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SEC Charges FTX Auditor Prager Metis Over Independence Violations
The SEC has charged Prager Metis with violations of auditor independence laws, drawing attention due to its previous engagement with cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which filed for bankruptcy in 2022. The legal action emphasizes the crucial role of auditor independence in ensuring financial transparency and investor protection.
Stock Trading App Public.com Takes Aim at Rival Robinhood With New Crypto Service Launch
Public.com, an emerging stock-trading and ETF trading app, plans to make a play for unveiling its new cryptocurrency offerings, which could come as soon as the next few weeks.
NYDIG Expects to Hold $25 Billion In Bitcoin for Institutions by End of 2021
NYDIG expects the company to continue holding for more bitcoins for an increasing number of institutions, with CEO Ross Stevens predicting around $25 Billion in BTC in 2021.
Generative AI in the UK Public Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis
A survey by the Alan Turing Institute shows a significant uptake of GenAI in the UK public sector, with diverse applications across healthcare, education, and more. While boosting productivity and offering new operational methods, challenges like unclear guidelines and varying attitudes towards AI persist.
Iris Energy Bitcoin Mining Firm Files for Direct Listing on US Nasdaq
Australia’s Bitcoin mining firm has filed to go public through a direct listing on the US Nasdaq stock exchange.
Fed Chair Powell Asserts Money Supply is for Central Banks not Private Sector
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell asserted that the private sector has no place in money issuance and by extension the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Alibaba’s Ant Group Set to be 2020’s Top IPOs in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Ant Financial, formerly known as Alipay and known renamed to ‘Ant Group’, has announced its intentions of launching an initial public offering (IPO) that would be featured both on the Shanghai Stock Exchanges' STAR board and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX/ SEHK).
Bitcoin-like Wisdom: Edward Snowden's Call for Algorithms to Replace Institutions
Edward Snowden's vision of AI and Bitcoin's financial revolution share a common theme of decentralization and replacing traditional institutions, highlighting concerns about surveillance and public trust.
Republic Capital to Raise $700m for Two Crypto-focused Funds
Investment platform Republic is raising $700 million for two new cryptocurrency funds, a $200 million flagship venture fund and a $500 million dedicated crypto fund, Axios reported.
dYdX Transitions to Public Benefit Corporation
dYdX Trading Inc. has updated its charter to become a Public Benefit Corporation on 17 October 2023, as announced by its founder, Antonio. This move aims at aligning the company more closely with the web3 community, promoting global economic and technological advancement through open-source and decentralized crypto asset exchanges. This transition, a first of its kind in the DeFi sector, enables dYdX to balance shareholder value with public benefit.
Could Bitcoin’s Next Price Boost Come from $8.5T in Sovereign Wealth Funds?
A prominent on-chain analyst believes Bitcoin's next boost is likely to come from sovereign wealth funds which hold around $8.5 trillion AUM, being managed by nations.
DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race
In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions