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Blockchain Meets AI: Ethereum’s Early Investors Dive into New Era
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe Investment firm cyber.Fund, known for its early support of Ethereum (ETH), has committed $100 million to projects at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). With previous investments in Cosmos, Solana, and Polkadot...
DOJ Charges Four Individuals for Laundering Millions in Pig Butchering Scheme
14.12.2023
Four individuals have been charged by the Department of Justice for their alleged roles in a scheme designed to launder millions in proceeds of a cryptocurrency investment scam, according to a recently unsealed indictment. Over $80 million stolen According to a Thursday press release from...
Alleged Crypto Investment Scam Worth $80M Sees Four People Charged With Money Laundering in U.S.
14.12.2023
The four allegedly obtained the money through so-called pig-butchering and other fraudulent schemes
Rulematch, a Swiss Crypto Exchange for Banks, Goes Live With Spain's BBVA
14.12.2023
The institutional crypto platform uses Nasdaq’s trading tech, and comes out the gates with seven banks and securities firms
NFT-Focused Line Next Secures $140 Million Investment in Funding Round Led by Peter Thiel-Sponsored Firm
14.12.2023
Line Next, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, said on Dec. 13 that it has secured a $140 million investment in a funding round led by the Peter Thiel-sponsored Crescendo Equity Partners. Line Next has said it will use the capital raised to fund the expansion of its global business and develop...
Messaging App LINE Secures $140 Million for Expansion of NFT Platform
13.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The NFT arm of messaging app LINE has raised $140 million in investment to “popularize the Web3 ecosystem.” In a statement released on Wednesday, LINE NEXT, LINE’s South Korea-based NFT unit, claimed the investment was “the largest in the Asian blockchain and Web3 industry this...
Market Analysts Identify Hidden Potential in a Lesser-Known AI Crypto – Time to Buy?
13.12.2023
Launchpad XYZ’s presale traction proves investors have an appetite for its AI crypto trading tools and services. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. With nearly 9,000 different cryptocurrencies in existence, identifying promising projects with upside potential can seem like finding...
SBF’s Lawyer Says FTX Co-founder Was Worst Person Ever Under Cross-Examination + More News
13.12.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: SBF’s Lawyer Says FTX Co-founder Was Worst Person Ever Under Cross-Examination Bitfinex Analyst: Fed’s Rate Hike Pause May Be Seen...
Crypto Mogul Novogratz Chooses Phillips Over Biden for Political Support
13.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Television / YouTube Mike Novogratz, a prominent investor in the cryptocurrency space and a long-time supporter of Joe Biden, is set to fundraise for Representative Dean Phillips, a Democratic primary challenger to the president. Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy...
US Seizes Half a Million Dollars in Digital Currency Linked to Chinese Man Involved in Crypto Fraud
13.12.2023
Source: Pexels The United States has seized digital currency valued at approximately half a million dollars from an account registered to a Chinese individual who was implicated in a crypto-investment fraud scheme. The scam, commonly referred to as “pig butchering,” involves...
Skybridge Capital’s Crypto Investments Rise by 130%, Says Founder Anthony Scaramucci
12.12.2023
Image Source: CNBC Investment firm Skybridge Capital has reported an increase of 130% in its cryptocurrency investments courtesy of the recent surge in prices. Anthony Scaramucci, the company’s founder, shared the impressive returns in a recent interview with Bloomberg, while acknowledging...
Bit Origin Secures $6.74 Million for New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Wyoming
12.12.2023
Bitcoin mining firm Bit Origin has announced that the company has secured a $6.74 million investment to build a new mining facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The data center will be a new 25-megawatt (MW) site that aims to accommodate between 4,480 to 8,400 bitcoin miners. Ahead of Bitcoin Halving,...
Blockchain Analysts Have Discovered a New Hidden AI Crypto Gem – How Does it Work?
11.12.2023
Launchpad XYZ, a new AI-powered crypto trading platform, seeks to demystify digital assets through algorithmic insights and educational resources. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Finding the next big winner in the volatile cryptocurrency market can feel like searching for a diamond in...
KuCoin Labs Invests in BTC Layer 2 Dovi to Advance Bitcoin Ecosystem Development
11.12.2023
Source: KuCoin KuCoin Labs, the corporate VC arm of the KuCoin ecosystem, has announced a strategic investment to further Bitcoin ecosystem development. The KuCoin investment platform is tapping the Bitcoin Layer 2 smart contract platform Dovi, to help it achieve its “pivotal milestones.” “KuCoin...
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Shifts to Neutral in JPMorgan’s Ratings
11.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek The major Wall Street investment bank JPMorgan has adjusted its price targets and ratings for several Bitcoin mining stocks, including CleanSpark and Riot Platforms. The adjustment in ratings came in response to the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price and...
AI & EV in Blockchain – eTukTuk Opens an Investment Opportunity to Not Miss Out For 2024
11.12.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. EV tokens, despite their immense potential, are relatively obscure. Over the last few years, Web3’s focus has derailed toward entertainment and quick gains. But things are changing for...
SEC Warns Crypto Investments Can Be ‘Exceptionally Risky’
11.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has renewed its warning that investments in crypto assets can be “exceptionally risky.” The regulator stressed that crypto-related investments “continue to be replete with fraud, including bogus coin offerings, Ponzi and pyramid...
Hong Kong Regulator Warns of 2 Entities Suspected of Crypto Frauds
9.12.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned the public about two entities suspected of crypto frauds. In addition to issuing cease and desist letters to relevant website operators requesting them to cease offering crypto tokens for purchases, the regulator advises the public to “be...
El Salvador Introduces Exclusive Citizenship Through $1 Million Crypto Investment
8.12.2023
El Salvador has unveiled a new citizenship investment program, the “Freedom Visa,” open to a limited number of applicants. By investing $1 million in bitcoin or tether, participants can secure Salvadoran citizenship. El Salvador’s Bold Bid: Citizenship for Crypto Millionaires...
Top Miners Spend $1.2 Billion In Pre-Halving Machine Shopping Spree + More News
8.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / arinahabich Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Top Miners Spend $1.2 Billion In Pre-Halving Shopping Spree UK Crypto Market Grew 137% in a Year, Surpassing...