Imagine the cryptocurrency world colliding with politics. That's what just happened in Liberland, a tiny micronation located between Croatia and Serbia. This digital currency entrepreneur, Justin Sun, has made quite a splash in this real-world political drama. You might know him as the founder of th
Ripple, the company known for its XRP cryptocurrency and RippleNet platform, has just launched new services aimed at helping banks and financial firms store digital assets. This move is part of Ripple's strategy to branch out from its main payment settlement business. The new services, now under the
FTX has officially received the green light from a bankruptcy court to start repaying its customers. The plan, approved on Monday, is set to use up to $16.5 billion in assets that the company managed to recover after its collapse. The court praised FTX for handling the complex bankruptcy process eff
You might be surprised to know who's in the running to replace the current head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dan Gallagher, who works at Robinhood, is said to be a top pick if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Gallagher was once an SEC commissioner himself. Some people close to t
After FTX crumbled in late 2022, many thought their money was gone forever. But recently, a court gave the thumbs-up on a whopping $14 billion U.S. dollars payback plan. This means creditors (people who lent money to FTX) are in for a nice surprise. They'll get all their money back—plus some extra!
In the world of MMA, Khamzat Chimaev's name is back in the news, but not for his fighting skills. Earlier this year, the undefeated Chechen fighter got mixed up in a crypto mess. He urged his fans to invest in a token called SMASH meme coin, assuring them it was a safe bet. But soon after, the coin'
Simona Jankowski, who has been at the helm of investor relations and strategic finance at Nvidia for seven years, is leaving to join a startup as their chief financial officer. The move comes after her notable contribution to the company’s growth during her tenure. In 2017, when she joined Nvidia fr
Cryptocurrencies have been a big thing since Bitcoin came on the scene in 2009. Now, there are over 20,000 cryptos out there. But with this growth comes trouble – crypto scams are on the rise. The FBI says these scams went up by more than 50% between 2022 and 2023, reaching almost $4 billion in loss
In an unexpected twist, crypto companies are now attracting lots of attention from the deal-making world. The reason? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bitcoin mining companies have massive data centers with plenty of power and fast internet connections, which are perfect for running complex AI operatio
In the world of politics, money talks. And right now, crypto companies are talking loudly through their political action committees (PACs). One such group, Fairshake, is making waves by spending big bucks to support candidates who are friendly towards cryptocurrency regulation. The goal? To ensure t
