NEAR Protocol’s Upgrade & Sunpepe’s Surge Grab Headlines, While BlockDAG’s $10M BVB Deal Eyes Crypto Supremacy!

Three significant developments are currently igniting interest in the cryptocurrency market: NEAR Protocol’s major upgrade, fluctuating prices of Sunpepe, and BlockDAG’s dynamic collaboration with Borussia Dortmund. дальше »

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BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns

The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’ дальше »

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Blockchain gaming startup Oasys scores funds from SBI Holdings

The latest deal in the blockchain space will mesh SBI Holdings, an old-school finance firm, with Oasys, a next-gen gaming innovator дальше »

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Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal

Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May, has withdrawn a legal request to a New York court asking that the conditions of his plea deal with prosecutors be enforced or that his plea be thrown out and his sentence vacated. дальше »

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Bitfarms stock earns analyst praise after ‘transformational’ deal

H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonesse described Bitfarms’ agreement to acquire Stronghold Digital Mining as “a transformational acquisition.” The analyst commented on the Bitcoin (BTC) miner’s potential to benefit from the Stronghold acquisition in a note shared with crypto.news on Aug.… дальше »

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Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Claims Government Backtracked on Plea Deal: Filing

Salame's counsel argued in a filing that the government resumed investigating his domestic partner, ADAM CEO Michelle Bond, despite despite assurances that the investigation would cease if he cooperated. дальше »

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Gryphon Digital Mining Acquires Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining Operations at $0.01/kWh

Gryphon Digital Mining has secured a deal to acquire Bitcoin mining operations with ultra low-cost power. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Buy Rival Stronghold Digital for $175M in Stock, Debt

The deal comes weeks after Riot Platforms dropped a bid to buy Bitfarms, choosing to overhaul the company's board before pursuing a takoever again. дальше »

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Mango Markets DAO proposes to offer the US SEC a settlement deal

Mango Markets DAO proposes a $223,228 SEC settlement. The proposal aims to resolve SEC charges after a $110M exploit in October 2022. Mango DAO will destroy MNGO tokens, cease US sales, and delist from exchanges in the settlement offer proposal. дальше »

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Bitwise Takes Over ETC Group – Home To Europe’s Largest Bitcoin Fund

In a strategic move to expand its presence in Europe and the broader crypto industry, asset manager and Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Bitwise Investment has sealed a deal to acquire ETC Group, a major crypto issuer headquartered in London. дальше »

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AC Milan inks new sponsorship deal with crypto exchange, Bitpanda

AC Milan has signed Bitpanda as its premium crypto trading partner for 2024/25. The partnership includes branding coverage at the San Siro stadium; the deal value is undisclosed. This trend reflects a broader move by sports teams to partner with web3 companies. дальше »

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Donald Trump's crypto-pivot - +1M in ETH, +7M in NFT licensing deal

Trump completed a full U-Turn with the revelation of crypto-holdings in his financial disclosures Many crypto-holders continue to be single issue voters Former President Donald Trump has gonThe post Donald Trump's crypto-pivot - +1M in ETH, +7M in NFT licensing deal appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Worldcoin to integrate tech into Malaysia’s infrastructure

Sam Altman’s crypto venture Worldcoin has signed a deal with Malaysia’s research arm to integrate its technology into the country’s digital infrastructure. The Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity, and MyEG have signed a memorandum of understanding with MIMOS Berhad, the… дальше »

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Crypto.com Secures Multiyear Sponsorship Deal With UEFA Champions League

Crypto.com's sponsorship of the Champions League will be unveiled officially at Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta in Warsaw. дальше »

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VCs Show 'Flight to Quality' in Q2 Funding Report

PitchBook reports $2.7B in venture funding, up from Q1, but with less deal flow. It expects $12-14B for the year, up significantly on 2023’s numbers. дальше »

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Crypto VC funding hits $2.7b despite 12.5% drop in deal volume

While still far below early 2022 highs, Q2 marked the third consecutive quarterly increase in the total value of crypto investments. Venture capital investments in the crypto space continued to grow in the second quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter… дальше »

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Core Scientific surges 17% after latest CoreWeave announcement

Core Scientific shares climbed more than 17% on Tuesday as the bitcoin mining company announced new developments around its deal with artificial intelligence provider CoreWeave. According to a press release on Aug. дальше »

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US Copyright Office reports ‘urgent need’ for protection from deepfakes

The office is calling for the creation of a new law to deal with digital replicas.

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Circle Said to Be Trading Around $5B Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO: Sources

The issuer of stablecoin USDC was valued at as much as $9 billion when it first tried to go public in a failed SPAC deal in 2022. дальше »

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Carrieverse and Disney Ink Content Deal

Carrieverse and Disney Korean sign a content licensing agreement, bringing Disney's beloved characters to the Carrieverse metaverse. The post Carrieverse and Disney Ink Content Deal appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Citron founder pleads not guilty to fraud over short seller calls

Lawyers for short-seller firm Citron’s Andrew Left reportedly said he would “never” accept a plea deal with the US government.

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Crypto VC roundup: Riot Platforms acquires Block Mining in $92.5m deal, NPC Labs raises $18m

This week’s crypto funding highlights include investments in web3 gaming, Ethereum scaling, Bitcoin infrastructure and decentralized AI. Riot Platforms takes over Block Mining Our funding roundup starts with a takeover. дальше »

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Bitcoin rewards app Fold to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC deal

The Bitcoin-based cashback app will go public on the Nasdaq after a SPAC deal that’s expected to wrap up by the end of this year. дальше »

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Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Plans to Sell $500M of Employee Shares at $45B Valuation: WSJ

Revolut has been in talks with investment firm Greenoaks over the deal, which would pave the way for a potential IPO. дальше »

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This Meme Coin Trader Makes a Bold Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Prediction – $0.0001 Is a ‘Done Deal’

A meme coin trader has predicted Shiba Inu (SHIB) will hit $0. 0001 soon. Oscar Ramos’ analysis highlights Bitcoin’s influence and political impacts on SHIB’s future. He emphasizes favorable macroeconomic factors and bullish sentiments driving SHIB’s potential rise. дальше »

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Pi Network price stalls as traders wait for the ‘real deal’

Pi Network token price has remained in a consolidation phase since March as investors wait for the promised mainnet launch. дальше »

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The dispute between FTX and the CFTC is finally resolved: What was it worth?

Failed exchange FTX has settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. As part of the deal, the company agreed to pay a $12.7 billion fine to the CFTC, court documents said. The deal also calls for $4 billion in restitution… дальше »

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Bitcoin miner Crusoe to build ‘multibillion-dollar’ AI data center in Texas

Bitcoin miner Crusoe Energy announced a new multibillion-dollar deal with energy tech company Lancium to build a data center for artificial intelligence in Texas. Crusoe Energy, one of the first Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies in the U.S. to use wasted… дальше »

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Kraken announces landmark sleeve deal with Tottenham Hotspur

Kraken partners with Tottenham Hotspur, placing logo on team sleeves from 2024/2025. The deal aims at blending crypto with fan engagement to enhance global presence and influence. The deal is part of Kraken’s strategy to integrate Web3 with a target of $100M funding goal. дальше »

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Kraken signs sleeve deal with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 

Crypto exchange Kraken has announced a significant partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of the English football club. As part of this multi-season agreement, Kraken will be the Official Sleeve Partner for all Tottenham Hotspur… дальше »

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Tether Cracks Down On Cambodian Fraud, Freezes $28 Million In USDT

Tether has frozen $28 million worth of USDT tokens connected to the Huione Group business in Cambodia. This is a big deal in the world of cryptocurrencies. This move comes after claims of theft and money laundering, showing how hard it is to regulate digital currencies. дальше »

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$140 Million USDT Frozen by Tether: What Happened?

$140 million in Tether suddenly frozen - What's the deal? дальше »

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iGaming Platform BC.GAME Signs $40 Million Deal to Become Principal Partner of Leicester City

Willemstad, Curacao, 11th July 2024, Chainwire

The post iGaming Platform BC.GAME Signs $40 Million Deal to Become Principal Partner of Leicester City appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Binance discusses selling Gopax stake to Korean cloud provider Megazone: report

Binance is reportedly nearing a deal to sell its majority stake in crypto exchange Gopax to Korean cloud provider Megazone. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is in advanced talks to sell its controlling stake in Gopax, one of South Korea’s crypto exchanges,… дальше »

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Core Scientific the first buyer of Block’s 3nm Bitcoin mining ASICs

Core Scientific buys Block’s 3nm Bitcoin ASICs in a major deal between the two companies. The deal boosts Core Scientific’s hash rate by 60%, enhancing efficiency and profitability. The deal between Block and Core Scientific aims to redefine Bitcoin mining standards, leveraging advanced ASICs. дальше »

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German governmental bodies still hold 18,110 BTC amid post-seizure management

Quick Take On July 10, the German government moved a large portion of its Bitcoin, totaling 5,853. 5 BTC, valued at approximately $343. 91 million, according to Arkham Intelligence. In the latest transaction, 750 BTC was sent to address 139Po, which Arkham Intelligence suggests could be an institutional deposit or over-the-counter (OTC) deal. дальше »

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Crypto platform DeFi Technologies to acquire trading desk Stillman Digital

Analysts say the all-stock deal will transform the Canadian crypto platform into “a smaller version of Galaxy Digital.”

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Hut 8 expands mining operations with power deal in West Texas

Hut 8 secured a purchase agreement for 205 megawatts of power and land in West Texas, expanding its energy infrastructure to about 1.3 gigawatts of capacity. дальше »

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Top Crypto VC Says Ex-General Partner Made Undisclosed Side Deal With Portfolio Company

Polychain says Niraj Pant broke the fund's policies by secretly accepting "adviser" tokens from Eclipse. дальше »

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iGaming Platform BC.GAME Signs $40 Million Deal to Become Principal Partner of Leicester City

The iGaming platform BC.GAME has signed a landmark $40 million deal to become the "Official Principal Partner" of English football club Leicester City. дальше »

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Paxful co-founder agrees to plea deal, faces up to 5 years in jail

Paxful’s lack of AML led to regulatory breaches, prompting leadership changes. Artur Schaback pled guilty to failing to maintain AML and KYC programs at Paxful. Schaback faces up to 5 years in jail and a $5 million fine, payable in installments. дальше »

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BC.GAME Announces the Partnership with Leicester City and New $BC Token!

The leading iGaming platform BC. GAME has secured a significant partnership with English Premier League Club Leicester City Football Club, becoming the club’s “Official Principal Partner” in a multi-year deal. дальше »

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Private Equity Giants Are Circling Bitcoin Miners on AI Allure

Private equity firms are now looking at bitcoin miners in a much more different way after Core Scientific signed 200MW deal with CoreWeave in June, the company’s CEO said in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk. дальше »

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Justin Sun wants to discuss Bitcoin deal with German government to reduce market impact

Justin Sun's proposal to buy Bitcoin from Germany OTC could stabilize the market, preventing potential volatility from large-scale government sales. The post Justin Sun wants to discuss Bitcoin deal with German government to reduce market impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Consensys acquires Wallet Guard to bolster MetaMask user protection

Consensys, the Ethereum developer firm behind the MetaMask wallet, has acquired Web3 security app Wallet Guard. The MetaMask developer will use the deal to bring a new layer of security to the popular non-custodial wallet app, offering users further protection… дальше »

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Crypto Venture Capital Market Rebound Extends Into Second Quarter: Galaxy

The median pre-money deal valuation jumped to highs of $37 million, suggesting that despite a lack of available investment capital a resurgent crypto market has led to increased competition and FOMO among investors, the report said. дальше »

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Gemini inks exclusive deal with Real Bedford FC 

The club, co-owned by Peter McCormack and backed by the Winklevoss twins, will receive payments in Bitcoin as part of the deal. Gemini, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, just announced a five-year sponsorship deal with Real Bedford, a football club in… дальше »

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Anchorage Crypto Custody Clients Get Investment Returns Via Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote

Hashnote Harbor will enable clients to earn yields on digital commodities without the assets ever leaving the custody of Anchorage Digital. дальше »

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MoonBag Coin Presale Jumps Over Sixth Stage: Bitcoin Cash And Fetch AI Deal With Project Limitations

Are you also excited to multiply your crypto profits infinitely? While Bitcoin Cash and Fetch AI must deal with bearish market trends, MoonBag meme coin is all geared up to land your profits on the moon with its exceptional presale. дальше »

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Analyst: CleanSpark’s acquisition of GRIID reiterates CLSK as a Buy

Analysts at H.C. Wainright are bullish on CleanSpark’s most recent acquisition, projecting upside potential to $27. On Thursday, CleanSpark (CLSK) entered a definitive agreement to acquire GRIID Infrastructure (GRDI) in an all-stock deal valued at $155 million.  The final terms… дальше »

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