Blockchain Archives - Page 21 of 42

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 Dan K

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 Dan K

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.

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 Dan K

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

KakaoBank app interface displaying real-time Bitcoin and Ethereum prices via Coinone integration

Digital Asset Inflows in 2023 Reach $27 Billion, Nearly Tripling 2021 Record

October 28, 2024 Dan K

Digital asset inflows in 2023 have soared to $27 billion, nearly three times the 2021 record. U.S. leads the charge, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing massive inflows.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar in Washington DC.

RBI Governor Warns Against Stablecoins, Emphasizes CBDC for Monetary Sovereignty

October 28, 2024 Dan K

RBI governor warns that stablecoins risk India’s monetary sovereignty, pushing instead for CBDCs, which he says offer security backed by government trust.

Chart showing Tron (TRX) price spike following $1B USDT mint and Nasdaq listing announcement

Coinbase Unveils ‘Based Agent’ for Building AI Agents in Under 3 Minutes

October 27, 2024 Dan K

Coinbase’s ‘Based Agent’ tool empowers users to set up AI agents with crypto wallets in under 3 minutes, facilitating swift blockchain interactions.

Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering stolen cryptocurrency for North Korea's Lazarus Group.

ZachXBT Exposes Chinese OTC Trader’s Role in Lazarus Hacks

October 24, 2024 Dan K

ZachXBT uncovers how Chinese OTC trader Yicong Wang laundered $17 million in stolen cryptocurrency for North Korea’s Lazarus Group since 2022.

Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance executive, freed from Nigerian detention on health grounds after six months in custody.

Nigerian Court Grants Freedom to Detained Binance Exec on Health Grounds

October 23, 2024 Dan K

Nigerian court frees Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan due to health concerns, closing his six-month detention for financial crime allegations.

A digital graphic symbolizing the extension of Indonesia's crypto exchange license deadline

Indonesia Extends Deadline for Crypto Exchange Licenses

October 21, 2024 Dan K

Indonesia extends the deadline for crypto exchanges to acquire the PFAK license to November 2024, boosting institutional participation in the market.

Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, according to TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington.

TechCrunch Founder Claims Stripe Acquires Bridge for $1.1B in Major Crypto Deal

October 21, 2024 Dan K

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington claims Stripe has acquired Bridge for $1.1B in one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, though the deal remains unconfirmed.