Swiss non-profit organization, the Anoma Foundation, has announced that it has successfully raised $25 million in its third funding round. The round was led by influential blockchain-focused venture capital firm CMCC Global, and the funds raised will be used to further develop Anoma’s intent-centric architecture. Support from Leading Industry Figures During the fundraising phase, the
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Binance, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced its decision to withdraw from the Canadian market. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance (also known as CZ), explained that the regulatory requirements in Canada made it unfeasible to continue operating in the country. The exchange cited new regulatory guidance on stablecoins and investor limits as the reasons
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the art world by storm, with two-dimensional artworks like images, music, and videos dominating the scene. However, the rise of immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for NFTs. Immersive NFTs bring a new level of interaction and
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed that it is “reevaluating” its talent base following reports of layoffs. This comes as a stark contrast to the company’s position of strength last year when it continued to expand during the bear market. Reports of Layoffs Reports of layoffs at Binance first emerged on Wednesday when
A federal court has ruled that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the legal authority to access Coinbase users’ trading data via a “John Doe” summons, and doing so is not a violation of constitutional rights. The court made the ruling in a case filed by James Harper against the IRS in 2020. Harper had
Ben.eth, a previously little-known personality in the cryptocurrency community, has come under the spotlight following the launch of at least three memecoins in recent weeks. Ben.eth has seen his Twitter following grow nearly five-fold in May, and pre-sales of these memecoins, which require Ether (ETH) to be sent directly to the creator himself, have allowed
Nvidia, a leading technology company, has unveiled its latest innovation in the gaming industry – the NVIDIA Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) for Games. This suite of real-time AI solutions harnesses the power of AI to transform the gaming experience, offering a glimpse into the future of lifelike game worlds and interactive non-player characters (NPCs). During
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that former Coinbase manager Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi, have agreed to settle charges of insider trading using knowledge from the exchange. The SEC has forced Ishan Wahi to forfeit 10.97 ETH ($20,848.92) and 9,440 USDT, while Nikhil Wahi was made to forfeit $892,500.
The US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a warning about the risks associated with the clearing of digital assets. The CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) has noticed derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and applicants expanding their offerings related to digital assets. The DCR has instructed DCOs to identify and manage the
El Salvador has made headlines in the cryptocurrency world recently after becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. In line with this move, President Nayib Bukele has appointed Saifedean Ammous, author of the book “The Bitcoin Standard” and well-known Bitcoin maximalist, as an economic advisor to the National Bitcoin Office of El
Origin Ether, a new yield farming app, has gained over $12 million in total value locked (TVL) just two weeks after its launch. This information comes from blockchain analytics platform DefiLlama, which measures the dollar value of assets inside an app’s smart contracts. The app was launched on May 16 and had $793,000 locked inside
Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will be halting all services and products being offered in Canada until further notice due to regulatory developments in the country. Canadian nationals and residents of the country will no longer be able to open new accounts with the exchange starting May 31. Existing Customers Can Continue
Paxful, a peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, has announced the appointment of Roshan Dharia as its interim CEO. In his new role, Dharia will focus on strengthening the company’s operations and exploring strategic alternatives. Dharia expressed his excitement about the opportunity, saying, “It’s a great honor to become CEO of Paxful. I look forward to hitting the
NVIDIA, the multinational semiconductor and technology company, has reached a market capitalization of over $1 trillion, a value comparable to that of all cryptocurrencies combined. Following the release of strong quarterly earnings results, the company’s stock rose by 6%, reaching a 52-week high. Although share prices have since fallen slightly, the company’s value remains above
CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will launch a new exchange for Hong Kong users called “BitHK.” The exchange will support Hong Kong dollar (HKD) and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading. It aims to offer safe and compliant trading and will be available in English and traditional Chinese. CoinEx’s Application to Operate as a VASP
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, has announced that it will be expanding its presence in the world of NFT games by introducing almost 20 new games on its marketplace. While the company won’t be developing or publishing these games itself, it is actively embracing the growing trend of Web3 gaming. Despite the challenges the
During an interview with Bankless on May 29, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao spoke about recent controversies surrounding the company. Binance has been trying to counter reports from various mainstream news outlets, including Forbes, the Financial Times, and Reuters, regarding allegations of fund misuse and supposed ties to China. Zhao suggested that the negative coverage of
Bitcoin blockchain has recorded over 10 million inscriptions using the Ordinals protocol, according to data from Dune Analytics. The majority of these inscriptions were recorded within the last month. Ordinals protocol allows users to embed data into a single identifiable satoshi, thereby opening up potential applications. Ordinals Inscriptions Ordinals inscriptions were first used for producing
The Indonesian province of Bali has recently warned tourists against using cryptocurrencies for payments, stating that those who violate this rule will face severe consequences. The provincial governor, Wayan Koster, made the announcement during a press conference on May 28, where he explained that foreign visitors who use crypto as a means of payment are
In a joint motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Gemini and Genesis Global Capital, the two cryptocurrency firms have stated that the SEC has no legal basis to describe the Earn program as the sale of unregistered securities. Gemini and Genesis have insisted that the program was
BKEX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has halted all withdrawals due to funds being used for money laundering. The exchange issued a statement on May 29, stating that it was cooperating with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence. BKEX has assured its customers that it would do everything possible to restore normal operations. Withdrawals Suspended Indefinitely The
The highly controversial Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax was not included in the latest Fiscal Responsibility bill to tackle the Debt Ceiling crisis. The proposed 30% tax on energy costs for cryptocurrency miners drew widespread criticism from stakeholders within the crypto-mining sector and US lawmakers. The omission of the tax has been widely
The Reddit Collectible Avatars NFTs are set to achieve a significant milestone as they approach 10 million holders. The collection has become one of the most recognizable NFT collections in the global marketplace since its inception in July 2022. The collection’s growth has been steady, and it currently has a market cap of $44.1 million,
Fractional NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have emerged as a new way to invest in high-value assets like real estate, fine art, luxury goods, and rare items. By splitting a single NFT asset into smaller pieces, fractionalization allows partial ownership of an NFT. This makes it possible for investors who wouldn’t be able to purchase the
Following the tentative deal between the White House and House Republicans on the US debt ceiling, the cryptocurrency sector has been showing signs of a short-term recovery. The positive sentiment from the US equities markets has also rubbed off on cryptocurrencies. Although buying has not been limited to Bitcoin (BTC), select altcoins are also showing
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against five individuals for their involvement in promoting fraudulent bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services. The CFTC claims that the defendants targeted Spanish-speaking investors and swindled them out of their funds. The five individuals are David Carmona, Juan Arellano Para, Moses Valdez, David Brend, and Marco A.
Ethereum has recently undergone a historic Merge event in September, which has transformed it into a proof-of-stake blockchain. This entails validators staking their Ether (ETH) to confirm transactions. Ethereum’s March upgrade, known as Shanghai, has enabled stakers to withdraw their locked Ether. Ethereum’s investment themes include decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, Bitcoin (via wrapped versions of