Non-custodial wallet-as-a-service provider, Magic, has secured $52 million in funding in a recent funding round, despite challenging bear market conditions. The funding, led by PayPal Ventures and joined by Cherubic, Synchrony, KX, Northzone, and Volt Capital, will support Magic’s efforts to expand its...
The European Systemic Risk Board has recommended increased disclosures and monitoring as measures to combat the risks associated with the cryptocurrency market. This alarm follows concerns have been raised about the potential impact of a sudden crisis in the crypto sector on the...
Genesis Global Capital, the now bankrupt lending arm of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has failed to pay approximately $630 million due to creditors, leading to discussions among stakeholders about a potential default. The situation highlights the challenges faced by the crypto industry and...
In a recent blog post titled “Don’t overload Ethereum’s consensus,” Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns about the dangers of extending Ethereum’s consensus beyond its core functions. Buterin’s May 21 blog post focuses on the need to preserve the minimalism of the blockchain. It...
Taboo, an entertainment platform that prioritizes user privacy and is censorship-resistant, has raised $10m at a $250m valuation. TABOO’s blockchain content creation and distribution Taboo offers users a secure environment to share their thoughts and ideas without fear of surveillance or censorship. The platform...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Robert Kennedy Jr. has spoken out against President Biden’s proposed 30% tax on cryptocurrency mining, emphasizing the importance of financial privacy and the need to support innovation within the...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied My First Bitcoin, an El Salvadoran nonprofit program, has raised over 1 bitcoin (BTC) in less than three weeks from Bitcoin education enthusiasts. Support has poured in from countries...
Standard Chartered Bank’s crypto custody arm Zodia Custody Ltd., has closed a $36 million funding round led by SBI Holdings. The funding will enable Zodia to expand its geographical presence and add support for more crypto assets, including staked ether (ETH). At a...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has urged lawmakers in the US to address recent statements made by the chairman of the SEC, Gary Gensler. He implied that the current securities laws are sufficient for regulating the cryptocurrency market. The statements made by Garlinghouse are...
DWF Labs has organized a private investment round that resulted in the acquisition of $10 million for the asset-oriented innovative contract platform Radix Tokens. This investment offers Radix a value of $400 million and will help the platform’s efforts to expand its high...