Bitcoin ETFs a Bane for Crypto Startups as VC Deals Drop 20%
Venture capital (VC) investment in crypto and blockchain startups decreased in the third quarter of 2024. This decline is partly...
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Blackrock Targets $3 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Market, Quietly Pushing Game-Changing Token
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to...
Crypto ETFs Quietly Amass Millions—Here’s What You Missed on Thursday
On Thursday, both the spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs made headway, with the bitcoin funds pulling in the largest inflows....
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will...
SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal...
$20B Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs Since January – Wednesday’s Top Players Revealed
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another high-activity trading session, pulling in $458.54 million in gains. Meanwhile,...
Malta-Based Investment Company to Follow Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Playbook
Samara Asset Group, a Malta-based investment company focused on seeding tech and crypto startups, aims to follow the Microstrategy playbook...
Stripe looking to acquire stablecoin payment network Bridge
Key Takeaways Stripe is in advanced discussions to acquire Bridge, a platform specializing in stablecoin transactions. The deal could significantly...
Nurturing the Next Generation of Web3 Entrepreneurs
The second season of XFounders Bootcamp provided more than just startup guidance—it brought together some of the brightest minds in...
Ripple Reveals Exchanges for Stablecoin RLUSD Launch
Ripple has announced that its new USD-denominated stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available globally through strategic partnerships with major platforms, including...
Bitwise CEO Makes Startling Statement on the Symbiosis Between Banks and Cryptocurrency
Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise, a $4 billion crypto fund manager, believes that banks will accelerate the participation...
Coinbase pushes for court intervention to obtain SEC documents on crypto regulations
Coinbase seeks SEC documents on crypto regulations through a court ruling. The focus is on Ether’s security status and past...
How XFounders is Building Web3’s Future, One Startup at a Time
Crypto accelerator XFounders has just concluded its second season, offering a unique blend of traditional startup mentorship and a reality...
How X-Founders is Building Web3’s Future, One Startup at a Time
Crypto accelerator X-Founders has just concluded its second season, offering a unique blend of traditional startup mentorship and a reality...
Gold Fever Hits Costco: 77% of Stores Sell Out Amid Soaring Demand for Bullion
Costco’s gold bars are flying off the shelves as record-high gold prices spark a buying frenzy across the U.S. A...
TD Bank Makes History as First US Bank to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
TD Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has agreed to pay a record $3 billion penalty,...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court...
Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark
Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the...
SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures,...
SEC Hits Market Makers With Fraud Charges for Misleading Crypto Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged multiple market makers and individuals with manipulating crypto asset markets, alleging...
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and...
