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US Crypto Lender Celsius to Stop Paying Interests to Unaccredited Investors
In line with regulatory demands, American crypto lender, Celsius has shared details of a restructuring to its Earn product which will now be limited to only Accredited investors.
Crypto Leaders Praise United States SEC Inclusive Accredited Investor Definition, Some Think Its Not Enough
Is the SEC's new accredited investor rule inclusive enough? Crypto industry leaders debate.
Ontario Teachers Pension Floats with FTX Trading amid Crypto Volatility
Despite market volatility and a recent decline in value, Ontario Teachers Pension has continued embracing its crypto business investments.
FC Barcelona Preparing to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency & NFTs
Barcelona plans to enter into the metaverse landscape. The football club sees emerging technologies as a potential area that could enable it to shape its future shopping experiences and generate revenues.
BlockFi Lands $250m Credit Facility from FTX Derivatives Exchange
Struggling digital assets company BlockFi has received a $250 million credit facility from FTX Derivatives Exchange as it looks to survive the current downturn in the crypto industry.
Chinese Tech Company Tencent Launches Blockchain Accelerator
Tencent, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, on April 29, 2020, announced the launch of its new blockchain accelerator which is now open to both mature and early-stage blockchain-based startups. The 'Tencent Blockchain Accelerator' will allow the selected projects to reap special benefits like four mentoring meetings every year, a rich network of industry experts, and the opportunity to learn more about the international blockchain community.
Libra Faces Competition as Celo Foundation Hands Out First Grants Expanding the Use of its Platform
Libra has been facing some competition as the Celo Foundation has awarded its first grants of $700,000 in total to 13 projects that expand the use of its platform.
Nexo Offers to Acquire Vauld Group after Celsius's Cold Treatment
Nexo’s plan to buy a cryptocurrency lender may be coming to fruition as the company has shown interest in acquiring Vauld Group.
Celsius Network Slashes 25% of its Workforce amid Potential Insolvency
Celsius Network’s woes continue to deepen because the crypto lending company has reduced its workforce by 150 employees, including those based in Israel.
Canadian Pension Fund Achnoledges Investemnt Loss for $200m CAD on Celsius Network
Charles Emond, the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), has indicated that the company’s investment in Celsius Network is now considered lost.
India IT Tech Firm Partners with Local Government to Introduce Blockchain Acceleration
Huge development talks originating from Pune City, shows that India IT services firm Tech Mahindra recently introduced the T-block Accelerator, the maiden accelerator program for the Telangana Blockchain District in partnership with the state government and IBC Media, an innovative management company.
FC Barcelona Enters the Crypto Space with Blockchain-Propelled Fan Engagement Platform
FC Barcelona, one of the most successful and envied football clubs in the world, has joined hands with Chiliz, a fintech firm, in the provision of a blockchain-powered fan-engagement platform.
Spanish Football Giants Barcelona and Real Madrid Seek Crypto Trademark Protection
Football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid filed a joint crypto trademark protection covering various virtual products, according to licensed patent and trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis.
Taiwanese Singer Chen Lingjiu Implicated in JPEX Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Taiwanese singer Chen Lingjiu faces fraud case involving JPEX, highlighting potential pitfalls of celebrity endorsements in cryptocurrency investments and the need for robust regulatory measures.
Celsius Had Higher Risk Profile Than Average US Bank: WSJ
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has revealed that embattled crypto lending platform Celsius Network took on more risk than it could handle.
Celsius Repays Compound Finance $10m Worth of DAI
Crypto lender Celsius Network has repaid interest-yielding DeFi service Compound Finance with $10 million worth of the DAI algorithmic stablecoin, according to a report from Crypto Briefing.
Following Insolvency Fears, Celsius Network Taps Citigroup To Guide Financial Options
Celsius has hired services from Citigroup and specialized lawyers to help restructure its business. The crypto lender will get a unique range of expertise that complements its capabilities and services to help propel its business back to life.
Lark Davis Escapes Celsius Network Bankruptcy With $2.5Million
According to crypto sleuth ZachXBT, Lark Davis withdrew $2.5 million from Celsius long before the company crashed.
Hollywood Agencies Join Forces with AI Firm Loti to Tackle Deepfake Threats
Top Hollywood talent agencies collaborate with AI company Loti in a groundbreaking effort to safeguard celebrities from the perils of deepfakes.
Cronos (CRO) Accelerator Demo Day Spotlights Emerging Crypto Innovations
Cronos (CRO) Accelerator program highlights potential early-stage crypto projects, with a focus on AI, DeFi, and digital authentication.
Celestia (TIA) Announces Winners of the Infinite Space Bazaar Hackathon
Celestia reveals winners of the Infinite Space Bazaar hackathon, celebrating innovation in applications, UX, core infrastructure, and community.
Enhanced Data Processing: Key to AI Innovation Across Industries
Accelerated data processing is crucial for AI innovations in various industries.
Fireblocks Integrates Celestia to Enhance Blockchain Capabilities in Cosmos Ecosystem
Fireblocks collaborates with Celestia to boost blockchain scalability and usability within the Cosmos ecosystem.
Celo Foundation Promotes Eric Nakagawa to Executive Director Amid Leadership Expansion
Celo Foundation elevates Eric Nakagawa to Executive Director and Isha Varshney to Head of Ecosystem, enhancing its leadership team amid an Ethereum Layer-2 migration.
Celo Foundation: cLabs Introduces Dango, a New Layer-2 Testnet for Celo
cLabs unveils Dango, a Layer-2 testnet for Celo, enhancing blockchain performance and scalability with Optimism’s OP Stack.
Eigen Foundation Grants First Strategic Funds to Celo Foundation for Layer-2 Integration
Eigen Foundation grants its first strategic funds to Celo Foundation, enhancing Celo's Layer-2 with EigenDA's data availability.
AI and Accelerated Computing Propel Energy Efficiency Across Industries
AI and accelerated computing are driving energy efficiency in various sectors, reducing consumption and carbon emissions significantly, according to a report by Lisbon Council Research.
NVIDIA's VISTA-2D Model Revolutionizes Cell Imaging and Spatial Omics
NVIDIA introduces VISTA-2D, a model enhancing cell segmentation and morphology clustering in spatial omics, offering a pivotal advancement for biological research.
Celestia's Lemongrass Upgrade: A Comprehensive Overview
Celestia announces Lemongrass upgrade with key consensus changes including Interchain Accounts and Packet Forward Middleware.
Tether to Defend Against Celsius' $2.4 Billion Lawsuit
Tether faces a $2.4 billion lawsuit from Celsius Network over a 2022 agreement, vowing to defend against the claims in court.
NVIDIA Unveils New CUDA Libraries, Promises Major Speed and Efficiency Gains
NVIDIA introduces new CUDA libraries to enhance accelerated computing, offering substantial speed and energy efficiency improvements across various applications.
Celestia Aims to Revolutionize Blockchain with 1 GB Blocks
Celestia announces its roadmap to scale blockchain data throughput to 1 GB blocks, aiming to drastically improve the performance and scalability of decentralized applications.
Celestia Foundation Secures $100M to Advance Modular Blockchain Technology
Celestia Foundation raises $100 million led by Bain Capital Crypto, aiming to scale modular blockchain technology. The funding will boost its rollup ecosystem and data throughput.
NVIDIA's cuOpt Revolutionizes Linear Programming with GPU Acceleration
NVIDIA's cuOpt leverages GPU technology to drastically accelerate linear programming, achieving performance up to 5,000 times faster than traditional CPU-based solutions.
Celestia's Ginger Upgrade Promises Enhanced Throughput and Faster Finality
Celestia announces the Ginger upgrade, boosting data throughput and reducing block times. Key changes include BBR adoption and new CIPs, enhancing network performance.
Celestia's Mammoth Mini Testnet Achieves 27MB/s Data Throughput
Celestia Labs reveals its Mammoth Mini testnet, achieving 27MB/s throughput with 88 MB blocks, marking significant progress towards 1GB blocks.
NVIDIA's cuGraph Enhances NetworkX with GPU Acceleration
NVIDIA introduces GPU acceleration for NetworkX using cuGraph, offering significant speed improvements in graph analytics without code changes, ideal for large-scale data processing.
Celestia Hosts Modular Events in Bangkok During Devcon
Celestia is set to host a series of modular-focused events in Bangkok during Devcon, featuring workshops, talks, and community activities for blockchain developers.
BNB Chain Unveils 35 Projects for Most Valuable Builder Season 8
BNB Chain announces 35 Web3 projects for its Most Valuable Builder Season 8, offering resources and mentorship to early-stage blockchain innovators.
NVIDIA RAPIDS 24.10 Enhances NetworkX and Polars with GPU Acceleration
NVIDIA RAPIDS 24.10 introduces GPU-accelerated NetworkX and Polars with zero code changes, enhancing compatibility with Python 3.12 and NumPy 2.x for improved data processing.
Accelerating Causal Inference with NVIDIA RAPIDS and cuML
Discover how NVIDIA RAPIDS and cuML enhance causal inference by leveraging GPU acceleration for large datasets, offering significant speed improvements over traditional CPU-based methods.
NVIDIA's cuPyNumeric Enhances GPU Acceleration for Scientific Research
NVIDIA unveils cuPyNumeric, a library that accelerates data analysis by utilizing GPUs, aiding scientists in processing vast datasets efficiently and scaling computations effortlessly.
NVIDIA and Windows 365: Enhancing AI Workloads with GPU Acceleration
NVIDIA and Windows 365 collaborate to enhance AI workloads with GPU acceleration, offering significant performance boosts for AI-driven applications across various sectors.
ZipmexX Suspends Withdrawals, Citing Celsius and Babel Risk Exposure
Asia's leading digital asset exchange ZipmexX has suspended users' cryptocurrency withdrawals, citing the move as the exchange's assets could be swallowed up by the financial crisis facing the Celsius Network and cryptocurrency lender Babel Finance.
SEC Raises Objections to Celsius Network's Restructuring Plan Involving Coinbase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a limited objection to the Chapter 11 restructuring plan of crypto lending platform Celsius Network. The objection, dated September 22, 2023, specifically targets the company's proposed arrangement with Coinbase for distribution services. The SEC is also currently engaged in a lawsuit against Coinbase, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Celestia's Core Values: Bridging Off-chain Governance with User-centric Network
Mustafa Al-Bassam delineates five core values for Celestia's social layer aimed at enhancing trust-minimization and user-centric network functionalities. These values include the primacy of off-chain governance, user elevation, credible neutrality towards execution environments, economic sustainability, and minimizing overhead and state bloat. The discourse provides a profound insight into Celestia's commitment to fostering a user-driven, trust-minimized blockchain network.
US Bitcoin Corp-Hut 8 Merger Progresses Amid Celsius Plan Approval
US Bitcoin Corp has secured court approval for its merger with Hut 8 Mining Corp, marking a significant step towards managing its assets and listing on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj Unveils $APE Accelerator to Boost ApeCoin Ecosystem
Forj, under Animoca Brands, has inaugurated the $APE Accelerator to bolster the ApeCoin ecosystem. The accelerator is now open for applications, inviting innovative Web3 projects to leverage the platform and connect with a substantial ApeCoin community. The initiative underscores a community-driven approach to enhance the utility and value of ApeCoin.
Former UK Minister, Philip Hammond Joins Crypto Firm Copper as Senior Adviser
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Philip Hammond has joined the London-based digital asset custodial service provider, Copper, as its Senior Advisor.
Circle Rolls Out Native USDC on the Celo Blockchain, Expanding Stablecoin Access
Circle has integrated USDC directly onto the Celo blockchain, enabling faster and cheaper transactions with its native stablecoin. This aligns with Circle and Celo's shared mission of increasing financial access.
Financial Services Reforms Advance UK Crypto Ambitions
The U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, laid out a number of reforms aiming to "drive growth and competitiveness" to the country's financial services sector. The reforms include consulting on proposals for the establishment of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), extending a crypto tax break for investment managers and creating a sandbox that lets firms and regulators test new technologies.
Neutral Third Party to Examine Celsius' Finances
A neutral third party is set to examine the finances of Celsius Network which earlier this year filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Celsius Network Shares Details of Its Creditor as it Raises Cyber Threat Concerns
Bankrupt cryptocurrency company Celsius Network has disclosed the information of its creditors in a filing recently provided in court, including names, addresses, amount owed, and email addresses amongst others
Celsius is "Deeply Insolvent", Says Vermont's Financial Regulator
Vermont's Department of Financial Regulation also said that Celsius Network is also not honouring its obligations to customers and creditors as it does not have the assets and liquidity to do so.
Celsius Crypto Lender's Bankruptcy: Large Withdrawals Clawbacks
Celsius Network is imposing bankruptcy proceedings on account holders with $100,000 or more liabilities, and is taking legal action against those who withdrew large amounts pre-bankruptcy.
Binance Australia Derivatives License Canceled by ASIC
ASIC has canceled the financial services license of Binance Australia Derivatives after reviewing Binance's operations in the country. Clients must close their existing derivatives positions before April 21.
Celsius CEO Resigns amid Broader Bankruptcy Tango
Alex Mashinsky, the Chief Executive Officer of the embattled crypto lending firm Celsius Network has tendered his resignation as the head of the firm, effective immediately.
Celebrities, Crypto, and Controversy: The Fallout of FTX's Bankruptcy
Tom Brady, the quarterback for the New England Patriots and winner of seven Super Bowls, served as an ambassador for the FTX bitcoin and crypto exchange, According to New York Times.
Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU
Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI and cloud computing, with deployment scheduled for early 2024.
Mastercard Launches NFT-Gated Artist Accelerator Program
Mastercard announced a new artist accelerator program, which is NFT-gated and only accessible to holders of its Mastercard Music Pass NFT. The program is a collaboration with Polygon and offers free access to educational materials, unique AI tools, and other experiences.
Assets Belonging to Troubled Crypto Lender Celsius to go Under the Hammer
Celsius Network Ltd., a troubled and bankrupt crypto lender, has disclosed the auction dates for its assets.
Celsius Creditors Seek Help from Bankruptcy Judge to Uncover Potential Market Manipulation
Celsius creditors are requesting subpoenas to uncover suspicious trades of CEL token on FTX between April and August 2022, seeking to determine if they were legitimate or constituted market manipulation. This information could be crucial in resolving disputes related to Celsius' bankruptcy. Meanwhile, FTX is pending approval to sell LedgerX for approximately $50 million.
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Involves Untimely Trading Prior to Crash: FT
Celsius's Chief Executive Officer, Alex Mashinsky, has been practically handling untimely trading activities of the firm since January.
OKX Ventures Invests in Celestia Lab's Series B Funding for Modular Blockchain Development
OKX Ventures has invested in Celestia Lab's Series B funding round to advance the development of the first modular blockchain network, Celestia. This investment aligns with the growing trend towards modularity in blockchain technology, aimed at overcoming scalability issues inherent in traditional Layer-1 chains. The initiative also underscores OKX Ventures’ broader commitment to fostering blockchain innovation globally.
Polygon Labs Proposes Celo's Transition to Ethereum L2 Using Their Chain Development Kit
Polygon Labs has proposed a technical upgrade for Celo, transitioning from an independent EVM-compatible L1 to an Ethereum L2. The proposal uses the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), an open-source toolset that allows developers to create a ZK-powered L2 for Ethereum. Key benefits include enhanced collaboration, an EVM-equivalent environment, security, low fees, a unified L2 ecosystem, customization, fast transactions, and high standards of support. The proposal aims to achieve optimal technical upgrades for the blockchain community.
Tether Denies Receiving Any Loans From Celsius
Tether's chief technical officer Paolo Ardoino denied borrowing from Celsius in response to Celsius' examiner report.
Celsius Files for Permission to Sell Its Stablecoin Holdings
Celsius is seeking to generate liquidity through sales from its $23 million in stablecoin holdings.
EquitiesFirst Owes $439 Million In Debt to Celsius Network
The case is one of many issues facing Celsius Network. If EquitiesFirst agrees to pay the debt, then the struggling Celsius’ operations would be bolstered.
Binance Integrates USD Coin (USDC) on CELO Network
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has successfully completed the integration of USD Coin (USDC) on the CELO network. As a result, users can now deposit and withdraw USDC on Binance's platform.
FTX Abandoned Discussions to Celsius Network Acquisition - Report
FTX rejected the deal to bail out or buy crypto lending firm Celsius. FTX decided to shut down the negotiations and walked away after it found out a "$2 billion hole" in Celsius’ balance sheet.
Celsius Network's Disclosure Statement Gets Court Approval
Celsius Network's Disclosure Statement approved by NY Bankruptcy Court. Fahrenheit, LLC selected as winning bidder in May 2023 auction. Voting on Chapter 11 Plan set for Sep 22, 2023.
Celsius Unloads Over $125M in Ethereum, Stirs Crypto Market Speculation
Celsius Network's transfer of over $125M in Ethereum to exchanges amid bankruptcy stirs speculation in the crypto market.
FCC Targets AI-Generated Voice Scams Under New Proposal
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposes making AI-generated robocalls illegal under the TCPA, aiming to combat fraud and misinformation. The initiative follows incidents like misleading robocalls in New Hampshire, with broader measures to protect consumers and enhance enforcement tools for law enforcement.
SBF Denies Insolvency Rumours of FTX, FTT Token Slumps Over 6% during Intraday
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried retreated his crypto exchange and assets are fine, trying to boost confidence to his investors, as speculation mounted over the weekend about the solvency of the exchange.
Celsius Network Announces Court Approval of Reorganization Plan
Celsius Network has received court approval for its Plan of Reorganization, which aims to transform the company into a creditor-owned bitcoin mining firm, with over 95% creditor support, and aim for a 2024 Chapter 11 emergence.
Examiner: Celsius' accounting and operational controls were 'insufficient'
The independent examiner in Celsius' bankruptcy case has alleged that the company failed to set up "sufficient" accounting and operational controls in its handling of customer funds. The interim report shed light on what ultimately forced the lending platform to halt withdrawals on June 12. Celsius, founded in 2017 by Alex Mashinsky and Daniel Leon, didn't start tracking its balance sheet until after confrontation with regulators in May.
Celsius Network Coin Report Shows Latetst Net Liabilities Over $2.8 Billion
Embattled crypto lending platform Celsius Network's latest coin report shows the company owing a total of $6.7 billion of token liabilities against just $3.8 billion in assets as of July 29.
Cointelegraph has launched an Accelerator program for innovative Web3 startups
The program aims to help Web3’s rising stars boost their media presence, community growth and brand awareness in exchange for project tokens.
Celo Launches Web3 Africa Fund to Support Blockchain Startups
Celo, a mobile phone-focused blockchain platform, launched the Celo Web3 Africa Fund with the goal of supporting 250 projects in the development of African projects.
Celsius Mining Sells $1.3M Equipment
Celsius Network's mining division is selling $1.3 million in mining equipment. In July 2022, the firm went insolvent, locking up $4.7 billion in consumer deposits. Core Scientific closed over 37,000 Celsius-owned mining equipment in January.
Investors Sell FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager
A number of investors who lost money as a result of the recent failures of FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager Digital are considering transferring their claims to other parties. Nearly 10,000 claims were posted at the time this article was written, including 9,072 claims on Celsius Network, 93 claims on Voyager, 67 claims on FTX, and 23 claims on BlockFi. It has been alleged that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has cashed out a total of $684,000 since he was released on bail.
Creditors, Borrowers, and US Trustee Object to Celsius delaying reorganization plan
Celsius received objections from the unsecured creditors committee, Withhold account holders, the U.S. Trustee, and borrowers to extend the restructuring plan deadline.
Users Panic as Nexo Withdraws 7,758.8 WBTC from MakerDAO
There have been panic in the digital space amidst rumours of Nexo being insolvent due to the abrupt withdrawal of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from MakerDAO with an address labelled as Nexo Ox8fd
Crypto Lender Celsius to Proceed with Chapter 11 Restructuring Plan
Celsius Network, the bankrupt crypto lender, has announced it will proceed with its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, with a disclosure statement containing information for claim holders to be filed on April 12. The proposed restructuring plan is sponsored by NovaWulf.
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.
Core Scientific and Celsius Mining Settle Litigation with Texas Data Center Purchase Agreement
Core Scientific has agreed to sell its Cedarvale Bitcoin mining site in Texas to Celsius Mining LLC for $14 million. The deal will settle ongoing litigation and allow Celsius to expand its Texas data centers. The Cedarvale site, valued at $45 million, will be overseen by US Bitcoin Corp. The transaction is not impacting Core Scientific's mining fleet.
The Judge Decides Celsius Owns Money In Earn Accounts, Allowing Stablecoin Selling
On January 4, Reuters reported that US investigators had told a court that they were taking assets tied to FTX and its former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The document included 468 million dollars' worth of Robinhood shares, valued 56 million at the time. The report was released a day after a court ordered SBF to stop accessing FTX and Alameda-related bitcoin and assets.
Mastercard Amplifies Artist Exposure with Season 2 of Accelerator and Live Tour
Mastercard's Artist Accelerator enters its second season, collaborating with OnesToWatch to empower emerging artists with live tours and Web3 tech mentorship.
Celsius' Official Creditor Committee Denies Rejected Bids
Celsius Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors attorneys have criticised crypto blogger Tiffany Fong for releasing information about prospective Celsius offers, saying it would hurt negotiations.
JPMorgan Hires Former Celsius Network Executive Aaron Iovine As Crypto Regulatory Policy Head
Newly hired Aaron Iovine will help build out JPMorgan’s regulatory team
Celsius Network Announces Disclosure Statement for Chapter 11 Plan
Celsius Network, a bankrupt crypto lender, has announced it will move forward with its Chapter 11 restructuring plan by filing a disclosure statement on April 12. The statement is aimed at providing "adequate information" for claim holders to vote on the proposed restructuring plan sponsored by NovaWulf. The plan proposes creating a public platform fully owned by Earn creditors called NewCo, with no involvement from Celsius founder.
Solana (SOL) Foundation Entrusts Hackathons and Accelerator Programs to Colosseum
The Solana Foundation is transferring management of its hackathons and accelerator programs to Colosseum, aiming to enhance the Solana ecosystem with substantial funding and developer support.
Due To Rising Legal Bills, Celsius Wants To Extend The Claims Deadline
Celsius made the announcement that it will try to push out the date by which claims need to be submitted from January 3 to the beginning of February. The application is scheduled to be heard by the bankruptcy court on January 10th. As of the 29th of December, more than 17,200 claims had been submitted by Celsius' creditors. The total amount of money that had been paid out in legal and other professional expenses related to the bankruptcy case had already reached 53 million dollars.
Celsius Network Considers Legal Action Against Crypto Blogger
Celsius Network is considering taking legal action against crypto blogger Tiffany Fong for leaking internal information regarding the company’s bankruptcy case. Fong has been reporting on the bankruptcy case via YouTube and social media platforms, sharing leaked internal information allegedly provided to her by disgruntled former Celsius employees.
Celsius Says Bitcoin Mining Key to Restructuring Efforts, Repaying Debts
Celsius Network received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy judge to spend $3.7 million in construction costs at a new bitcoin mining facility to generate 'revenue' to repay their creditors.
Bhutan Sovereign Investment Fund Invests Millions in Crypto
The sovereign investment arm of Bhutan, estimated to manage around $2.9 billion in assets, has invested millions in cryptocurrencies without disclosing it to the public. The investments were revealed after crypto firms BlockFi and Celsius filed for bankruptcy in 2022. BlockFi has filed a complaint against Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) to reclaim outstanding assets, alleging that the fund defaulted on its $30 million loan in March.
Crypto Firms Report Funds Tied Up with Shuttered Signature Bank
Crypto firms including Coinbase, Paxos, and Celsius have reported funds tied up with Signature Bank, which was shut down by New York regulators due to concerns about systemic risk. While some firms expect to recover their funds in full, others have disclosed only that they had exposure to the bank. Other firms in the crypto industry have reassured customers that they had no exposure to Signature Bank.
Celsius to Transition to Mining-Only NewCo following Bankruptcy Court's Confirmation of Plan
Celsius Network, following bankruptcy court approval, is transitioning to a Bitcoin mining-focused entity to address regulatory challenges from the SEC.
Bankrupt Celsius Seeks to Return $50m of Locked Crypto for Custody Holders
The filing from Celsius comes a few days after a group of customers claiming about $25 million in custody holdings petitioned the court for payback of their funds.
FTX's Bankman-Fried Considering to Bid on Celsius' Assets
Sam Bankman-Fried is considering bidding for the assets of bankrupt lender Celsius Network, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Celsius Creditors to Sue Executives for Fraud
The Celsius Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors alleges "substantial claims and causes of action" against Alex Mashinsky and other executives for fiduciary breaches and fraudulent transactions.
Celsius Network to File Disclosure Statement for Restructuring Plan
Crypto lender Celsius Network will file a disclosure statement on April 12 regarding its Chapter 11 restructuring plan. The statement is aimed at providing adequate information for claim holders to vote on the proposed plan, which would create a public platform fully owned by Earn creditors called NewCo. The committee of unsecured creditors will appoint the majority of the firm’s board members, with no Celsius founder involvement or relationship.
Celsius Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Clears Debt with Compound
Celsius Networks has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The crypto lender also repaid its remaining debt to the DeFi lending protocol Compound.
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has chosen NovaWulf Digital Management as sponsor
Celsius Network submitted a restructuring plan to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Celsius Co-Founder Daniel Leon Calls it Quits
The embattled crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd. has lost another top member as co-founder Daniel Leon resigned this week.
Emma Watson's AI-Rendered Male Alter Ego: A Glimpse into the Future of Celebrity Transformation
AI technology reimagines Emma Watson and other celebrities in opposite genders, showcasing the blend of creativity and technology in transforming perceptions of identity and celebrity.
Binance's MVB Accelerator Program Collaborates with CMC Labs to Launch Innovative Founder Track
Binance's MVB Accelerator Program and CMC Labs are collaborating to launch a new Founder Track, aiming to incubate 100 innovative projects on BNB Chain and support Web3 builders.
Ethereum's Layer 2 Debate: Buterin Aligns with Daniel Wang on Validium Classification
Vitalik Buterin agrees with Daniel Wang on classifying Ethereum rollups using external data chains as validiums, not traditional rollups. This debate underscores the nuances in Ethereum's layer-2 scaling solutions, focusing on security and scalability trade-offs.
Beyond Startups—Championing for an Ecosystem to Drive Blockchain Forward
Tribe Accelerator is Singapore’s first government-backed blockchain accelerator, on a mission to bridge the gap between blockchain startups and the traditional world. Yi Ming Ng, the Managing Director at Tribe Accelerator, believes that blockchain is beneficial to a lot of businesses from different industries. However, there has been a lot of fear and speculation around cryptocurrencies in the traditional corporate world.
Celsius Spent Over $40m on Crypto Mining in First Two Weeks after Bankruptcy
Celsius Network LLC used more than $40 million in cash on its startup mining operation in the first two weeks after filing for bankruptcy, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Bitcoin Adoption Accelerating in NGO Sectors Across Australia, Europe, And North America
NGOs are now cashing in on cryptocurrencies. A new report reveals that an increasing number of charities continue to adopt bitcoin cryptocurrency majorly across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Ignite Floats $150m Accelerator Fund for Web3.0 Projects
Ignite, the blockchain development startup in charge of the Cosmos Network, has announced the launch of a $150 million Accelerator Fund to help fast-track the timing required for interoperability-focused projects to hit the market.
Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions
Finastra and Microsoft Corp have announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services and help realise and open source future for finance.
South Korea Sets Up Panel to Accelerate CBDC Launch
In a bid to keep up with global trends in the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency, South Korea launches a 6-man panel to review regulatory issues
MAS Completes CBDC Project Ubin Phase 5, Blockchain Sector Sees Major Growth Despite COVID-19
Sopnendu Mohanty, the Chief FinTech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that Phase 5 of Project Ubin has been completed, and partners of the project are already working on a production in the payments space. A new report is to be expected in the next few days, which will “articulate the last phase of experimentation of Project Ubin.” He hinted that the production is related to exchange, settlement, and will be working on releasing production inspired by Project Ubin Phase 5.
Tiger King's Carole Baskins Calls Bitcoin "the Future" in BTC Birthday Video
Bitcoin whitepaper turns twelve tomorrow, nine celebrities including the Tiger King documentary’s infamous antagonist Carole Baskins have wished BTC many happy returns.
Amid The Ongoing Crypto Market Dip, DeFi Tokens BAT, CELO, and HEDG Remain Resilient
The market correction though encompassing has some resilient tokens including BAT, CELO, HEDG.
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens Worth $1.3 Million Sold Out in Two Hours
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens (BAR) got sold out barely 2 hours after it went live on sale. With BAR, fans all over the world will be more engaged in the decision at the club.
Nexo AG Says Interested in Acquiring Celcius Network's Remaining Qualifying Assets
Nexo AG has released a Letter of Intent showing its potential interest in the possible acquisition of certain assets of crypto firm Celcius Network LLC and Celsius Lending LLC.
Celsius Network Charged Over $3M in Legal Fees
Beleaguered crypto lending platform Celsius Network has incurred more than $3 million in legal fees, according to a filing.
Celsius Network Conditionally Not to Enforce Debtors to Pay for Outstanding Loans
Beleaguered digital currency lender Celsius Network has revealed that it was not planning to ask its debtors to pay their outstanding loans during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
$1.19B Deficit Hole Listed on Balance Sheet: Celsius Network
A 61-page filing showed Celsius Network with a liability of $5.5 billion, including a $4.7 billion loss from their clients. The Chief executive attributed it to its poor asset deployment decisions.
Need More Time to Resume Operations: Celsius Network
Crypto lender Celsius Network said Monday that it needs more time to resume its operation by stabilizing its liquidity and further pausing activities on Twitter.
Celsius Gets Green Light from Bankruptcy Judge for Bidding Plans
Celsius Network has received an ok sign from a federal bankruptcy judge for bidding procedure plans. The next step will include setting up a schedule in motion which could see the platform's assets sold by the end of the year.
Goldman Sachs Reportedly Raising Funds to Acquire Celsius Assets by $2 bn, Report says
American multinational investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, has shown interest in buying up embattled crypto lender Celsius Network.
Crypto Lender Celsius Raises $400M as Investors Shun Regulatory Crackdowns
Kentucky-based digital asset lending platform Celsius Network has announced its latest $400 million fundraisers as led by WestCap and CDPQ.
Kickstarter's New Company Will Run on Blockchain Tech by 2022
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter plans to unveil a standalone company to build a crowdfunding system based on blockchain technology.
Celsius Hires New Lawyers for Restructuring: WSJ
Celsius Network LLC has hired new lawyers to advise the troubled cryptocurrency lender on restructuring, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
CoinLoan Announces Temporary Reduction of Withdrawal Limit
Crypto-backed loans provider CoinLoan has temporarily reduced the withdrawal limit for traders. The company said that the move was made due to the current market turmoil.
Celsius Denies Allegation of CEO Leaving US
Celsius Network has denied its CEO's leaving from the US, claiming that all related allegations are false. Alex Mashinsky was reportedly stopped by authorities, amid insolvency rumours about his company.
Celsius Received Approval to Continue Bitcoin Mining
Celsius Network has been granted the approval to use its mined Bitcoin to offset some of the deficit incurred in its daily operations.
US court sets deadline for Celsius bankruptcy claimants
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York State has approved a new filing deadline for former Celsius users to make claims against the former digital assets lender. Any person or entity - which covers individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures and trusts - who wishes to do so must submit a proof of claim by Jan. 3, 2023, 5:00 pm Eastern Time. The decision comes after independent examiner made an allegation Celsius had 'insufficient' accounting and operational controls.
Three US States Target Celsius Network as The Company’s Interest-Earning Crypto Accounts Draw Concerns
Cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network was hit with state enforcement actions in Texas, New Jersey, and Alabama over its interest-earning cryptocurrency accounts.
Celsius Network Petitions Court to Consult Former CFO Rod Bolger
Crypto lending platform Celsius Network has petitioned the US Bankruptcy Court to grant it permission to re-engage Rod Bolger, its former Chief Financial Officer for resuming consultation.
Lawsuit: Ex-Employee Accuses Celsius Network of Financial Fraud Involvement
In its lawsuit, Jason Stone, a former manager at Celsius Network, has accused the crypto lending firm of engaging in fraudulent deals, including price manipulation of Celsius's token.
BitBoy Crypto to Launch Class Action Lawsuit Against Celsius
BitBoy Crypto is taking the cessation of withdrawals by crypto lending platform Celsius more personally and has threatened to file a class-action lawsuit against the embattled lender.
Zipmex Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Seeking Moratoriums from Third Party Creditors
Singapore-based crypto trading platform Zipmex has filed a moratorium for seeking bankruptcy protection from the local court. Some of its core activities have been suspended.
Celsius Case Experts Yet to Understand Cryptos Ruling Under US Bankruptcy Code
Celsius Network's repayment options to creditors suggest either accepting "cash at a discount" or remaining long-term crypto holders, but this is yet to be decided as the crypto lender's bankruptcy case carries on.
Crypto Clients Pleading for Funds Payback after Lender Celsius' Crash
Celsius Network clients, who were caught in the meltdown of the crypto lending firm, are pleading for their deposits to be paid back.
Celsius May Repay Customers With Wrapped Assets
Executives at Celsius Network are proposing to pay back customers by issuing new wrapped assets to trade on other platforms, a new leaked recording revealed.
In Talks with "Interested Parties" for Bailout, Says Zipmex
Zipmex cryptocurrency trading platform is looking ahead as it has confirmed that it is in talks with interested parties who would like to bail out the platform from its recently identified woes.
Celsius Makes More Repayments and Withdrawal: Sources
According to tracker Etherscan, Celsius repaid $78.1 million worth of USDC stablecoin to Aave and $35 million worth of stablecoin DAI on the platform Compound.
Ripple Discloses Interest in Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network
Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc is reportedly interested in learning about the bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius Network.
$8.4m Exploit Breached from DeFi Lending Protocol Moola Markets
Another exploit hits the crypto industry with roughly $8.4 million stolen from Moola Markets. The platform has advised users not to trade mtokens during the investigation of hacking.
Censorship, Cancel Culture, and Common Sense
Much as been made of so-called “cancel culture” and the power of the tech platforms globally. Here’s what I think.
Telecommunications Giant Deutsche Telekom Invests in Blockchain Payments Platform Celo
Deutsche Telekom, a German-based telecommunications company, has entered the crypto space by investing in Celo, a San Francisco-based blockchain payment platform that offers crypto on mobile phones.
Babel Finance Reaches Agreement on Modalities for Repayment of its Loans
Following the halt of its withdrawals amidst its inability to pay its creditors as the crypto market meltdown took a bearish turn in the past few days, Babel Finance has announced measures to ease off its immediate operational burdens.
Celo Co-Leads $100M Capital Raise with Other Major Crypto Protocols to Support DeFi Adoption
Celo, a smartphone-driven blockchain platform, is raising the initial 100 million funding through collaboration with other top DeFi protocols to promote DeFi adoption among mobile phone users worldwide.
Hong Kong-based Grand Cru Cellar to Offer First Redeemable Wine NFT in Asia
Hong Kong-based wine importer and distributor Grand Cru Cellar (GCC) has announced plans to enter the NFT industry.
First Barcelona Johan Cruyff NFT Auctioned for $693,000
Spanish football giant FC Barcelona has announced the successful auction of its first NFT with Sotheby’s in New York, trading at $693,000.
FC Barcelona Partners With Ownix to Create NFTs
FC Barcelona will start auctioning off Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) based on photos videos featuring iconic moments from the club’s history available to fans.
NYDIG Launches Wolf an Accelerator for the Lightning Network
NYDIG's parent company, Stone Ridge has launched a new accelerator designed for the Lightning Network
Wales Eyes Own Digital Currency for Speedy Business Transactions
Wales has set its eyes on creating a complementary digital currency. It has been speculated that it could enhance the nation’s economy by approximately £250m in the next ten years.