Inflows into Bitcoin investment products reach $1.5B year-to-date
[Nov 27, 2023 1:00 PM] Inflows into digital asset products rose for a ninth consecutive week, according to CoinShares.
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Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows as Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Resigns
[Nov 22, 2023 2:03 AM] Data shows the exchange sits on over $67 billion worth of tokens, easing concerns of a possible bank run.
Fidelity Submits Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
[Oct 19, 2023 12:30 AM] Fidelity has submitted an updated proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset manager joins other applicants in continued efforts to address regulatory concerns that have…
Pension funds could use AI to cut costs, increase returns, says report
[Oct 17, 2023 1:37 AM] Artificial intelligence is touted to provide a number of benefits to the management of pension funds, according to research from Mercer.
Voyager Digital was ‘no better than a house of cards’ — CFTC commissioner
[Oct 12, 2023 11:19 PM] CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s comments came after separate lawsuits from the CFTC and FTC were filed against Voyager and its former CEO Stephen Ehrlich.
CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies
[Oct 4, 2023 9:27 AM] The lead investor in the fund was B1, which committed $50 million, alongside Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ firm and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu.
Millions in Ether Tied to FTX Account Drainer on The Move
[Sep 30, 2023 1:35 AM] FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.
SEC Delays Decisions on More Bitcoin ETFs Including That of Blackrock
[Sep 29, 2023 8:00 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by several companies. The delays of the applications of financial powerhouse Blackrock, asset manager Valkyrie and…
Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds
[Sep 18, 2023 9:00 AM] Most of the firm's limited partners are traditional institutional investors, including university endowments, private foundations, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and U.S. pension plans.
Crypto Exchange Bitget Establishes $100M Pot to Fund Ecosystem Growth
[Sep 11, 2023 7:40 PM] Bitget anticipates tightened regulations and growth of layer-2 blockchain networks and DeFi technologies bringing about an evolution in how centralized exchanges operate.
Crypto casino Stake reopens withdrawals just 5 hours after $41M hack
[Sep 4, 2023 4:46 PM] The online crypto casino reported unauthorized transactions from its hot wallets on Sept. 4 with blockchain security firms estimating at least $41 million pilfered from hackers.
StarkWare Restores Crypto Access for Delinquent Wallet Updaters, After Complaints on X
[Aug 30, 2023 1:45 PM] After users complained on X, StarkWare walked back on a move in which it implemented an upgrade that made users' funds inaccessible.
BlockFi argues FTX, Three Arrows Capital isn't entitled to repayments
[Aug 22, 2023 7:38 PM] BlockFi argues its creditors, not FTX’s, are the “ultimate victims” of FTX’s alleged fraud.
Multicoin Backer L1 Digital Raises $152M for Second Crypto VC Fund
[Aug 8, 2023 7:30 AM] The Swiss advisor makes direct investments in crypto projects and also backs early-stage crypto investment firms.
Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund
[Aug 4, 2023 10:56 AM] The liquid digital assets fund, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, will open for investments on Sept. 1.
Metaverse Project Futureverse's Co-Founders Start $50M Venture Fund
[Aug 3, 2023 8:27 AM] The Born Ready venture studio will invest in early stage Web3 and metaverse projects.
FTX Sues SBF, Former Execs to Recover Over $1 Billion
[Jul 21, 2023 11:30 PM] Crypto exchange FTX is trying to regain $1 billion in a lawsuit against founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and some former executives. FTX’s new management argues the funds were misappropriated through dubious deals and transactions made before the…
Nearly 80,000 Dormant Ether ICO Tokens Awaken in 2023, Including 61,216 ETH Transfer to Kraken
[Jul 19, 2023 12:32 PM] Based on onchain metrics, a dormant wallet containing 61,216 ether acquired during the initial coin offering (ICO) has recently transferred the cryptocurrency after lying idle for a span of eight years. The funds have reportedly been sent to the…
SEC Accepts Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
[Jul 17, 2023 12:00 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by asset manager Blackrock. The move indicates the regulator is preparing to seriously consider a bitcoin ETF and could…
Bitcoin Exodus: Over 855,000 BTC Withdrawn From Exchanges Since July 2020
[Jul 11, 2023 6:35 PM] According to current data, about 2,086,034 bitcoins were held on exchanges as of July 11, 2023. This figure is 154,160 bitcoins less than the number held on centralized trading platforms 72 days earlier, on April 30. The number of bitcoins on…
Grayscale Adds Lido’s LDO Token to Defi Fund, Token Becomes Second-Heaviest in Fund’s Basket
[Jul 9, 2023 2:00 AM] On July 7, 2023, the digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published an update on three of its funds — the Digital Large Cap Fund, the Defi Fund, and the Smart Contract Fund. Although no new tokens were added to two of the funds…
Why approving a Bitcoin ETF might unleash $18B in sell-pressure
[Jun 30, 2023 6:33 AM] Grayscale Bitcoin Trust conversion to an ETF will unlock a potential sale of up to $18 billion in Bitcoin.
Chibi Finance Exit Scam: $1 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Rocks Defi Platform on Arbitrum
[Jun 27, 2023 4:00 PM] According to several reports, Chibi Finance, the decentralized finance (defi) platform built on top of Arbitrum, allegedly executed an exit scam on its users. Blockchain intelligence firm Peckshield provided a detailed account, revealing that…
FTX Seeks to Claw Back $700M in Lawsuit Over Alleged Funds Misappropriation and Influence-Building Scheme
[Jun 24, 2023 4:30 AM] According to a lawsuit filed this week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX lawyers are seeking to claw back $700 million from K5 Global Technology, its subsidiaries, and the firm’s founders. The attorneys allege…
BlackRock Executive: Knowing Who Counterparties Are Is Key to Engaging Institutions in DeFi
[Jun 22, 2023 1:33 PM] BlackRock's views on KYC will likely carry weight in the ongoing struggle for regulation on the industry, given its ETF application.
Binance, CZ Agree to Repatriate US Customer Assets, SEC Secures Court Order
[Jun 17, 2023 9:30 AM] Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) struck a deal to avoid the freezing of the crypto exchange’s assets in the United States. Under an emergency relief secured by the regulator, Binance agreed to repatriate to the U.S…
Avantgarde, Agio Digital Unveil Institutional Onchain Funds Platform
[Jun 15, 2023 10:01 PM] The platform will allow for users to set up fully regulated on-chain funds.
Atomic Wallet Hack: Decentralized Finance Wallet Breached, Millions Lost in Attack
[Jun 4, 2023 8:00 AM] On June 3, 2023, numerous sources revealed details about an attack on Atomic Wallet that resulted in significant financial losses for many victims. The Atomic Wallet team announced they are looking into the issue, while onchain investigators like…
StepStone VC Raises $97M for Two Blockchain Funds
[May 31, 2023 10:51 AM] SEC filings show pooled investment figures for the two private equity funds.
Venture Capital Firm Tribe Capital Targets $100M for Latest Crypto Fund: Sources
[May 31, 2023 6:14 AM] Tribe plans to make early-stage investments of $500,000-$3 million in layer 1 and 2 ecosystems, DeFi projects and infrastructure plays to bring real-world assets on chain.