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Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm
18.5.2023
Ripple purchased custodian Metaco for $250 million, and regulatory and market conditions could lead to further deals, says Architect Partners
FTX leadership sues Sam Bankman-Fried over $220M deal made prior to bankruptcy
18.5.2023
When FTX tried to sell the platform after filing for bankruptcy, the top bid was for just $1 million, representing a 99.5% decline in value
Crypto Mining Data Center Soluna Stock Surges After $14M Investment Deal
15.5.2023
The investment includes a $2 million loan and $12 million in equity
Microsoft Activision Deal Might Not Be Dead After All, Approved In Europe
15.5.2023
Last month, regulators blocked Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard in the UK, seemingly spelling doom for the $69 billion deal. On May 15, however, European Union regulators announced it has been approved on the continent, giving the gaming companies some fresh momentum as they seek...
GameStop Is Already Selling Tears Of The Kingdom For $20…With A Catch
12.5.2023
GameStop will happily sell Nintendo’s $70 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, to you for only $20, as long as you complete the sacrifice: trade-in two of your favorite games.Read more
The Hugs In Horizon Forbidden West's DLC Are Actually A Huge Deal
11.5.2023
When Guerrilla Games debuted the new trailer for its Horizon Forbidden West DLC a few weeks back, it sent developers into a frenzy. Those in the know were astounded by the briefly glimpsed hug that Aloy shares with her friend Gildun. The rest of us were in the dark about why any of this was a...
Voyager Digital Provides Update on Reimbursement Plan for Creditors
6.5.2023
Following Binance’s withdrawal from the Voyager Digital deal on April 25, the now-defunct crypto lender has recently informed creditors that they can expect to receive their initial cash and crypto distributions “within the next few weeks.” This update comes nine days after...
Bitdeer to Raise $500M for Bhutan Crypto Mining Operations in Deal With Government
3.5.2023
Bitdeer said the agreement marks "a crucial expansion into Asia" and expects fundraising efforts to commence this month
Morgan Stanley Strategist Warns of Equities Sell-Off in Response to ‘Hawkish’ Fed Message
2.5.2023
On Monday, Morgan Stanley’s equity strategist, Michael Wilson, shared his thoughts on the state of Wall Street. He expressed his belief that a sell-off could be imminent, and that this could occur as a result of U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks...
India, Russia Mull Payment System Integration in Face of US Sanctions
2.5.2023
The governments of India and Russia are considering integrating part of their payment systems, in order to counter the possible future effect of US sanctions on the capital flows of each country. The deal would include the integration of India’s Rupay card system and its Russian counterpart...
The Reason Regulators Blocked Microsoft's Activision Deal Makes No Sense
28.4.2023
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) potentially torpedoed the biggest tech acquisition in history this week and hardly anyone understands why. There are plenty of reasons to prevent a giant corporation from trying to buy huge competitive advantages just because it can flood the zone...
US Government in Talks to Rescue Struggling First Republic Bank, Sources Say
28.4.2023
Sources have revealed that U.S. government officials are in talks to rescue First Republic Bank, a struggling financial institution. The discussions involve the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Federal Reserve, according to reports on Friday. Private-Sector...
Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal
26.4.2023
Creditors can expect to receive between 40 and 65% recoveries, ideally in crypto, a bankruptcy court heard
UK Blocks Microsoft Activision Deal Over Game Pass
26.4.2023
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced its decision to block Micorosft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Wednesday citing concerns it would hurt competition in the growing cloud gaming market where Microsoft dominates thanks to Game Pass. It’s a shocking turn...
Britské úřady blokují největší herní obchod v dějinách
26.4.2023
Plánovaný odkup herního vydavatelství Activision-Blizzard Microsoftem se výrazně zkomplikoval. Britský regulátor trhu totiž obchod v řádech desítek miliard dolarů zablokoval kvůli potenciálním negativním dopadům na zákazníky
Binance Abandons $1 Billion Voyager Deal, Blames Challenging US Regulations
26.4.2023
Binance.US has pulled out of the $1.3 billion deal to buy bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital, citing a "hostile" regulatory climate in the United States.
In a Tuesday tweet, the US arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance revealed that it has exercised its right to terminate the asset purchase...
Binance US Pulls the Plug: Voyager Purchase Deal Falls Through
25.4.2023
According to the now-defunct crypto lender Voyager, Binance US sent a letter to the company “terminating the asset purchase agreement.” While the announcement was “disappointing” for Voyager, the firm maintained that its customers would still be receiving their cash...
Voyager Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal
25.4.2023
The crypto lender said it will return value to customers via direct distribution
U.S. Federal Government Greenlights Voyager's $1 Billion Binance.US Acquisition Deal
21.4.2023
The U.S. federal government has approved the bid by Binance’s American branch to buy up the remaining assets of the bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital.
In a Twitter thread earlier this week, Voyager’s Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors said a resolution has been reached with...
Today in Crypto: SG-FORGE Reveals the EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin, Three Silvergate FTX-related Lawsuits Combined, Voyager Strikes Deal with US Government to Sell Assets to Binance.US
20.4.2023
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