Thu, November 14

Celsius Token Surges 300% in a Month After $2.5B Repayment to Creditors

The native token of the Celsius Network had a price spike of more than 300 percent in the month after the debut of its $2.5 billion repayment plan for over 250,000 debtors. The insolvent digital asset lender paid back around $2.53 billion to 251,000 creditors, according to a court document

September 24, 2024 1 min read

Kraken Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of BCM

Kraken Exchange has officially announced the completion of its acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a Dutch digital asset broker. This strategic move underscores Kraken’s commitment to regulatory compliance and its adaptability to the evolving cryptocurrency landscape despite its legal fight with the SEC by requesting a jury trial. The

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

China’s Central Bank Announces Major Rate Cuts and Stimulus

China has announced significant monetary easing measures, including multiple rate cuts and a reduction in banks’ reserve requirements, to stimulate its struggling economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will lower the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 50 basis points (bps), which is expected to release approximately $142

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

HKMA Launches Second Phase of e-HKD to Explore Digital Currency

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) officially commenced the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot on Monday, renaming the initiative to “Project e-HKD+.” This phase aims to explore the commercial feasibility of the e-HKD through innovative use cases developed by 11 selected firms across various sectors.

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

Is SBF’s Trial Behaviour Misinterpreted Due to His Neurodivergence?

Sam Bankman-Fried, was once a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world. Claimed in November 2023 that he had become “the most hated man on earth” due to his role in the collapse of FTX. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison and fined $11 billion after being found guilty

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

Court Urges SEC to Clarify Denial of Coinbase Rulemaking Petition

In a recent court hearing, judges expressed skepticism regarding the SEC’s denial of Coinbase’s petition for rulemaking. Coinbase filed this petition on July 22, 2022, seeking clarity on regulatory guidelines. The SEC officially rejected the petition on July 27, 2023, claiming that it had already established sufficient guidelines. This case

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

Green United Fails to Dismiss $18M Crypto Mining Fraud Lawsuit

U.S. federal judge Allen has denied Green United’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the Utah-based company of running an $18 million crypto mining scam. The SEC alleges that Green United misled investors by selling fake cryptocurrency mining equipment and violating federal

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

Polymarket Targets $50M Funding with Hints of a Token Launch

Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, is reportedly in discussions to secure over $50 million in new funding, as reported by The Information. The platform is also exploring the possibility of launching a dedicated token, which could enhance its betting market functionality. If successful, this token is anticipated to be a

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

OpenAI X Account Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Phishing Scam

On Monday, Sam Altman’s OpenAI X account was hacked in an attempt to deceive users with a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Hackers posted a message promoting a fake blockchain token, $OPENAI, luring unsuspecting users to a phishing site that aimed to steal their crypto wallet credentials. The hack targeted OpenAI’s official

September 24, 2024 2 mins read

Digital Asset Products See $321M Inflows Amid Fed Rate Cut

Digital asset investment products experienced net inflows of $321 million for the second consecutive week, according to CoinShares. The surge was largely attributed to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps), which was viewed as a dovish move by the market. Total assets

September 23, 2024 2 mins read