Tag: Cryptocurrency
Lagrange Labs, a cryptography firm, raises $13.2 million in its initial round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund
The business Lagrange Labs, which is developing the Lagrange cryptography protocol, has successfully raised $13.2 million in seed funding. In addition to Archetype Ventures, 1kx, Maven11, Fenbushi Capital, Volt Capital,…
In response to increased institutional interest in cryptocurrency derivatives, Arbelos Markets raises $28 million
The cryptocurrency liquidity service Arbelos Markets has raised $28 million in a round of debt and startup funding. The financing was led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from investors such…
Bitget Collaborates with Alchemy Pay to Enable Crypto Purchases in Indian Rupees
This partnership brings about a significant advancement. It expands Bitget’s trading platform with the On-Ramp services of Alchemy Pay. Along with other cryptocurrencies, users will be able to purchase Tron…
New South Korean Donations Law Excludes Cryptocurrency
Plans for Donations: Not Include Crypto The Act on Collection and Use of Donations Enforcement Decree will undergo revisions by the ministry. Citizens will be able to contribute a variety…
The 7RCC Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF decision has been postponed by the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission stated that deliberations over the next course of action for a proposed exchange-traded fund that focuses on bitcoin and carbon credit futures contracts will take…
A lawmaker from Argentina unveils a draft bill regulating Worldcoin
Argentina’s Lawmaker: Ensuring Consumer Rights Is Critical Carlos Puglelli, a member of the Buenos Aires parliament, is the author of the new measure, according to the assembly’s official news source….
Keonne Rodriguez of Samourai Wallet enters a not guilty plea to accusations of money laundering and transmitting
As U.S. authorities press down on privacy-focused technologies, a co-founder of Samourai Wallet entered a not guilty plea on Monday to federal charges pertaining to his development of a program…
ZachXBT asserts Lazarus Group of North Korea converted $200 million in cryptocurrency to fiat money
According to an investigation by cryptocurrency detective ZachXBT, North Korea’s Lazarus Group converted $200 million worth of cryptocurrency into fiat money between August 2020 and October 2023. The analysis examined…
Turmoil Strikes Beribit Amidst Russian Contemplation of Crypto Exchange Ban
Over 50 clients of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Beribit gathered outside the company’s Moscow office in an attempt to voice their grievances and reclaim approximately 400 million rubles that had…
Peer-to-peer transactions are supported by Franklin Templeton for its on-chain US Government Money Fund
Franklin Templeton, an asset management company, has made it possible for tokenized shares in its on-chain U.S. Government Money Fund to be transferred amongst peers. Franklin Templeton is the market…
Navigating Regulatory Risks: a16z Crypto Advises Against U.S. Token Sales
In a recent advisory, Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm a16z Crypto, the crypto arm of Andreessen Horowitz, issued a stark warning to startup founders eyeing token sales in the United…
FBI advises Americans not to use unregistered cryptocurrency transmission services
Americans have been cautioned by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation not to use unregistered cryptocurrency money transmission businesses. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released a statement on…
Fireblocks adds 200 million institutional wallets to its security tool
A new wave of institutional investment and detail acceptance in decentralized finance has occurred after spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs were introduced into U.S. markets and cryptocurrency values began to rise…
Tevaera Secures $5 Million Investment Led by Laser Digital and Nomura Group
Tevaera, a web3 gaming firm operating on the Ethereum Layer 2 zkSync Era, has successfully raised $5 million in seed and private financing. The funding round was co-led by Laser…
Alleged Money Laundering: Samourai Wallet Co-founders Arrested and Charged
Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet, CEO Keonne Rodriguez and Chief Technology Officer William Lonergan Hill, have been apprehended and charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Invests in Crypto Accelerator Alliance
Peter Thiel’s renowned venture capital firm, Founders Fund, has recently made a strategic investment in the crypto accelerator Alliance, signaling its commitment to the burgeoning cryptocurrency space. With over $12…
Robert Kennedy Jr. said that he was going to place the whole US budget on blockchain
Despite his pro-crypto rhetoric, the presidential contender is still considered a marginal figure. The U.S. presidential race has seen a rise in interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology over the…
Over $1 million is stuck in the optimism bridge in a cryptocurrency wallet connected to Vitalik Buterin
Bridge risks are highlighted by significant recent security breaches. According to reports, more than $1 million is stuck in the Optimism bridge in a cryptocurrency wallet connected to Ethereum co-founder…
Talos Expands Crypto Portfolio Management with Acquisition of Cloudwall
Talos, a prominent crypto trading software provider with backing from industry heavyweights like Citibank and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced the full acquisition of Cloudwall, a leading crypto risk management…
Ledger Live will provide instant-buy and cryptocurrency swapping services via MoonPay
While MoonPay continues to invest heavily in the physical wallet company, Ledger and MoonPay are launching a number of services aimed at digital assets for their clientele. In a statement…