Discussions among lawmakers have stagnated for months as the upcoming election season draws near, rendering the passage of bills in Washington nearly impossible. Despite this, lawmakers involved in drafting stablecoin bills express optimism about legislative progress in both the Senate and the House. However, a stablecoin bill, viewed as relatively achievable compared to other crypto-related bills, has encountered obstacles, with…
Month: March 2024
Ethereum Foundation Faces an ‘Undisclosed’ Investigation
The Ethereum Foundation, the core entity behind the Ethereum ecosystem, is under scrutiny as reports surface of an ongoing investigation by an undisclosed “state authority.” This revelation comes amidst past legal inquiries, including allegations linked to the 2016 Gatecoin hack. In a GitHub commit dated February 26, 2024, the Ethereum Foundation disclosed receipt of a voluntary inquiry from a state…
Another CryptoPunks NFT Just Sold for $16 Million in Ethereum
Ethereum is down this week despite recently setting its highest price in over two years, but the market lull didn’t stop someone from spending big on Wednesday: A CryptoPunks NFT was just purchased for more than $16 million worth of ETH. Punk #7804, one of just nine Alien Punks in the influential Ethereum NFT collection, traded hands for 4,850 ETH…
Cryptopunk #7,804 Sells for $16.38 Million, Second Most Expensive Sold in the Collection
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Cryptopunk #7,804 exchanged hands for a sum of 4,850 ethereum (ETH), equivalent to $16,382,444. This transaction marked it as the collection’s second highest-priced non-fungible token (NFT) sale. It surpassed the transaction of Cryptopunk #3,100, which was clinched 16 days earlier for 4,500 ETH or $16,010,724. The record for the priciest […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/cryptopunk-7804-sells-for-16-38-million-second-most-expensive-sold-in-the-collection/
Crypto Lender Genesis Requests US Bankruptcy Court to Approve ‘Settlement Principle’
The insolvent cryptocurrency lender, Genesis, has petitioned a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve a proposed settlement principle announced on Feb. 28. According to an update, if the court approves the settlement, Genesis Earn users will receive all of their digital assets back in kind. The bankruptcy court is scheduled to consider Genesis’ request to approve […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-lender-genesis-requests-us-bankruptcy-court-to-approve-settlement-principle/
Global Leading Crypto Exchange BingX Makes Move Into Latin American Fiat-to-Crypto Payments
VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant step towards its growth in Latin America, BingX is thrilled to announce its expansion into Brazil. Effective immediately, users in Brazil can access cryptocurrencies using Brazilian Reals (BRL) through transfers facilitated by Pix, the real-time retail payment system introduced by the Brazilian Central Bank. This strategic move is part of…
Golem Network and Gamerhash AI Join Forces to Provide GPU Resources to the AI Industry
The partnership with Gamerhash addresses the growing demand for GPU resources in AI projects, leveraging the computing power of graphics cards within the gaming community. ZUG, Switzerland, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Golem Network, the decentralized computing platform and pioneer Web3 project in the DePIN domain, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Gamerhash. As Golem Network expands its…
King River Capital, Immutable, and Polygon Labs launch the $100M Inevitable Games Fund
Set to pioneer investment in Web3 gaming with early stage investments already made in category winners SYDNEY, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Immutable, and King River Capital, assisted by Polygon Labs, have combined forces to launch the Inevitable Games Fund (‘IGF’ or ‘the Fund’). As a first of its kind ecosystem-agnostic fund, IGF leverages the deep insights and resources of web3…
Flash News: Merlin Chain Now Supported on OKX DEX Aggregator, Expanding Trading Options
SINGAPORE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has issued updates for March 20, 2024. Merlin Chain Now Supported on OKX DEX Aggregator, Expanding Trading Options OKX DEX, a multi-chain, cross-chain decentralized exchange aggregator of 400+ other DEXs and approximately 20 bridges, has added support for Merlin Chain. This integration enables users to trade assets and…
KuCoin Acclaimed by Forbes Advisor as One of the Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of March 2024: Leading Platform with Extensive Altcoin Offerings and Competitive Fees
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has been acclaimed by Forbes Advisor as one of “The Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of March 2024“, a continued honor after being recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges in 2023. Forbes Advisor meticulously evaluated key variables encompassing the quality of exchange platforms,…