Singapore-based digital asset investment firm Spartan Group has announced an investment in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Pendle Finance (PENDLE). The size of the investment was not disclosed. After actively supporting Pendle since its launch in 2021, Spartan Group’s crypto venture capital arm Spartan Capital has made a follow-on investment in Pendle Finance through an over-the-counter,
The Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), a nonprofit organization that represents firms in the crypto staking industry, published an updated version of its “staking principles” on Nov. 9. Previous version of the POSA staking principles. Source: POSA POSA represents 15 different firms in the staking industry, including Alluvial, Ava Labs, Blockdaemon, Coinbase, Credibly Neutral, Figment,
In an effort to boost state revenues, Laos appears to be turning its attention to the country’s crypto sector. According to a Nov. 9 report by China’s state news agency Xinhua News, citing a report from Laos People’s Army News, cryptocurrency operators in the Southeast Asian country owes $20 million in taxes and licensing fees.
Bitcoin (BTC) may have tapped $37,000 for the first time in 18 months, but traders are getting suspicious of BTC price action. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView BTC price move “doesn’t feel right” After snap overnight gains, Bitcoin is attempting to crush resistance on the way toward the $40,000 mark. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro
AI Arena AI Eye chatted with Framework Venture’s Vance Spencer recently and he raved about the possibilities offered by an upcoming game his fund invested in called AI Arena in which players train AI models how to battle each other in an arena. Framework Ventures was an early investor in Chainlink and Synthetix and three
United States Representatives Zach Nunn and Abigail Spanberger have jointly introduced the Creating Legal Accountability for Rogue Innovators and Technology Act of 2023, or the CLARITY Act of 2023. The legislation aims to prohibit federal government officials from conducting business with Chinese blockchain companies. The act would ban government employees from using the underlying networks of Chinese
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed the $37,000 mark for the first time in 18 months as the wider markets reflect optimism over the pending approval of spot BTC exchange-traded funds in the United States. Data from a number of cryptocurrency market platforms, including Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, showed BTC/USD hitting $37,073 at 07:47 EST on
With the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s first window opening up for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, analysts have noted that even if the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), it will be a month before the actual launch. The expected delay in launch following a potential SEC approval
November 9 marks a significant day in the US Securities and Exchange’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple. As such, all eyes, especially of those in the XRP community, will be on the Commission and the crypto company as their actions on the day could potentially determine the next steps that will be taken in the case.
ARK Invest, the investment firm founded by major Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Cathie Wood, is actively accumulating stock of the crypto-friendly app Robinhood (HOOD). On Nov. 8, ARK made a massive Robinhood stock purchase, bagging a total of 1.1 million shares for about $9.5 million in one day, according to a trade notification seen by Cointelegraph.
A report issued by the Office of the Maine State Treasurer highlighted the U.S. state’s interest in officially managing the abandoned and recovered crypto assets. The program evaluation report of Maine uncovered the state’s lack of preparedness when it comes to handling cryptocurrencies. It read: “Our office does not currently handle cryptocurrency, but programs like
Investment management firm Ark Invest, led by pro-Bitcoin investment veteran Cathie Wood, has collaborated with exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21Shares to launch a new suite of digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move aims to provide a “robust set of options” for investors looking to get digital assets into their trading portfolio. The countdown begins:
The principal financial regulator in Spain, the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), has opened its first case against a technology provider for violating crypto promotion rules in the country. According to a press release from Nov. 8, the CNMV initiated “sanctioning proceedings” against Miolos for two “massive” advertisement companies in September and November 2022. The
RocketFuel Inc., a global entity known for its comprehensive range of payment solutions including ACH bank transfers, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ripple. This alliance is set to enhance RocketFuel’s existing payment architecture by incorporating Ripple Payments to meet the increasing demand for improved FIAT payment processes for merchants
Criminals in Sweden are specifically targeting prominent local Bitcoin figures, which appears to be the result of ease of access to personal information and residential addresses in the country. Reports from Swedish media outlets LT and Aftonbladet have linked separate robberies in Rönninge and Södertälje that appear to have occurred under the same modus operandi.
The saga of the imploded cryptocurrency exchange JPEX continues to develop as Taiwan prosecutors have reportedly found new alleged suspects. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office (TDPO) requested Chang Tung-ying, the chief partner at JPEX’s office in Taiwan, to be held in custody over alleged fraud, the local TV channel TVBS News reported on Nov. 9.
AAA gaming studio Ubisoft has partnered with blockchain game firm Immutable to collaborate on developing Web3 games through its Strategic Innovation Lab. An announcement shared with Cointelegraph said the two studios will combine their expertise to intertwine mainstream gaming development quality with Web3-enabled functionality. Nicolas Pouard, who heads up Ubisoft’s blockchain initiative, noted that Immutable’s
Bitcoin (BTC) neared $37,000 on Nov. 9 as a fresh BTC price surge appeared to take traders by surprise. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView U.S. “carrying” Bitcoin upside Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD passing $36,000 after the daily close. The pair went on to reach $36,864 on Bitstamp, making its highest
Australian crypto exchange CoinSpot has reportedly been hacked for $2.4 million in a “probable private key compromise” over at least one of its hot wallets. According to a Nov. 8 post to his Telegram channel, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT highlighted two transactions entering the alleged hackers wallet. Afterwards, the wallet’s owner bridged the funds to the
The United States securities regulator chief has hinted he would be open to a rebooted crypto exchange FTX — as long as its new leadership stays within the bounds of the law. SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s comments were made in response to reports that Tom Farley, a former president of the New York Stock Exchange,
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