Hollywood’s web3 revolution and the promise of global storytelling

Picture this: Hollywood, bathed in its iconic golden glow, sitting on the precipice of transformation. The mecca of films, respected globally for its unparalleled cinematic genius, is now poised for a dramatic... Read more »

Valkyrie CIO anticipates spot Bitcoin ETF approval as early as the end of November

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Steven McClurg told ETF.com on Nov. 2 that regulators could approve a spot Bitcoin ETF by the end of the month. McClurg said that he expects the... Read more »

Newly-released audio of Sam Bankman-Fried reflecting on life in prison emerges on social media

Newly-released audio of an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried given during his house arrest, in which he reflects on the idea of life in prison, has emerged on social media. In the interview,... Read more »

XRP gains approval from Dubai Financial Services Authority

Ripple announced on Nov. 2 that the XRP token has been approved under the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s virtual assets regime. That approval means that virtual asset firms will be able... Read more »

Court dismisses Coin Center’s Tornado Cash lawsuit against US Treasury

A U.S. district court has dismissed Coin Center‘s lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury, in which the crypto advocacy group claimed that the Treasury overstepped its legal authority by sanctioning Tornado Cash—a move... Read more »

MicroStrategy bought $167M worth of Bitcoin in Q3 2023, holds over $4B total

Steadfast Bitcoin investor MicroStrategy announced that it purchased another batch of Bitcoin in its Q3 2023 earnings report on Nov. 1. Andrew Kang, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at MicroStrategy, said: “We further... Read more »

Bitcoin remains above $34,000 as Fed keeps rates steady

Quick Take In accordance with market expectations, the Federal Reserve maintained a steady stance in its recent meeting, holding the federal funds rate constant between 5.25 and 5.50. A significant takeaway from... Read more »

SBF Trial Day 15 – SBF pleads not guilty to all charges as defense rests its case

Day 15 of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial began with the prosecution continuing its cross-examination of the defendant and concluded with the defense resting its case and preparing for closing arguments. The... Read more »

Financial Conduct Authority warns UK investors not to engage with Bitfinex

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to investors concerning Bitfinex, which it states may be promoting financial services or products without the regulator’s authorization. The regulator said in... Read more »

SBF Trial – Week 5 kicks off with SBF retaking the stand for an intense cross-examination

The fifth week of the high-stakes trial that has captivated the cryptocurrency world began with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) resuming his testimony on the stand before a thorough cross-examination by the prosecution. SBF... Read more »