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First Active Bitcoin Lightning Node is launched in the Country by Nigerian Innovator
Lagos, the capital of Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, welcomed a new Bitcoin Lightning Network (LN) node this weekSherry CantwellAbu Dhabi-based Venom Foundation and Iceberg Capital launch $1B venture fund to invest in web3
Layer 1 blockchain Venom Foundation, licensed and regulated by Abu Dhabi Global MarketJames DeanNew FTX Management Has Found Over $5B in Liquid Assets
According to FTX attorney Andy Dietderich, the struggling cryptocurrency exchange has "recovered $5 billion in cash and liquid cryptocurrency.Barry StidhamFTX: DOJ seizes over $470 million in Robinhood stake from exec and Sam-Bankman Fried
Troubles are mounting for San Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seizes $400 million worth of Robinhood stock (NASDAQ: HOOD ).Cornell RachelSandbox Boosts Security: Implements KYC Measures for Protocol Staking
The Sandbox, a metaverse platform, has unveiled its decision to implement know-your-customer (KYC) verification for its staking process.Sherry CantwellCrypto Stocks See Price Rally as Bitcoin Tops $66K
On October 14. the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant boost, with Bitcoin rallying over 6% to hit $66.400.Hallie Gill
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sells $36M of Robinhood Stock Amid Price Surge
On October 8. ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, sold 1.4 million shares of Robinhood (HOOD) stock valued at $36.4 million.Wayne IngramWill Bitcoin's Fate Change? Supreme Court Decision on $4.4B Silk Road Bitcoin Case
The US Supreme Court has recently refused to hear a case regarding the ownership of $4.4 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from Silk Road, a dark web marketplace.Christopher SmithLawsuit Alert: AFP Takes Legal Action Against Elon Musk and X/Twitter for News Damages
On August 2, Agence France-Presse (AFP) made an announcement that it had initiated legal action against Company XJerry McNeillFTX Unveils Restructuring Plan, Eyeing Offshore Exchange Relaunch
FTX has revealed its proposed restructuring plan to address the complex range of claims stemming from its bankruptcy.Cornell RachelScammers Steal $20M in USDT: Tether Blacklists Zero-Transfer Fraudsters
In a recent incident, scammers managed to steal $20 million worth of Tether (USDT) using a zero-transfer phishing attack, according to on-chain analytics firm PeckShield.Craig GreenLargest DEX LeetSwap Halts Trading Over Exploitation Concerns
LeetSwap, a decentralized exchange running on Coinbase's Base network, has temporarily halted trading due to concerns about potential vulnerabilities.Barry StidhamElon Musk: X Will Revolutionize Finance Soon
Elon Musk recently provided Twitter users with more details about the platform's rebranding to X, stating that it is part of a broader plan to introduce financial servicesCornell RachelHack at Alphapo: Over $60M Lost - ZachXBT
A recent report by on-chain sleuth ZachXBT reveals that the hack of Alphapo payment provider on July 23 resulted in estimated damages of more than $60 million,Martha GrizzardStablecoins: Bridging Two Worlds - Insights from Former CFTC Chairman
Timothy Massad, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stressed the significance of the government's focus on the stablecoinCraig Green
US and SEC Back Crypto Sales Suit Against Nvidia in Supreme Court
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are supporting a class-action lawsuit against Nvidia.Martha Grizzard
Tron Network Achieves Record $577 Million Revenue in Q3
Tron, a blockchain network, has posted a record-breaking $577.2 million revenue in Q3 2023.Sherry Cantwell
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $37M in Crypto via 'Cyber Intrusion'
A hacker, Evan Frederick Light, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering after stealing over $37 million in cryptocurrency through a cyber intrusion.Hallie GillGameStop Halts Crypto Wallet Support Due to Regulatory Uncertainty
Game retailer GameStop has revealed its intention to discontinue its digital wallets from the market starting in November,Craig GreenScammers Target Voyager Customers During Withdrawal Window
During a month-long period, scammers targeted customers of Voyager Digital, a bankrupt crypto brokerage, managing to extract funds from the platform,Barry Stidham
