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Can Base Sustain Its Growth Amid Increasing Competition?

The Base ecosystem, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, had a standout month, with several tokens recording triple-digit gains over the past 30 days. Among these, AERO gained attention with its impressive 184,000 holders, more than double that of its main competitor, ALB. Memecoin DEGEN, however, stole the spotlight, boasting the highest

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Trader Sues Advisors After Losing $415M Tesla Fortune

Christopher DeVocht, the investor who turned an $88,000 investment into $415 million through Tesla stock, is now suing his financial advisors after losing his entire fortune. Initially, DeVocht made huge gains by capitalizing on Tesla’s skyrocketing stock price. However, his luck changed when the market dipped, ultimately wiping out his

October 4, 2024 1 min read

US DOJ and SEC Back Reopening of Investors’ Lawsuit Targeting Nvidia

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are backing a class action lawsuit against Nvidia that has been revived, according to recent reports. The legal case revolves around claims that Nvidia manipulated its sales related to the cryptocurrency mining sector. In an amicus brief

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Talen Energy Acquires TeraWulf’s Minority Stake in Bitcoin Mining Operation

Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf reported its 25% stake sale in the nuclear-powered Nautilus Bitcoin mine in Pennsylvania to its joint venture partner Talen Energy for $92 million. TeraWulf plans to invest further in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.  The transaction, which results in a 3.4x return

October 4, 2024 1 min read

Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager Resigns After Decade-Long Service

It’s another week’s end and thus the folks at the crypto community are hoping for another bull run. However, this time they hope it will stay. Meanwhile, apart from price actions, web3 firms have shown activity in terms of partnerships and advancements or new announcements.  Notably, crypto-based firm Chainalysis’s co-founder

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Visa Unveils Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) Set for 2025 Rollout

To facilitate the issuance and management of digital assets, Visa unveiled its new Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP). The financial services behemoth unveiled the VTAP on October 3; it claims to be compatible with several tokenized assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs. Visa reports that BBVA is one of many participating

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Grayscale Launches Aave Trust, Driving AAVE Price Above $140

After Grayscale announced the launch of its Grayscale Aave Trust, the price of AAVE has started to rise again. Institutional investors will have the opportunity to invest in the decentralized finance (DeFi) token via this fund. As a result, the token’s adoption will increase dramatically, which may cause more price

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Transak Secures Alabama Money Transmitter License, Boosting Regulatory Compliance

Transak has announced that the Alabama Securities Commission has awarded it its first Money Transmitter License (MTL). With this noteworthy accomplishment, Transak’s goal to provide safe and easily accessible crypto services throughout the US has advanced significantly. Transak’s dedication to operating within a strong regulatory environment and developing a complete and

October 3, 2024 3 mins read

Franklin Templeton Proposes Bitcoin and Ethereum Index ETF

Franklin Templeton, a trillion-dollar asset management firm, submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Bitcoin and Ethereum index exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund, known as the Franklin Templeton Bitcoin & Ethereum Crypto Index ETF, aims to provide investors with a combined exposure to both

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Swift to Launch Live Trials for Digital Asset Transactions Next Year

Global bank messaging giant Swift has announced that it is set to conduct trial live transactions of tokenized assets and digital currencies starting next year. This marks a significant step towards integrating these assets into the mainstream financial system. The announcement follows the progress made from earlier experiments into practical

October 3, 2024 2 mins read