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Hong-Kong investment fund raises $500M to push mass adoption in Web3
17.1.2023
The global asset manager HashKey Capital closed the funding round for its FinTech Investment Fund III, with which it plans to invest in startups and projects in the space perpetuating mass adoption
Bitcoin Bull Run? Institutional Investors Look Like They Are Still on the Sidelines
17.1.2023
Though the price of bitcoin (BTC) is up 23% in a week, institutional investors are "just watching" for now, found the blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant.
After two months of its price hovering around $16,000-$17,000, bitcoin is seeing green fields again. It went up 2% over the past 24 hours...
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus Take Down Crypto Scam Network
17.1.2023
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Cyprus have taken down a cryptocurrency scam network in collaboration with Europol. “The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims to websites covertly operated by the criminals, which offered seemingly exceptional investment...
Defunct Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Founders Seek $25 Million to Start New Exchange Amid Scrutiny
16.1.2023
According to reports, the founders of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) are seeking to raise $25 million from investors to start a new crypto exchange called GTX. This solicitation for new capital comes after 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies were subpoenaed over...
AI-Fi is likely to receive a $5 million investment from Autofarm in January 2023
16.1.2023
Autofarm has published a blog post to announce that it is soon going to invest in AI-Fi during the strategic investment round that is tentatively scheduled to happen in January 2023. The investment is worth approximately $5 million with an objective to better integrate Artificial Intelligence...
Today in Crypto: Digital Assets Subcommittee in the US, Iran's and Russia's Gold-Backed Stablecoin, UK Sentences Four to 15 Years in Prison
16.1.2023
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Hungarians Interested in Investment Potential of Cryptocurrencies, Poll Shows
15.1.2023
A survey has indicated that Hungarians would like to learn more about the long-term investment opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies. However, associated risks and insufficient information in their native language are major concerns, according to the polled. Hungarians Want to Know How Crypto...
Osprey Vies for Control of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust; Tron’s Justin Sun Offers to Invest Up to $1B on DCG Assets
14.1.2023
Following charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the crypto exchange Gemini and the digital currency lender Genesis, Tron founder Justin Sun told the press that he may be able to purchase assets from Genesis, up to $1 billion, “depending on their evaluation of...
Bitconnect Victims to Receive Over $17 Million in Restitution From Ponzi Scheme
14.1.2023
More than $17 million in restitution will be distributed among investors in the pyramid scheme Bitconnect under a court order in the United States. The notorious crypto investment scheme defrauded thousands of people around the world. Bitconnect Investors From Dozens of Countries to Be Paid Back...
Today in Crypto: ConsenSys Launches MetaMask Staking, Eurojust Stops Major Crypto Fraud Network, LendHub Loses $6M in an Attack
13.1.2023
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Samsung investment arm considering spot-Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong
13.1.2023
With the Hong Kong Stock Exchange being the only regulated exchange in Asia offering Bitcoin futures ETFs, some believe spot crypto ETF products will soon be allowed
Samsung investment arm to launch Bitcoin Futures ETF amid rising crypto interest
12.1.2023
Hong Kong investors can now gain exposure to Bitcoin through Samsung's new ETF listing, launching on Jan. 13
Iceberg Capital Teams Up With Venom to Create $1 Billion Blockchain Fund
12.1.2023
Abu Dhabi-based blockchain platform Venom Foundation and investment manager Iceberg Capital revealed a $1 billion venture fund focused on blockchain and Web3 companies.
The news was shared on Twitter by the foundation on Wednesday. ...
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on US Economy: ‘I Shouldn’t Ever Use the Word Hurricane’
12.1.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says he “shouldn’t ever use the word hurricane” when warning about the U.S. economy. However, he insisted that there are “storm clouds” that “could be a hurricane.” JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on US Economy The chief executive...
Bitcoin miner Northern Data says production increased by 315% Y/Y in 2022
11.1.2023
According to Northern Data AG, it generated a total of 2,798 BTC in the fiscal year 2022
Today in Crypto: Coinbase to Close Down Most Japanese Operations, Voyager Granted Initial Approval to Sell Assets to Binance.US, Ledger Integrates 'Cometh Battle' Card Game
11.1.2023
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Abu Dhabi-based Venom Foundation launches $1B fund for Web3 and blockchain
11.1.2023
Venom Ventures Fund is allocating $1 billion to invest in Web3, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects and services
Today in Crypto: Expelled Chinese Communist Party Official Shamed on TV for Supporting Crypto Mining, Nigeria Considering a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin Implementation
10.1.2023
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Cryptocurrency Rose Ranks in Popularity as Investment Option in Chile in 2022
10.1.2023
Cryptocurrencies rose in popularity in Chile, according to a survey from global consulting firm Bain & Company. The survey found that crypto is ranked as the third most popular investment asset among Chileans, only behind investment funds, which were the most popular investment option, and real...
New Nigerian Central Bank Document Discusses Regulation of Stablecoins and ICOs
10.1.2023
According to a recently unveiled document, the Nigerian central bank will in the future be open to developing a regulatory framework for potential implementations of stablecoins. The document also discusses the regulation of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and how these can become “a new way...