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Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO and co-founder of Solana, has been openly critical of the Biden administration, particularly regarding its failure to foster job creation.
A recent Binance report highlights critical risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to inflated valuations and the concentration of token ownership as major concerns.
A class action lawsuit against Nvidia, alleging that the company deceived investors regarding the impact of crypto mining on its revenues in 2017-2018, is seeking to move forward in the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Wednesday, the Moscow Arbitration Court took the significant step of freezing funds held by major U.S. banks in their Russian branches, totaling around $372 million.
Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur, expressed concerns about SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s regulatory approach, claiming it could have prevented the collapses of FTX and Three Arrows Capital (3AC).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again turned its attention to El Salvador, urging the nation to enhance its regulatory framework regarding Bitcoin.
Lamborghini and Animoca Brands’ Motorverse division are joining forces to bring Lamborghini’s iconic vehicles to the digital world with a new Web3 racing game.
Robinhood is pushing forward with its expansion into the European market by enabling crypto transfers in and out of its app, marking a significant development in its service offerings.
An upcoming HBO documentary, directed by Cullen Hoback, is set to explore one of the biggest mysteries in the digital world: the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
In September 2024, Binance experienced a significant drop in trading volumes, marking its lowest point since late 2023.
Aptos (APT) is set to make its mark in Japan by acquiring HashPalette, a key player in the country’s blockchain sector.
Financial institutions in North America, Europe, and Asia are preparing to take part in upcoming digital asset trials orchestrated by SWIFT.
A subcommittee of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved guidelines for using tokenized shares of money-market funds as collateral in traditional finance.
The SEC is appealing a recent federal court ruling in its ongoing case against Ripple Labs and XRP, filing the notice with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on October 2.
OpenAI has successfully completed a funding round, raising $6.6 billion, which values the company at $157 billion, as announced in a blog post on October 2.
President Joe Biden’s administration has secured an additional 6 million barrels of crude oil to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
A major network issue at Bank of America left thousands of customers unable to access their accounts or seeing their balances reduced to zero.
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, has likely continued to increase his wealth during his recent four-month stay at the Lompoc II detention center in California.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to file an appeal regarding the Ripple case.
Tron recorded an impressive $566 million in revenue for the third quarter, surpassing major players like Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin.
The Bank of Russia plans to monitor all cross-border cryptocurrency transactions over the next six months, involving 19 major banks such as Citibank, MTS Bank and Raiffeisenbank.
Binance has gained regulatory approval from Argentina’s National Securities Commission, bringing its total to 20 approvals worldwide.
A recent Lattice Fund report reveals that over 80% of crypto startups that raised funds in 2022 remain active despite market downturns.
According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has a significant influence beyond the cryptocurrency sector, particularly in nations dealing with inflation and underdeveloped financial systems.
Following an extensive review of the reorganization strategy, the troubled cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced plans to allocate $6 billion to affected users, specifically targeting those impacted by its 2022 collapse.
On Tuesday, cryptocurrency values experienced a downturn, with Ethereum dipping below the $2,500 mark amid rising geopolitical tensions triggered by Iran’s missile strikes on Israel.
On Tuesday, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel in response to the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The attack came after the U.S. warned that tensions in the region were likely to escalate.
U.S. blockchain payments company Ripple Labs Inc. has demonstrated significant progress in its global expansion after securing an important operating license in Dubai.
According to a report by 10x Research, recent changes in global macroeconomic conditions suggest that the decline in global growth may be coming to an end.
Popular crypto exchange Gemini is set to shut down all Canadian accounts by the end of 2024, providing customers a 90-day window to withdraw their assets.
Amid escalating regulatory challenges in the U.S., many cryptocurrency founders are considering geofencing as a last-resort strategy for compliance.
At the Token2049 conference, Edward Snowden addressed the evolving challenges of digital privacy, government oversight, and the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies.
The gold-backed token has achieved a remarkable milestone, exceeding $500 million in total locked-in value (TVL) just months after its launch on July 9.
Robinhood has introduced a long-awaited feature allowing its European users to transfer cryptocurrencies, enhancing user control over their digital assets.
Shares of SoftBank Group Corp. surged on Tuesday following reports that the Japanese firm might participate in a significant funding round for OpenAI.
Matrixport, a cryptocurrency financial services provider, is bolstering its European operations by acquiring the Swiss asset manager Crypto Finance.
NFT sales continued to decline in September, with monthly sales volumes failing to rebound.
The XRP community is buzzing with speculation about the upcoming release of Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD.
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor stirred excitement in the cryptocurrency community with a recent post titled “Hodl On.”
South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, revealed plans for a potential public listing in the U.S. during a shareholder meeting on Sept. 30.
A notable departure from the Cardano project has occurred as Vladimir Kalnitsky, a key developer behind the cardano-transaction-lib (CTL), has announced he is stepping away.
Ethena Labs, the developer of the USDe synthetic dollar, announced a proposal to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) called “Ethereal” to support USDe growth.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has only a few days left to decide whether it will challenge the recent ruling in the Ripple case.
Mark Zuckerberg, the tech visionary behind Meta, now ranks as the fourth-richest individual globally with a fortune of $201 billion, thanks to the company’s pivot to metaverse technology and artificial intelligence.
Global stock market capitalization is on track to reach its highest level in three years, driven by recent interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and economic stimulus measures from China.
With the upcoming presidential election in November, worries regarding AI-generated disinformation are on the rise in the U.S.
On September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the controversial artificial intelligence bill SB 1047.
Economists are now anticipating a 0.25% interest rate reduction from the European Central Bank (ECB) in October, moving away from prior predictions of a cut in December.
MicroStrategy’s early investment in Bitcoin has proven highly successful, delivering a 36-fold return and cementing its status as the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency.
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, emphasized the importance of regulation for the future growth of Web3 and the cryptocurrency space.
Ripple has recently minted nearly all of its RLUSD tokens, producing around 99% of them on Sunday across Ethereum and the XRP ledger.
Changpen Zhao, the former head of Binance took to social media just seven hours after being released from prison, posting on the X platform that he valued simple luxuries like food and fruit.
According to recently updated bankruptcy documents shared by FTX creditor Sunil Kavuri, those owed money from FTX can expect to recover only 10-25% of their cryptocurrency.
Cynthia Lummis, a U.S. Senator and pro-crpypto advocate, has criticized the SEC’s approach to cryptocurrency regulations, claiming it hinders the industry’s growth.
The term “Daily Active Addresses” (DAA) is frequently misused in the crypto world, often confused with “Daily Active Users.”
A recent analysis by KeyRock reveals that nearly 89% of airdrop tokens lose value within 90 days, with Ethereum and Solana showing better resilience than other networks.
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as “CZ” in the crypto community, was released from prison on Friday, September 27, after serving a four-month sentence for inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as “CZ,” was released from federal custody earlier than expected, with his release moved from Sunday, September 29, to Friday, September 27, due to a policy of not releasing inmates on weekends.
Binance, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced its latest offering: the Binance Pre-Market platform.
A prominent cryptocurrency analyst believes the digital assets market will remain strong even if the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates.