AIMicrosoft, AWS pledge $17.9 billion to develop AI technology in Japan as part of US dealMicrosoft and Amazon Web Services will invest a $2.9 billion and $15 billion to establish AI-related infrastructure and education in Japan as part of the deal. 2 years ago
RegulationEU watchdog warns of high concentration in crypto markets, notes minimal euro usageAccording to ESMA, the industry is dominated by a handful of cryptocurrencies, exchanges and fiat currencies. 2 years ago
CryptoIndependent financial advisors start disclosing Bitcoin exposure via ETFsSignal Advisors and Wedmont Private Capital are the latest independent financial advisors to disclose investments in IBIT and FBTC. 2 years ago
AdoptionOne-fifth of young Americans invest in crypto, with Gen Z shunning traditional assetsCrypto rivals stocks and real estate among the youngest generations. 2 years ago
RegulationUS senator claims Biden administration uses crypto as ‘scapegoat’ to mask failures in halting illicit financeSenator Tim Scott said the focus on crypto misses the "elephant in the room" because the conversation about illicit financing is "far larger than digital assets." 2 years ago
AdoptionOnly 1% of consumers still think Bitcoin is a passing ‘fad’Deutsche Bank's latest crypto survey revealed a slow yet noticeable shift in consumer attitudes toward bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at large. 2 years ago
CBDCsSwiss central bank believes retail CBDCs could destabilize financial systemThe Swiss National Bank believes that the disadvantages of a retail CBDC likely outweigh any benefits, and introducing them could have "far-reaching consequences" on financial stability. 2 years ago
ETFBlackRock and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETFs make history with record streak of inflowsThe two spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows every single day since their launch 59 trading days ago. 2 years ago
LegalTornado Cash developer gets help in court from blockchain advocacy groupsThree groups have supported a motion to dimiss charges against Roman Storm. 2 years ago
LegalJury finds Do Kwon, Terraform Labs liable for multi-billion dollar fraudThe SEC emphasized that the verdict holds both parties accountable for a "massive crypto fraud" that caused "devastating losses for investors." 2 years ago
LegalCoinbase stands strong in consumer lawsuit as case is revived post-appealA date-related error means that the case must resume even though a past dismissal largely favored Coinbase. 2 years ago
AnalysisCrypto VC investments increased 38% in first quarter breaking 2 year trendInvestments rose in Q1 2024 but have yet to return to their late 2021 peak. 2 years ago