Sam Bankman-Fried – the now disgraced former executive of the fallen crypto exchange FTX – is heading to jail. The judge overseeing his case has stated he is guilty of violating the terms of his bail too often. It’s also believed that Bankman-Fried has attempted to tamper with witnesses while away from prison. It’s Jail Time for Sam Bankman-Fried The judge in question is District Judge Lewis Kaplan. At a hearing in New York, he commented that Sam Bankman-Fried has...
Read More »Valkyrie Receives Permission to Start Buying ETH Futures for Its Bitcoin ETF
The news of the new Valkyrie ETF caused a spike in Ether price. Asset manager Valkyrie has received approval to convert its Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to a two two-for-one investment vehicle by combining Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts into one contract. The firm has already started buying Ether futures contracts. In a statement to CoinDesk, a company spokesperson wrote: “Today, the Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF (Nasdaq: $BTF) began adding exposure to Ether futures...
Read More »Euro Zone Inflation for September Falls to 4.3% Lowest Level Since October 2021
Euro zone inflation has reduced to its lowest point in nearly 2 years after the European Central Bank hiked rates for the 10th time. The euro zone annual inflation level fell to its lowest this month, since October 2021. Annual inflation fell to 4.3%, down from 5.2% in August. Also, core inflation fell from 5.3% in August to 4.5% in September. Core inflation excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The reduction in inflation comes after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to...
Read More »Circle Intervenes in SEC Case against Binance, Defends Stablecoins’ Regulatory Status
The SEC’s case against Binance centers on its claim that BUSD was sold as an investment contract, primarily because Binance marketed it as offering yield through reward programs. In a recent development, renowned stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance, arguing that stablecoins should not be classified as securities. Circle Defends Binance via Stablecoins The crux of Circle’s argument is that financial trading laws...
Read More »Musée d’Orsay Embraces Crypto to Attract New Audiences
Musée d’Orsay will also collaborate with the Tezos Foundation on a series of conferences and educational programs over the next year. The Musée d’Orsay, home to the world’s most extensive collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, has embarked on an innovative journey to engage a broader and younger audience by delving into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology. The move comes after the museum faced challenges in attracting visitors during...
Read More »Crypto Analysts Remain Bullish SEC Postpones Spot Bitcoin ETF Verdict for BlackRock, Invesco, Bitwise
Eric Balchuna claims that by the end of 2024, there is a 95% chance that a spot Bitcoin ETF will be approved, up from a 75% likelihood this year. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision on multiple proposals for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move, affecting applications from major crypto players such as BlackRock and Invesco, has caused serious discussions among analysts. The unexpected turn of events happened two...
Read More »Web3 Startup IYK Raised $16.8M in Recent Funding Round Led by A16z
The core concept of IYK revolves around the integration of NFC (near-field communication) chips into merchandise and apparel. Besides, the platform is also popular among musicians and artists. IYK, a Web3 startup whose clientele includes Adidas, Billionaire Boys Club, and Atlantic Records, has successfully raised over $16.8 million in a seed round. Founder Ryan Ouyang announced this milestone on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, emphasizing that a16z Crypto, also known as...
Read More »Character.AI Eyes Impressive Funding at Over $5B Valuation
The potential deal might put the company’s value anywhere from $5 billion to $6 billion. Character.AI, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Google employees, is in the early stages of discussions to secure substantial funding, possibly exceeding $5 billion in valuation, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous. According to the report, the company, having emerged as an early frontrunner in the realm of generative...
Read More »AMD Shares Surge Nearly 5% amid Praise from Microsoft CTO
The longstanding partnership between Microsoft and AMD has been a strategic alliance that has shaped the tech industry in various ways. A recent report has revealed that shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) rose nearly 5% on Thursday following comments from Kevin Scott, the Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) about the chipmaker’s efforts to strengthen its position in AI, an arena long dominated by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA). With AMD’s stock up...
Read More »Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Bulls Aim $250 or Higher
Bitcoin cash started a strong increase above the $210 and $220 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $220 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $228 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $245 and $250 to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is climbing above $230 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin....
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