Borderless Capital announced on September 18 that it had launched the third DePIN-focused fund. According to the investment manager, the $100 million fund aims to boost the development of Decentralized Physical Fracture Networks (DePIN).
London-based fintech group Revolut reportedly wants to expand its crypto offerings with the launch of its stablecoin, joining a list of other fintech firms that seek to broaden their digital assets offerings. Valued at $45 billion, Revolut, which obtained a UK banking license recently is at advanced stages of developing its own stablecoin.
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler's leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach.
New dollar-backed stablecoin will reportedly offer rewards for liquidity providers and prioritize transparency.
Hong Kong's 86% year-over-year crypto transaction growth is impressive. Chainalysis reports that Hong Kong leads Eastern Asia in crypto adoption following this rise.
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda wants to update the agency's S-1 disclosure for cryptocurrency firms. His stance is a positive step toward progress.
Eastern Asia has emerged as the sixth largest crypto economy globally, largely driven by institutional activity in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a Sept. 18 report by Chainalysis.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against decentralized finance (defi) platform Rari Capital and its co-founders for misleading investors and operating as unregistered brokers. The settlement involves penalties, injunctions, and bars against the individuals involved, with violations stemming from unregistered securities offerings and deceptive practices.
People and businesses tend to think of crypto in one of two ways. The first is that crypto and blockchain more broadly are transforming technologies that will reshape the financial and payments sectors.
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported deteriorating health, Tigran Gambaryan likely won't return to court until Oct. 9.
Google Cloud unveils a blockchain RPC service that promises to catalyze greater Web3 adoption.
The regulator charged the former DeFi protocol and its co-founders for allegedly misleading investors and unregistered broker activity involving its pools.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has warned so-called crypto exchanges that they must follow rules.
Google Cloud launched on September 18 a new Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service that enables Web3 developers to build decentralized applications (DApps) faster and more efficiently.
Revolut's stablecoin will likely not be available in the United States, as the firm shuttered its U.S. crypto services last year.
Numerous high-profile brand and celebrity accounts were hijacked to promote a Solana token called HACKED. It didn't go very well.
Revolut plans to launch its own stablecoin to provide a stable and compliant alternative in the crypto universe.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alerted the community to a scam meme coin promotion using several major X accounts.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settlement Wednesday with crypto lending startup Rari Capital and its co-founders Jai Bhavnani, Jack Lipstone and David Lucid.
Professor Crypto allegedly removes "Best Content Creator" award posts after accusations of using fake engagement strategies.
Across the five swing states the group visited, 4 million total Americans own crypto, with 83% of them saying they are planning to cast their votes on Nov. 5.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges with decentralized finance lending platform Rari Capital and its co-founders.
The U.S. SEC settled charges against DeFi platform Rari Capital, Inc. after finding that the firm and its co-founders misled investors.
The SEC's war against DeFi just claimed another victim, with Rari Capital and its founders settling securities charges.
DBS Bank, Singapore's largest bank, has announced plans to launch over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes for institutional clients in Q4 2024. This new offering will allow institutional investors to gain exposure to bitcoin and ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
House of Representatives members brought up FTX, Donald Trump's token launch, and SEC Chair Gary Gensler at the “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing.
A recent report commissioned by Elympics, a Web3 gaming protocol, highlighted how Telegram and blockchain technology have transformed the gaming world. The research report, shared with crypto.
The WisdomTree Connect platform aims to let users access WisdomTree's RWA tokens with any wallet, from any blockchain network.
Ukraine remains a leading global player in cryptocurrency adoption, even as it grapples with the ongoing conflict with Russia. A recent report by OSINT agency Molfar reveals the impact of the country's booming crypto-mining industry on its already strained electricity infrastructure.
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced support for (Aleo) ALEO igniting bullish speculations in the market. The exchange listed requirements for trading the asset which will kick off in phases on the platform.
The financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury Department is announcing sanctions against a Southeast Asian lawmaker and businessman. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) says it has sanctioned Cambodian senator and tycoon Ly Yong Phat as well as his businesses L.Y.P.
The long-awaited day has arrived: the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has announced its decision to cut interest rates, with significant implications for both Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market. Following the announcement, the markets reacted with notable volatility.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler joins ‘The Exchange' to discuss new trading rules, possible changes to crypto regulations, and more.
Learn about TrueX, a new stablecoin-native crypto exchange founded by alumni from Coinbase and Goldman Sachs, focusing on its features, operational model, and the role it aims to play in the cryptocurrency market.
The US Fed interest rate cut decision of 0.50%, in line with the market expectations, marks the first policy rate trim in four years. The event was eagerly awaited by the market participants, with traders now awaiting the upcoming Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech.
The ongoing crypto legislation hearing at the United States House of Representatives might eventually take a new twist. According to a scoop from Fox Business Journalist Eleanor Terrett, Democratic leaders' political bias toward crypto might become visible during the hearing.
Today's anticipated reduction in the federal funds rate could "trigger" additional upside in cryptocurrency prices.
TL;DR WisdomTree launches the WisdomTree Connect platform to offer access to real-world assets (RWA) through blockchain. The platform allows institutional users to acquire and manage tokenized assets directly from their wallets. The tokens will initially be issued on the Ethereum blockchain, with plans to expand compatibility to other networks.
The parent company of Silvergate Bank has listed assets ranging from $100 million to $500 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
Coinbase gets a whooping from Justin Sun: Tron's founder mulls Coinbase's cbBTC launch a “dark day for Bitcoin”.
Some of crypto's wealthiest investors are quietly stacking a new unified meme coin staking protocol called Crypto All-Stars ($STARS).
Non-Fungible Token (NFT) project Doodles has announced a collaboration with Spin Master to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube. This partnership will introduce a “pack ripping” fan experience, where participants can unlock both physical and digital collectibles. Among the collectibles is a unique diamond-encrusted Rubik's Cube from Eliantte & Co.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle on Wednesday expressed frustration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission's current approach to digital assets.
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) renewed optimism in passing crypto legislation following the November 2024 U.S. elections at a Georgetown University event on Tuesday, September 17.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hammered for two hours in a congressional hearing on Wednesday in which the witness list predominantly included agency critics, including former Commissioner Daniel Gallagher, who is now at Robinhood.
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Fintech giant Revolut is reportedly in the advanced stages of developing its own stablecoin, CoinDesk reported on Sept. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Binance Labs, Breyer Capital, and Big Brain Holdings led the round.