Venice, an artificial intelligence startup backed by ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees, has taken a significant step into web3 by launching its VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. This marks a key move for the company, which aims...
Metaplanet has announced a bold initiative to acquire 21,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by 2026 to become one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin worldwide. This plan, detailed in a press release on January 28, emphasizes the company's dedication...
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with a 68-29 vote on January 27, according to Reuters. Notably, 16 Democrats sided with Republicans to support the nomination, representing a significant victory for...
A Delaware-based asset manager, Tuttle Capital has filed for leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on memecoins, including the Official Trump and Melania Meme tokens. This move makes Tuttle the first U.S. asset manager to propose ETFs for emerging...
Ripple Labs has obtained money transmitter licenses in Texas and New York, marking a significant step forward in its operations in the United States. In its announcement on January 27, the blockchain firm noted that it recorded a...
KuCoin has admitted to violating U.S. anti-money laundering and KYC regulations, pleading guilty to running an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The company has been fined $297 million and must suspend its U.S. operations for at least two years. In...
Cryptocurrency exchanges OKX and Crypto.com have obtained full licenses under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as of January 27. These licenses, granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enable both companies to offer regulated cryptocurrency...
The European Central Bank (ECB) emphasizes the significance of a digital euro by introducing a digital euro project competing with U.S. dollar-backed cryptocurrencies. The project aims to enhance secure payments in the eurozone and reduce reliance on non-European...
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has sparked a discussion about the global investment landscape, suggesting that the emergence of DeepSeek AI, a Chinese rival to OpenAI, could shift investor preferences away from U.S.-based stocks, bonds, and assets toward more...
Dean Norris, famous for his role in Breaking Bad, announced that his social media had been hacked to promote a fake cryptocurrency called "DEAN." The scam took advantage of his celebrity status and briefly contributed to the coin's...
