The Sandbox raises US$20 mln, achieves unicorn status
The Sandbox secures funding to enhance its metaverse platform and support its creator economy.
Bitcoin falls below US$70,000 after US jobs data and ECB rate cut
Bitcoin falls as U.S. adds 272,000 jobs in May with unemployment rate rising to 4%.
Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in US$200 mln deal
Trading platform Robinhood Markets to expand its crypto services with Bitstamp acquisition.
Polygon’s Moon Girl NFTs top daily sales chart with over US$1.36 million
Moon Girl NFT collection tops daily sales to help Polygon beat Solana.
Historic Stradivarius violin backs US$9 mln NFT loan by Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital issues a multimillion-dollar loan with a tokenized 1708 Stradivarius as collateral.
Dapper Labs settles NBA Top Shot NFT lawsuit for US$4 mln
Blockchain firm Dapper Labs resolves a legal dispute over NBA Top Shot NFTs with a $4 million settlement.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with over US$1 million in a day
NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, outperforming others on the market.
Immutable’s Guild of Guardians knocks off NodeMonkes from top daily NFT sales spot
The NFT market sees a surge led by Guild of Guardians, with other collections showing significant daily changes.
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin lands on Solana
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is now available on Solana, promising faster and more cost-effective transactions.
Ripple adds US$25 mln for crypto-friendly PAC
Ripple’s $50 million contribution to Fairshake PAC aims to sway 2024 U.S. elections towards crypto-friendly candidates.
Game NFTs rank in the top 3 for daily sales; Fantasy Top leads with US$831K
The Fantasy Top collection outperformed others in daily NFT sales, signaling a robust market interest.
Bitcoin cracks US$70,000, Ethereum nears US$4,000; JENNER, PEPE and memecoins drive markets
Ethereum’s price surge signals market optimism and hints at growth potential.
Game NFTs rise as Guild of Guardians Avatars, DMarket and Fantasy Top lead sales
Guild of Guardians avatars see a significant increase in daily sales, topping the NFT market.
Fantasy Top rebounds above US$1 mln to lead daily NFT sales
NFT market sees Fantasy Top collection top daily sales, Ethereum blockchain dominates transactions.
Crypto engagement dropped to 7% among US adults in 2023, Fed finds
Fed survey shows a decline in US adult crypto usage to 7% in 2023, with only 1% using it for transactions.
House passes crypto regulation bill, eyes Senate approval
US House greenlights major crypto bill, setting stage for Senate debate.
Tech giants team up against online dating scams
Major tech companies form a coalition to tackle the surge romance and crypto scams.
Milady Maker leads daily NFT sales, CryptoPunks records 5 transactions despite backlash
Milady Maker tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity.
Fidelity adjusts Ethereum ETF plan, excludes staking rewards
Fidelity’s updated ETF filing drops staking options amid regulatory concerns, impacting the crypto investment landscape.
CryptoPunks face backlash while DMarket leads NFT sales
Ethereum’s NFT market sees a significant daily increase, outperforming other blockchains with a notable rise in sales volume.
Grayscale Investments names Peter Mintzberg as CEO
One of the world’s largest digital currency asset management company has changed CEOs.
Fantasy Top leads daily NFT sales with US$1.8 million
NFT market sees Fantasy Top collection top daily sales, Ethereum blockchain dominates.
USDC issuer Circle plans US move ahead of IPO
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to the U.S. in preparation for a potential IPO.
Coinbase outage hampers Bitcoin trading amid price swings
Crypto exchange Coinbase suffers a major outage, affecting traders during Bitcoin volatility.
PEPE hits record high as Gamestop meme trading returns
The value of PEPE cryptocurrency soars as Roaring Kitty returns to put GME back on the meme trading map.
DMarket tops NFT charts but loses three-day streak above US$900,000
DMarket tops daily NFT sales despite recording less sales than the previous day.
OKX launches crypto trading in Australia
Global crypto exchange OKX begins offering trading services in Australia, including spot and derivatives.
CryptoPunks leads daily NFT sales with over US$1.39 million
CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity, and DMarket maintains strong buyer engagement.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with US$876K in a day, CryptoPunks drops off top 10
NodeMonkes snatches the top spot from CryptoPunks, ending a two-day streak of leading the market.
Chainalysis sets up Dubai HQ, bolsters UAE’s crypto ambitions
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai, advancing the UAE’s goal to be a top cryptocurrency hub.
CryptoPunks, BAYC lead NFT daily sales, put Ethereum on top
CryptoPunks collection outperformed other NFTs in daily sales, as Ethereum led all blockchains.
DMarket opens week as top NFT in daily sales
DMarket tops daily NFT sales with over US$842,000.
Binance CEO calls for release of executives detained in Nigeria
Binance CEO demands freedom for compliance officer held on illegal transaction charges in Nigeria.
Crypto investment hits US$1.02 bln in April
April’s crypto funding surge reflects investor confidence, with $1.02 billion invested in blockchain ventures.
NodeMonkes becomes all-time Bitcoin NFT leader, tops daily sales with US$1.62 million
NodeMonkes tops the daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming other collections.
Tether nets US$4.52 bln Q1 profit from investments
Stablecoin leader Tether’s Q1 earnings soar to $4.52 billion, buoyed by US Treasury and Bitcoin.
Ethereum tops daily NFT sales at US$7 mln, ends weakest month of 2024
April was the worst month for NFT sales in 2024 so far, but it’s still up 56% year-over-year.
MicroStrategy unveils Bitcoin digital ID solution
MicroStrategy launches a new Bitcoin-based digital identity platform to enhance online security and trust.
Azuki NFT sales soar to over US$1.1 million in a day
Azuki leads with a significant sales spike, outperforming other NFT collections in daily transactions.
Binance ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced for money laundering
Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.
North Korean hackers laundered US$200 mln in stolen crypto, says blockchain sleuth
Lazarus Group’s crypto laundering operation exposed by on-chain investigator.
Samourai Wallet co-founder posts US$1 mln bond in laundering case
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.
Hong Kong debuts Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.
Australia set to debut spot Bitcoin ETFs: report
Australia’s financial sector is on the verge of launching spot Bitcoin ETF.
Stripe reopens crypto payments with USDC focus
Stripe reenters the crypto market, enabling stablecoin transactions for merchants.
CryptoPunks leads NFT sales with over US$12 million
The iconic CryptoPunks collection outperformed others in daily NFT sales.
Ethereum tops NFT market, ends 20-day sales slump under US$10 mln
Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with over US$1 million in a day
NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, with significant transactions and unique buyers contributing to its all-time high volume.
Ethereum leads with over US$7 mln in daily NFT sales
Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales volume and transaction count, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.
Hong Kong to debut Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on April 30
City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.
Ex-Binance CEO faces 3-years prison and millions in fines
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.
Binance converts US$1 bln fund; eyes India comeback after obtaining Dubai license
Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.
EY debuts blockchain tool for private contracts
Ernst & Young launches a blockchain service to improve contract management for private companies, aiming for enhanced privacy and efficiency.
PayPal ends NFT purchase protections
PayPal to exclude NFTs from protection programs starting May 20, impacting buyers and sellers.
Telegram’s Durov advocates for crypto-like privacy tools
Pavel Durov proposes secure communication tech to combat surveillance.
OKX debuts Ethereum L2 network X Layer
OKX’s X Layer promises faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions with enhanced security.
Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin ETF
City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.
FTX’s Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.
BlackRock fund introduces USDC transfers
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now allows share conversion to stablecoin USDC for enhanced liquidity.
Defiance ETFs files for leveraged Ethereum futures ETF
Defiance ETFs aims to offer a leveraged Ethereum futures ETF, seeking to double daily ETH returns.
Hong Kong expected to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs mid-April
Hong Kong’s SFC is set to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs, offering new investment avenues.
Cardano set for major governance and scalability upgrades
Cardano’s upcoming upgrades aim to enhance network governance and transaction efficiency.
HashKey Group launches Bermuda crypto exchange
HashKey Group’s new Bermuda-based platform, HashKey Global, targets international crypto investors with diverse services.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with a sharp drop
Top NFT collection sees significant decline in daily sales and transactions, with broader market fluctuations.
Bitcoin leads NFT market with over US$16 mln in sales
Bitcoin tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum and Solana follow with notable changes.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum tops the NFT sales chart, while Bitcoin and Solana see varied performance in the past 24 hours.
Solana’s Froganas leaps to top NFT sales with US$1.45 mln
Solana’s Froganas NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales, outperforming others in the past 24 hours.
Ripple set to unveil USD-pegged stablecoin
Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin targets enhanced market transparency and compliance.
Ethereum layer-2 market cap to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, VanEck predicts
VanEck forecasts a $1 trillion market cap for Ethereum Layer-2 networks by 2030, highlighting their scalability and efficiency.
ERC-404 pioneer Pandora leads NFT market with US$1.6 mln daily sales
The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection tops daily NFT sales, marking a notable increase in transactions and buyers.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum sees a slight increase in NFT transactions, while Bitcoin and Solana experience declines in the past 24 hours.