Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, is escalating its legal battle by demanding $400,000 from several influencers’ cryptocurrency wallets. This move is part of an ongoing lawsuit related to alleged unauthorized use of BAYC NFTs. Yuga Labs filed the lawsuit against a ...
Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken the helm as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). His appointment marks a significant return to government service, bringing with him a notable record in cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. ...
According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump addressed speculation about his intentions regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite expressing frustration over the Fed’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates, Trump firmly stated he has no plans to remove Powell from his position. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “Never did. The ...
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against a prominent crypto executive, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of $198 million. The SEC claims the executive misled investors by making false statements about the company’s financial health and the safety ...
Whale IO, a leading player in blockchain gaming, has officially launched Season 2 of its Battlepass, introducing a fresh set of epic rewards and gameplay features aimed at boosting user engagement. The new Battlepass season went live on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and brings a range of in-game incentives for ...
SportsFi firm Chiliz is planning a strategic re-entry into the U.S. crypto market, spurred by a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a generally more favourable regulatory environment under the current administration. According to documents released by the SEC, Chiliz intends to time its comeback with the ...
DeFi Development Corporation (JNVR), formerly Janover, has significantly increased its Solana (SOL) holdings, signalling a strategic shift toward cryptocurrency investments. Following a buyout led by former Kraken executives on April 7, the company has been actively building its Solana-based reserve treasury. In an April 22 announcement, DeFi Development Corporation revealed ...
The European Central Bank and the European Commission are in a standoff over the resilience of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations, questioning whether they can hold up against financial volatility that could arise if Donald Trump returns to the U.S. presidency. According to a policy paper obtained by POLITICO, the ...
The Australian Federal Court has delivered a significant ruling in favour of Block Earner, a crypto lending platform, marking a pivotal moment for the digital asset industry in Australia. The decision, handed down in Sydney, represents a major setback for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which had accused ...
Astra Fintech has launched a $100 million fund to stimulate innovation within the Solana ecosystem. The fund aims to support early-stage startups building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure on the Solana blockchain. The fund will focus on projects that enhance scalability, security, and user experience within the Solana network. Astra ...
