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South Korea To Change Its Legal Framework To Better Control Crypto Projects

On the heels of the Terra LUNA meltdown and the bankruptcy of FTX, authorities from South Korea are proposing new amendments to the Digital Assets Bill seeking greater control over cryptocurrency exchanges. Congressman Yoon Chang-Hyun is preparing an amendment to expand financial authorities’ control capabilities to prevent the repetition of events such as the FTX collapse. According to local media outlet News 1, Chang-Hyun is proposing to grant more authority to the...

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Cathie Wood Reiterates Her $1 Million Bitcoin Bet

Despite the FTX meltdown and the consecutive decline of the cryptocurrency market, the Founder and CEO of Ark Invest – Cathie Wood – stands by her prediction that bitcoin will skyrocket to $1 million by 2030. She also seems unfazed by the price crash of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) since her company purchased additional 176,945 shares. BTC Bull Regardless of the Reality The shocking collapse of the crypto exchange FTX deepened the problems in the crypto sector and...

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Mattel Is Launching a Hot Wheels NFT Collection And a Brand New Marketplace

Despite the negative news surrounding the crypto ecosystem, NFTs continue attracting large entertainment companies’ attention. This November 21, Mattel, one of the world’s largest toy companies, announced the launch of its own NFT marketplace, “Mattel Creations,” which will offer direct-to-consumer services. According to the company’s press release, the first collection to be launched by the toy giant will feature NFTs of the Hot Wheels Garage Series 4, which will go on sale...

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DCG Subsidiary to Acquire Bitcoin Mining Facilities and Other Assets From Compute North

Digital Currency Group’s subsidiary and crypto mining firm Foundry Digital plans to acquire two turnkey crypto mining facilities in the United States from the embattled Bitcoin miner Compute North. In the latest press release, Foundry also said it would also acquire other assets in addition to an option to buy a third facility that is under development from the computing infrastructure company. Acquisition Details Foundry will buy Compute North’s North Sioux City, SD, and Big...

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Beyond Bitcoin – El Salvador Wants to Create a Legal Framework for All Crypto Assets

The government of El Salvador presented a bill that could set comprehensive rules on the local crypto sector and regulate the operations of all digital asset providers in the country. The ruling body is also one step closer to issuing blockchain bonds that could aid the development of certain BTC endeavors in the Central American nation. The bear market has not changed the pro-bitcoin stance of President Nayib Bukele. He disclosed last week that El Salvador will purchase one...

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Bitcoin Mining Firm Core Scientific Lost $1.7 Billion in 2022

Public-traded Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific has lost about $1.7 billion since the start of the year, according to its quarterly report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. The filing shows that the firm recorded its second consecutive quarterly loss at the end of Q3. The Bitcoin miner lost $435 million in Q3 and $862 million in Q2, bringing its net loss for the year to a staggering $1.7 billion. Core Scientific Seeks Fresh...

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Sam Bankman-Fried Conspired With SEC for “Special Treatment:” US Congressman

Tom Emmer – the U.S. congressional representative for Minnesota – recently spoke on the political meetings and failures surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), prior to his exchange’s collapse.  The Republican suggested that Bankman-Fried tried currying “special treatment” from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through meetings with the agency, and attempted to push legislation to the same effect.  Bankman-Fried’s Political Relationships In an interview with FOX on...

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Elon Musk May Have Been Mistaken Investing in BTC

In early 2021, both Elon Musk and Tesla announced that they bought a ton of cryptocurrency – over $1.5 billion in bitcoin, to be exact. While things may have started out on a positive note, the volatility and price swings of 2022 have caused both figures to suffer dramatically, and it appears these bitcoin investments have brought each of them down. Elon Musk Hasn’t Had a Good Bitcoin Run It was announced earlier this year that both figures had lost a lot on their...

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Crypto Exchange BIT Launches Qatar 2022 World Cup-Themed Campaign With $1 Million Prize Pool

[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] The FIFA World Cup takes over the world once every four years. Despite its unusual timing and controversy around the 2022 location and venue, this year’s event has attracted millions, if not billions, of fans all over the world. This presents a compelling opportunity for up-and-coming and established companies to display their brand as well as provide some lucrative opportunities for current and future customers. The popular crypto...

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Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) Sells out the Presale’s First Stage

[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] The Orbeon Protocol will enable ordinary people to invest in startups while providing much-needed community and funding to new firms. Orbeon Protocol will connect investors and firms while providing a secure investment platform. Multiple analysts expect Orbeon Protocol to rise by 6000% during the first part of its presale. The Problem With the Current Venture Capital Space Crowdfunding and crowdsourcing are rapidly growing industries,...

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