Industry News
Rapid rise and fall of Memecoins amidst SBF’s sentencing
In a whirlwind of speculative fervor, the cryptocurrency community witnessed a fierce surge in memecoins coinciding with the historic crypto–community-reactions-to-sbfs-sentence/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX. Judge Lewis Kaplan’s decision to impose a 25-year prison sentence on Bankman-Fried sent shockwaves through the industry, marking a significant milestone as the first prison sentence…
UAE research showcases challenges facing Blockchain implementation in UAE banking sector
The UAE based ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) Academy research Centre alongside the College of Business and Economics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEEU) carried out a digital-transformation-of-banking-and-financial-institutions-in-the-uae-understanding-the-common-challenges-for-collective-action/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>research project entitled, “Digital Transformation of banking and financial institutions in the UAE: Understanding the common challenges for collective action” aimed at understanding the…
Copper’s Sushi Event Sparks Controversy and Prompts Internal Review
In a recent turn of events that has stirred the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, Copper, a prominent crypto custody firm, has found itself at the center of controversy following a sushi event that has been widely criticized for its insensitivity and lack of judgment. The event, which involved serving sushi on the bodies of models…
SBF bags 25 years in jail – Now what about Gary, Nishad, Caroline?
After the circus of a trial that landed their ex-boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, behind bars for a cool quarter-century, folks are itching to know. What is going on with the three musketeers Gary Wang, Nishad Singh, and Caroline Ellison? These three amigos, once riding high on the crypto wave at FTX and Alameda Research, have, as…
Did Putin just point fingers at crypto for the terrorist attack?
The aftermath of a terrorist attack is never easy. Least of all when it happens on the global stage with accusations flying faster than I can report them. Recently, Moscow found itself the target of such an attack, leading to a complex web of blame, international intrigue, and a recent notable nod towards cryptocurrency’s role…
Business Concerns Rising: DeFi Vulnerabilities and Scams Revealed in Q1
The first quarter of 2024 will see a crisis in the cryptocurrency market, with total losses reported due to hacks and fraud witnessed. $336.3 million loss. While this figure is indeed alarming, it also represents a slight decrease from the previous year and reflects both subtle and unmistakable changes in the economy. DeFi vulnerabilities report…
FTX Estate Ready to Sell Solana Lock for $7.5 Billion
FTX real estate just sold for $41 million. The $7.5 billion sale price of locked Solana tokens attracted the attention of investors. Demand for the sale is strong, and many companies are interested in purchasing tokens from the property, people familiar with the matter said. Neptune Digital leads the way Neptune Digital became the first…
Crypto traders reportedly flee KuCoin amid allegations of illegal operations
In the wake of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unsealing an indictment against us-indictment/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>KuCoin and two of its founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, the cryptocurrency exchange has witnessed a significant exodus of digital assets. According to reports from blockchain analytics firm Nansen, traders have swiftly…
Crypto community mixed reactions to SBF’s 25-year sentence
In a historic sentence on SBF enabling the crash of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, Judge Lewis Kaplan, who supervised the extreme case, sentenced the former FTX chiefcourt-appearance/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”> SBF to 25 years in prison. On March 28th, the court convicted the defendant on bank robbery charges and fraudulent currency issuance. Amid the concerns about…
Solana’s high throughput puts pressure on Ethereum’s leading position
Against the background of an Evolving Digital vista, where Blockchain technology redefines the limits in finance and technology, the rivalry between Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (performance-shake-the-altcoin-market/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>SOL) has warranted much attention from industry experts and enthusiasts. This fiercely competitive environment and the analyst’s forecast imply that someday Solana might outnumber Ethereum’s market share for…
US and UK jointly sanction online media channel Gaza Now for fundraising for Hamas
Gaza Now, an contact media channel supporting Hamas, and its owner, Mustafa Ayash, have been sanctioned jointly by the United States and the United Kingdom for their involvement in fundraising activities for the group. This move comes after the Oct 7 attack in Israel and emphasizes a unified approach in the attempt to restrict funding…
United States Treasury’s tokenized assets hit over $1 billion
The tokenization of United States Treasurys and other real–world assets on blockchain platforms has gained significant traction, with over $1 billion worth of U.S. Treasurys now existing across Ethereum, polygon, Solana, and other blockchains. This surge has been fueled in part by the launch of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), which has…
THORchain hits a significant trading volume milestone
Decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain has achieved a significant feat by netting over $10 billion in its monthly trading volume. Notably, this is the first time that the protocol will be registering such an impressive feat. The protocol, which facilitates swaps across blockchains has grown significantly in the decentralized finance sector. However, its new feat has…
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund hits $245 million in one week
Renowned investment firm BlackRock has announced a significant milestone connected to its BUIDL fund based on Ethereum. The Ethereum-based BlackRock ISD Institutional Digital Liquidity fund has witnessed its balance surge to around $245 million. The unique approach of the company to debut tokenized securities has made the fund one to watch out for the financial…
Nintendo of America Undergoes Restructuring Ahead of Switch Successor Launch
The dominant position of Nintendo of America, one of the major gaming manufacturers, can be stated as going through a restructuring event after Kotaku’s recent report. It covers reorganizing the testing department responsible for game and system assessment. The choice of such periods for these changes could not be casual because there is an expectation…
Embark Studios’ Decision to Force Ranked Play Upset the Finals Community
A well known gaming platform, The Finals, has undergone a backslide from its community recently after Embark studios brought up a disputable update. The update, which is marked as 2.2.0, caused several new features and adjustments, yet it also consisted a requirement in its challenger circuit that caused discontentment and disappointment among many players. Community…
PlayStation Plus April Free Games Lineup Analysis
premium-subscribers/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>PlayStation Plus subscribers of monthly free games are looking for good value, and their subscriptions are what they have in mind. The rapid price rise has attracted this product’s attention from subscribers and critiquing. Hence, users, who are the last-line consumers, must judge arguments to decide whether the offerings are worth the cost….
Solana’s stellar performance shakes up the Altcoin market
The surge by Solana (SOL) has been accompanied by more than 850% over the past year, yielding much better rewards. Six months ago, CRO was trading at around $21; after spearheading this more recent bull run, CRO has now captured a price of over $200, which leaves its competitors like Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink with…
Crypto’s true power lies in its small yet impactful nature
Katherine Dowling from Bitwise Asset Management compared investing in cryptocurrency to adding cayenne pepper to a dish during a conference in West Palm Beach, Florida. She meant that just a small amount of crypto can make a big difference in an investment portfolio. Ivory Johnson, a financial advisor and CNBC Council member, agrees with Dowling….
Coinbase wallet victory sparks debate on crypto regulation
The decision is regarded as a win for self-custody wallets and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Katherine Failla on March 27, stating that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had failed to prove that Coinbase Wallet was engaged in broker activities. This judgment provides a ray of hope…