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Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense
9.9.2024
Law firm Covington & Burling have denied allegations by Steven Nerayoff, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it
Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense
9.9.2024
Law firm Covington & Burling has denied Steven Nerayoff's allegations, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it
U.S. Election Betting Delay Would Be 'Devastating' to Kalshi, Firm Says
9.9.2024
Kalshi "has staked its future on this litigation and these markets," the prediction market platform said, pushing back against CFTC's emergency motion
Tether invests $100M in agriculture firm as stablecoin competition grows
8.9.2024
This is Tether’s first investment in the agriculture and food sector, after investments in artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining operations, and digital education initiatives
Atari founder’s new firm partners with Skale Labs for gasless blockchain gaming
6.9.2024
According to Web3 gaming firm Moxy, the deal will save the company around $3.5 million in gas fees annually
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources
5.9.2024
The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round
Binance Hires UK Accounting Firm Grant Thornton To Advise on Audits
4.9.2024
Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday
Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
3.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about...
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
2.9.2024
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds
Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm
2.9.2024
Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike Novogratz, has offered to provide Rhodium with...
Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report
30.8.2024
Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns
Crypto bankruptcies net law firms $751M in fees
30.8.2024
Four law firms collectively earned $484 million from their work on the crypto bankruptcies, representing 64% of all fees requested and received in these cases
Parafi Capital Secures $120 Million for Investing in Crypto Funds
30.8.2024
The New York-based digital asset manager, Parafi Capital, has secured $120 million to invest in general partner stakes of crypto funds. These funds focus on specific market segments, strategies, or geographic locations. With this funding, Parafi Capital aims to build a portfolio of 30-50 general...
South African Fintech Firm Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Financial Inclusion
30.8.2024
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also...
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
29.8.2024
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening
Investment Firm Lemniscap Raises $70M Fund Targeting Early Stage Web3 Projects
28.8.2024
Lemniscap is targeting zero-knowledge infrastructure, consumer applications and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN)
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
Blockchain database firm SxT Labs raises $20M in Series A round
27.8.2024
Framework Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, Arrington Capital, and Hivemind Capital, along with Microsoft’s M12 Ventures and OKX Ventures, backed SxT Labs’ Series A round.
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...