eToro raises $250M after terminating SPAC deal
The Israel-based firm raised capital for the first time since 2018, after failing to go public in 2022 through a SPAC merger.
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Xapo Bank to enable USDC deposits and withdrawals
According to the Bitcoin custodian, utilizing the USDC stablecoin will allow members to deposit and withdraw funds without fees.
Adopting CBDC could destabilize banks, help households, US Treasury study says
When integrated into the economy, a CBDC or stablecoin would compete with bank deposits to the public benefit, at least until a financial crisis.
Arbitrum’s ARB token signifies the start of airdrop season — Here are 5 to look out for
Arbitrum’s upcoming ARB token has everyone excited about the next potential airdrop, and it looks like there’s more to come.
SEC files lawsuit against Tron’s Justin Sun and celebrities over crypto securities offering
Among the celebrities who settled with the SEC for their alleged role in promoting TRX and BTT were actress Lindsay Lohan, YouTuber Jake Paul, and singer Akon.
Deloitte dives into immersive experiences as more industries turn to Web3
The Big Four accounting firm is betting on immersive experiences and other Web3 solutions to address various corporate needs.
Ethereum price at $1.4K was a bargain, and a rally toward $2K looks like the next step
ETH’s correlation with tech stocks, its increasing total value locked and its deflationary token economics all suggest that the path to $2,000 is programmed.
US lawmakers reiterate concerns about 'sham' crypto firm audits to PCAOB
Two U.S. senators cited the collapse of FTX when writing to the PCAOB chair Erica Williams in January, but now suggest improper auditing could have affected three banks as well.
Bitcoin price whipsaws as Fed says rate hikes may not be ‘appropriate’
Bitcoin sees swift fluctuations after the Fed hikes 0.25%, but Chair Jerome Powell hints that policy may now change.
French lawmakers propose ban on crypto influencer promotions
According to the proposal, individuals caught violating these prohibitions could face a two-year prison sentence and a 30,000 euro fine.
SVB collapse chilled NFT trading volumes: Nifty Newsletter, March 15–21
Cointelegraph explored the United Arab Emirates to see how NFTs are used in the region.
Blockchain messaging is going to replace Telegram and Discord
Your crypto wallet will become your mailbox and offer functionalities that Web2 messaging platforms like Discord and Telegram can only dream about.
Price analysis 3/22: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, SHIB
Technical charts are beginning to suggest that BTC is at the end of its bear market cycle, and traders believe this could yield positive results for most altcoins.
‘No shortage of passion in the Parisian people’ for PBW amid protests — Animoca Brands CEO
As it hosts Paris Blockchain Week, France’s capital city has seen protests following the government pushing through a bill raising the national retirement age from 62 to 64.
A third of US crypto holders have experienced theft: Report
10% of crypto holders surveyed made no attempt at protecting their assets; victimization varied strongly by age.
'Get comfortable with discomfort' for Web3 success: PBW 2023
A group of professionals in Web3 took the Venus de Milo stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to discuss the dos and don’ts of metaverse regulation.
Traditional banks rely on ‘tiny buffer’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023
Signature Bank is the best place for crypto banking, even if it goes bankrupt, Woorton co-founder Zahreddine Touag believes.
7 free learning resources to land top data science jobs
Discover seven free resources to learn data science and land top jobs.
Circle CSO's Twitter account breached by scammers
"Any links to offers are scams. We are investigating the situation and taking action accordingly," wrote USDC issuer Circle.
Tether CTO on USDC depeg: ‘Bitcoin maxis were right all along’ | PBW 2023
Paolo Ardoino said that recent events in the crypto space demonstrate that Bitcoiners were right and that Bitcoin is the “ultimate way” to hold wealth.
Multichain wallet BitKeep raises $30M at $300M valuation
The firm previously raised $15 million at a $100 million valuation in May 2022.
Creating ‘organic’ generative art from robotic algorithms: Emily Xie, NFT Creator
New York NFT artist Emily Xie explores the tension between creativity and “cold and robotic” algorithms. Punk6529 and DC Investor are collectors.
Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing
With the rising popularity of Web3 and the metaverse, songwriters and musicians are wondering what music licensing will look like in this new space.
MetaMask Institutional unlocks solo ETH staking marketplace
MetaMask Institutional has introduced a new staking marketplace to give institutional users access to solo Ethereum staking.
Why is Cardano price up today?
Cardano whales are largely behind ADA’s price rally in the last week, helped by Bitcoin’s multimonth highs amid the banking crisis and Fed pivot hopes.
PBW 2023 explores the current state of the blockchain space
Circle’s chief strategy officer Dante Disparte said at a Paris Blockchain Week panel that, while the state of blockchain is currently not strong, people are continuing to build and develop.
Tim Draper sings a Bitcoin song dedicated to SVB and world governments: PBW 2023
The American venture capital investor Tim Draper took the stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to talk about the decentralization of the future of money.
Cathie Wood’s ARK sells Coinbase stock for the first time in 2023
The sold amount accounts for 9% of all Coinbase shares bought by ARK Invest so far this year, and about 23% of COIN acquired in March.
EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023
Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week.
Ethereum as a deflationary asset, explained
Deflationary tokens like Ethereum are the key to differentiating Web3 ecosystems from traditional capital markets.