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The Algorand Foundation’s latest ad takes a swipe at the “big three” crypto networks, saying they're too slow, too expensive or prone to failure.

Algorand causes a stir with new ad bashing Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

The foundation behind layer-1 blockchain Algorand has attracted mixed feelings over a new ad that takes a big swipe at rival networks Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — suggesting they are no...

3 months ago

The Intercontinental Exchange will pay a penalty for failing to timely inform a cyber intrusion. The enforcement action affected several ICE subsidiaries, including the New York Stock Exchange.

SEC fines NYSE parent company $10M for failing to report cyberattack

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will pay a penalty of $10 million for failing to inform authorities about a cyber intrusion, according to an announcement from the United States Securities an...

3 months ago

Reports suggest that MetaMask is preparing to support native Bitcoin transactions. The company has not provided a timeline or confirmed the plans.

Bitcoin support for MetaMask in the works? Company says ‘stay tuned’

Wallet application MetaMask is reportedly working to support native Bitcoin, joining several firms looking to expand services and products across the Bitcoin ecosystem. The integration...

3 months ago

Trading in Metaplanet’s stock was halted for two straight days under Tokyo Stock Exchange rules as its shares rocketed over the last week.

‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet smashes all other Japanese stocks

Metaplanet, a Japan-based investment firm borrowing from MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin (BTC) playbook, has seen its shares rocket 158% over the last week — becoming the highest g...

3 months ago

Ben Zhou shared a post on X, clarifying that none of the rumors have “any real facts” supporting them.

Bybit CEO refutes insolvency rumors, shares proof-of-reserves

Ben Zhou, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, addressed the rumors about the platform being hacked and insolvent in a post shared on X. On May 22, rumors of an insolvent exch...

3 months ago

Apple’s letter to a federal judge previewed its slated dismissal motion to a U.S. antitrust suit, with the firm claiming prosecutors didn’t define where it has a monopoly.

Apple disputes monopoly claims, cites 'fierce competition' in court

Apple has claimed it isn’t a “monopolist” and “faces fierce competition” in the tech sector in a letter previewing its bid to toss a United States antitrust suit.

3 months ago

KlimaDAO and the Japanese stablecoin issuer may eventually trade carbon credits internationally.

KlimaDAO Japan to launch carbon credit marketplace with Progmat

KlimaDAO Japan intends to launch a new marketplace for carbon credits, to be called KlimaDAO Japan Market. It has joined the Progmat stablecoin platform to study the trading of carbon credits by...

3 months ago

The company called for supporting U.S. lawmakers in favor of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, hinting the bill could nullify the SEC’s case.

Uniswap responds to SEC Wells notice: ‘We are ready to fight’ for DeFi

Uniswap Labs, the developer behind the decentralized exchange of the same name, has responded to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issuing a Wells notice to th...

3 months ago

Five U.S. asset managers bidding for an Ether ETF have amended their 19b-4 filings with the SEC.

‘It’s happening’ — 5 Ethereum ETF bidders amend SEC filings

Five potential spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have submitted amended 19b-4 filings after receiving last-minute feedback from the United States Securities and Exchange Commiss...

3 months ago

While the ETF approval process could be delayed until 2025, it could be Ether’s most significant price catalyst.

Ether ETFs could drive ETH price to $10K, but approval could take until 2025

The approval of the spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States could drive Ether’s price to $10,000. While the United States Securities and Exchange Commission&...

3 months ago