Japanese banking giant Nomura launches ETH fund via crypto unit Laser Digital

Japan’s largest investment bank, Nomura Holdings, is launching an Ethereum-based fund for institutional investors through its digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital Asset Management, according to a Nov. 9 press release. The “Laser... Read more »

Rep. Tom Emmer roasts Gary Gensler in fiery speech on the House floor

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) sharply criticized Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler in a speech on the House floor that condemned the agency’s approach to regulating digital assets. Emmer said... Read more »

HSBC to launch custody service for tokenized securities

Banking giant HSBC is set to introduce digital asset custody services for tokenized securities such as bonds on the blockchain. The bank expects to go live with the service in 2024. The... Read more »

Founder who suffered eye damage at Bored Ape Yacht Club event sends ‘formal legal notice’ to Yuga Labs

A founder who attended Yuga Labs’ recent Ape Fest in Hong Kong has sent legal notice to the company after suffering eye damage related to the event. Asif Kamal, founder of the... Read more »

Ava Labs lays off 12% of staff to reallocate resources

Ava Labs founder Emin Gün Sirer announced a strategic workforce reduction at the company on Nov. 6, citing the need to reallocate resources. Gün Sirer announced the decision on X, noting that... Read more »

Xbox partners with Inworld AI to build AI tools for game developers

In a significant development that echoes the broader trend of AI integration across various industries, Microsoft announced that its gaming brand, Xbox, has announced a multi-year partnership with Inworld AI. According to... Read more »

Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority seek public input on stablecoin regulation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has joined forces with the Bank of England (BOE) to gather public input on their forthcoming regulatory framework for stablecoins. In a joint statement released on... Read more »

Why community grants are the most undervalued web3 marketing strategy

Have you ever wondered how some of the world’s largest corporations and governments have consistently captured our attention and loyalty? Well, here’s a hint: it’s not just about their products or policies;... Read more »

Crypto lawyer John Deaton believes Ripple has 90% chance of winning SEC lawsuit

Well-known cryptocurrency attorney John Deaton believes that the SEC only has a 10% chance of winning its dispute with Ripple, with 90% odds in the company’s favor. Deaton said that a settlement... Read more »

SBF will likely serve 25 years rather than max sentence, former DOJ prosecutor says

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried may not receive a maximum sentence, CNBC said on Nov. 4, citing statements from former government prosecutors. Renato Mariotti, once a prosecutor within the U.S. Department of... Read more »