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Meet Mike Novogratz, the Political Commentator
31.5.2024
In an interview at Consensus 2024, the Galaxy Digital CEO was asked about a plethora of regulatory and legislative issues affecting crypto
Elon Musk Says Crypto Can Shift Power From Government to the People, but Denies Discussing Crypto With Trump
30.5.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has debunked reports claiming that he advised former U.S. President Donald Trump on cryptocurrency. While stating that he is pretty sure he has not discussed crypto with Trump, Musk said crypto can “shift power from the government to the people,” and...
US pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake gets $25M from Andreessen Horowitz
30.5.2024
The major contribution comes a day after the PAC received an equal amount from Ripple
$2.18 Billion Digital Assets in Kind Returned to Earn Users, Gemini Says
30.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced on Wednesday that Earn users have received $2.18 billion of their digital assets in kind, representing 97% of their assets owed and a 232% recovery since Genesis halted withdrawals. This recovery follows a settlement with Genesis and other creditors...
SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment
30.5.2024
Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats
Iconic Auto Brand DeLorean Partners With Web3 Agency Otherlife to Launch Digital Marketplace
30.5.2024
On May 30, the renowned auto brand DeLorean, made famous in the iconic film “Back to the Future,” revealed a collaboration with Web3 creative agency Otherlife, a branch of Moonpay. Together, they aim to launch a groundbreaking marketplace where DeLorean enthusiasts can purchase, sell...
Agora launches AUSD Stablecoin on Sui, pioneering a new era in digital finance
30.5.2024
Agora, a leading financial technology company, has launched its new AUSD stablecoin on the Sui platform. This strategic move will enhance the stability and functionality of digital transactions, providing users with a reliable and efficient means of conducting business in the evolving digital...
Marketnode Secures Series A Funding Led by Financial Services Giant HSBC
30.5.2024
On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins...
Are ZK-proofs the key to Europe’s new digital ID regulations?
30.5.2024
According to Dr. Jonas Gross, CEO of Hakata, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) could be the key to enhancing privacy and security in the EU's groundbreaking digital identity and wallet regulation
Ethereum ETFs — 3 pitches that could hook Wall Street
30.5.2024
Ethereum is already home to the world’s largest DeFi protocols, tokenized RWAs, and stablecoins, but its technical roadmap could be hard for TradFi to understand
Ark CEO Cathie Wood Talks Bitcoin With El Salvador’s President — Applauds His Vision for BTC Hub
30.5.2024
Cathie Wood, CEO of asset management firm Ark Invest, recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and discussed bitcoin. She praised his progressive approach to economic and educational reforms. “President Bukele’s determination to transform El Salvador into a...
U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year
30.5.2024
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) vowed the crypto industry won't have long to wait to get U.S. regulations, now that the U.S. House of Representatives has shown the way
SEC Ordered to Pay $1.8M for Misconduct — Debt Box Hails ‘Monumental Victory’ for Crypto Industry
29.5.2024
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay over $1.8 million in its case against the crypto firm Digital Licensing, also known as Debt Box. The penalty resulted from the SEC’s bad faith conduct in obtaining and defending an ex parte temporary...
Web3 Digital Identity Network Galxe Crafts Own Layer-1 Blockchain Gravity
29.5.2024
Gravity's first iteration will go live this June, with plans for the final version with staking and restaking to launch in the second quarter of 2025
Rep. Emmer says crypto is nonpartisan, opponents are ‘fading’
29.5.2024
The House majority whip and crypto advocate thinks the FIT21 may pass in the current Congressional session
Israel to Launch Digital Shekel Test for Payment
29.5.2024
The "digital shekel," also known as the central bank digital currency (CBDC), is being developed at a faster pace by the Bank of Israel (BoI). The bank recently provided an update on May 28 that included preparations for the payment use case of the CBDC through the 'Digital Shekel Challenge'...
Paypal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Better Payment Solutions
29.5.2024
Payments giant Paypal has made Paypal USD (PYUSD) available on the Solana blockchain, making the stablecoin “faster and cheaper to use.” Platforms like Crypto.com, Phantom, and Paxos are among the first to offer PYUSD on Solana, alongside Paypal and Venmo wallets. Paypal Makes PYUSD Available...
TradFi Rushes In: Goldman Sachs Digital Assets Lead Matthew McDermott on the Institutional Embrace of Tokenization
29.5.2024
The financial industry veteran discusses ETFs, tokenization and future banking blockchain opportunities at Consensus 2024
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Simplified Cross-Border Transactions
29.5.2024
Financial giant Mastercard has initiated its first real-world application of the Crypto Credential system, a system aimed at facilitating easier and more secure peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions. The service, which allows users to transfer cryptocurrencies using simple aliases,...
NYSE Partners With Coindesk for Bitcoin-Tracking Financial Products
29.5.2024
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has teamed up with Coindesk Indices to develop cash-settled options contracts that track bitcoin prices. These contracts, based on the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX), are currently in the planning stage and awaiting regulatory approval. NYSE and Coindesk...