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Illustration of River Protocol and Llama logos symbolizing decentralized governance partnership

River Protocol Acquires Llama to Advance Decentralized Governance

November 2, 2024 Paulo

River acquires Llama to enhance governance with open-source smart contracts, empowering its ecosystem with secure, decentralized management tools.

Ben Reynolds joins BitGo to lead USD Standard stablecoin initiative

BitGo Appoints Former Silvergate President to Spearhead USD Standard Stablecoin

November 1, 2024 Paulo

BitGo appoints former Silvergate president Ben Reynolds to lead its stablecoin USD Standard, aiming for a secure and resilient financial ecosystem.

Blockchain

Tether to Launch Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin on TON Blockchain: A Boost for UAE’s Digital Finance

November 1, 2024 Paulo

Tether to launch dirham-pegged stablecoin on TON, marking UAE’s blockchain expansion. TON reached 1B USDT in six months, reflecting rapid adoption.

Kraken cryptocurrency exchange headquarters in San Francisco, reflecting recent workforce reductions amidst industry layoffs.

Kraken Joins Crypto Exodus with 15% Workforce Layoffs

October 31, 2024 Paulo

Kraken cuts 15% of its workforce amid industry-wide layoffs, joining Consensys and DYDX. New co-CEO Arjun Sethi aims to refocus the exchange’s strategy.

South Korean cryptocurrency investor base reaches 7.78 million in 2024, driven by Bitcoin surge and supportive policies.

South Korea’s Crypto Investor Base Reaches 7.78 Million, Marking 21% Growth in First Half of 2024

October 31, 2024 Paulo

South Korea’s crypto investor count surged to 7.78M in 2024’s first half, up 21%, spurred by Bitcoin’s rise and pro-crypto U.S. policy shifts.

Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce discussing SEC crypto regulations in a press conference.

Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Investors in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

October 30, 2024 Paulo

Hong Kong court sides with investors in the JPEX fraud case, ordering $238,000 in recovery, spotlighting cryptocurrency regulations. #crypto #JPEX

Map of Eastern Europe highlighting crypto adoption in Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia Lead Global Crypto Adoption Amid Rising Geopolitical Instability

October 30, 2024 Paulo

Eastern Europe’s crypto adoption surges, led by Ukraine and Russia, with robust growth in both institutional and retail sectors, Chainalysis reports.

Jimmy Patronis, Florida CFO, proposing Bitcoin investment for state pension funds

Florida CFO Advocates for Bitcoin in State Pension Fund Investment Strategy

October 30, 2024 Paulo

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis is pushing for Bitcoin investments in state pensions, aiming to diversify and protect Florida’s retirement funds.

Kalshi betting platform screenshot with USDC deposit options for U.S. election markets

Kalshi Now Accepts USDC Deposits, Enters Election Betting Arena Amid Strong Competition

October 29, 2024 Paulo

Kalshi accepts USDC deposits to attract users in election betting, challenging Polymarket and Robinhood in a competitive crypto-driven prediction market.

Illustration of Nexus Mutual payout aiding Arcadia Finance hack victims on Base blockchain

Truth Terminal Founder’s X Account Hacked to Shill Scam Memecoin, Resulting in $600,000 Theft

October 29, 2024 Paulo

Truth Terminal’s X account hacked to shill scam memecoin, netting hackers $600K. Incident underscores security risks in AI-driven crypto trading.

Year: 2024

River Protocol Acquires Llama to Advance Decentralized Governance

BitGo Appoints Former Silvergate President to Spearhead USD Standard Stablecoin

Tether to Launch Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin on TON Blockchain: A Boost for UAE’s Digital Finance

Kraken Joins Crypto Exodus with 15% Workforce Layoffs

South Korea’s Crypto Investor Base Reaches 7.78 Million, Marking 21% Growth in First Half of 2024

Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Investors in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Ukraine and Russia Lead Global Crypto Adoption Amid Rising Geopolitical Instability

Florida CFO Advocates for Bitcoin in State Pension Fund Investment Strategy

Kalshi Now Accepts USDC Deposits, Enters Election Betting Arena Amid Strong Competition

Truth Terminal Founder’s X Account Hacked to Shill Scam Memecoin, Resulting in $600,000 Theft

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $200,000 by the End of 2025