Ice Open Network (ION) has launched its mainnet, marking a significant development milestone. The launch comes after extensive testing and community efforts, onboarding 200 validators, double the initial target of 100. ION’s mainnet launch marks a significant step...
Eliza Labs’ AI-driven DAO, formerly ai16z, has officially rebranded to ElizaOS following concerns from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) over potential brand confusion. The name change was announced by Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters, who described it...
Omni Network’s co-founder Austin King advocates incorporating XRP into a U.S. crypto reserve due to its technical advantages over Bitcoin. He believes relying only on Bitcoin could restrict the reserve's utility, as Bitcoin primarily serves as a decentralized...
HTX DAO, a prominent decentralized autonomous organization, has appointed LOYAL, a Gen Z Web3 advocate, as its Charity Ambassador, according to a report from ChainWire. This recognition follows LOYAL’s remarkable decision to donate all profits from his investment...
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 had 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...
