100% of Coindesk stocks were acquired by Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange run by former NYSE President. Just recently it has been revealed that Bullish, a crypto exchange that is led by former NYSE President Tom Farley, has bought 100% of CoinDesk stocks. It is known that it was an all-cash deal. However, financial terms remain undisclosed. Coindesk’s Deal and Strategic Implications Bullish plans to fuel CoinDesk’s global expansion and support the growth of its media, events, and...
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Santander has made this move while most big banks limit their exposure to decentralized blockchains and the cryptocurrencies running on them. Santander Private Banking International has announced plans to allow its high-net-worth Swiss clients a chance to trade crypto assets. The bank will offer these clients a chance to buy, sell, and hold two major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). It also plans to add further cryptocurrencies that meet its criteria. According to the...
Read More »AI Tokens Pump on Positive Industry News as X Corp Announces xAI Shareholding
A number of AI tokens have seen recent significant increases, following Musk’s xAI shareholder announcement, along with other news updates. Artificial intelligence (AI) tokens climbed over the past weekend following news from AI companies about the future of the sector. X Corp owner and Chairman Elon Musk said on Sunday that the company’s shareholders would have a 25% stake in xAI, Musk’s new AI company. Another factor that pumped AI stock over the last few days is news that former OpenAI...
Read More »Mastercard Partners with Feedzai to Leverage AI Tech to Detect and Tackle Crypto Fraud
Mastercard’s partnership with Feedzai aims to address concerns around crypto fraud and money laundering by leveraging artificial intelligence to differentiate between legitimate and fraudulent transactions. Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) is strengthening its efforts to identify and prevent fraud associated with crypto exchanges. In an exclusive statement to CNBC, the company revealed a partnership with Feedzai, a regulatory technology platform leveraging artificial intelligence to combat online...
Read More »Stellar Lumen (XLM) Price Signals Breakout and Could Surge 10%
Stellar lumen price is attempting a fresh increase from the $0.1132 zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading near $0.1200 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $0.1195 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent increase if there is a clear move above the $0.1240 resistance zone. Stellar lumen price is trading above $0.1195 against the US Dollar,...
Read More »XRP Price Analysis: XRP Could Take Hit Below This Support
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $0.658 zone against the US dollar. The price is now trading below $0.650 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.625 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex). The pair could extend losses if it breaks the $0.585 support zone. XRP price is struggling below $0.650 against the US Dollar, unlike Bitcoin. The price could decline...
Read More »Elon Musk Threatens X Corp ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ against Media Matters and Advertisers for Fake Ad Scenarios
According to Musk, X Corp will sue Media Matters and several others for a fake plot to paint the social media company as problematic. X (formerly Twitter) owner and Chairman Elon Musk has threatened to file a lawsuit against major advertisers and Media Matters for America (MMfA) for pausing ads on X and allegedly misrepresenting the company’s position on free speech. Musk said the company will file a lawsuit first thing today. In a post published Saturday, the X Chairman stated: “The...
Read More »OpenAI Ousts CEO Sam Altman, Triggering 10% Plunge in Worldcoin (WLD) Value
OpenAI dismissed CEO Sam Altman due to transparency issues. Worldcoin (WLD) faces a 10% drop as Altman’s dismissal shakes the crypto market. The board of directors at OpenAI announced today the dismissal of its CEO, Sam Altman, citing a lack of transparency in his communications with the board. According to the statement published on the OpenAI blog, the board conducted a careful and reflective review process, concluding that Altman was not consistently truthful in his statements,...
Read More »Singapore to Begin Wholesale CBDC Issuance Next Year
The MAS will collaborate with local banks during the pilot, allowing them to issue tokenized bank liabilities on blockchain technology, streamlining the clearing and settlement processes. Singapore is gearing up for a groundbreaking move into the era of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), with plans to pilot the live issuance and use of wholesale CBDCs in 2024. As reported by CNBC, Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), announced the plans at...
Read More »Crypto Payment Firm Strike Enables Bitcoin Purchases for Users Worldwide
Strike initially rolled out the BTC purchase feature for customers in the United States, allowing only users in the country to buy the crypto asset at no cost. Crypto payment company Strike has expanded its global services, allowing users in 36 countries, including El Salvador, Australia, and some African nations, to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) directly on the platform using their debit cards. In a recent announcement, the firm revealed plans to extend these services to over 65 countries in the...
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