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![Binance Labs spins off as independent US$10 bln VC fund 1 downloaded image 85](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-85.jpg)
Binance Labs spins off as independent US$10 bln VC fund
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has become an independent entity with a portfolio worth over $10 billion.
![PancakeSwap sets eyes on v4 launch 2 downloaded image 100](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-100.jpg)
PancakeSwap sets eyes on v4 launch
New PancakeSwap upgrade introduces hooks, lower gas costs, and custom pools, aiming to enhance DeFi trading experience.
![Senators urge SEC to halt crypto ETF approvals amid concerns 3 downloaded image 108](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-108.jpg)
Senators urge SEC to halt crypto ETF approvals amid concerns
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have expressed concerns over the approval of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin.
![Bitcoin Dominates NFT Market with 86% Sales Increase in 24 Hours 4 downloaded image 84](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-84.jpg)
Bitcoin Dominates NFT Market with 86% Sales Increase in 24 Hours
Bitcoin leads the non-fungible tokens (NFT) market with a significant sales increase, outperforming Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.
![North Korea's Lazarus allegedly launders US$12 mln via Tornado Cash 5 downloaded image 86](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-86.jpg)
North Korea’s Lazarus allegedly launders US$12 mln via Tornado Cash
Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, has resumed laundering stolen funds using Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer sanctioned by the U.S.
![UK court rules against Craig Wright's Satoshi Nakamoto claim 6 Bitcoin Ethereum NFT](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bitcoin-Ethereum-NFT-1260x706.png)
UK court rules against Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto claim
Craig Wright is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, accourding to the High Court’s ruling.
![Terraform Labs retains Dentons as legal counsel amid bankruptcy 7 downloaded image 57](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-57.jpg)
Terraform Labs retains Dentons as legal counsel amid bankruptcy
Bankrupt Terraform Labs secures court approval to hire Dentons for legal representation, despite SEC objections.
![MakerDAO to launch 'Endgame' phase with new tokens this summer 8 downloaded image 60](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-60.jpg)
MakerDAO to launch ‘Endgame’ phase with new tokens this summer
MakerDAO’s Endgame plan introduces new tokens and features to enhance user engagement and target mass adoption.
![Wall Street giants test blockchain for capital markets 9 downloaded image 44](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-44.jpg)
Wall Street giants test blockchain for capital markets
Major financial institutions complete large-scale blockchain pilot on Canton Network.
![MetalCore game secures US$5 mln for development 10 downloaded image 45](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-45.jpg)
MetalCore game secures US$5 mln for development
Studio 369’s blockchain-based game MetalCore receives fresh funding to enhance AI-driven features and ecosystem.
![Coinbase launches US$1 bln bond offering 11 BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Brian Armstrong, cofounder and CEO of Coinbase speaks onstage during 'Tales from the Crypto: What the Currency of the Future Means for You' at Vanity Fair's 6th Annual New Establishment Summit at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-1182943846-1260x840.jpg)
Coinbase launches US$1 bln bond offering
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. is set to raise US$1 billion through a bond sale.
![Ex-Binance CEO's passport confiscated ahead of sentencing 12 Binance logo is displayed on a screen](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Binance.jpg)
Ex-Binance CEO’s passport confiscated ahead of sentencing
Changpeng Zhao must surrender Canadian passport and stay in the U.S. as part of revised bail conditions.
![Bitcoin ETFs hit record inflows, propel BTC to new highs 13 downloaded image 28](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/downloaded_image-28.jpg)
Bitcoin ETFs hit record inflows, propel BTC to new highs
Bitcoin ETFs have seen unprecedented inflows, with a single-day record of over US$1 billion, as the cryptocurrency maintains record high prices.
![Ethereum ETF approval odds drop as SEC remains silent 14 Ethereum](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-951165760.jpg)
Ethereum ETF approval odds drop as SEC remains silent
Analysts lower expectations for a spot Ethereum ETF approval by May.
![Ethereum surpasses US$4,000 ahead of Dencun upgrade 15 Stack of Ethereum coins. | Bankrupt Genesis’s trading arm still moving funds on blockchain, reveals extent of liabilities.](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ethereumstack-1260x841.jpg)
Ethereum surpasses US$4,000 ahead of Dencun upgrade
The Dencun upgrade for Ethereum is expected to dramatically reduce gas fees for layer-2 networks and enhance scalability.
![UK regulator permits crypto ETNs for professional investors 16 FF UK](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FF_UK-1260x836.jpg)
UK regulator permits crypto ETNs for professional investors
The UK’s (FCA) has greenlit crypto asset ETNs for professional investors, with the London Stock Exchange set to accept applications next quarter.
![ChainGPT launches US$1 mln grant for Web3-AI startups 17 AI chip](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circuit-board-and-ai-micro-processor-artificial-i-2022-12-16-12-04-25-utc-1260x709.jpg)
ChainGPT launches US$1 mln grant for Web3-AI startups
ChainGPT’s new grant program aims to foster AI and blockchain innovation, offering up to US$1 million for startups.
![Bitcoin extends ATH run, breaks US$72,000 18 Bitcoin | Bitcoin, Ether flat; U.S. equities drop as rate hike concerns return | Markets, BTC, ETH, SOL, ETF](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-gold-coin-trading-on-the-c-2021-10-14-19-24-29-utc-4-1260x840.jpg)
Bitcoin extends ATH run, breaks US$72,000
Bitcoin trades above US$72,000 for the first time in its history.
![Fed Chair Powell: No immediate plans for US CBDC 19 Fed Chair Jerome Powell giving his speech](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/In-a-hole.png)
Fed Chair Powell: No immediate plans for US CBDC
Jerome Powell assures Senate Committee that a U.S. central bank digital currency is not forthcoming, prioritizing privacy and banking system integrity.
![Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000 20 Coins with bitcoin symbol on red light and crypto stocks chart background. Concept of a cryptocurrency market crisis.](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bitcoin-4-1260x946.jpg)
Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000
Bitcoin sets a new price record for the second time this week.
![Wormhole launches 617 mln token airdrop to boost decentralization 21 Wormhole](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Wormhole-1260x709.jpg)
Wormhole launches 617 mln token airdrop to boost decentralization
Wormhole’s airdrop of 617 million W tokens aims to decentralize governance and reward community engagement across multiple blockchains.
![Hong Kong central bank unveils Project Ensemble for tokenization 22 Hong Kong | Hong Kong grants SEBA Bank in-principle approval for crypto trading | Hong Kong, SFC, Regulation & Law, Cryptocurrency Exchange](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hong-kong-skyline-2022-12-15-20-32-01-utc-1260x840.jpg)
Hong Kong central bank unveils Project Ensemble for tokenization
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.
![Pantera Capital targets US$250 mln Solana purchase from FTX assets 23 solana](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FF_Solana.png)
Pantera Capital targets US$250 mln Solana purchase from FTX assets
Crypto firm Pantera Capital aims to acquire $250 million in Solana tokens from bankrupt FTX’s holdings at a significant discount.
![SEC Chair Gensler remains silent on Ethereum's status amid ETF reviews 24 GettyImages 1424028317](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1424028317.jpg)
SEC Chair Gensler remains silent on Ethereum’s status amid ETF reviews
Gary Gensler, SEC Chair, avoids commenting on Ethereum’s security status as the agency reviews spot ETF applications.
![MicroStrategy boosts Bitcoin bet with US$700 million debt offering 25 Bitcoin | Bitcoin, Ether flat; U.S. equities drop as rate hike concerns return | Markets, BTC, ETH, SOL, ETF](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-gold-coin-trading-on-the-c-2021-10-14-19-24-29-utc-4-1260x840.jpg)
MicroStrategy boosts Bitcoin bet with US$700 million debt offering
MicroStrategy increases its convertible debt offering to US$700 million to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, reflecting confidence in cryptocurrency.
![SEC commissioners criticize unclear crypto enforcement after ShapeShift settlement 26 SEC chairman Gary Gensler | FTX sues LayerZero Labs to recover US$21 million](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GettyImages-1576899703-1260x866.jpg)
SEC commissioners criticize unclear crypto enforcement after ShapeShift settlement
Two SEC commissioners express concerns over the agency’s ambiguous approach to cryptocurrency regulation following a recent settlement with ShapeShift.
![Montenegro court blocks Terraform Labs founder's extradition to US 27 do kwon and serbia flag waving | Terra cryptocurrency fugitive Do Kwon flew to Serbia last month, South Korean prosecutor says | do kwon latest news, daniel shin, terraform labs, terra luna, south korea do kwon](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/do-kwon-serbia-1260x945.png)
Montenegro court blocks Terraform Labs founder’s extradition to US
A Montenegro appeals court has invalidated the decision to extradite Do Kwon to the United States.
![Spain hits pause on Worldcoin's data collection over privacy concerns 28 biometric; digital scan technology](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1-1260x710.png)
Spain hits pause on Worldcoin’s data collection over privacy concerns
Spanish regulator orders Worldcoin to stop processing personal data, citing privacy violations.
![BlackRock leads Bitcoin ETFs with record inflows 29 Bitcoin | Bitcoin, Ether tread water; U.S. equities slide with mega-cap tech giants leading the declines | Markets, BTC, ETH, Binance, Price](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pile-of-bitcoin-cryptocurrencies-2023-03-14-08-11-10-utc-7-1260x840.jpg)
BlackRock leads Bitcoin ETFs with record inflows
Bitcoin investment vehicles, including ETFs, now manage over 1 million BTC, with BlackRock’s ETF seeing a record $788 million in inflows as Bitcoin hits a new all-time high.
![Astar Network pioneers integration with Polygon's AggLayer 30 blockchain technology concept](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Forkast-Opinion-Images-8-1260x710.png)
Astar Network pioneers integration with Polygon’s AggLayer
Japan’s Astar Network launches Astar zxEVM, the first layer-2 chain to integrate with Polygon’s AggLayer, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions.
![SEC presses court over Binance.US compliance issues 31 Binance logo is displayed on a screen](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Binance.jpg)
SEC presses court over Binance.US compliance issues
The SEC alleges Binance.US has not fully complied with information requests regarding customer assets.
![Rare CryptoPunk NFT sells for US$16 mln, signaling market revival 32 NFT displayed on a smartphone](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NFT-1260x841.jpg)
Rare CryptoPunk NFT sells for US$16 mln, signaling market revival
A CryptoPunk NFT, known for its rarity, fetches over $16 million in a landmark sale, hinting at a resurgence in the digital collectibles market.
![Bitcoin falls after setting new all-time high 33 Bitcoin | Bitcoin, Ether rise; Toncoin leads crypto rebound | Markets, BTC, ETH, Price, Inflation](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bitcoin-coins-in-shopping-basket-on-laptop-keyboar-2021-11-02-22-23-55-utc-1-1260x945.jpg)
Bitcoin falls after setting new all-time high
Record trading volumes in Bitcoin ETFs reflect growing investor interest and market confidence.
![EigenLayer's DeFi TVL hits $10 billion, secures major deal 34 concept of DeFi and blockchain](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Forkast-Opinion-Images-14-1260x710.png)
EigenLayer’s DeFi TVL hits $10 billion, secures major deal
EigenLayer’s total value locked reaches $10 billion, flipping Maker to become the third-largest DeFi protocol.
![Court rules 'certain' crypto as securities in Coinbase insider trading case 35 gavel ripple](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/gavel-ripple-1260x709.jpg)
Court rules ‘certain’ crypto as securities in Coinbase insider trading case
A U.S. judge’s ruling classifies crypto assets traded in secondary markets as securities.
![Tether's USDT becomes the first stablecoin to US$100 bln 36 Tether cryptocurrencies and graph statistic background](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tether-1260x840.jpg)
Tether’s USDT becomes the first stablecoin to US$100 bln
Tether’s USDT stablecoin reaches a market capitalization milestone.
![FTX cautions against unauthorized asset sales 37 photo illustration the FTX logo and mobile app adverts are displayed on screens](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1440504626-1260x840.jpg)
FTX cautions against unauthorized asset sales
FTX warns public about unauthorized parties soliciting bids for its digital assets, reaffirming Galaxy Asset Management’s exclusive role.
![Bitcoin gets closer to all-time high, breaks US$67,000 barrier 38 close-up photo of bitcoin cryptocurrency physical coin on the tablet computer showing stock market charts. trading bitcoin cryptocoin concept on the wooden table](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bitcoin-1260x840.jpg)
Bitcoin gets closer to all-time high, breaks US$67,000 barrier
Bitcoin approaches its record peak, signaling strong investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.
![SEC's Hester Peirce calls for clear crypto regulation 39 SEC commissioner Hester Peirce and cryptocurrencies | SEC ‘Crypto mom’ Hester Peirce attacks U.S. regulator’s new exchange definition](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-27-1260x709.png)
SEC’s Hester Peirce calls for clear crypto regulation
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urges for sensible crypto regulation to support innovation and protect U.S. industry interests.
![Robinhood integrates with Arbitrum for efficient crypto swaps 40 Robinhood](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FF_Robinhood2-1260x845.jpg)
Robinhood integrates with Arbitrum for efficient crypto swaps
The trading app Robinhood has partnered with Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum to offer token swaps in its self-custody wallet.
![SEC scrutinizes Terraform Labs' US$166 mln legal retainer 41 Terraform Labs chief Do Kwon in front of red sky with moon image | From billionaire to Montenegro jail: The rapid rise and fall of Terra chief Do Kwon | montenegro, terra luna, do kwon, daniel shin, south korea, do kwon sec](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-23-1260x709.jpg)
SEC scrutinizes Terraform Labs’ US$166 mln legal retainer
The financial watchdog contends the payment may be intended to avoid future judgments and should instead aid investors and creditors.
![Gemini to reimburse US$1.1 bln to Earn customers after settlement 42 Gemini Falling stars](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gemini-Falling-stars-1260x710.png)
Gemini to reimburse US$1.1 bln to Earn customers after settlement
Gemini exchange reaches a settlement to return funds to users affected by the Genesis bankruptcy.
![Memecoins Bonk, Doge lead extended market rally 43 Logos of Solana and Bonk](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Timmy2-1260x709.jpg)
Memecoins Bonk, Doge lead extended market rally
Dogecoin’s price has soared to $0.11, marking a significant increase and making it one of the top gainers in the cryptocurrency market.
![FTX founder seeks reduced sentence of under 6.5 years 44 Former FTX.com CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. | Bankman-Fried alleges new FTX CEO’s testimony is “false”](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SBF-2-1260x840.jpg)
FTX founder seeks reduced sentence of under 6.5 years
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team argues for a lighter prison term, criticizing the 100-year recommendation as excessive.
![HTX resubmits Hong Kong crypto license application 45 Hong Kong | Hong Kong grants SEBA Bank in-principle approval for crypto trading | Hong Kong, SFC, Regulation & Law, Cryptocurrency Exchange](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hong-kong-skyline-2022-12-15-20-32-01-utc-1260x840.jpg)
HTX resubmits Hong Kong crypto license application
After a brief withdrawal, HTX reapplies for a Hong Kong crypto trading license.
![Bitcoin challenges all-time high but gets rejected at US$64,000 46 Bitcoin Ethereum NFT](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bitcoin-Ethereum-NFT-1260x706.png)
Bitcoin challenges all-time high but gets rejected at US$64,000
Bitcoin’s price has soared to a two-year high, nearing US$64,00.
![China warns of counterfeit digital yuan app scam 47 Chinese Yuan, E-CNY pilot city promote digital yuan within the government](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/chinese-yuans-in-a-magnifying-glass-2021-08-29-01-34-01-utc-1260x840.jpg)
China warns of counterfeit digital yuan app scam
The Chinese government alerts citizens to a fraudulent app imitating the official digital yuan platform.
![PEPE gains 120% in a week, Bitcoin breaks US$57,000 48 A PEPE-themed samurai cartoon cutting a cartoon bear with a candlestick sword](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pepe169.jpeg)
PEPE gains 120% in a week, Bitcoin breaks US$57,000
Meme token PEPE leads top cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin continues to surge.
![BitForex exchange halts, US$56 mln outflow sparks exit scam fears 49 scam](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/scam-1.png)
BitForex exchange halts, US$56 mln outflow sparks exit scam fears
Crypto exchange BitForex suspends operations without explanation, following a US$56 million withdrawal, raising concerns of a potential exit scam.
![Polygon-founded Avail secures $27M in seed funding 50 Web3 and gaming console](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Forkast-Opinion-Images-2-6-1260x710.png)
Polygon-founded Avail secures $27M in seed funding
Avail, a Web3 infrastructure project, has raised US$27 million to develop its core products aimed at enhancing blockchain interoperability and scalability.
![Stolen DeGods NFT funds recovered by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT 51 DeGods](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DeGods.jpg)
Stolen DeGods NFT funds recovered by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT
A chunk of funds lost in the theft of a rare NFT has been returned to the owner, thanks to investigator ZachXBT.
![Axie Infinity co-founder suffers US$9.7 mln theft 52 Axie Infinity](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AxieInfinity-1260x420.jpg)
Axie Infinity co-founder suffers US$9.7 mln theft
Jeff Zirlin, Axie Infinity co-founder, loses nearly $10 million in Ethereum due to a security breach.
![Wright submits 164,000 pages in an attempt to prove he's Satoshi 53 Backgrounds and textures: group of golden bitcoin coins, close-up shot, shallow depth of field | Bitcoin price falls, heads for weekly loss; Ether flat, Matic leads gainers, Solana the losers](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/group-of-golden-bitcoins-2021-09-03-20-18-31-utc-1260x848.jpg)
Wright submits 164,000 pages in an attempt to prove he’s Satoshi
Craig Wright’s claim as Bitcoin creator faces scrutiny in court with new evidence and testimonies.
![UK moves to classify cryptocurrencies as property 54 UK flag and Big Ben | U.K. financial reform bill to regulate crypto assets passes into law after ‘Royal Assent’ | UK, Regulation & Law, crypto regulations](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-633307390-1260x840.jpg)
UK moves to classify cryptocurrencies as property
The UK Law Commission proposes a new legal framework to recognize cryptocurrencies as property, aiming to provide clarity and protection for digital assets.
![Andreessen Horowitz backs EigenLayer with US$100 mln investment 55 NFT cryptocurrency peaks and bottoms](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NFT-cryptocurrency-peaks-and-bottoms-1260x706.png)
Andreessen Horowitz backs EigenLayer with US$100 mln investment
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz invests $100 million in Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer, signaling strong support for blockchain innovation.
![Reddit invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum ahead of IPO 56 $MOON and Reddit](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FORKAST-IMAGES-9-1260x710.png)
Reddit invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum ahead of IPO
Social media platform Reddit has diversified its assets by investing in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as revealed in its IPO filing.
![StarkWare revises STRK token unlock plan after community backlash 57 A stack of currency chained together and padlocked. Used for any money inference where money is tight or protected.](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/chained-up-money-2021-08-26-15-26-32-utc-1260x709.jpg)
StarkWare revises STRK token unlock plan after community backlash
Following criticism, StarkWare adjusts its STRK token release schedule to ensure a more gradual release over the coming years.
![Yuga Labs sees leadership shift and NFT sales surge 58 A bored ape smoking a cigar](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BAYC-1260x709.jpg)
Yuga Labs sees leadership shift and NFT sales surge
Greg Solano’s return as Yuga Labs CEO spurs a significant increase in Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices.
![SEC sued over crypto regulation authority 59 Gary Gensler SEC Coinbase](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gary-Gensler-SEC-Coinbase2-1260x841.png)
SEC sued over crypto regulation authority
Crypto group and digital asset firm challenge SEC’s authority in Texas lawsuit.
![Do Kwon to face US extradition for Terra collapse charges 60 Terraform’s Do Kwon pleads not guilty to passport forgery; lawyers propose US$437,000 bail](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-design-36-1260x709.jpg)
Do Kwon to face US extradition for Terra collapse charges
Montenegro court approves extradition of Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon to the US, where he faces fraud charges.
![SEC's crypto enforcement lawyer joins private law firm 61 WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 18: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seal hangs on the facade of its building September 18, 2008 in Washington, DC. Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has called for the ouster of SEC Chairman Christopher Cox in the wake of the collapse of several giant banks on Wall Street and the resulting financial crisis. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) | SEC hints at appeal of Ripple decision in court filing against Terraform Labs](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEC-getty-1260x895.jpg)
SEC’s crypto enforcement lawyer joins private law firm
Former SEC attorney Ladan Stewart transitions to White & Case, a firm known for defending crypto companies.
![Circle ends USDC support on TRON network 62 Circle Internet Financial logo in front of cryptocurrencies laid on gravel | Circle says US$3.3 bln USDC reserve at SVB available Monday, announces partnership with Cross River | circle usdc, silicon valley bank, silvergate, signature bank](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-18-1260x709.jpg)
Circle ends USDC support on TRON network
USDC halts TRON support, aligning with Circle’s IPO plans.
![MetaMask boosts security with Blockaid's privacy module 63 Metamask mobile app](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Metamask-mobile.jpeg)
MetaMask boosts security with Blockaid’s privacy module
MetaMask partners with Blockaid to enhance security for over 30 million users.
![Ether hits US$3,000, investors eyes on possible ETF approval 64 Ethereum](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FORKAST-IMAGES-3-1260x710.png)
Ether hits US$3,000, investors eyes on possible ETF approval
Ethereum’s native token, Ether, briefly surged to US$3,000 for the first time in 22 months before retracing.
![STRK trading begins amidst massive airdrop event 65 Markets: Bitcion, Ethereum hold gains, Terra Classic soars, Cryptocurrency Online Marketplace Platform Trading Theme. Charts and Data on the Screen. Conceptual Photo. Modern Decentralized Finance](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cryptocurrency-marketplace-platform-trading-theme-2021-08-31-13-47-01-utc-1260x826.jpeg)
STRK trading begins amidst massive airdrop event
Starknet distributes 728 million STRK tokens, with initial trading volatility.
![Bored Ape creator Yuga Labs buys Moonbirds’ Proof 66 Bored Apes creator to launch new metaverse ‘Otherside’](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-21-at-10.18.10-1260x688.png)
Bored Ape creator Yuga Labs buys Moonbirds’ Proof
Yuga Labs is expected to feature the Moonbirds collection in its Otherside metaverse.
![Worldcoin's WLD token hits record high as users surpass 1 mln 67 Worldcoin’s free crypto: More than just a freebie?](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Worldcoin-1260x710.png)
Worldcoin’s WLD token hits record high as users surpass 1 mln
Worldcoin’s record surge comes on the back of OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora.
![Animoca brings 3 crypto wallets onto its Mocaverse network 68 Animoca Brands co-founder and chairman Yat Siu | Animoca Brands slashes Web3 fund target to US$1B: Bloomberg | ftx, animoca brands, star atlas](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1435140035-1260x885.jpg)
Animoca brings 3 crypto wallets onto its Mocaverse network
Animoca Brands announces partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet, elevating the user experience in the Mocaverse network.
![Aptos joins the Web3 phone business after Solana's success 69 blockchain technology concept](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Forkast-Opinion-Images-8-1260x710.png)
Aptos joins the Web3 phone business after Solana’s success
New cryptophone by Aptos and Jambo priced at US$99 targets customers in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America.
![US Treasury: crypto's role in Hamas funding minor 70 North America retains crypto crown even as US regulatory clouds loom Chainalysis](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/North-America-retains-crypto-crown-even-as-US-regulatory-clouds-loom-Chainalysis-1260x726.jpg)
US Treasury: crypto’s role in Hamas funding minor
“Terrorists” still prefer to use traditional finance products, according to U.S. Treasury’s Brian Nelson.
![Web3 in Asia grows as Klaytn and Finschia announce merger 71 Blockchain investigation firm TRM Labs raises US$60M led by Tiger Global](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/network-gd68fbd201_1920-1260x840.jpg)
Web3 in Asia grows as Klaytn and Finschia announce merger
Both layer-1 chains are backed by major Asian internet companies.
![Revolut to list Bonk alongside US$1.2 mln learning campaign: report 72 EU Press kits2](https://forkast.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EU-Press-kits2-1260x840.png)
Revolut to list Bonk alongside US$1.2 mln learning campaign: report
Bonk will join Ethereum-based memecoins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu on the platform.