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Vested Digital Assets Worth $750M Set for Release in December After Initial Delay – Will Crypto Prices Sell Off?
27.11.2023
Source: Pexels Locked crypto assets valued at $750 million are set for release by December 2023, according to data gathered from the Token Unlocks platform. A total of four decentralized blockchain protocols are looking to saturate the crypto market with their digital tokens. Among these blockchain...
KyberSwap Retrieves $4.7 Million After Security Attack
27.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The decentralized exchange protocol recovered the funds following a security attack last week. After the initial attack last week, KyberSwap said that it had lost a total of $47 million from its concentrating liquidity pools. Yesterday, a portion of the funds recovery...
UAE’s Bitcoin Mining Firm Phoenix Group Secures $370 Million in Oversubscribed IPO
24.11.2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making its entry into the bitcoin mining sector. In a recent declaration by Phoenix Group PLC, a bitcoin mining enterprise, it was revealed that the company successfully garnered $370 million through an initial public offering (IPO) that was highly sought after...
Congressman Calls for Gensler’s Removal After SEC Sues a Crypto Exchange Twice in 10 Months
23.11.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has urged Congress to pass his bill that would fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. This call followed the securities regulator filing a second lawsuit against crypto exchange Kraken this year after the exchange paid $30 million to settle...
Suspicious Wallet Activity Indicates $110 Million Drain from HECO Bridge and HTX Exchange – What’s Going On?
22.11.2023
Blockchain security firms detect suspicious activity on HECO bridge and HTX with initial losses estimated at $110 million weeks after $100 million was drained from Poloniex. According to data from Cyver Alerts, a suspicious address has received $12 million from HTX cryptocurrency exchange followed...
OpenAI to rehire Sam Altman as CEO with new initial board members
22.11.2023
OpenAI says it has reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return as CEO, with a new board including Bret Taylor as chairman, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo
Crypto Miner Phoenix Group’s IPO Sales 33X Oversubscribed
21.11.2023
Source: Brian Wangenheim/Unsplash Multinational crypto mining and blockchain giant Phoenix Group has achieved a significant milestone in its initial public offering (IPO) raise. According to a press release, the mining company was able to close its IPO raise after investors oversubscribed 33 times...
Blur Founder Launches New Layer 2 Network Blast, Raises $55 Million Within Hours
21.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Blast, Ethereum’s latest Layer 2 network, has gone live in an “early access” mode. In an X post on Monday, Blast announced its intention of becoming the inaugural Ethereum Layer 2 platform to introduce a built-in yield model. The company’s $20 million initial funding round...
Crypto Miner Phoenix Group Says UAE Initial Share Sale Was 33-Times Oversubscribed
21.11.2023
Phoenix was looking to sell almost 18% of the company for a target raise of $368 million
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Still Aiming for IPO Despite ‘Deep’ Troubles
16.11.2023
Source: Timon/Adobe The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has effectively confirmed reports that it is hoping to launch an initial public offering (IPO), but may be hampered by financial issues and ongoing legal problems. Per the South Korean media outlets Economist and Decenter, Bithumb wants...
Paxos to issue USD stablecoin in Singapore, wins initial approval
16.11.2023
The USD-backed token will comply with Singapore’s upcoming stablecoin laws and be issued through a new local Paxos entity that’s received initial approval
BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin to Outperform Bonds During War Times, Despite Initial Sell-Off
13.11.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin will outperform bonds during times of war, despite a potential initial sell-off. In a recent Medium post, Hayes discussed his observations regarding the net of RRP (Reverse Repo) and TGA (Treasury General Account)...
Kenyan Blockchain Association Told to Help Draft Regulation Bill, ‘Demystify’ Crypto
9.11.2023
The Blockchain Association of Kenya has been asked to help create the country’s first draft bill on crypto asset regulation. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning also asked the association to undertake “robust public education on cryptocurrency...
Report: Stablecoin Giant Circle Eyes 2024 Public Listing
9.11.2023
According to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the second-largest stablecoin issuer, plans to go public in 2024 via backing from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, and others. The news follows Circle’s special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) plans to offer...
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Contemplates Potential IPO for 2024
8.11.2023
Source: Circle Internet Circle Internet, the issuer of USD Coin stablecoin, is eyeing a potential initial public offering (IPO) in early 2024, according to Bloomberg. The company is currently in discussions with advisors to weigh the feasibility and timing of such a move to the public markets,...
LHV Bank Founder Has Lost Private Key to ETH Stash Worth $470 Million
7.11.2023
Rain Lõhmus , founder of Estonia-based LHV Bank, has lost the private key to his crypto stash consisting of 250,000 ETH, worth approximately $470 million. The stash was acquired during the Ethereum Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Conor Grogan, a director at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase...
Germany’s Third-Largest Bank Unveils Blockchain-Based Digital Custody Platform for Institutional Investors
6.11.2023
DZ Bank, one of Germany’s leading financial institutions with assets totaling 300 billion euros, has launched its own blockchain-powered custody platform. According to an announcement by the bank, the platform is specifically designed to cater to institutional clients, enabling them to engage...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Dubai VARA grants 'initial approval' to crypto firm WadzPay
2.11.2023
The license allows WadzPay to begin preparing to provide virtual asset services and activities under the VASP License for Transfer and Settlement and Broker/Dealer activities
BitFuFu: 10 Million Trial Cash Giveaway, Enjoy Bitcoin Cloud Mining at Zero Cost
26.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In order to allow more users to experience cloud mining, BitFuFu has introduced the Trial Cash feature. During the initial launch, we’re giving away 10 Million Trial Cash, so invite your friends to share this bounty! There are additional referral rewards waiting for you too!...