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CoinCatch’s Parent Company Intends to Participate in the Strategic Investment in CoinDesk
17.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. 17 Aug 2023 (BVI) – Linkbase Technology Limited, the parent company of the global cryptocurrency exchange CoinCatch expressed the intention to participate in the strategic investment in CoinDesk to strengthen the crypto media landscape amidst the current challenging market...
Bitgo Secures $100 Million in Series C, Firm’s Valuation Climbs to $1.75 Billion
16.8.2023
The digital asset trust firm Bitgo, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, has secured $100 million in a Series C funding round. While the company remains tight-lipped about the participants in this financial endeavor, this fresh infusion of capital catapults the firm’s post-valuation...
Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company
16.8.2023
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From Crypto Custodian to Court: Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy Protection
15.8.2023
In the wake of financial upheavals and regulatory hurdles, Prime Trust, a digital currency custodian, has formally sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move closely follows the appointment of John Guedry as the company’s overseer, bolstered by a designated committee to steer...
Crypto custodian Prime Trust files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
15.8.2023
The crypto custodian's bankruptcy comes as it's been unable to honor customer withdrawals for months
Pokémon Company Hints That Its Game Output May Be Unsustainable
14.8.2023
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sold phenomenally well on Switch. They also launched with tons of bugs and frustrating raid battle performance that made them some of the most busted games in the series’ long history. Fans have been debating for years now if developer Game Freak is just making too many...
Amid Gold’s Recent Slide, Experts Predict a Shining Future with Potential Highs Beyond $2,500 by 2024
13.8.2023
In recent times, gold and silver have faced a downtrend, with gold losing over 2% of its value in the past month and silver tumbling more than 5% against the U.S. dollar. Even amid gold’s rather uninspiring performance this last month, David Neuhauser, the founder of the investment company...
Fireblocks Discloses Bitforge Vulnerabilities Affecting Dozens of Wallet Providers
12.8.2023
Fireblocks, a digital assets security company, has disclosed vulnerabilities affecting several cryptocurrency wallets, collectively named “Bitforge.” Through these vulnerabilities, criminals could steal millions in cryptocurrency without having direct contact with the owners of...
Redefining Possibilities in RWAs: BG Trade Gears Up for 2 Exchange Listings and IDO Debut
12.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and investments, BG Trade has emerged as a trailblazing platform that reshapes real-world assets (RWA) issuance and trading. The company’s innovative approach introduces a groundbreaking concept known as the “Meta-Asset...
Microstrategy’s Stock Soars 206% After Adopting Bitcoin Strategy
12.8.2023
Microstrategy’s stock (Nasdaq: MSTR) has risen 206% after the company adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. The business intelligence firm now holds 152,800 bitcoins, acquired for a total cost of $4.53 billion, and it has plans to buy even more. Microstrategy’s Stock...
DCG and Barry Silbert Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit by Gemini Trust Company Over Alleged Misrepresentations
11.8.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has filed a motion to dismiss Gemini's lawsuit, claiming fraud by the company and its founder, Barry Silbert, through DCG's subsidiary, Genesis, which held funds for Gemini's Earn program.
On July 7, Gemini and its founders, Cameron, and Tyler Winklevoss, filed...
Digital Currency Group Strikes Back: Motion to Dismiss Gemini’s Lawsuit Filed
11.8.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by Gemini Trust Company, LLC. The motion, filed in the Southern District of New York, argues that Gemini’s allegations of fraudulent misrepresentations related to the Gemini Earn program are without...
TSMC Advances Towards 2-Nanometer Chips in Taiwan; A Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining
10.8.2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is taking bold strides toward the future of semiconductor technology, planning to manufacture next-generation 2-nanometer (nm) chips at a new plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Reports detail that the date for mass production remains undecided, with...
New Wiglett Pokémon Plush Looks A Lot Like Something Else
10.8.2023
Good news: The Pokémon Company released a Wiglett plush on its official Pokémon Center store. Bad news: it looks like a dick. Not a human dick, but, like, the Platonic ideal of an alien dick the U.S. government doesn’t want us to know about. Read more
Are Reports Linking the 11th Largest BTC Wallet to Tether a Myth? Cryptoquant Analysis Reveals Discrepancies
10.8.2023
In the wake of recent claims that Tether, the company behind leading stablecoin USDT, holds the 11th largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Cryptoquant, a blockchain intelligence firm, has expressed skepticism. Citing inconsistencies in onchain data, Cryptoquant has questioned the authenticity of...
Binance Expands Global Reach — Becomes Fully Licensed Crypto Exchange in El Salvador
10.8.2023
Binance has become a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador, having obtained two licenses: a Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) and a Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP). According to the company, Binance now has approvals and registrations in 18 markets worldwide....
Bitcoin Price Could Rise to $180,000 by 2024 Halving, Says Fundstrat
9.8.2023
In a recent note to investors, Fundstrat has forecasted a potential surge in the price of bitcoin to an astonishing $180,000 before its next block reward halving event in April 2024. The financial services company attributes this projected 521% price hike from current levels to the rising demand...
Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain, in Milestone for a Public Company
9.8.2023
The big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase says its blockchain is the first ever to be launched by a publicly traded company, and represents a major push into a new revenue opportunity
Pokémon Sleep: The Kotaku Review
9.8.2023
I don’t think Pokémon Sleep is for people like me. By that, I mean adults with a relatively consistent sleep schedule with things to do as soon as they wake up. Adults who don’t want to be bombarded with numbers and thoughts of collecting Pokémon the moment their eyes open. But I definitely see...
Blockchain․com Obtains Payment License in Singapore
9.8.2023
Crypto company Blockchain․com has been granted a payment license in Singapore that will enable it to provide regulated services for digital assets. The authorization in the city-state, which is a major trading hub for the platform, is part of its efforts to comply with local regulations in...