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Crypto Fundraising Hits 3-Year Low as Firms Struggle to Raise Capital: Messari
5.10.2023
The amount raised by crypto firms in Q3 fell to just under $2.1 billion, across 297 deals, the lowest on both counts since Q4 2020
Marathon Digital Boosts Production Capacity By 20%, Mines 1,242 BTC in September
5.10.2023
Bitcoin miner, Marathon Digital (MARA) increased its monthly production hash rate by 20%, recording an uptick in share prices amid an uncertain crypto market.
In its September Production Update, the miner produced 1,242 Bitcoin (BTC) marking a 16% growth from August and a 245% increase in the last...
Dutch Crypto Companies Score Legal Win in Fight Against $2.3M Supervision Bill
5.10.2023
The Dutch central bank shouldn’t have made Binance successor Coinmerce and others pay for their money laundering registration, a Rotterdam court said
Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume post 2021 exchange deals - Visa VP
5.10.2023
Visa’s CEMEA head of innovation and design Akshay Chopra reveals that the company’s partnership with cryptocurrency exchanges has facilitated billions of dollars in payment volumes
An Urban Farmstead Emerges From 3AC Co-Founder’s Bankrupt-Shadowed Mansion
5.10.2023
According to a report, the spouse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu has transformed their residence into a farmstead. The farm reportedly boasts numerous garden beds, a variety of composting zones, and the couple’s swimming pool has been converted into a natural pond. Report...
Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups
5.10.2023
The crypto fund, named Titan Fund, has already made five investments in different blockchain startups with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects
Cryptoasset Ecosystem Booms in Latin America and Caribbean: Study
5.10.2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) have jointly released a report that provides growing trends in the cryptocurrency industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latin America and the Caribbean have shown “substantial growth” in...
Prediction Market 'Zeitgeist' to Use CoinDesk Indices for Broad Crypto Bets
5.10.2023
Traders will be able to bet on the performance of a basket of DeFi tokens, or of a group of smart contract platforms' native currencies
Memefi unleashed: Sensei Inu’s revolutionary path to crypto success
5.10.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, one project is making waves and rewriting the rulebook for crypto success. Sensei Inu, with its visionary approach and groundbreaking features, is capturing the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. If you’re looking for the next big thing...
South Australian Police Seizes $1.5M in Crypto From Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
5.10.2023
South Australian police have apprehended a 25-year-old man from Adelaide Hills on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, with approximately $1.5 million worth of crypto seized during the operation.
The accused individual operated multiple vendor profiles on the dark web, selling various...
Report: Tom Brady Received $55 Million for FTX Commercials Before Its Collapse
5.10.2023
According to a report, former National Football League quarterback Tom Brady was paid $55 million to feature in the collapse cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s advertisements. As part of the arrangement, Brady would devote 20 hours of his time each year for three years. Celebrities Paid to Promote...
JPEX crypto exchange launches asset-lock-up plan, as some users cry foul
5.10.2023
JPEX has pushed ahead with its DAO Shareholder Dividend Scheme. However, some users claim their assets are being converted without their knowledge
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange JPEX Launches DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan Amid Scandal and Arrests
5.10.2023
Hong Kong's troubled crypto exchange JPEX has announced plans to move forward with its DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan.
This decision comes amid the ongoing investigation into the financial scandal worth over HK$1.5 billion ($191 million) and the arrest of multiple suspects associated with...
Friend.tech clone Stars Arena drives surge of activity on Avalanche
5.10.2023
The price of AVAX has surged more than 8% amid heightened network activity brought about by Friend.tech look-alike Stars Arena
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator
5.10.2023
Valr, the South Africa-based crypto exchange, recently said it had won initial approval from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The crypto exchange’s Head of Growth, Blake Player, said Valr has been attracted by the Middle East region’s significant crypto flows and in particular Dubai’s growing...
Time to ‘pull the brakes’ on Ethereum and rotate back to Bitcoin: K33 report
5.10.2023
“The gravitational pull in crypto for the time being stays in BTC,” said K33 senior analyst Vetle Lunde
Hong Kong police, regulator form crypto task force as JPEX saga unfolds
5.10.2023
The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange
SEC Seeks Rejection of Coinbase’s Pushback Against Its Lawsuit
5.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a judge to reject Coinbase’s attempt to have the regulator’s lawsuit against it dismissed. The exchange had alleged that the agency overstepped its authority and abused its discretion in claiming that digital assets offered on the trading...
Bitcoin Edges Higher to $27.7K; AVAX, XRP Jump as Crypto Market Settles
5.10.2023
Bitcoin edged higher to $27,700 Wednesday afternoon as crypto markets calmed after Monday’s sharp rally. XRP and AVAX jumped 3% and 7%, respectively
A Shot at Full Recovery? Amazon’s Billions to Anthropic Ignite Hopes for FTX Creditors
4.10.2023
FTX creditors might see a silver lining following the recent partnership between Anthropic and Amazon, as the tech behemoth unveiled plans to pour up to $4 billion into the budding artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Over on the social media haven X, a cadre of FTX creditors, united under...