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OPNX, the Exchange Built by Founders of Doomed Hedge Fund Three Arrows, Is Shutting Down
1.2.2024
Customers were advised to settle their positions by Feb. 7 and withdraw their money by Feb. 14
Crypto Bank Savior New York Community Bancorp Sees 40% Drop in Shares
1.2.2024
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), the savior of failed Signature Bank, has witnessed a sharp decline of 40% in its shares. The bank’s shares took a hit on Wednesdau after the decision to cut dividend to strengthen its capital and the announcement of an unexpected loss, according to a report...
Crypto Startup Velar Plans Perpetual Swaps Exchange for Bitcoin DeFi After Raising $3.5M
1.2.2024
Crypto trading startup Velar raised $3.5 million to build a suite of DeFi tools for Bitcoin's nascent DeFi scene
Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34 Million in Seed Funding
1.2.2024
Portal, the provider of a decentralized Bitcoin ecosystem, announced on Jan. 30 that it has raised $34 million via a seed funding round. Portal said the raised capital is set to fund the development of a decentralized exchange platform and a wallet. Layer 2 Atomic Swap Technology Portal, a fintech...
Denver Pastor Accused of Crypto Fraud Spotted Preaching in Zambia After Missing Court Date
1.2.2024
Denver-based Pastor Eli Regalado, who faces allegations of orchestrating a $3.2 million cryptocurrency scam, has been seen preaching in Zambia despite missing a mandatory court hearing in the United States. A recent report by Newsweek unveiled that Regalado was observed delivering sermons at...
EU Moves to Ban Bitcoin to Meet Energy Goals – Report
31.1.2024
Source: Pixabay A recent report has indicated that Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus networks, like Bitcoin, may be banned in the European Union (EU). Daniel Batten, a managing partner at CH4 Capital, shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that the European Central Bank (ECB) and European Securities...
Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto
31.1.2024
The renowned a16z VC talks to Daniel Kuhn about his new book, “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.”
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Central to Investment in Digital Finance Platform Mesh
30.1.2024
Paypal Ventures, the venture capital division of Paypal, revealed this week its investment in Mesh, a financial technology startup focused on advancing digital payments. The investment entity emphasized that the capital injection was primarily allocated using the firm’s newly introduced...
a16z-Backed Projects Sold Tokens and NFTs, Contrary to Claims by General Partner Chris Dixon
30.1.2024
a16z-backed projects sold tokens and NFTs to the public contrary to claims by Chris Dixon, a general partner at the venture capital firm. During a recent appearance on the New York Times podcast Hard Fork, Dixon defended his firm’s investment thesis and the projects they support. “No...
Binance Labs Claims to Be ‘Unaware’ of Leading $15M SkyArk Chronicles Fundraise
29.1.2024
Image Source: Shutterstock Binance Labs has refuted claims of its involvement in the latest investment round of SkyArk Chronicles’ gaming platform. The venture capital arm of the Binance crypto exchange issued a statement on Monday, clarifying that it did not partake in SkyArk...
LBank Labs Takes Bold Step in Web3 Venture Capital: Announces Strategic Investment in Entangle
26.1.2024
LBank Labs, at the forefront of Web3 venture capital, is excited to announce its significant investment in Entangle, this strategic move is focused on bolstering Entangle’s revolutionary mission to unify Web3 communications and enhance ecosystem liquidity. Entangle stands out with...
Charles Hoskinson Predicts 2024 Will Be the Biggest Year of Growth for Cardano
25.1.2024
Cardano’s co-founder Charles Hoskinson has projected 2024 as the biggest year for massive growth in the network’s ecosystem. In a recent broadcast released for the community, Hoskinson noted that it will be a year for growth while highlighting development roadmaps, integrations and strategies to...
Crypto VC Deals in 2023 Plunged 70% on Funding Constraints
25.1.2024
Crypto venture capital (VC) funding dropped 70% in 2023, securing only about $10b in deal value. That’s a drop from nearly $32b in 2022, which had nearly 90% more deals. Galaxy Digital published a report Wednesday showing venture deal activity in the crypto sector last year. It revealed...
Hashkey Capital and FTSE Russell Launch Trio of Indices to Track Diverse Crypto Assets
24.1.2024
Digital asset investment company Hashkey Capital has collaborated with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) subsidiary FTSE Russell to unveil three indices for tracking cryptocurrencies. These indices enable investors and traders to keep an eye on a diverse collection of assets spanning different...
Blockchain Life 2024 will gather a record 8000 attendees in Dubai
24.1.2024
On April 15-16, Blockchain Life 2024 is going to prove its status as one of the main crypto events of the year bringing together over 8,000 crypto enthusiasts and thousands of international companies in the globally recognized crypto capital of Dubai. Learn more and buy a ticket:...
Nexo Seeks $3B in Damages from Bulgaria Over Aborted Investigation Affecting US Stock Listing
24.1.2024
Crypto lender Nexo has started a legal battle seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria following an aborted criminal investigation that the company claims derailed its plans for a US stock market listing and a soccer sponsorship deal. Nexo AG, a Swiss subsidiary of Nexo Capital based in...
HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell Launch Indices Tracking Crypto Assets
24.1.2024
Crypto fund manager HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), have unveiled a suite of indices tracking cryptocurrencies. HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell unveiled jointly developed crypto indices on January 24, as per a release shared with Cryptonews....
Report: Bitcoin Mining Sustainable Energy Usage Reaches 54.5%
24.1.2024
Daniel Batten, co-founder of CH4 Capital, reported that bitcoin mining has reached all-time high levels of sustainable energy usage and emissions mitigation. According to Batten, 54.5% of the energy used for this activity is sustainable, and the industry is mitigating 7.3% of all its emissions...
Three Arrows Capital Co-founder Su Zhu Says Prison Was an “Enjoyable Experience Overall”
23.1.2024
Su Zhu, the co-founder of now-collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has shared his thoughts on his time spent in prison, describing it as an “enjoyable experience overall.” During a video podcast, Zhu expressed appreciation for his time behind bars, even claiming that he...
New Web3 and Blockchain Focused VC Fund, Paper Ventures, Launched With Initial Capital of $25 Million
23.1.2024
Paper Ventures, a new blockchain venture capital (VC) fund focused on early-stage Web3 and blockchain projects, has been launched with an initial fund of $25 million. The fund, founded by experienced venture capitalists, will not only invest in outstanding projects but will help nurture them....