In an October 27 court hearing, the founder of the FTX, Sam Bankman Fried, revisited some of the plans he had for the now-defunct crypto exchange. Shortly after the launch of FTX, the crypto mogul planned to sell his venture to the…
With the ongoing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) discourse, the leading asset manager in Sao Paulo, Hashdex, has made an exciting move to end the US Securities and Exchange (SEC) delays in approving the pending applications. On Thursday, October 26, the Hashdex…
In a recent turn of events, crypto assets have appeared as an effective conduit for transferring funds to support the Hamas militants. The shift to crypto terrorist financing has attracted the attention of global policymakers and regulators. On Wednesday, October 25, Sean…
Neon Machine, the team behind AAA extraction shooter Shrapnel, generated $20 million in a Series A funding round. In an October 25 update, the Seattle-based gaming company revealed that the investment will be utilized in revamping the Shrapnel game. With the progressive…
In an official communication, Paul Brody, the head of blockchain at Ernst & Young (EY), observed the changes in demand for Bitcoin among institutional clients. Addressing the CNBC team on Monday, October 23, the executive stated that institutional clients have been reluctant…
Applied Digital, a Dallas-based crypto mining company, has dramatically intensified its Bitcoin mining output. On Friday, the Applied Digital team officially launched a new data center in Texas. According to the announcement, the new mining facility will generate 200 megawatts. The report…
On Friday, October 20, the California-based crypto game Upland raised $7 million in a Series A funding round. The EOS Network led the successful fundraising in collaboration with other crypto and blockchain firms, including Animoca Brands and C3 Venture Capital. EOS Leads…
In a Monday October 16 press release, Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, blocked 32 digital wallets tied to the Palestine terrorist group Hamas. The report indicated that Tether joined forces with the Israeli law enforcement units to weaken the…
In an official communication, Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in Nigeria, confirmed that the government plans to invest in expanding artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The minister stated that the Nigerian government will provide a grant to finance AI-related…
In a recent report, the former chief executive of the bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital, Stephen Ehrlich, faced two charges for misleading customers. An October 12 report demonstrated that the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed charges against the former Voyager…
The world’s largest Web3 marketplace, OpenSea, has denied claims concerning the involvement of the former head of venture Kelvin Pawlak in the AnubisDAO rug pull that occurred in 2021. Recently, talks concerning the AnubisDAO rug pull that exposed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) investor…
Despite the pitched battle to provide regulatory clarity on digital assets, India has witnessed high adoption of crypto assets. CoinDCX, the leading crypto exchange in India, revealed plans to broaden its product offering. The crypto exchange plans to invest heavily in integrating…
In a recent report the government of Uzbekistan revealed plans to adopt restrictive measures in crypto mining. A bill on licensing crypto mining activities has been discussed in several Uzbekistan legislative bodies. In an exclusive interview with a local newsroom, the National…
As the long pursuit to find the best successor for President Alberto Fernadez nears the end, several Argentine candidates have voiced their opinions on the practical measures to hedge the biting inflation. Speaking at the first presidential debate held on Sunday, October…
As the crypto sector prepares to tap new opportunities in the upcoming Bitcoin halving, miners in Kazakhstan have expressed concerns on the limitations imposed by the government on crypto mining. In October 3 report the crypto miners advised President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to…
The significant development in the crypto industry has revitalized the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem. The rich ecosystem has inspired the developers to build cutting-edge tools and establish best practices that will fuel the high adoption of the Ethereum network. In an…
As Brazil continues to witness a surge in crypto adoption, the regulators are taking strategic action to nurture the attractiveness of the digital sector. An official announcement by the Brazilian authority revealed that the government plans to roll out a blockchain-powered digital…
In an advanced report, crypto exchange Gemini revealed plans to expand to India. The Gemini report indicated that the firm will invest approximately $24 million, equivalent to 2 billion rupees, in entering the vibrant Indian market. A review of Gemini’s expansion plan…
Foundry, the US-based crypto mining service provider, has shared a report on the amount of Bitcoin hash rates generated in the region. The report demonstrated that Texas leads other states in developing Bitcoin hash rates. Per Foundry report, Texas generates approximately 28.5%…
In an advance communication, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) outlined the factors that will contribute to the adoption of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The September 27 report illustrated the need to develop a legal framework that protects the user’s…