Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real
The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets.
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Tokenized Treasuries’ Surging Demand Prompts Yield-Bearing Offering by Enigma Securities
U.S. Treasuries are a gateway for tokenization efforts, and has grown to a $850 million market from $100 million over the past year, rwa.xyz data shows.
Did the Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement Prove an SEC Approval Is a ‘Sell-the-News’ Event?
The SEC’s social media account was hacked to say the much-anticipated financial product was approved, perhaps answering the question of what will happen when it actually happens.
Hedera-Based Tune.FM Raises $20M for Artist-Friendly Web3 Music Platform
Tune.FM provides musicians with a platform to receive micropayments for streaming in its native JAM token (JAM).
We Tried Fox’s Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here’s How It Went
Fox’s new blockchain tool might not help consumers suss out deep fakes, but it could be a boon to publishers struggling to navigate the AI age. We kicked the tires on the new technology.
Beyond the ETF: Crypto Innovations to Watch in 2024
While most market watchers are focused on bitcoin ETFs at the moment, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and Real World Assets (RWA) hold a lot of long-term promise, says Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog.
Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem
Although the intersection of Web3 and AI has great potential, there is a lot of confusion about this emerging technology in the market today. Mapping out the GPU supply chain, layers of the tech stack, and various competitive landscapes can help investors better understand the ecosystem and make more informed investment decisions, says David Attermann, at M31 Capital.
Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not employ basic security measures on its X (formerly Twitter) account when it was “compromised” to spread false bitcoin ETF news, according to the social media company.
Crypto Boosters Attack SEC For ‘Manipulating’ BTC Market After ETF Tweet
Lawmakers and crypto boosters are asking questions about how the SEC’s X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, leading to a bogus tweet on Tuesday.
Crypto Custodian BitGo Wins In-Principle Approval as Major Payments Institution in Singapore
Crypto custodian BitGo has been granted in-principle approval to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) in Singapore.