Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the […]
Russian Foreign Minister States Barter Trade Is Under Consideration for Bilateral Settlements With China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that a barter trade system could be organized with China to overcome the current settlement problems. Lavrov noted that a similar system was studied by Brazil’s Lula outside the BRICS organization, proposing barter settlements among countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov […]
WSPN Secures $30M Seed Funding, Former Visa President Joins Board
WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the stablecoin market. The company has recently secured $30 million in seed funding, and appointed John Partridge, former President of Visa Inc., to its Board of Directors. The seed funding round was led […]
Report Disputes EIP-1559’s Role in Ethereum’s ‘Ultrasound Money’ Narrative
Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s EIP-1559: Mark Odayan Calls for Rethinking ‘Ultrasound Money’ Links In a detailed analysis by 2077 Research, […]
Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea
Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership aims to drive innovation in blockchain research across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, finance, information systems, and management. Supported by Ripple’s funding and resources, Yonsei University will […]
Meme Coin Prices Recover as Top Crypto Expert Predicts 10x Returns for New Crypto All-Stars Token
Meme coins are in the spotlight today, rallying after an extended period in the red. Thanks to this revival, several new coins are beginning to gain traction. The most prominent is Crypto All-Stars (STARS) – with one crypto expert even suggesting it could 10x in price after listing on exchanges. Meme Coins Roar Back to […]
Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions
Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions but also to unlock new economic opportunities. Study Merges Landfill Gas-to-Energy Systems With […]
2024 Report Finds 96% of NFTs Declared ‘Dead’ Amid Market Instability
A recent report by nftevening.com reveals a troubling state of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, with 96% of NFTs now considered “dead.” The analysis highlights the high unprofitability rate among holders and the fleeting lifespan of most NFTs. NFT Sector Faces Uncertain Path as 2024 Bull Run Bypasses It As highlighted in nftevening.com’s 2024 report, […]
De.Fi World 2024: The Premier Gathering for Web3 Innovators in Bangkok
PRESS RELEASE. Join the inaugural De.Fi World 2024, presented by De.Fi – the biggest DeFi event of the year. The one-day conference takes place on November 11 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. This event promises to be the superlative multichain and multi-ecosystem experience of the year, attracting major DeFi players from various segments, […]
Latam Insights Encore: Learning From El Salvador’s Lesson on Using Bitcoin as a Rebranding Tool
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how other countries can learn to use bitcoin as a rebranding tool, following El Salvador’s example. Latam Insights Encore: Other Countries Can Also Use Bitcoin as a Technological Rebranding Tool […]
