CRYPTOCURRENCY
Private Market Confidence Rises as Investors Embrace Digital and Healthcare Sectors in 2024
Adams Street Partners' survey indicates 90% expect private markets to outperform public markets in the long run, with two-thirds planning to enhance allocations in 2024, highlighting digital disruption's importance.
WhaleFin is being sued by Atletico Madrid for unpaid sponsorship
Atletico Madrid is suing WhaleFin for €20 million over a terminated €40 million sponsorship deal, claiming financial losses and potential reputational damage.
Google Sues Unknown Entities for Malware Scheme Disguised as AI Chatbot Bard
Google is suing individuals for a malware distribution scam involving false AI chatbot ads, aiming to protect users and intellectual property amid growing digital security challenges.
Coinbase Calls for Judicial Intervention on SEC's Inaction
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has filed a formal response with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, urging a mandamus order to compel the SEC to act on Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within 30 days, highlighting the SEC's prolonged inaction and the pressing need for regulatory clarity surrounding digital assets.
MicroStrategy's Debt Dilemma: A Balancing Act Between Bonds and Bitcoin
Adam Cochran discussed MicroStrategy's financial quandary due to its 2025 and 2028 convertible notes amidst its extensive Bitcoin holdings. Failure to address the 2025 note could lead to a 15% equity dilution, while refinancing could spike yield rates. Options like leveraging Bitcoin or selling it to cover debts were explored, with the latter potentially causing a dip in market confidence. Cochran hinted that the year-end decisions could significantly impact how MicroStrategy navigates its debt come 2024.
HKEX Introduces Synapse: A New Settlement Acceleration Platform for Stock Connect
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announces the launch of HKEX Synapse, a settlement acceleration platform designed to improve market efficiency and transparency for Northbound Stock Connect participants. The platform, set to launch on October 9, 2023, will employ DAML smart contracts to streamline post-trade operations. The move aims to enhance real-time data synchronization and scalability for asset managers, brokers, and other market participants.
Bitget Partners with Comedian Adam Devine for SetForChange Campaign to Promote Crypto Awareness
Bitget, a leading crypto derivatives and copy trading platform, has announced a one-year partnership with American actor and comedian Adam Devine. The collaboration is part of Bitget's #SetForChange campaign, which aims to boost awareness of Web3 and cryptocurrency.
What is InferKit AI?
InferKit AI is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to generate human-like text based on the input provided.
Scammers Involved in Uniswap Founder's Twitter Account Hack Stole $3.6M from Victims
In a recent cybersecurity incident, the Twitter account of Uniswap founder Hayden Adams (@haydenzadams) was hacked by scammers who have reportedly been active since April 2023.
Digitex CEO Adam Todd Ordered to Pay $16 Million in CFTC Case
A federal court in the United States has mandated that Adam Todd, the CEO of the digital asset exchange Digitex, pay almost $16 million in disgorgement and penalties.