Others News

Curious stories and rumors, stock markets, AI, economy. All alternative developments in one place.

Anthony Scaramucci Talks Meeting with Michael Saylor and New Bitcoin Book

Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, recently shared details about an informal meeting with Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy.

13.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Standard Chartered Launches Digital Asset Custody Service in UAE

Standard Chartered, a major player in financial services, is launching a new digital asset custody service in the UAE after receiving regulatory approval.

13.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin Explains Recent ETH Sales and New Layer 2 Guidelines

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has recently clarified the reasons behind his significant ETH sales amid growing community speculation.

13.09.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Atomic Wallet

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Atomic Wallet, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the Estonian company.

13.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

CleanSpark Expands with Seven New Mining Facilities

CleanSpark has recently acquired seven established Bitcoin mining facilities in East Tennessee, aiming to consolidate its operations in the region.

13.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Stock Surges After Bernstein’s Positive Growth Forecast

Following a Bernstein report forecasting substantial growth, Robinhood’s stock has risen by over 4%.

13.09.2024 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Labs Invests in Telegram-Based DEX

Binance Labs, the investment arm of the crypto exchange Binance, has recently invested in Blum, a decentralized exchange (DEX) integrated into Telegram.

12.09.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Data Centers Are Experiencing Increasing Investor Interest—What’s the Reason?

In a recent interview with CNBC, Jeff Blau, CEO of Related Companies, praised data centers as a transformative asset class in real estate.

12.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Global Crypto Activity Surges in 2024, Boosted by U.S. Bitcoin ETFs

In 2024, cryptocurrency activity globally has surged, surpassing levels seen during the 2021 bull market.

12.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Platform Faces Rug Pull Claims After Smart Contract Control Is Lost

Friend.tech, a Web3 social media platform, is under scrutiny following allegations of a rug pull.

12.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

State Street Launches Three New Digital Asset and Tech ETFs

State Street Global Advisors is introducing three new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on digital assets and emerging technologies.

12.09.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Lost a Significant Part of its Market Share

According to a report by Kaiko dated September 9, Coinbase has experienced a significant decline in its market share as smaller exchanges gain ground.

11.09.2024 10:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Web3 Professionals Remain Optimistic Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

Despite regulatory uncertainties surrounding the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, Web3 professionals remain highly optimistic about the industry’s future.

11.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Paxos to Launch Products on Arbitrum One

Stablecoin issuer Paxos is preparing to roll out its products on Arbitrum One, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, marking an expansion of its services.

11.09.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Exec Criticizes US Regulators for Targeting Crypto

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer, voiced strong criticism on September 10 regarding US regulators’ tendency to blame cryptocurrencies for money laundering issues.

11.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Settles $600 Million Dispute Over Robinhood Shares

FTX, the collapsed crypto exchange, has agreed to pay Emergent Technologies $14 million to resolve a dispute involving over $600 million worth of Robinhood shares.

11.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Announces Major New Partnership

Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, has announced a new partnership with cryptocurrency payment platform Alchemy Pay.

11.09.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Are Crypto Investors Starting to Lose Interest?

The crypto industry is facing what is being described as a “quiet quitting crisis,” according to Travis Kling, founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset Management.

10.09.2024 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CEO Sees Potential for Yen Stablecoin but Focuses on US First

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees Japan as a promising market for stablecoins and expects strong interest in a Japanese yen stablecoin.

10.09.2024 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Influencer Loses $16 Million in Crypto Investment as Token Value Plummets

A recent report from Lookonchain, shared on September 9, highlights that influencer Machi Big Brother has faced severe financial setbacks.

10.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Fed Study Reveals Crypto Ownership Stagnates Despite Market Surge

Recent research from the Federal Reserve indicates that cryptocurrency ownership has not increased alongside the market’s recent upturn.

10.09.2024 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Jack Dorsey’s Block Overtakes Coinbase in Market Value”

Block, Inc., the parent company of Square, Tidal, and Spiral, has recently surpassed Coinbase in market capitalization for the first time since March.

10.09.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Drops $100 Million on Major Agricultural Investment

Tether, the issuer behind the USDT stablecoin, has invested $100 million to acquire a 9.8% stake in Adecoagro, a major agricultural firm in Latin America.

09.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Key Economic Events Next Week That Could Impact Crypto Markets

With cryptocurrencies experiencing a significant decline of nearly 30% from their March highs, the upcoming week features several critical events that could have a major impact on both crypto and traditional markets.

09.09.2024 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Bank Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Sharing Customer Data with Tech Giants

A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Capital One, the eighth-largest bank in the U.S. by assets, alleging that the bank secretly gathered and shared sensitive personal and financial data with major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.

09.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Analyst Predicts Major Gains Ahead for Crypto Market Despite Current Downturn

A well-known analyst and trader is optimistic that the major gains of the current crypto bull market are still ahead.

09.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether CEO Explains Gold-Backed Synthetic Dollar Strategy

In a recent discussion with Bloomberg, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted the rationale behind choosing gold as the collateral for their new synthetic dollar, aUSDT.

09.09.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Investors Shift to Stablecoins as Crypto Market Faces Uncertainty

The crypto market is currently witnessing a significant shift in liquidity as investors transfer large amounts of capital into stablecoins amid growing uncertainty.

09.09.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CEO’s Recent Bloomberg Interview: Key Takeaways

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently provided an update on the company’s future plans and the broader crypto landscape, revealing both optimistic and cautious perspectives.

08.09.2024 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Is Nvidia a Good Buying Opportunity at the Moment?

Last Friday, Nvidia’s stock continued its downward trend, dropping more than 4% to $102.83.

08.09.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BNY Mellon CEO on Crypto’s Rise: Can the Dollar Stay on Top?

Despite the growing prominence of cryptocurrencies, Bank of New York Mellon CEO Robin Vince is confident that the US dollar will retain its lead in the global financial arena.

08.09.2024 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Customers Awaiting Payouts: What to Expect

The saga of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which once boasted a valuation of $32 billion, is nearing its conclusion. As both criminal and bankruptcy proceedings wrap up, former FTX users are eagerly awaiting the return of their funds.

08.09.2024 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

OpenAI Business User Base Surpasses 1 Million, Grows 67% Since April

The OpenAI business segment, which includes the ChatGPT Enterprise, Team and Edu products, has increased its paid user base by nearly 67% since April, surpassing one million users as of September 5.

07.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Asset Manager Withdraws Application for Spot Ethereum ETF

Asset manager WisdomTree has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw its S-1 application for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), more than three years after it was originally filed.

07.09.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

India to Approve Two More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is considering the reactivation of operations for two additional international crypto exchanges.

07.09.2024 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Telegram Removes FAQ Section on Private Chat Moderation Amid Controversy

Late on Thursday, Telegram users noticed that the app had changed its frequently asked questions (FAQ) by removing a section for moderating private group chats.

06.09.2024 21:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Crashes Below $53,000 – Stock Market Faces Worst Week in 18 Months

This week has been bearish for the crypto market and Friday was no exception. Today, Bitcoin and most altcoins experienced significant declines, following the U.S. jobs report.

07.09.2024 0:03 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Poised to Become Kazakhstan’s First Fully Regulated Crypto Exchange

Binance is on track to become Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange.

07.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Russia Aims to Bypass Western Sanctions with Crypto, Says Chainalysis

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is spearheading efforts to incorporate cryptocurrency into the country’s financial infrastructure, aiming to facilitate cross-border transactions and bypass Western sanctions.

07.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Why Crypto Micropayments Are Essential for AI’s Financial Future

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, analysts at Bernstein emphasize that integrating cryptocurrency micropayments is crucial to avoid financial limitations in the AI sector.

07.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Election

Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, has added his name to a distinguished list of business leaders endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.

07.09.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former Hedge Fund Manager Criticizes Fed, Backs Trump’s Potential Crypto Policies

Former hedge fund manager and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy has sharply criticized the Federal Reserve and U.S. regulatory practices.

06.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Donald Trump Vows to Make U.S. the Global Crypto Hub

On September 5, at the Economic Club of New York, former President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and proposed that Elon Musk lead a new government task force if he wins the presidency.

06.09.2024 20:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Riot Platforms Boosts Bitcoin Holdings but Faces Production Drop

Riot Platforms has increased its Bitcoin reserves to more than 10,000 coins, marking a 37% rise from last year.

06.09.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Media’s Stock Plummets Almost 70%, Wiping Out Billions

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), which operates Truth Social, has seen its stock value drop dramatically by 69% since its debut in March.

06.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin Announces Donation of Layer-2 Tokens to Support Ethereum Ecosystem

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has addressed speculation regarding his recent crypto transactions, revealing that he plans to donate all Layer-2 and other project tokens to support public goods within the Ethereum ecosystem.

06.09.2024 18:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Shifts $54M in XRP as SEC Prepares Appeal

On Friday, Ripple, a prominent American blockchain payments firm, executed a significant transfer of 100 million XRP, valued at approximately $54 million.

06.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here’s How Cardano’s Hard Fork Affects Governance and Staking

Cardano’s blockchain has recently undergone a major overhaul with the launch of the “Chang” hard fork, which represents a pivotal move towards enhanced decentralized governance.

06.09.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Changpeng Zhao Banned from Binance for Life

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ and the former CEO of Binance, has been banned from the company for life.

06.09.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Introduces Fixed-Rate Loans for Stablecoins

Binance Loans has launched a new feature offering fixed-rate loans, which aims to provide users with predictable borrowing costs.

06.09.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ZachXBT Criticizes Quality of Block Trackers for Various Blockchains

On September 5, crypto researcher ZachXBT voiced concerns about the effectiveness of block trackers for various Layer 1 blockchains.

06.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BREAKING: Telegram CEO Durov Speaks Out After Shocking Arrest in France

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, recently detained in France, has broken his silence following his release, sharing a detailed message on Telegram that outlines his perspective on the events leading up to his arrest and the challenges facing the tech industry.

06.09.2024 0:09 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Worldcoin Aims for Global Scale, Seeking Facebook-Like Impact with New Tech

Worldcoin is aiming to achieve widespread adoption by distributing its iris-scanning Orbs globally, similar to the reach of PayPal and Facebook, according to CEO Alex Blania.

05.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CTO Clarifies No Plans for Unilateral XRP Ledger Changes

Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has addressed recent speculation that Ripple might unilaterally alter the XRP Ledger.

05.09.2024 20:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kamala Harris Embraces Crypto Donations in Major Shift for Democrats

At a recent New York conference, Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas announced that Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, is now accepting cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce.

05.09.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robert Kiyosaki Praises Elon Musk in His Latest Tweet

Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a prominent figure in the business world, recently praised Elon Musk following a major SpaceX milestone.

05.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Reaches Court Settlement With California Authorities

Robinhood’s crypto division has wrapped up an investigation into its past practices, agreeing to pay a $3.9 million fine following allegations that it did not allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrency from 2018 to 2022.

05.09.2024 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Federal Reserve Suspends Bank Over Crypto Customers

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve issued an order suspending United Texas Bank in Dallas, citing significant deficiencies in the bank’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations related to its cryptocurrency customers.

05.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Seeks to Delay $125 Million Payment in SEC Case

The legal team defending Ripple Labs against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a stay of the monetary portion of the judgment requiring Ripple to pay $125 million.

05.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia Denies Receiving Subpoena Amid Antitrust Rumors

Nvidia has denied rumors of receiving a subpoena from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding antitrust issues.

05.09.2024 14:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov