Yat Siu outlines the evolution of Web3 and the open metaverse since 2023, examining digital ownership, economic opportunities and the growth of DAOs, cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/today-s-metaverse-and-digital-ownership?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: January 2025
Crypto Ball: Inaugural Gala Signals a New Dawn for US Crypto Leadership
Crypto giants are rallying at the inaugural Crypto Ball, energized by President-elect Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and plans to position the U.S. as a blockchain leader. Crypto Ball: How Blockchain Giants Are Backing America’s Innovation Push The Inaugural Crypto Ball, set for Jan. 17, at Washington D.C.’s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, will celebrate American innovation alongside […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-ball-inaugural-gala-signals-a-new-dawn-for-us-crypto-leadership/
Biden’s new AI chip export restrictions spark industry backlash
Microchip giant Nvidia’s vice president of government affairs says the new framework will hurt America’s global competitiveness and undermine innovation. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/biden-ai-chip-export-restrictions-spark-industry-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Tightens AI Chip Exports Restrictions Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
On Monday, the Biden administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips and related technologies as President Joe Biden prepares to leave office. Announced just days before Donald Trump’s transition as the President, the “Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion” seeks to maintain U.S. dominance in AI while preventing adversaries such as from exploiting advanced systems…
Crypto bank Sygnum hits unicorn status with new $58M raise
Fulgur Ventures, a cornerstone investor in the final close of Sygnum’s strategic growth round, is known for backing major industry platforms like Blockstream. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sygnum-crypto-bank-unicorn-58-million-raise?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
China may sell TikTok to Musk if US ban goes through: Report
Elon Musk’s social media platform X may take control of TikTok US and run the businesses together under one potential scenario reportedly being considered. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-may-sell-tiktok-musk-if-us-ban-goes-through-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Lands on Canadian Markets With Dual-Currency Trading
BlackRock Asset Management launched its first Canadian Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada, supporting the asset management firm’s push to simplify crypto exposure for everyday investors. The iShares Bitcoin ETF (iShares Fund) has begun trading under the IBIT ticker in Canadian dollars and IBIT.U in U.S. dollars, targeting investors seeking Bitcoin exposure without the usual complexities of direct crypto ownership. Such…
Canadian Investors Gain Bitcoin Access With New Blackrock ETF
Ishares, a subsidiary of Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited, has unveiled the Ishares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada, presenting Canadian investors with a bitcoin gateway, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ishares Bitcoin ETF Debuts on Cboe Canada Trading for the Ishares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) commenced on Jan. 13, 2025, on Cboe Canada, with listings […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/canadian-investors-gain-bitcoin-access-with-new-blackrock-etf/
Robinhood to pay $45M in civil penalties to settle SEC charges
The SEC order found that Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC violated more than 10 separate securities law provisions. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-pay-45-million-penalty-over-securities-violations?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Industry Cheers as Court Rebukes SEC in Coinbase Case
A federal court has forced the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase’s rulemaking petition, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency regulation battles. Court Forces SEC to Justify Actions in Coinbase Crypto Clash A significant legal milestone has been reached in the ongoing conflict between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Coinbase […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-industry-cheers-as-court-rebukes-sec-in-coinbase-case/