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🔔 Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware !
Terraform Labs Pte. Lte. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Jan. 21. The company's liabilities are estimated to be between $100 million and $500 million, with assets falling within the same range, according to its filing.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://document.epiq11.com/document/getdocumentbycode?docId=4284296&projectCode=TEF&source=DM
🔔 BlackRock Refrains from Spot XRP ETF Plans, Citing Regulatory Uncertainty: Fox Business senior reporter Charles Gasparino !
Fox Business senior reporter Charles Gasparino states that BlackRock has no plans to launch a spot XRP ETF. The lack of regulatory clarity on XRP, particularly amid the ongoing Ripple SEC case where XRP is categorized as a regulatory gray area, is cited as a significant factor in BlackRock's decision.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/CGasparino/status/1747978469382725773
🔔 X Launches Dedicated Payments Account xPayments !
Elon Musk's X app, formerly Twitter, has set up a dedicated account for its upcoming payments feature. Speculation arises in the crypto community about the possibility of cryptocurrency integration. The anticipated in-app payment services are expected to be introduced by mid-2024, but it's unclear if the feature will support cryptocurrencies.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/XPayments
🔔 Trezor Reveals Phishing Attack Impact: 66,000 Users Affected !
Hardware wallet provider Trezor discloses a security breach that exposed the contact information of around 66,000 users. Unauthorized access to a third-party support portal was identified on January 17, affecting users who interacted with Trezor's support team since December 2021. While unconfirmed, Trezor informs users of the potential exposure of their contact details and the risk of phishing attacks, having emailed all affected contacts to notify them of the incident.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://blog.trezor.io/trezor-security-update-stay-vigilant-against-potential-phishing-attack-bb05015a21f8
🔔 Congressman Emmer and Former President Trump Unite to Oppose CBDCs, Citing Privacy Concerns !
Congressman Tom Emmer aligns with former President Donald Trump's perspective on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), expressing concerns about their potential threat to financial privacy.
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https://twitter.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1748447752403419521
🔔 Ripple Responds to SEC's Motion to Compel in Ongoing Legal Battle: SEC vs Ripple !
Ripple opposes the SEC's requests for post-complaint discovery, citing their untimeliness and lack of merit. They argue that the SEC had ample opportunity during fact discovery and failed to justify the relevance of the requested information, asserting that it has no bearing on the court's remedies determination. Ripple contends that the SEC is seeking a summary determination on whether post-complaint sales constitute investment contracts, potentially leading to a prolonged and burdensome process. They urge the court to deny the SEC's request for post-complaint discovery.
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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/79ud2r24jbxjom5gkgjma/Ripple-Response-to-SEC-Motion-to-Compel.pdf?rlkey=lvq0c6mq27yte2d4wmv2j2rrb&dl=0
🔔 Former IcomTech CEO Receives Five-Year Prison Sentence in Connection with Crypto Ponzi-like Scheme !
Former IcomTech CEO Marco Ruiz Ochoa is sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud related to promoting the crypto firm, described as a Ponzi scheme by federal prosecutors. The sentence reflects the exploitation of cryptocurrency hype to deceive investors.
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https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/ceo-cryptocurrency-ponzi-scheme-icomtech-sentenced-five-year-prison-term
🔔 Third Circuit Reverses Judge Dorsey's Decision, Orders Appointment of Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy Case !
Three judges from the Third Circuit have overturned a ruling by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge John Dorsey, directing the court to appoint an examiner to oversee FTX's bankruptcy case. The reversal comes after Judge Dorsey denied a motion from the U.S. trustee in FTX's bankruptcy case, Andrew Vara, to appoint an examiner in February 2023, prompting the appeals process.
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https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/third-circuit-orders-independent-examiner-in-ftx-bankruptcy
🚨 JUST IN: HTX.com and HTX_DAO Experience DDoS Attack, Justin Sun !
justin Sun posted another tweet 10 minute after the DDoS attack Report: "All services of http://Htx.com have been restored. Thank you for your concern and support! All funds are SAFU!"!
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/justinsuntron/status/1748319971837710471
🔔 Ethereum users can stake a full validator directly through MetaMask !
On Jan. 18, MetaMask introduced validator staking through its Portfolio feature. Users can stake by depositing 32 Ether (ETH), equivalent to about $78,752 at current prices. MetaMask runs the validator node on behalf of users, eliminating the need for pooling or hardware and ensuring secure staking with reduced risks of slashing and downtime.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1747999337068531882
🔔 Robinhood Settles 'Gamification' Case with Massachusetts Regulator for $7.5 Million !
Robinhood agrees to pay a $7.5 million penalty and revamp digital engagement practices in response to accusations of gamifying trading and targeting inexperienced investors in Massachusetts.
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https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/news/left-story.htm
🔔 BeFi Labs (BEFI) Announces IDO on AIT Protocol !
BeFi Labs pioneers CeDefi innovation, merging Web3 users into the extensive BRC20 ecosystem. Their platform enables zero-fee, instant trading of BRC20 tokens, aiming to simplify blockchain complexities for a user-friendly experience.
▶️ IDO Details:
▪️ Ticker: $BEFI
▪️ Token Supply: 210,000,000
▪️ Total Raise: $25,000
▪️ Eligibility: $AIT Staking
▪️ More details will be revealed soon
▶️ Key Features:
▪️ Enhanced DEX Experience on Bitcoin Chain
▪️ ZERO Fee Trading
▪️ The Ultimate BRC20 Trading Experience
▶️ Token Utility:
▪️ Revenue Share
▪️ Fee-Free Trading
▪️ In-dApp Fees Payment
▪️ Early Access to Projects
▪️ BRC20 Token Airdrops
▪️ Voting Power
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/AITProtocol/status/1747999596901490772
▶️ Project Socials :
▪️ Website
https://befilabs.com/
▪️ X (Twitter)
https://twitter.com/BefiLabs
▪️ Telegram
/channel/BeFi_Labs
🔔 JUST IN: Manta Network Faces DDoS Attack Following Exchange Listing !
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/superanonymousk/status/1747968680686993800
🔔 Coinbase defends itself in court, asserting that the tokens it listed are not securities !
Coinbase faced questioning from a New York judge about whether tokens on its platform are securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase in June for alleged unregistered operations, a claim Coinbase disputes. The focus was on defining securities, with Coinbase highlighting a distinction between investing in companies and buying their tokens. Tokens like SOL, ADA, MATIC, FIL, SAND, AXS, CHZ, FLOW, ICP, NEAR, VGX, DASH and NEXO were mentioned in the SEC's complaint.
🔔 Binance Futures Set to Launch USDⓈ-M WIF Perpetual Contract !
WIF, Solana based MEME coin will be listed on Binance Futures USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contract at 2024-01-18 14:15 (UTC), with up to 50x leverage.
According to Lookonchain, A whale(binance-insider.sol) spent 86,738.1 $SOL($8.65M) to buy 17.22M $WIF at $0.5022. This whale also spent $225,797 to buy 19.86M $WIF at $0.01137 before and currently holds 37.08M $WIF($6.98M), becoming the second largest holder of $WIF, the average buying cost is $0.2393.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-futures-will-launch-usd%E2%93%A2-m-wif-perpetual-contract-with-up-to-50x-leverage-5c6cb594550247aea7c93a47c0156b17
🔔 A new bill has been proposed in the state of Virginia to safeguard the rights of digital assets mining !
The Virginia State Senate has introduced legislation outlining regulations for the mining and transactions of digital assets, as well as their treatment under tax laws.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+SB339+pdf
🔔 Elon Musk Denies $500 Million Investment in xAI Amidst Valuation Talks !
Elon Musk denies a reported $500 million investment in xAI, his artificial intelligence company, amidst ongoing talks about the company's valuation. Elon Musk Responded on X, "This is fake news from Bloomberg".
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1748528116127912030
🔔 Elon Musk's xAI Secures $500 Million in Funding, According to Reports !
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has reportedly secured $500 million in new funding. In December, the startup notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of its intention to raise $1 billion through an equity offering, having already secured over $134 million at the time. While xAI is reportedly eyeing a valuation between $15 to $20 billion, these terms are subject to change over time. Elon Musk has not provided a public comment on the recent funding raise.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-20/musk-s-xai-secures-500-million-toward-1-billion-funding-goal
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🔔 Huobi Announces Conversion of HT Token to HTX Token !
Justin Sun's acquisition, Huobi (HTX), reveals plans to convert its original platform coin, HT TOKEN, to HTX TOKEN. The platform will introduce the ability to exchange HT for HTX and eliminate most HT-related preferential functions, including fee deductions, in favor of HTX.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://global-aws.huobi.com/support/en-us/detail/104958763476521
🔔 SEC Initiates Comment Period for Proposed Options Trading on BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF !
The SEC initiates a comment period on Nasdaq's proposal to enable options trading on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF. The announcement was made through a filing posted on Friday.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/ise/2024/34-99396.pdf
🔔 GT Protocol (GTAI) Listing on Bybit & Kucoin !
GT-Protocol is a Web3 AI execution technology that provides access to CeFi, DeFi, and NFT crypto markets through an all-in-one conversational AI interface. The ecosystem includes the GT APP, a Web3 investment platform, which has already 70,000 registered users, GT-Protocol becomes an official broker of the Binance exchange.
▶️ Token Info:
▪️ Ticker: $GTAI
▪️ Total Supply: 75,000,000 GTAI
▪️ Initial Market Cap: $198,000
▪️ FDV: $15,000,000
▶️ Bybit IDO Details:
▪️ Launch Price: $0.2
▪️ Total Issued: 250,000 GTAI
▪️ Total Amount: $50,000
▪️ Subscription Period: Jan 18, 10:00 - Jan 22, 10:00 UTC
▪️ Snapshot Period: Jan 22, 10:00 - Jan 25, 10:00 UTC
▪️ Lottery Period: Jan 25, 10:00 - Jan 25, 10:15 UTC
▪️ Redemption Period: Jan 25, 10:15 - Jan 26, 10:00 UTC
▶️ Kucoin & Bybit Listing on Jan 25, 10:00am UTC
▶️ Check More Details Here :
▪️ Bybit IDO
https://twitter.com/GT_Protocol/status/1748071225434202134
▪️ Kucoin Listing
https://twitter.com/GT_Protocol/status/1748381463500751325
▶️ Bybit IDO Link :
https://www.bybit.com/en/web3/ido/detail/30028
▶️ Project Socials :
▪️Website
https://www.gt-protocol.io/
▪️X (Twitter)
https://twitter.com/gt_protocol
▪️Telegram
/channel/GTProtocol
🔔 Binance Gears Up for Court Battle with SEC in High-Stakes Lawsuit !
Binance faces a lawsuit by the SEC, including allegations of trading volume inflation, customer fund misappropriation, and misleading investors. The exchange challenges the SEC's authority over crypto assets. CEO CZ's sentencing for anti-money laundering violations is set for February 23, 2024. The case follows a recent hearing involving Coinbase and the SEC.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://financefeeds.com/binance-set-for-court-battle-with-sec-in-high-stakes-lawsuit/
🔔 Hong Kong's VSFG Aiming to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF in Q1, Reports Bloomberg !
Hong Kong-based Venture Smart Financial Holdings is aiming to launch its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the first quarter, with a goal of reaching $500 million in assets under management by the end of the year, as reported by Bloomberg.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-19/hong-kong-firm-targets-spot-bitcoin-btc-etf-launch-in-first-quarter
🔔 SEC delays decision on Fidelity's Ethereum ETF to March !
"The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein," the SEC said
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/cboebzx/2024/34-99390.pdf
Off Topic Updates !
2022 : Russia & Ukraine
2023 : Israel & Palestine
2024 : Iran & Pakistan ?
🔔 Devomon Announces Listing on Gate.io on Jan 23 !
Devomon Hosting Airdrop Gleam Event, Offering Users a Chance to Win a Share of $5,300 in Stablecoin and EVO Token.
Devomon, a blockchain-powered anime brand, allows gamers to own in-game assets, bridging web2 and web3 worlds. Already excelling in the Race For Glory contest on GameFi, it features an MMORPG Game (Callisto), a card game, Metaverse, NFT Land plots, and plans for a series, comic, and merchandise, offering a holistic gaming experience.
▶️ Check Gleam Airdrop Here:
https://gleam.io/ah29w/devomon-prize-pool-5300-in-stablecoins-evo-tokens-tge-23rd-january
▶️ Tokens in Devomon Ecosystem:
▪️ EVO: EVO is unique token in the game with limited supply.
▪️ MON: MON Token is in game reward token, that is given to players for completing tasks.
▶️ Token Info:
▪️ Ticker: $EVO
▪️ Listing Price: $0.006
▪️ FDM: $24,000,000
▪️ Circulation Supply on TGE: 82,149,000
▪️ Total Supply: 4,000,000,000
▶️ Gleam Airdrop Reward Info:
▪️ 1st-5th place: Each of the top 5 winners will receive $150 in stable currency and $120 in EVO Tokens.
▪️ 6th-15th place: Participants ranked from 6th to 15th will each receive $75 in stable currency and $60 in EVO Tokens.
▪️ 16th-25th place: Participants ranked from 16th to 25th will each receive $30 in stable currency and $30 in EVO Tokens.
▪️ 26th-50th place: Participants ranked from 26th to 50th will each receive $10 in stable currency and $10 in EVO Tokens.
▪️ 51st-200th place: Each participant ranked from 51st to 200th will receive $10 in EVO Tokens.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
/channel/officialdevomon/339
▶️ Project Socials :
▪️ Website
http://devomon.io/
▪️ X (Twitter)
https://twitter.com/OfficialDevomon
▪️ Telegram
/channel/officialdevomon
🔔 dYdX now largest DEX by volume, surpassing Uniswap !
Decentralized exchange dYdX, having recently migrated from Ethereum to Cosmos, now holds the top spot in daily trading volume among decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The Cosmos-based v4 version of dYdX recorded $757 million in 24-hour trading volume, surpassing Uniswap v3, which had $608 million. dYdX's v3 market, still operational, secured third place with $567 million. dYdX reported a total trade volume of $17.8 billion for its v4 market since launch, and in 2023, its v3 market achieved over $1 trillion in total trading volume, with several days surpassing $2 billion.
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://coinmarketcap.com/rankings/exchanges/dex/
⚡️ News Flash - 18 Jan 2024 !
1️⃣ BeFi Labs announces Ordiswap as its core BRC20 Swap
BeFi Labs Partners with Ordiswap for Core BRC20 Swap Integration in BeFi's Trading Terminal.
2️⃣ AltLayer Unveils Airdrop for OG NFT Holders, Oh Ottie NFT Holders, Altitude Campaign Participants, EigenLayer Restakers, and Celestia Stakers
AltLayer Announces Airdrop, Snapshot Captured on Jan-17-2024, 12:00:11 AM (Ethereum Block Number 19022890).
3️⃣ Uforika Announces its native token $FORA IDO on Poolz Finance
Uforika $FORA IDO will be conducted on Poolz Finance on 23rd January, The IDO is refundable if claimed within 5 Days
4️⃣ Gemini Receives Approval to Operate in France, Set to Launch Within Weeks
Gemini Secures Approval as Digital Asset Services Provider in France, Extending Operations to 'Over a Dozen' European Jurisdictions. Services Expected to Launch in Coming Weeks.
5️⃣ Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Drops by Approximately 25% Due to Texas Curtailment
Real-Time Hashrate Data Shows Significant Drop in Total Mining Pool Hashrate, Falling from 570 EH/s to 425 EH/s, Recovering Briefly to 510 EH/s and Currently Stabilizing Around 450 EH/s
🔔 Donald Trump declares he will 'never allow' the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) if re-elected !
The former U.S. president declared during a campaign speech in New Hampshire that if elected, he would not permit the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
▶️ Check More Details Here :
https://twitter.com/RSBNetwork/status/1747816979824574723