Category: Latest news
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REPUBLIK raises $3.5M in seed funding, raising valuation to $75M
[ad_1] Ad Web3 content creation platform REPUBLIK raised $3.7 million in its seed funding round, raising its valuation to $75 million. REPUBLIK offers a platform where content creators can connect with their audiences and utilize built-in smart contracts to handle monetization processes. Overall, REPUBLIK provides a one-stop-shop for content creators to create, connect, and earn…
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Binance.US responds to senators’ letter on “potentially illegal” activities
[ad_1] Ad Binance.US has responded to a letter published by U.S. senators on March 2 by professing compliance and stating that it will answer questions directly. Binance acknowledges senators’ letter On March 2, various senators alleged that Binance.US has engaged in “potentially illegal” activity and asked the firm to answer several questions. A Binance.US spokesperson…
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How Hong Kong’s stricter crypto regulations aim to boost investor confidence
[ad_1] Ad The following is a guest post from Anndy Lian. Hong Kong has been a major financial hub for many years, and in recent years, it has shown increasing interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. The government of Hong Kong has indicated its support for the industry’s development, and many initiatives are underway to…
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Riot sees lower 2022 revenue despite more BTC mined; delays annual filing on Bitcoin impairment calculation issue
[ad_1] Ad Crypto mining firm Riot Platforms published its 2022 financial results on March 2 and reported that it would delay its 10-K filing with regulators. Riot saw significant growth in 2022 In its annual report, Riot reported “record results” for the year of 2022. The company said that it brought in $259.2 million in…
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Signature bank now servicing multiple crypto companies in the wake of Silvergate distress
[ad_1] Ad Signature Bank, one of the few federally regulated US banks that has actively courted digital assets, is said to be one of the few banks left standing with news that its competitor, Silvergate, is facing significant stress due to its exposure to FTX and accusations it was responsible for the co-mingling of exchange…
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Top crypto sector ‘move-to-earn’ is up 6% today, why?
[ad_1] Ad Crypto’s move-to-earn sector is up 6.19% despite a 1.6% drawdown from the overall crypto market in the last 24 hours, according to CryptoSlate data. The move-to-earn sector is a relatively small category with only 16 tokens from platforms that reward their user for their physical activities. Source: CryptoSlate While interest in the sector…
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Gemini, Crypto.com, Bitstamp, MicroStrategy distance themselves from Silvergate
[ad_1] Ad Several cryptocurrency companies have at least temporarily stopped accepting deposits made via Silvergate Bank, as seen in various statements on March 2. Multiple crypto companies block transfers Gemini notably said it has stopped accepting deposits and withdrawal requests made via ACH or wire transfer through Silvergate Bank. It stated that it is “actively monitoring…
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Coinbase cuts ties with Silvergate; other firms join exodus
[ad_1] Ad The biggest news in the cryptoverse for March 2 saw Coinbase announce that it would stop supporting transfers through Silvergate Bank. Other companies, including Tether, Circle, Gemini, Crypto.com, Bitstamp, and Microstrategy either followed suit or commented on the situation. CryptoSlate Top Stories Silvergate shares tank 46% after Coinbase severed payment partnership Crypto-friendly bank…
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NEAR to transform into Blockchain Operating System
[ad_1] Ad NEAR, a blockchain platform that aims to simplify and democratize access to decentralized applications, announced at the ETHDenver conference and hackathon on March 2 that it is transforming into the Blockchain Operating System (BOS). The move marks a significant milestone in the development of Web3, as NEAR becomes the first blockchain to introduce…
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Tether has no exposure to Silvergate, says CTO Paolo Ardoino
[ad_1] Ad On the heels of a significant announcement involving the distressed US bank Silvergate, which had ties to the lender FTX and is now facing an increasing consortium of capital flight and scrutiny from regulators, at least two crypto companies took to social media today to announce how the news has affected them. Tether,…