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Bain Capital Crypto Raising Second Fund: Filing
5.6.2024
Bain Capital has been an active investor in crypto since its initial fund launch, participating in a $115 million round for Sam Altman's Worldcoin
Australian Court Exempts Block Earner from Paying Penalty; Criticizes Regulator’s Misleading Press Release
5.6.2024
A Federal court in Australia has relieved the crypto firm Block Earner from paying a penalty for breaching the financial services law when it offered the Earner product. According to the ruling, Block Earner “acted honestly and not carelessly,” hence it should not be made to pay...
Digital Yuan App Drops ‘Pilot’ Description, Hints at Change to Production Ready Status
4.6.2024
The digital yuan app, which services users of the Chinese CBDC, has dropped the ‘pilot’ label from its name without any announcement, prompting speculation about an upcoming move to production stages. While local Chinese news outlets explained that this change had to do with app requirements, some...
FTX Reaches Settlement With IRS on $24 Billion Tax Claim
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange FTX has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reducing its $24 billion claim to $200 million to be paid within 60 days after the company’s restructuring plan is approved. Additionally, the U.S. tax authority will receive a $685 million lower priority...
VC Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Explains the $500,000 Bitcoin Case: Countries Will Become Dual Currency
4.6.2024
Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder and CEO of Social Capital, a venture capital firm, has explained how bitcoin could reach $500,000 or even higher price levels in the coming months. During a podcast, Chamath clarified that considering the price performance in the previous halving cycles, bitcoin...
SEC to Shutter Office Behind Failed DEBT Box Crypto Lawsuit
4.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Salt Lake City office – notorious in the crypto world for its failed fraud lawsuit against DEBT Box – will shut down after seeing "significant attrition" among its staff, some of whom were pushed out over the case
Edward Snowden on NYSE Trading Halts: ‘Bitcoin Fixes This’
4.6.2024
On Monday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) encountered a series of unexpected trading halts affecting stocks such as Chipotle and Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire shares plummeted 99.7%, while Chipotle’s stock fell 66%. In response to the event, renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden took...
Consensus 2024: Reacting to Trump verdict during crypto conference
4.6.2024
Digital asset regulation and policy were at the center of discussion for many panels at the crypto event when news of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions broke
Bitcoin Surpasses $70,000, Reaches Intraday High of $71,031
4.6.2024
The price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed above the $70,000 mark on Tuesday, hitting an intraday peak of $71,031 on Bitstamp. This marks a nearly 3% increase over the past day, adding approximately $1,891 in value since the 24-hour low. Bitcoin’s Price Stabilizes Above $70,000 Bitcoin remains...
3 Bitcoin Mining Pools Wield 69% of Total Hashrate Discovering 301 Blocks in 72 Hours
4.6.2024
Figures reveal that over the preceding 72 hours, three bitcoin mining pools discovered more than 69% of the 436 blocks found during that period. Foundry USA and Antpool, two industry titans, command a formidable 55.5% of Bitcoin’s total computational power. Foundry Dominates Bitcoin Mining...
Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
4.6.2024
The tokens were initially reserved for a parachain slot on Polkadot but have since fallen out of use
Claudia Sheinbaum elected, Mexico’s crypto policy to continue
4.6.2024
Recently, Mexico witnessed a historical moment when the former mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, became the country’s first female president. This achievement is significant not only for advancing gender equality in Mexico but also implies that Mexico’s current government...
India Springs Election Surprise, Sends Equity Market Crashing With Uncertain Implications for Crypto
4.6.2024
India's voters have sprung an election surprise, even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies are poised to return to power, a result that could see the government kick the crypto policy can down the road" in terms of its priorities
Polygon never set out to beat Ethereum: Anurag Arjun, X Hall of Flame
4.6.2024
Polygon never set out to slay Ethereum, despite perceptions at the time, says co-founder Anurag Arjun
Crypto bull O2T wakes market up with 4x rally, Polygon whales join revolution
4.6.2024
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to dramatic surges and swift changes in sentiment. Recently, Option2Trade (O2T) has ignited excitement with a remarkable 4X rally, capturing the attention of traders and investors worldwide. Among those taking notice are the significant stakeholders...
Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology
4.6.2024
Starkware, known for its work on Ethereum scaling solutions, announced plans to apply its zero-knowledge technology to Bitcoin. The initiative aims to enable mass-use of Bitcoin, targeting scalability that could support global daily transactions. Starkware Announces Plan to Enhance Bitcoin...
Deutsche Bank and Bitpanda Collaborate Amid Crypto Banking Challenges
4.6.2024
Deutsche Bank is collaborating with Bitpanda to manage customer fiat deposits and withdrawals for the Austrian crypto broker. This collaboration addresses the challenges crypto platforms have faced in securing banking partners after the 2023 collapse of key crypto-friendly banks. Deutsche Bank will...
Crypto.com App now offers a new payment facility
4.6.2024
Crypto.com users have the ability to initiate a Strike or UpDown options trade by converting their crypto to American dollars. The new payment facility makes use of any token available in the user’s balance, which is a notable attraction. Another exciting news for crypto enthusiasts is that...
Watford FC Partners With Republic to Offer 10% Stake to Fans and Investors
4.6.2024
The English football team Watford FC has partnered with the digital asset investment firm Republic to sell 10% of the club to fans and investors. Although fans won’t receive voting rights, the stake will provide dividends to holders. Watford FC Collaborates With Republic to Sell 10% Stake...
Galaxy Digital Could Benefit From Improving Political Sentiment Towards Crypto in U.S.: Benchmark
4.6.2024
The broker assumed coverage of the digital assets platform with a buy rating and a C$19 price target