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Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Files to Publicly Trade Bitcoin Fund
3.2.2021
On February 2, the crypto asset manager, Bitwise Asset Management, announced it had filed a Form 211 with the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). If the proposal is approved Bitwise will be able to deploy its shares publicly via over-the-counter (OTC) desks and secondary markets....
Valve Fined $4 Million Over Steam Controller Patent Infringement
3.2.2021
SCUF has scored a major win in their patent infringement trial over Valve, with a jury awarding $US4 million to the third-party controller manufacturer over the sale of the Steam Controller.Read more
Gamestop Shares and Reddit Fueled Stocks Plummet, Crypto Fans Say Bitcoin Is the Only True Attack
2.2.2021
Following the Wallstreetbets saga last week, a great number of the popular shares being fueled by social media have started to tank in value. Gamestock shares dropped over 60% on Tuesday, while AMC dropped more than 49% shaking investors who bought into these stocks to the core. Meanwhile, a number...
Corporate buy-ins could take Bitcoin price over $500K — report
2.2.2021
With appetites for BTC allocations firmly present, calculations suggest that even small buy-ins would have a dramatic effect on price action
Robinhood CEO to reportedly testify before US House committee over GameStop
2.2.2021
Regulators want to know the details of the GameStop short squeeze
Robinhood CEO May Testify Before US House Committee Over GameStop Allegations
2.2.2021
Vlad Tenev will likely appear before a U.S. virtual hearing as lawmakers investigate the firm's recent trading restrictions, a Politico report says
Soaring Sell Orders Contrast Sharply with Bitcoin’s Renewed Bull Run
2.2.2021
Alongside the cryptocurrency’s meteoric climb over the back half of 2020 and early 2021, a curious phenomenon has unfolded; heightened profit-taking and conversion to fiat currencies. Data collected by Simplex, a fiat-crypto gateway, underscores this seemingly paradoxical development....
Dogecoin Cofounder Faces Harassment While ‘Meme Coin’ Hype Trends Among Investors
1.2.2021
As dogecoin’s frenzy keeps making the headlines in the crypto sphere, some people are not happy with it. Billy Markus, Dogecoin’s cofounder, has been a target of long-lasting online harassment, which still doesn’t end, he claims. Markus Sold All His Doge in 2015 The so-called meme...
Halving & Burns on BitGesell – the Optimal Combination for Scarcity and Value in the Crypto Age
1.2.2021
BitGesell represents a deflationary cryptocurrency that closely resembles bitcoin, but comes along with a few design changes. Its value proposition stems from Silvio Gesell’s financial market philosophy, who imagined monetary units that lose their value over time through demurrage. To keep...
What Games Do You Keep Replaying Over and Over?
1.2.2021
It’s Monday and time for Ask Kotaku, the weekly feature in which Kotaku-ites deliberate on a single burning question. Then, we ask your take.Read more
Grayscale Ethereum Trust Reopens, Bitcoin Fund 'Over 99% Invested' + More News
1.2.2021
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Major crypto asset management firm Grayscale stated that its Grayscale Ethereum Trust is now open again as...
Alphabit Digital Currency Fund Deploys Initial Investment in Stratis Protocol and Initiates Coverage
1.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Stratis’ innovative blockchain solutions have attracted the attention of the digital asset investment fund, Alphabit, who have injected an initial investment while committing to a further 8 figure investment over the next 24 months for growth and development of the BaaS...
XRP Erases SEC-Led Drop as Supporters Pump Price Over $0.60
1.2.2021
XRP has more than reversed the late December drop prompted by an SEC lawsuit against Ripple with a rally to two-month highs
CEX.IO LOAN Experiences Massive Institutional Demand With Over $100 Million of Loan Requests
1.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Crypto-backed lending service CEX.IO LOAN that launched in October 2020 in select global jurisdictions, has been experiencing major demand, receiving over $100 million worth of loan requests to date. While the service has been widely popular among retail investors, most of...
Crypto Fund Manager Charged in $5M Ponzi Scheme, Facing up to 30 Years in US Prison
30.1.2021
A cryptocurrency fund manager has been charged in a U.S. federal court. He allegedly took over $5 million from investors interested in investing in his crypto funds, promising them high returns. In reality, he was running a Ponzi scheme and is now facing up to 30 years in prison. Crypto Fund...
Federal Court Rejects Motion Filed by Crypto Developer Virgil Griffith to Dismiss Charges on Aiding North Korea
30.1.2021
A U.S. federal judge has rejected a motion filed by a former Ethereum Foundation developer over allegations of assisting North Korea to bypass sanctions. Prosecutors claim, Virgil Griffith, aided the regime by providing critical information on cryptocurrencies. Prosecutors Say Griffith’s...
Complete Chaos In Tokyo Retailer Over PS5 Sales
30.1.2021
The PlayStation 5 launched last November, but months later, it’s still hard to snag one, especially in Japan. Early today, the Yodobashi Camera electrics megastore in Akihabara, one of the biggest in the country, sold a huge shipment of PS5. All hell broke loose.Read more
All Over the World, Small Investors Jump Into the GameStop Frenzy
29.1.2021
The world is watching U.S. markets with great interest, and more than a little FOMO, as Reddit investors continue to test their might against Wall Street. It all started when retail investors on the Reddit community wallstreetbets began pumping the price of U.S. video game retailer GameStop’s (GME)...
Ripple Responds to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Sales
29.1.2021
In a Friday filing, Ripple Labs pushed back against the SEC’s allegations
Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse Face Another Lawsuit Over XRP Crypto Being a Security
29.1.2021
Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ripple Labs and CEO Brad Garlinghouse. This lawsuit follows the one filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that the defendants sold XRP, which it considers unregistered security, for over $1.38 billion. The lawsuit...