Abdulrasaq Ariwoola

Journalist CryptoSlate

Abdulrasaq is a blockchain maximalist who believes that technology is necessary for the future we are heading to. He is an ardent researcher, and writer who use…

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Since Jun 2022

Last Active Jul 2, 2022

Primary Beat Regulation

Mining

SBF says FTX could acquire distressed BTC mining companies to prevent contagion fears

The CEO fears a contagion could spread from crypto mining companies with loans collateralized with their mining rigs that have since dropped in value.

4 years ago

Stablecoins

Tether reducing commercial paper holdings down to $3.5 billion by end-July

The stablecoin issuer is making good on its promise to reduce its commercial paper holdings and have more of its reserves held in US Treasuries.

4 years ago

Regulation

Biden administration official hints at stablecoin legislation that could come into force this year

According to the official, the President's Working Group on Financial Markets are actively exploring the space and looking to have the law come into force by the end of this year

4 years ago

Exchanges

Solana token holders can now earn staking rewards on Coinbase

Through Coinbase's staking service, Solana token holders will be able to earn rewards, being able to opt out of the service anytime

4 years ago

Regulation

E.U. moves further in its crypto regulation

The TOFR rules introduces mandatory KYC rules for crypto-asset service providers. E.U. lawmakers say TOFR will end the "unregulated crypto wild west."

4 years ago

Adoption

CAR’s President announces crypto-hub “Sango” launch date

When launched, the crypto hub is expected to drive tokenization of the Central African Republic mineral resources and pave way for economic growth.

4 years ago

Exchanges

FTX debunks rumors of M&A conversations with Robinhood

Crypto exchange FTX denied a Bloomberg News report that claimed the company was in discussions with Robinhood but had yet to make an offer.

4 years ago

Enterprise

Banxa to layoff 30% of workforce to shelter the “crypto winter”

Terming the move "measures of a response management" Banxa joins the list of companies laying off part of its workforce in this current "crypto winter" to save over $10 million per year.

4 years ago

Regulation

France facing backlash for Binance regulatory approval, French MEP called the move “surprising and worrying”

French MEP Aurore Lalucq appealed to the French market regulator to review its decision to approve Binance's operations in France

4 years ago

Hacks

Harmony announces a $1 million bounty for Horizon bridge stolen funds recovery

The network in addition to the bounty promised to advocate for no criminal charges against the hacker. What are the chances of the recovery?

4 years ago

Partnerships

NHL enters the NFT space partnering with Marketplace Sweet

The NHL partnership with Sweet will offer a variety of digital collectible experiences to its fans, tradable in the marketplace

4 years ago

DeFi

What Lido staking dominance may mean for Ethereum’s future

The Ethereum community has raised fears of lido staking dominance leading to centralization. What does that mean for ETH 2.0?

4 years ago