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U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September
29.8.2024
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is poised to launch a series of crypto hearings digging into several aspects of the industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of digital assets businesses and the implications of "pig butchering"...
Iris Energy Acquires 39,000 Bitmain S21 XP Antminers, Eyes 30 EH/s in 2024
29.8.2024
Bitcoin miner and high-performance computing (HPC) firm Iris Energy Limited has secured 10 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s S21 XP Antminers, positioning the bitcoin mining company to reach 30 EH/s by the end of 2024. Iris Energy Expands Mining Capacity and AI Cloud Services Iris...
Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?
29.8.2024
As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case
Crypto.com, Standard Chartered partner for global fiat services
29.8.2024
Crypto.com partners with Standard Chartered Bank to provide fiat currency services in over 90 countries, starting in the UAE
Coinflip Expands Cryptocurrency ATM Services to Mexico
28.8.2024
Coinflip has officially launched its digital currency kiosks, otherwise known as automated teller machines (ATMs), in Mexico, marking its second expansion in North America. The latest expansion follows the company’s entry into the Canadian market in 2022. Coinflip Introduces Digital Currency...
UAE Requests France to Provide Immediate Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
28.8.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular services for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov following his arrest in Paris for alleged cybercrimes. France is investigating Durov for enabling illegal activities through Telegram. Russia has similarly sought to protect Durov’s rights, but France...
Pavel Durov Arrested for Unauthorized Cryptology Services: French Authorities
27.8.2024
After French authorities came under fire from the crypto community and free speech absolutists including Elon Musk and…
Egyptian Fintech Firm Secures $3 Million to Grow Its Credit Services
26.8.2024
Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has raised $3 million in a convertible note round to expand its credit services and contribute to Egypt’s financial inclusion goals. The funding will support Lucky’s growth plans and help it achieve sustainable profitability. Lucky aims to provide...
Telegram Says it is Compliant With EU Digital Services Act After Founder Pavel Durov's Arrest
26.8.2024
The company says its CEO has nothing to hide as Toncoin's losses subside
China accessing high-level AI chips banned by the US: Report
23.8.2024
Documents have surfaced revealing state-linked Chinese entities using Amazon cloud services or similar services to access advanced AI chips and capabilities banned by the US.
Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Money Market Fund to Avalanche Network
22.8.2024
Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Money Fund to Its Blockchain...
Stablecoin Issuing System M^0 Employs Fireblocks for Crypto Custody
22.8.2024
M^0 allows stablecoin issuers to incentivize distributors, liquidity providers and so on by programmatically sharing yield among an ecosystem of users
Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion
21.8.2024
Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security
Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion
21.8.2024
Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security
Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report
21.8.2024
The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies
Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report
21.8.2024
The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies
Uniswap and Arbitrum Join Prometheum Custody Services
21.8.2024
Prometheum Capital recently disclosed that it intends to enhance its offerings in digital asset management. Tokens will soon…
State Street Partners With Taurus to Boost Digital Asset Services
21.8.2024
Global financial services provider State Street has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to enhance its digital asset services. This collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive digital platform, including tokenization and digital custody, expanding...
Bit Digital Expands AI and HPC Footprint, Signs $700 Million Agreement With Boosteroid
20.8.2024
Bit Digital, Inc. has shared an update on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) services by securing a binding term sheet with Boosteroid Inc., a major player in the cloud gaming industry. This partnership highlights Bit Digital’s strategic direction, which focuses on enhancing...
State Street Selects Taurus for Crypto Custody, Tokenization
20.8.2024
The bank will start with tokenization and plans to offer digital asset custody once the U.S. regulatory environment improves