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Solana’s Saga smartphone sales dramatically underperform despite positive reviews

Solana's Saga struggles in sales but doesn't fall short on user satisfaction, says Anatoly Yakovenko.

Mike Dalton 2 min read 3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance CEO Richard Teng refuses to reveal location of company HQ

As Binance navigates unprecedented scrutiny, its CEO remains tight-lipped on the location of its headquarters.

2 min read 3 years ago

Regulation

Hong Kong regulator blocks crypto websites over illegal token offerings and false claims

Amidst heightened surveillance, SFC obstructs HongKongDAO and BitCuped for regulatory infractions.

2 min read 3 years ago

Google unveils Gemini, its ‘most capable’ AI model to date

Gemini Ultra marks Google's leap forward in multimodal AI technology, setting new benchmarks in AI language and coding proficiency.

2 min read 3 years ago

Regulation

‘I’d close it down’: Jamie Dimon endorses crypto ban in Senate hearing

Lawmakers and bank CEOs aligned in their support of stronger AML regulations in crypto markets at an annual oversight hearing.

3 min read 3 years ago

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Binance announces compensation for users who bought AEUR at inflated prices

Binance attributed the trading anomaly to markets misunderstanding the nature of the token, while Anchored Coins warns of scammers impersonating its accounts.

2 min read 3 years ago

Hacks

North Korea’s Lazarus Group escalates crypto attacks via Telegram phishing

The attackers impersonate legitimate venture capital firms on Telegram and use meeting and scheduling apps to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

2 min read 3 years ago

Research

Understanding investor sentiment through the Bitcoin leverage ratio

Bitcoin traders embrace risk management with lowered leverage ratio throughout 2023.

3 min read 3 years ago

Crypto

Legacy media skepticism playing catch up to Bloomberg for Bitcoin coverage

Also, Forbes notably launches web3 wallet onboarding for Polygon.

7 min read 3 years ago

Regulation

New Jersey bill seeks to classify digital assets sold to institutional investors as securities

During the past year, the SEC has weaponized the securities law against several crypto-related firms.

2 min read 3 years ago

Stablecoins ETH -0.05%

Societe Generale to debut Euro-pegged stablecoin on Bitstamp exchange

The stablecoin has a maximum total supply of 10.5 million and its reserves will be fully collateralized by cash reserves and high-quality securities.

2 min read 3 years ago

NFTs

Bitcoin developer’s ‘bug’ claim triggers ORDI token brief dip below $50

Long traders lost around $5 million due to the price fluctuation of the ORDI token.

3 min read 3 years ago

Crypto

Soaring Bitcoin prices liquidate $272M, pushes Tether USDT supply above 90B

Observers have suggested that USDT's increasing supply indicates an improving liquidity for the crypto market.

2 min read 3 years ago

Does DeFi still have a chance at fulfilling its promise?

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Opinion

Does DeFi still have a chance at fulfilling its promise?

DeFi is currently standing at an existential fork in the road. Whether it fulfills its promise of a better financial system depends on which of the two diverging roads it chooses to take.

4 min read 3 years ago

Metaverse

ARAX Holdings acquires 20% stake in the Nemesis’ blockchain-based metaverse

The Nemesis will deploy on Core Blockchain, a platform from ARAX's recently acquired subsidiary Core Business Holdings.

2 min read 3 years ago

Regulation

Spotlight on AI, digital assets at House subcommittee hearing

Members of the SEC, the Federal Reserve, and other agencies testified before the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion on Dec. 5 while legislation continues to languish.

3 min read 3 years ago

Regulation

SEC extends comment period on Grayscale spot Ethereum ETF into 2024

A successful conversion to spot ETF could narrow the discount between Grayscale Ethereum Trust and its underlying asset, but it isn't going to happen in 2023.

2 min read 3 years ago