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US Banking Industry in Turmoil: A Comprehensive Look at the ‘Great Consolidation’ and Largest Bank Failures of 2023
4.5.2023
2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the U.S. banking industry. The collapse of three major banks has sent shockwaves through the financial world, with their combined assets surpassing the top 25 banks that crumbled in 2008. The following is a closer look at what has triggered a ‘great...
Gaming Studio Bitblox to Build On-Chain Games for $68B Online Gambling Industry
4.5.2023
Bitblox Games will exclusively build crypto games on the Hxro Network, a Solana-based distributed liquidity layer for betting applications
OpenTrade Raises Over $1.5M for Building Crypto Structured Financial Products
4.5.2023
The platform will offer liquidity pools for U.S. Treasury bills, later this year
U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days
4.5.2023
Coinbase last week argued that the SEC is providing insufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. companies operating in the crypto sector
Estate and Legacy Planning for Crypto Assets
4.5.2023
Legacy and estate planning is crucial for cryptocurrency holders because, unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by centralized authorities, making it difficult for heirs to access them after the owner's death. Proper planning can ensure that digital assets are successfully...
$22M of Curve Finance algo stablecoin minted since mainnet launch
4.5.2023
Decentralized finance protocol CurveDAO has successfully launched its algorithmic stablecoin crvUSD on the Ethereum network
Coinbase to Stop Issuing New Loans Via Coinbase Borrow
4.5.2023
May 10 is the final day customers will be allowed to take out new loans through Coinbase Borrow
Curve Finance Deploys Native Stablecoin on Mainnet
3.5.2023
The deployment marks a major milestone for the public release of Curve’s highly anticipated native stablecoin
Coinbase Losses Expected to Narrow; Analysts Seek Details About International Exchange
3.5.2023
Traders of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) will likely get some relief when the company reports first quarter earnings for 2023 on Thursday
Aragon Bans at Least 6 DAO Members During Treasury Discussion, Alleging ‘Coordinated’ Assault
3.5.2023
Their banishment from Aragon’s Discord for asking “probing questions” and using “inappropriate language” highlights the disconnect between the censorship-resistant ideals of crypto governance and the reality that insiders hold considerable sway
Federal Reserve Raises Fed Funds Rate by 25 Basis Points
3.5.2023
This latest move by the U.S. central bank brings the targeted range for its benchmark fed funds rate to 5%-5.25%
Crypto Innovation and Regulation Should Be Partners, Not Adversaries
3.5.2023
Developers are flourishing elsewhere amid strident relationships with U.S. regulators
A Closer Look at Market Cap-Weighted Crypto Portfolios
3.5.2023
Crypto investment products are commonly weighted by market cap. We examine how a small adjustment to market-cap weighting methodologies may better align digital asset portfolios with their intended objectives
PEPE Meme Coin Liquidity Pool Becomes Most Active on Uniswap
3.5.2023
The new token based on “pepe the frog” meme remains one of the most researched tokens for users of blockchain analytics firm Nansen and price tracker CoinGecko
Sui Mainnet Goes Live, Token Trades at $1.33
3.5.2023
The much-awaited Aptos rival put its hundreds of million of VC funding to the test during its mainnet launch, and struggled with speed and decentralization
New Crypto VC Firm Credibly Neutral Raises $5.5M
3.5.2023
The developer-led firm received funds from the founders of the Polygon and Solana blockchains, among others
Crypto Trading Platform Enclave Starts Fully Encrypted Spot Exchange
3.5.2023
Enclave Spot is secured by independent attestors, including Blockdaemon, Ava Labs, Republic Crypto and Enclave
Russian Banks Set for Record Profits This Year, Central Bank, Rating Agency Say
3.5.2023
Bank of Russia raised its forecast for the profits of Russian banks in 2023, expecting results that may break the 2021 record. This year’s high numbers are coming after 2022 became the worst annual period in seven years for the sanctioned Russian banking sector in terms of financial outcome. Banks...
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
Breaking the Barriers of Traditional Banking With Digital Assets
3.5.2023
Another one bites the dust! The banking industry in the United States is in trouble, and regional banks are feeling the squeeze. A number of banks have failed recently due to mismanagement, poor risk management, and other factors which are leading to bailouts and buyouts from large players....