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EU Regulator Issues Guidelines for Crypto Providers to Ensure Compliance with Restrictive Measures

November 15, 2024 Dan K

EBA sets guidelines for crypto providers to ensure compliance with EU restrictive measures, addressing risks and enhancing financial system integrity.

Image of Île-de-la-Visitation Park in Montreal, where Kevin Mirshahi's body was found.

Crypto Influencer Kevin Mirshahi Found Dead in Montreal Park: Timeline and Investigation Details

November 14, 2024 Dan K

Crypto influencer Kevin Mirshahi, 25, missing since June, found dead in Montreal park. Police suspect foul play; arrest made, investigation continues.

Cardano Foundation financial report showing $478 million in assets for 2023, primarily held in ADA and Bitcoin.

Cardano Foundation Held $478M in Assets in 2023, Majority in ADA Tokens

November 13, 2024 Dan K

Cardano Foundation held $478M in assets in 2023, with 82.5% in ADA, 10.1% in Bitcoin, and the rest in USD, funding education, adoption, and resilience.

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Bitwise Acquires Ethereum Staking Provider Attestant to Expand Portfolio

November 13, 2024 Dan K

Bitwise expands portfolio by acquiring Ethereum staking provider Attestant, managing $3.7B AUM, to meet rising institutional staking demand.

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SEC Approves Coincheck as First Japanese Crypto Exchange to List on Nasdaq

November 13, 2024 Dan K

Coincheck secures SEC approval to become the first Japanese crypto exchange listed on Nasdaq through a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, debuting in December.

Genius Group selects Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, joining institutional BTC adopters.

AI Startup Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset, Mimics MicroStrategy’s BTC Strategy

November 12, 2024 Dan K

AI startup Genius Group adopts Bitcoin as main treasury asset, investing $120M in BTC and pledging 90% of its future treasury to the cryptocurrency.

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North Korean Malware Evades Apple Notarization to Target macOS Users

November 12, 2024 Dan K

North Korean malware evades Apple notarization to target macOS users, marking the first use of this technology on Apple’s OS, say Jamf Threat Labs.

A Hive Digital Bitcoin mining facility under construction in Paraguay.

Hive Digital Expands Bitcoin Mining with New ASICs and Paraguay Facility Construction

November 12, 2024 Dan K

Hive Digital acquires 6,500 ASICs, enhancing its Bitcoin mining capacity and efficiency as it begins constructing a new facility in Paraguay.

Andreessen Horowitz office, representing optimism for the U.S. crypto industry's future

Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Sees Bright Future for U.S. Crypto Industry

November 11, 2024 Dan K

A16z views the U.S. crypto industry’s future as promising, emphasizing opportunities for regulatory clarity, consumer benefits, and blockchain innovation.

Alameda Research files lawsuit against Waves founder Sasha Ivanov over $90 million in crypto assets related to Vires.Finance.

Alameda Research Sues Waves Founder Over $90 Million Linked

November 11, 2024 Dan K

Alameda Research sues Waves founder Sasha Ivanov for $90M linked to Vires.Finance, accusing him of fraud, inflating WAVES value, and asset mismanagement.