blockchain
* Franklin Templeton head sees SEC engagement as necessary for trust and collaboration. * SEC's behavior is changing, with Franklin Templeton noting a positive shift in tone. * Franklin Templeton launched a tokenized money fund after a five-year journey with the SEC. * Bayston compares tokenized money funds to stablecoins, bullish on
blackrock
* BlackRock and Grayscale update filings for spot Ethereum ETFs, moving closer to launch. * SEC approval sparks positive market sentiment, with potential ETF launch by end of June. * Riot Platforms makes hostile bid for Bitfarms, potential stand-off brewing. - Congress advances FIT21 Act and CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, facing Senate scrutiny.
bitdeer
* Tether invests up to $150M in Bitdeer for data center expansion and ASIC development. * $100M raised in private placement, with potential for additional $50M from warrant. * aims to enhance mining efficiency and sustainability with new capital. * Tether's investment reflects confidence in Bitdeer's vision and operations. * Bitdeer&
bitfinex
* Bitfinex Securities raised only $342,000 for El Salvador hotel offering. * Investors offered free nights and unlimited stays for investing. * Projected hotel revenues of $2.7 million seem ambitious. * Bitfinex Securities struggles with low trading activity. * Construction may be at risk if fundraise fails. Summary : Bitfinex Securities' new securities
cryptocurrency
* Uniswap Foundation delayed UNI staking vote due to stakeholder concerns. * Postponement led to a 5.15% drop in UNI price to $10.14. * Foundation cited need for additional diligence on proposed upgrade. * UNI token traded at $10.20 after an 8.7% drop. * Proposal aims to compensate Uniswap stakers and
crypto
* 2,738 crypto mining units seized in Paraguay for power theft. * ANDE used AI to detect illegal operation worth $146,000/month. * Bill in Paraguay's senate to ban crypto mining due to power theft. * Paraguay lacks legal base for crypto operations despite abundant power supply. * Previous attempts to
bitcoin
* Solana blockchain sees record new addresses and PayPal integration. * LayerZero includes Solana for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming applications. * Concerns over Solana's resilience persist despite network growth. * BlackRock funds invest in own Bitcoin ETF shares. * Semler Scientific adopts Bitcoin as treasury reserve, stock price soars. * Riot Platforms offers $950M
alliance
* Starfox introduced to Gunnar Lovelace by girlfriend, part of UNFK art/protest project. * Dustin Lee promotes Web3 marketplace DeStore at Consensus, uses NFT-focused RMRK protocol. * Clemente Varas and Easy Eats create crypto content for Bodoggos Entertainment, making crypto fun. * Generative Goods creates unique physical items with digital counterparts, aiming to
bitcoin
* .cls-1: Stroke color #4abaff, stroke width 3.21px, fill none, fill rule evenodd. * .cls-2: Stroke color #000, stroke width 3.08px, fill none. * Vitalik Buterin reconsiders Bitcoin block size war, acknowledges small blockers' victory. * Small blockers prioritized lightweight blockchain, while big blockers aimed for affordable on-chain transactions. * Big blockers
altman
* Former OpenAI board members accuse CEO Sam Altman of prioritizing profits over responsible AI development. * Current board members defend Altman, dismissing accusations and highlighting his commitment to safety and governance. * Executives Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI, raising concerns about the company's direction in AI safety. * OpenAI
airdrop
* Bybit executives changed roles after $26M compensation for flawed airdrop. * Leadership changes due to commitment to placing right people in right roles. * Notcoin airdrop delayed, affecting 320,000 users with lower trading price. * $26M compensation plan disclosed by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou. * Rumors of insolvency and hacking dispelled by Bybit
arkinvest
* ARK Invest no longer partners with 21Shares for proposed Ethereum ETF. * ETF name changed to 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF in amended Form S-1. * 21Shares confirms ARK's absence in emailed statement to The Block. * ARK and 21Shares still collaborate on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. * SEC approved 19b-4 forms for