The upcoming version will combine aspects of an automated market maker (AMM) and money market. Thetanuts Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol offering crypto options contracts, has raised $17 million to offer a buy-side marketplace and expanded list of coins, according to an April 24 announcement from the team. Thetanuts Finance has completed a $17M […]
ETH Boston Conference and Hackathon Returns April 28-30 at Boston University
PRESS RELEASE. ETH Boston and The Boston DAO are thrilled to announce the return of ETH Boston, a conference and hackathon event taking place at Boston University on April 28-30, 2023. The conference will feature three stages of 50+ industry experts, founders, and builders, technology-specific workshops, networking events, and a hackathon. We are excited to […]
South Korean Court Rules Terra Crypto Asset LUNC Is Not a Security
Amidst the allegations against Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, a recent report by the Korean Sunday News has revealed that the Seoul Southern District Court has ruled in favor of LUNA, now renamed LUNC, by stating that it is not a financial investment product. Despite the recent enforcement action by the U.S. Securities […]
World Economic Forum highlights flare emissions for Bitcoin mining
The World Economic Forum (WEF) indirectly endorsed using flare emissions for mining Bitcoin. In an unexpected turn of events, the lobbying group released a video featuring Chase Lochmiller, the CEO and co-founder of Crusoe Energy, talking about turning waste methane emissions into energy. Crusoe Energy takes mobile and modular infrastructure to oil and gas sites […]
U.S. Treasury Targets Trio Of North Koreans Linked To Lazarus Group Crypto Attacks
The post U.S. Treasury Targets Trio Of North Koreans Linked To Lazarus Group Crypto Attacks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Treasury Department is ramping up its efforts to combat cybercrime, specifically targeting three North Koreans allegedly involved in supporting the notorious Lazarus Group, known for its high-profile cyberattacks and cryptocurrency-related thefts. On […]
OpenAI’s CTO says government regulators should be ‘very involved’ in regulating AI
The executive recently sounded off about government regulators, the “pause” letter, and how close the company is to reaching artificial general intelligence. Mira Murati, the chief technology officer at OpenAI, believes government regulators should be “very involved” in developing safety standards for the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models such as ChatGPT. She also believes […]
Bitcoin price tags new April low as traders weigh odds of $25K next
Bitcoin threatens a breakdown below $27,000, and traders are ready and waiting with their downside BTC price targets. Bitcoin (BTC) headed toward range lows at the April 24 Wall Street open, with investors at odds over when to take profit. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price targets extend to $25,000 Data from […]
Bybit to introduce mandatory KYC requirements starting May 8
Users without Know Your Customer verification had a daily withdrawal limit of 20,000 USDT on Bybit prior to the announcement. Starting May 8, Know Your Customer (KYC) identity verification will be mandatory for all products and services offered by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. According to an Apr. 24 update, Bybit users who have not completed KYC […]
Ethereum price lower highs vs. Bitcoin hint at more downside in April
Institutional investors accumulated Ether and sold off Bitcoin last week, suggesting confidence in Ethereum after the Shapella hard fork. The price of Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) token has retreated from its recovery trend versus Bitcoin (BTC) while making a series of lower highs in April. ETH price risks more losses vs. Bitcoin As of April 24, […]
Pan-European crypto regulation is almost here: Law Decoded, Apr 17–24
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, also known as MiCA, was finally passed by the European Parliament. Last week, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, also known as MiCA, was finally passed by the European Parliament. While MiCA technically still has to be approved by the European Council, there’s little doubt that the world’s first comprehensive crypto […]