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
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
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
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), is pushing for tighter control over the country’s cryptocurrency sector. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has revealed that crypto firms, not just exchanges, may soon be required to obtain licenses under the Corporations Act. This move is intended to offer better
A group of OpenSea users has filed a class-action lawsuit in Miami. The lawsuit claims that the popular NFT marketplace sold unregistered securities. This legal action raises significant concerns about the regulatory landscape for NFTs. According to the lawsuit, OpenSea is accused of facilitating transactions that qualify as securities sales.
The crypto community witnessed joyful news over the weekend as Kamala Harris finally made a pro-crypto statement. The running Vice President stated that if elected president she would support Digital assets, AI, and Innovation. This has reassured the cryptocurrency community as the Democrats and Republicans have arrived at a pro-crypto
Although several central banks worldwide are considering the possibility of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A recent poll found that most customers are not keen on utilizing such products. Therefore cash will likely remain in circulation for the foreseeable future. Around 4,850 people from the US, UK, and
With its active addresses lately surpassing industry-leading blockchains, the Open Network (TON) protocol has continued to achieve amazing growth. In the first week of September, the number of daily active TON addresses soared to 3 million, according to statistics from the industry research portal IntoTheBlock. The research showed that this
Policymakers and financial institutions may find guidance on how to boost the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a new guide issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). September 21 saw the release of a report titled “Central Bank Digital Currency Adoption Inclusive Strategies for Intermediaries and Users”
A possible appeal of Judge Torres’ XRP case findings is being considered, according to recent developments in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuits. Legal counsel asserts that the SEC will wait until the last possible moment to announce its decision. Also, according to ex-SEC attorneys, the regulator will almost certainly file
