on 14 February. OPNX is asking customers to settle positions before 7 February, 8 AM...
Crypto Influencer BitBoy Ends YouTube Show Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
1.2.2024
Source: Midjourney Renowned crypto influencer BitBoy, real name Ben Armstrong, has announced the end of his daily crypto show on January 31. Cash Crunch and Legal Battles Prompt Closure In a surprising turn of events, BitBoy bid farewell to his three-year daily crypto show. Revealed on his YouTube...
Denver Pastor Accused of Misappropriating $1.3 Million Raised via a Crypto Token Sale
23.1.2024
The Colorado Securities regulator has accused the pastor of an online-only church of illegally pocketing $1.3 million which was raised via the sale of a cryptocurrency he created. A judge in Colorado has since ordered the closure of the pastor and his wife’s bank accounts for 14 days....
Nigerian Crypto Startup Reveals Closure of $2.3 Million Strategic Funding Round
17.1.2024
The Nigerian crypto startup revealed on Jan. 16 that the firm had closed a $2.3 million strategic fund to finance the acquisition of operating licenses from different African regulators. Canza Finance said it hopes the new licenses and the defi platform will help it achieve its goal of lowering...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Subdued Start to the Week Amid US Market Closures
15.1.2024
Monday is anticipated to be a subdued day for trading activities, owing to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resulting in the closure of the U.S. bond market, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Over the past hour, bitcoin has been observed trading within the range...
Investors Rush To Buy Retik Finance (RETIK) Presale As Stage 5 Approaches Closure
15.1.2024
Few presales have recently captured investor attention quite like Retik Finance (RETIK). This ambitious DeFi project, promising a seamless fusion of traditional and digital finance, has witnessed a remarkable surge in demand, with its presale stages selling out at breakneck speed. But what exactly...
Gamestop’s Cryptocurrency Adventure Pauses: NFT Marketplace Closure Looms
15.1.2024
In an announcement prominently displayed on the Gamestop non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, the company has revealed its intention to shut down the platform on Feb. 2, 2024. This decision means that users of the Gamstop NFT market will lose the ability to “buy, sell, or create NFTs.”...
Huobi Korea Announces Closure Citing Challenging Business Environment
4.1.2024
Source: Adobe South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Korea has announced the shut down of its services with effect from January 29, 2024. The decision comes in response to what the company described as a challenging “business environment.” Established in 2017, Huobi Korea...
Lolli Secures $8M in Series B Funding to Boost Crypto Adoption Through Innovative Rewards System
14.12.2023
With a fresh infusion of $8 million in Series B funding, Lolli aims to be well positioned to continue improving upon and growing the cryptocurrency rewards sector. Lolli Secures $8 Million for Crypto Rewards Market Expansion Lolli, a prominent player in the bitcoin and cashback rewards arena, today...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Dips to $43.5K , Babylon Chain Raises $18M, Kiyosaki Warns of Crash
8.12.2023
On Friday, the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin, recently witnessed a minor retreat, touching the $43,500 mark, down by over 1% on Friday. The dip comes amidst a backdrop of significant developments, including the closure of an $18 million fundraising round by Babylon Chain aimed at bolstering...