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NFT-Funded Film, Backed by A-list Director Soderbergh, Seals Historic Global Sales Agreement – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
9.10.2023
Who says NFTs are dead? ‘Calladita / The Quiet Maid' - a movie funded by the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), set to premiere at the Tallinn Film Festival - has secured a global sales deal.
'The Quiet Maid' is the first European feature film financed by the sale of NFTs. It is a debut film...
Latam Insights: Argentina Announces National Digital Currency While Peso Sinks, Volcano Energy Launches Lava Pool
9.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Argentine government announces a national digital currency project, Volcano Energy launches Lava Pool, the first Salvadoran Bitcoin mining pool, and...
Sam Bankman-Fried $500M Anthropic stake irrelevant to case, prosecutors say
9.10.2023
United States prosecutors argue that the potential for FTX investors to be made whole through the high valuation of Anthropic cannot be presented by Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team
Prosecutors Seek to Block SBF from Presenting Current Value of FTX's Anthropic Investment During Trial
9.10.2023
Prosecutors in the ongoing Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial have requested the judge to prevent the defendant from presenting the current value of FTX’s $500 million investment in Anthropic, a startup artificial intelligence company.
The government alleges that SBF used funds stolen from FTX customers...
Berkshire Vice Chair Charlie Munger Warns Most Crypto Investments Will Go to Zero
9.10.2023
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, has expressed his belief that the majority of cryptocurrency investments will become worthless. Regarding bitcoin, the executive opined: “That was the stupidest investment I ever saw.”...
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
Quitting your job without fear is only possible with the shrewdest investment
7.10.2023
The digital world, through cryptocurrencies, has provided a gateway for digital nomads to thrive. The crypto ecosystem has grown and evolved to allow enthusiasts to quit their 9-5 jobs and pursue careers in crypto, allowing them to live the lives of their dreams with freedom. While the ecosystem...
Investment Manager Expects SEC to Approve All Bitcoin ETF Applications in 3-6 Months
7.10.2023
Steven Schoenfeld, former head of International Equity Product Strategy at Barclays Global Investors (now Blackrock), expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in three to six months. He also anticipates that...
Activist Crypto Investors Score $2.5M Bounty After Campaign on FloorDAO
6.10.2023
The so-called decentralized autonomous organization initially formed to focus on building products, but activist investors who showed up were more interested in the project's treasury
Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Minetrix – Which is the best investment now?
5.10.2023
The latest crypto sensation is Bitcoin Minetrix ($BTCMTX) – a novel stake-to-mine crypto that allows users to earn mining rewards without any initial investment in hardware or technical expertise. As the project gains momentum, investors wonder whether it makes a better investment than Bitcoin....
‘ETFs Are Inevitable But Not Imminent’, Crypto Expert Argues
5.10.2023
Talking to Cryptonews, crypto expert Peter Eberle discussed the potential for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the impact of the Grayscale-US SEC battle, the current state of crypto investments, and the relevance of regulatory clarity in the space.
Eberle is the President and Chief Investment...
Investors Fear Volatility and Risk, Particularly With Crypto. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t.
4.10.2023
Erik Anderson of Global X explains how volatility – something many investors are scared of – can be a very good thing in crypto
Hong Kong Emerging as Crypto Hub Amid East Asia's Regulatory Challenges - Is China Reversing Course?
4.10.2023
Although Eastern Asia - once a top market - has seen a decline in crypto activity over the past several years, Hong Kong may provide the region with "a potential tailwind," according to research firm Chainalysis.
While Hong Kong is rising as a global leader in the regulated digital asset market...
FTX's $500 Million Investment in OpenAI Rival Offers Hope for Creditors as Anthropic Eyes $2 Billion Funding from Google
4.10.2023
FTX's $500 million investment in Anthropic in 2022 could potentially become a game-changer for creditors after OpenAI rival revealed its intention to raise another $2 billion from Google and other firms.
According to The Information report, Anthropic is currently in discussions with various...
Brazilian CVM Resolution Comes Into Effect, Allowing Funds to Allocate Part of Their Portfolios Into Crypto
4.10.2023
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has opened the doors for investment funds to invest in cryptocurrency. Resolution 175, drafted last year and coming into effect on October 2, defines the rules these institutions must follow to invest in crypto, with analysts predicting a rise...
New Investment Firm Deus X Capital Targets Crypto Opportunities with $1 Billion in Assets
3.10.2023
Deus X Capital, a newly launched investment firm backed by a family office, has entered the crypto space with a combined $1 billion in fresh capital and existing investments.
The firm's leadership includes Tim Grant, who assumes the role of CEO.
Prior to joining Deus X Capital, Grant served...
Crypto Venture Investments in Web3 Startups Decline for Seventh Consecutive Quarter
3.10.2023
Venture capital interest in web3 startups continues to wane as data from Crunchbase reveals a seventh consecutive quarter of declining investments in the sector.
The decline, which started in the fourth quarter of 2021 after a peak in crypto venture fundraising, persisted through the third quarter...
Investment insights: Is Cardano underperforming in 2023?
3.10.2023
As we assess the potential of investments for 2023, we must examine whether Cardano (ADA) has achieved the expectations of its patrons and the wider crypto markets. To gauge if ADA has been successful, we shall analyze recent developments, partnerships, and the most influential factors driving...
SEC and 5 Other US Regulators Issue Crypto Investment Warnings
3.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several other top financial regulators have issued several warnings regarding investing in crypto assets as part of this year’s World Investor Week. “The risk of loss for individual investors who participate in transactions involving crypto...
One-third of all CFTC crypto enforcement actions took place this year: Chair Behnam
2.10.2023
CFTC chair Rostin Behnam told an audience at the Financial Industry Association Expo about the agency’s activity in the crypto space and its need for modern legislation