Foresight Ventures, a Singaporean Web3 VC firm, has announced it acquired a majority stake in The Block, a cryptocurrency-focused news outlet. The deal, which values The Block at around $ 70 million, will allow the news platform to purchase the stake belonging to former CEO Mike McCaffrey, who had received funding secretly from Alameda …
With Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving Under 200 Days Out, What’s at Stake for Miners?
With fewer than 200 days to go, anticipation mounts for the halving, a four-year event that halves the supply rate. Bitcoin’s fourth halving is projected to take place on or around April 24, 2024. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the halving’s effects and what to anticipate. The Countdown to Halving and Understanding the […]
Robinhood to Buy Back SBF’s Stake for Over $605 Million
Online broker Robinhood is going to buy back the stake purchased by a company of crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). The fintech intends to pay $ 605.7 million for the shares that were transferred to the custody of the U.S. government after the bankruptcy of SBF’s businesses. Robinhood to Proceed With Planned …
Coinbase Acquires Equity Stake in Circle; Companies Reshape USDC’s Future
In a joint statement, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, and Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the dissolution of the Centre Consortium. Consequently, Circle will take exclusive charge of the issuance and governance of USDC. Additionally, Coinbase has acquired an equity stake in Circle while signaling a stronger commitment to stablecoins. Circle, Coinbase Dissolve USDC’s […]