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End of the Line for OPNX, Built by Three Arrows Co-Founders Zhu and Davies
2.2.2024
OPNX has declared it will cease all activities next month. This decision comes as co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies grapple with legal repercussions stemming from their previous venture’s failure, Three Arrows Capital. OPNX to Shut Down Amid Three Arrows Co-Founders’ Legal Troubles...
Comedy Icon Larry David Says He Was an ‘Idiot’ For Taking Part in FTX Super Bowl Ad
2.2.2024
Renowned comedian Larry David has expressed regret over his decision to star in a Super Bowl commercial for the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The FTX ad aired during Super Bowl LVI. Speaking during the final season premiere of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the hit show in which...
Polygon Labs Lays Off 19% of Staff Following Restructuring, Increases Workers’ Pay by 15%
1.2.2024
Polygon blockchain developer Polygon Labs has cut 19% off its workforce, according to a blog post published by CEO Marc Boiron on Thursday. Polygon Labs Lays Off 60 Employees Boiron called the decision “difficult, but necessary” to ensure the team’s “extreme focus, diligence, efficiency...
US Banking Sector Volatility — Distressed Commercial Real Estate Sector Raises Default Concerns
1.2.2024
Following the U.S. central bank’s decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, the turbulence in the commercial real estate market has sent shockwaves through the country’s banking sector and internationally as well. On Thursday, New York Community Bancorp witnessed a further...
Crypto Influencer BitBoy Ends YouTube Show Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
1.2.2024
Source: Midjourney Renowned crypto influencer BitBoy, real name Ben Armstrong, has announced the end of his daily crypto show on January 31. Cash Crunch and Legal Battles Prompt Closure In a surprising turn of events, BitBoy bid farewell to his three-year daily crypto show. Revealed on his YouTube...
Crypto Bank Savior New York Community Bancorp Sees 40% Drop in Shares
1.2.2024
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), the savior of failed Signature Bank, has witnessed a sharp decline of 40% in its shares. The bank’s shares took a hit on Wednesdau after the decision to cut dividend to strengthen its capital and the announcement of an unexpected loss, according to a report...
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Eyes Bitcoin-Backed Bonds, Bitcoin Cities in Re-election Bid
1.2.2024
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele intends to push forward with his plans for Bitcoin if he secures a second term in the upcoming election. Despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider the country’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender during loan...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC at $42,000 Amid PBOC Moves; Fed Keep Rate Steady at 5.50%
1.2.2024
On Thursday, Bitcoin price prediction remains a hot topic, especially as BTC hovers around the $42,000 mark, despite a recent 2% dip. This market activity unfolds against a backdrop of significant global financial events, including the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates...
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Debt Box, Citing Inaccuracies in Court
31.1.2024
The SEC has decided to abandon its lawsuit against Debt Box, a crypto company previously accused of defrauding investors of millions. This decision follows the SEC’s acknowledgment of presenting misleading information in court, a revelation that undermines the agency’s case...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as Fed Interest Rate Decision is Announced – New Bull Market Starting?
31.1.2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to hold interest rates steady at 5.50%, the financial world turns its gaze to the potential impacts on major cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin and Ethereum. This stabilization of the federal funds rate...
Binance to Reduce Stake in South Korean Digital Asset Exchange GOPAX
31.1.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is looking to reduce its majority stake in GOPAX, a digital asset exchange based in South Korea. According to a new report from local media sources, Binance is considering selling some of its shares. The exchange will reveal its decision within a month or two citing...
Stellar Development Foundation Votes to Delay Protocol 20 Upgrade Amid Bug Concerns
30.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation wishes to put a hold on the upcoming Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain network, originally scheduled for January 30. This decision follows the discovery of a bug that could impact the Soroban smart contract transactions. Stellar Development Foundation...
Stellar Delays Smart Contract Upgrade Following Bug Discovery
29.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has postponed its scheduled smart contract upgrade after discovering a bug in the upgrade. According to a recent announcement published by the Stellar Development Foundation, the Protocol 20 upgrade, originally slated for a Jan. 30 launch, was delayed...
Bank of England, HM Treasury Respond to Digital Pound Consultation Amid Strong Public Interest
27.1.2024
Amidst public interest, the Bank of England and HM Treasury have addressed key concerns regarding the digital pound, reassuring the public of stringent legislative measures for privacy and control, alongside the maintenance of traditional cash. HM Treasury and Bank of England Respond to Public’s...
SEC Delays Spot Ethereum ETF Decisions
27.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and Grayscale Investments. Grayscale is seeking to convert its existing Ethereum Trust into a spot ETF. Spot...
Estonia Renews U.S. Extradition of Crypto Businessmen Accused of $575 Million Ponzi Scheme: Report
26.1.2024
The Estonian government has decided to renew the United States extradition of two alleged fraudsters accused of running a $575 million scheme, Estonian Public Broadcasting reports. “Justified in accordance with the rule of law” The extradition’s approval reverses an earlier decision made by...
US SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Spot ETH ETF Application
26.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on an application by crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Thursday, as per a Reuters reported. A day before the US regulator had delayed...
Canadian Court Declares Freeze on Crypto Donations During ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Unconstitutional
25.1.2024
In a judicial rebuke, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that the Trudeau government’s decision to freeze cryptocurrencies during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests was unconstitutional. Trudeau Government’s Emergency Powers Challenged: Court Rules Crypto Freeze Unlawful In a ruling...
SEC Postpones Decision on BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF to March
25.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on BlackRock’s spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to March. According to the SEC’s latest filing, the new decision deadline for BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF is set to be March 10, 2024. The Commission will then...
Canadian Court Rules Government’s Freeze of Protester’s Crypto Donations Unconstitutional
24.1.2024
The Canadian Government’s decision to freeze digital assets and crypto donations toward protesting truckers in 2022 was deemed unconstitutional by the Canadian Federal Court. The Federal Court ruled against the government’s decision to freeze financial assets including digital assets...