MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings Top $8 Billion After 850 BTC Buy In January
MicroStrategy has acquired hundreds more in Bitcoin last month, bringing its total BTC holdings to 190,000.
Judge Approves BlockFi Settlement With 3AC, But Denies Documents' Unsealing
BlockFi and 3AC have been allowed to proceed with their settlement, but the details of which will remain confidential for several reasons that include the defunct crypto hedge fund's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Middle East Conflict: Hamas Reportedly Proposes 135-Day Ceasefire Deal To End War
On Day 124 of the Israel-Hamas war, desperation is rising among the loved ones of hostages still in Hamas captivity after Israel confirmed that 31 hostages in Gaza are dead. Hamas has reportedly produced a counterproposal for an expansive ceasefire deal that will see all remaining hostages and the deceased captives' bodies freed over a period of more than four months.
In 'AI Ready' Philippines, Can This New Bill Help Ease Workplace Fears?
The Philippine leader is confident that the country is "ready" for artificial intelligence, but in the crevices of the corporate world, there are concerns among employers regarding AI adoption.
SEC Scores Win As Ripple Ordered To Share Financial Statements With Regulator
The SEC just scored a win in its case against Ripple as the crypto firm has been ordered to share its sensitive financial information with the regulator.
US Treasury's Yellen To Urge Congress For Legislation On Stablecoins, Crypto Spot Markets
Janet Yellen will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to pass legislation that will establish the regulatory framework for crypto regulation, including rules for stablecoins and spot markets.
Middle East Conflict: Blinken In Egypt To Push Truce Deal; Argentine President Arrives In Israel
On Day 123 of the raging war in Gaza, other Iranian-backed groups and Hamas allies threaten stability in the region as they launch missiles toward Israel while targeting U.S. military assets.
Hacker Claims Access To Binance, Coinbase User Data Through KodexGlobal
A hacker claims to have access to the data of users on several crypto exchanges and social media platforms through KodexGlobal, a supposedly "secure" communications network for law enforcement and regulators.
South Korea Seeks Spot Bitcoin ETF Talks With Gary Gensler In Q2 2024: Report
South Korea, which previously warned local securities firms against brokering spot Bitcoin ETFs from the U.S., is expected to discuss the matter with the SEC chief Gary Gensler this year.
Middle East Conflict: 6 US-Backed Kurdish Fighters Reportedly Killed In Syria Strike
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, the US has increased its self-defense attacks on the Iran-backed Houthis. Simultaneously, the Israel-Hamas conflict has entered its 122nd day. Amid these developments, six U.S.-backed Kurdish troops were reportedly killed in a drone strike by Iraqi armed factions targeting an oil field in Syria.
Crypto Exchange OPNX To Shut Down As FTX Bankruptcy Claims Reach 'Recovery'
OPNX, the exchange founded by two of the people behind fallen crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, will shut down this month.
US Lawmakers Move Resolution To Repeal SEC's Crypto Custody Accounting Rule
A group of U.S. lawmakers are calling on the SEC to repeal its controversial SAB 121 policy that requires digital assets custodians to report liabilities and assets on their balance sheets.
US Charges 3 In $400 Million Sim-Swapping Hack Linked To FTX
A U.S. court has charged three individuals for staging a SIM-swapping hack that reportedly victimized FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried's fallen crypto exchange.
Middle East Conflict: Israeli Missile Attack Reportedly Kills Iranian Revolutionary Guards Adviser
It's the 119th day of the war in Gaza -- eyes are on the greater Middle East as the U.S. readies its response to the killing of American troops, and Iranian-backed Houthis step up attacks in the disturbed Red Sea.
FTX Scraps Relaunch Plans, Expects Full Customer Repayment
FTX, the collapsed crypto exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, said it has abandoned plans to relaunch and will instead focus on liquidating assets so it can repay customers.
Hackers Steal $213M In XRP, Ripple CEO Confirms 'Unauthorized Access' To Some 'Personal' Accounts
Hackers stole over $200 million worth of XRP from a crypto wallet whose ownership is unclear, and Ripple's CEO has since confirmed that some of his non-Ripple "personal" wallets were accessed.
Middle East Conflict: US Strikes Houthi Drone Control Post; IRGC Reportedly Shrinks Syrian Presence
On Day 118 of the Israel-Hamas war, the Iranian-backed Houthis are largely becoming the center of global concern as Washington and its allies move to deter the rebel paramilitary group's attacks in the tumultuous Red Sea.
Terraform Labs Says Bankruptcy Filing 'Critical' In Its SEC Lawsuit Appeal
Terraform Labs, the blockchain firm behind the TerraUSD (UST), said Tuesday that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing would also help keep the Terra network's operations rolling.
US Announces Fortified, Beneficiary-Centric Selection Process For H-1B Visa
The U.S. has announced a new selection process for H-1B visa registrations that should reduce fraud possibilities and strengthen the integrity of the selection process.
Maldives Prosecutor General Appointed By Previous Administration Reportedly Stabbed
The prosecutor general of Maldives who was appointed by the former government was reportedly stabbed Wednesday morning local time.
Middle East Conflict: Israeli Army Retaliates After Rockets Fired From Syria
On Day 117 of the Gaza war, and tensions in the Middle East continue to reach perturbing highs as Iranian-backed militias fire rockets toward Israel and attack U.S. military assets in the region.
Imran Khan Sentenced To 10 Years In State Secrets Case, Lawyer Decries 'Illegal' Court Decision
Imran Khan and former Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi each have been handed a 10-year jail term, which the ex-prime minister's legal team calls an "illegal decision."
Middle East Conflict: Efforts Reportedly Underway For Ramadan Month Ceasefire, Hamas Reviewing Proposal
On Day 116 of the ongoing war in Gaza, tensions are still at a concerning high in the Middle East, as mediators reportedly push for a truce agreement during the Ramadan month to free 30 hostages.
First Human To Receive Neuralink Brain Chip Implant Recovering Well: Elon Musk
Around four months since Neuralink announced its human trials, the brain chip startup founded by Elon Musk has implanted its brain chip on the first human, the tech mogul announced Monday.
Middle East Conflict: GOP Senators Demand Military Response After US Troops Killed In Jordan
It's the 115th day of the Gaza war, and fighting continues both in Israel's northern and southern fronts at a time when relations among Middle Eastern nations are at a critical point. Republican senators are pressing the Biden administration for military action after three U.S. servicemen were killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
Indian Foodtech Startup Swiggy To Cut 6% Of Staff Ahead Of Planned IPO
Swiggy is planning an IPO later in 2024, and it is looking to reduce cash burn from its Instamart grocery unit so it can present the "best possible numbers" when it goes public.
Alabama Executes Hitman Kenneth Smith In US' First Known Nitrogen Gas Punishment
Kenneth Smith on Thursday became the United States' first known inmate to have been executed through nitrogen hypoxia after his botched lethal injection execution in 2022.
Middle East Conflict: China Reportedly Presses Iran Over Houthis' Red Sea Attacks
The crisis in the Middle East continues to raise fears worldwide as the Israel-Hamas war enters its 112th day. Israel has signaled that Iran is now a "legitimate target," and Beijing reportedly asked Iran to tell Houthis "to show restraint" amid China's fears its trade will be affected by the Yemeni rebel militia's continuing Red Sea rampage.
Middle East Conflict: US Strikes Houthi Assets, Targets Linked To Iran-Backed Groups In Iraq
It's Day 110 of the Israel-Hamas war, and tensions in the Middle East continue to heat up as pro-Iranian groups in Iraq attack military personnel and assets of the U.S., Israel's top Western ally.
Middle East Conflict: Israel Says 24 Soldiers Killed In Army's Biggest Single-Day Loss
It's Day 109 of the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli army announced the deaths of 24 soldiers in its biggest single-day loss since Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. A total of 21 reserve fighters were killed Monday afternoon after a militant fired an RPG at a tank near two buildings that the soldiers were preparing for demolition, while three officers fell in southern Gaza earlier in the day.