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Bitgo Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
8.8.2024
Bitgo, a provider of digital asset solutions, has obtained the Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This follows an in-principle approval received several months ago. With this license, Bitgo can now offer regulated digital payment token services...
Metaplanet Announces $70 Million Stock Rights Offering to Further Boost Bitcoin Investments
7.8.2024
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has announced a $70 million stock rights offering aimed at significantly boosting its Bitcoin investments. With $58.76 million of the raised funds earmarked for bitcoin, this strategic move is part of Metaplanet’s broader plan to expand its cryptocurrency holdings...
Vitalik Buterin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ for Ethereum Block-Building Research
7.8.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an update on social media, summarizing the latest research on Ethereum block-building as of August 7, 2024. Buterin highlighted a consensus among researchers that having multiple actors contribute transactions to be included in a block...
Capula Management Invests $464 Million in Bitcoin ETFs, Signaling Institutional Interest
6.8.2024
Capula Management, one of the largest hedge funds in Europe with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $118 billion, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by investing $464 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This substantial investment underscores...
Coinshares Sees $528 Million Outflow From Crypto Products Due to Recession Fears
6.8.2024
Coinshares, a digital asset investment firm, has reported a significant $528 million outflow from its crypto products last week, driven by growing recession fears. This substantial withdrawal reflects the heightened market uncertainty and investor caution amid economic downturn concerns. Despite...
Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Reports Steady Performance in July 2024
5.8.2024
Argo Blockchain PLC has today released its July 2024 operational update, reporting the mining of 48 BTC, maintaining an average of 1.5 BTC per day, consistent with June 2024. The company generated $3 million in mining revenue, with a mining margin in the mid-20% range, slightly lower than...
Justin Sun Denies Liquidation Rumors, Announces $1 Billion Fund to Combat FUD
5.8.2024
In his latest social media posts, Tron Founder Justin Sun addressed rumors about the liquidation of their positions, firmly denying any truth to these claims. Sun emphasized that they rarely engage in leveraged trading strategies, as they do not see significant benefits for the industry. Instead...
Crypto Lender Ledn Processes Over $1 Billion Loans in First Half of 2024
2.8.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise...
Bybit Exits French Market Amid Regulatory Pressures
2.8.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the French market, citing increasing regulatory pressures from French authorities. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) had previously issued a warning against Bybit, advising investors to avoid trading on the platform. Starting August...
Montenegrin Court Upholds Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon to South Korea
2.8.2024
In a significant legal development, a Montenegrin appeals court has upheld the decision to extradite Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon, who has been in custody in Montenegro since March 2023 for attempting to travel with a fake passport, faces criminal charges in South...
Justin Sun Offers to Host Musk vs. Maduro Fight in Grenada
1.8.2024
In a surprising turn of events, Tron founder Justin Sun has announced that the highly anticipated fight between Elon Musk and Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, could take place at the Grenada National Stadium. Sun, who was appointed as Grenada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to...
Veterans From EA, Nintendo, Blizzard and More Launch Bomberman-Style Web3 Game
1.8.2024
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands has launched the open beta of its new Web3-centric action game, Cosmic Bomber. Developed by industry veterans from Sony, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, and Blizzard, the game is now available to over 1.77 million holders of Moca ID, the identity layer...
California DMV Revolutionizes Vehicle Title Transfers With Avalanche Blockchain Integration
1.8.2024
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has successfully integrated 42 million car titles onto the Avalanche blockchain network, which uses the cryptocurrency AVAX as its native token. This innovative system, developed by Oxhead Alpha, enables users to transfer vehicle titles within...
Hong Kong Lawmaker Advocates for Bitcoin Inclusion in Strategic Fiscal Reserves
29.7.2024
Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiezhuang has proposed an initiative to consider the inclusion of Bitcoin in the region’s strategic fiscal reserves. This move, aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s economic framework and accelerating Web3 development, underscores the growing global recognition...
Coinbase to Provide Custody for Australian Bitcoin ETF BTXX
29.7.2024
Digitalx, an ASX-listed company, has selected Coinbase to deliver custody and advanced trading execution services for its recently approved Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (BTXX) in Australia. This partnership will offer qualified Australian investors access to bitcoin and other digital assets via...
Web3 Infrastructure Platform Caldera Raises $15M in Early-Stage Funding
25.7.2024
Web3 infrastructure platform Caldera has successfully raised $15 million in an early-stage funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its mission. The funding was led by Founders Fund, a prominent venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology startups. Additionally...
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Achieves Profitability Amid Rapid Growth
25.7.2024
Swiss-based crypto bank Sygnum has achieved profitability in the first half of 2024, marking a significant milestone in the digital asset industry. The bank’s success is attributed to robust growth across its core business segments, including custody, trading, and lending services. With assets...
Crypto-Friendly Revolut Targets $45 Billion Valuation in Upcoming Share Sale
24.7.2024
Revolut, the crypto-friendly digital bank, is reportedly planning to sell $500 million of employee shares, targeting a staggering valuation of $45 billion. This move is seen as a significant step towards a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). Revolut’s progressive approach to cryptocurrencies...
Unbound Fund Offers a New Path to EU Citizenship With Bitcoin Investment
24.7.2024
Unbound Fund has announced a new opportunity for individuals to acquire Portuguese/EU citizenship by indirectly holding bitcoin worth about $542,000 (€500,000). The fund is said to be the first of its kind to be eligible for the Golden Visa, providing exposure to bitcoin. Unbound Fund’s features...
NPC Labs Secures $18 Million in Seed Round to Bring Gamefi to Non-Crypto Native Users
23.7.2024
NPC Labs, an onchain product distribution platform founded by former members of Base, has successfully raised $18 million in a Seed Round led by Pantera Capital. The funding round saw participation from prominent investors such as Makers Fund, Hashed, Collab+Currency, Sfermion, Mirana Ventures...