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Core Scientific Partners with Foundry in Financing Deal up to $23 Million
The financing from Foundry will enable Core Scientific and its clients to continue shifting global mining operations to North America
InvestHK announces core events of extended StartmeupHK Festival 2020
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (January 20) announced details of next month’s StartmeupHK Festival, its influential annual showcase of what’s new and what’s next in the world of start-ups. Entering its fifth year, the StartmeupHK Festival this year has been extended to six days and features seven core events that will present the latest ideas, trends and innovation to an audience from around the world.
nCore Games Raises $10M in Funding, Ready for New Web3.0 Offerings
Indian gaming startup nCore Games has raised $5.5 million in new funding round as it prepares to integrate Web3.0 and metaverse related offerings.
Core Scientific to Present at 19th Annual Needham Tech & Media Conference
Core Scientific's CEO, Adam Sullivan, is set to present at the 19th Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference.
CoreWeave Invests $2.2 Billion in European AI Infrastructure Expansion
CoreWeave announces $2.2 billion investment to expand AI infrastructure in Europe.
Gala: AEONS Unveils New Metalcore Track 'WW3 (Hugs & Kisses XOXO)'
AEONS releases new track 'WW3 (Hugs & Kisses XOXO)' via Gala Music, featuring limited Signature Editions.
AssemblyAI Launches Starter App for Encore to Simplify Speech AI Development
AssemblyAI introduces a new starter app for Encore, enabling developers to quickly build and deploy Speech AI applications in Go.
CoreWeave Appoints Former AWS Executive Chetan Kapoor as Chief Product Officer
CoreWeave names Chetan Kapoor as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and AI services amid rapid growth.
Animoca Brands Sets Up Validator on Core Blockchain to Enhance Security and Decentralization
Animoca Brands has launched a validator on the Core blockchain, aiming to boost network security and decentralization while driving BTCfi innovation.
CoreWeave Appoints Jeff Baker as New Chief Accounting Officer
CoreWeave announces Jeff Baker as Chief Accounting Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience to the AI hyperscaler.
CoreWeave Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Senior Hires to Drive Expansion
CoreWeave appoints Chen Goldberg and Sachin Jain to senior roles, bolstering its leadership amid significant growth and European expansion efforts.
CoreWeave Leads AI Infrastructure with NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs
CoreWeave becomes the first cloud provider to offer NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, advancing AI infrastructure performance and efficiency.
CoreWeave Secures $650 Million Credit Facility to Fuel AI Expansion
CoreWeave announces a $650 million credit facility led by major banks to support its global expansion and AI infrastructure growth, highlighting its position as a leader in AI cloud solutions.
CoreWeave Secures $650 Million Investment to Enhance AI Cloud Platform
CoreWeave, an AI hyperscaler, garners $650 million in a minority investment led by top investors, showcasing confidence in its advanced cloud platform.
NY Business Examines Core Scientific Securities Fraud
In 2022, Culper Research reported that Core Scientific had oversold its mining and hosting operations in 2021 and waived a 180-day lockup term of approximately 282 million shares, allowing them to be dumped in March. Pomerantz LLP reported that Core Scientific's stock plunged 9.4% on this news. Last month, the same law firm filed a class-action lawsuit against Silvergate Capital for making false and deceptive promises.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment Secures US$3.5M for Bitcoin Metaverse Ecosystem Token
Darewise Entertainment raised US$3.5 million via a token pre-sale on 17 October 2023, ahead of its Bitcoin metaverse ecosystem token launch, aimed at enhancing the development of its game Life Beyond. With significant backing from notable investors and strategic support from Horizen Labs for a 2024 token release, the project marks a substantial stride toward creating a Bitcoin-powered gaming metaverse.
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.
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug
The Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.
Core Scientific Set for Post-Bankruptcy Revival with NASDAQ Relisting
Core Scientific is set to emerge from bankruptcy in January 2024, with plans to distribute convertible notes and stock, and relist on NASDAQ, marking a significant turnaround for the Bitcoin miner.
Core Scientific to Host CoreWeave's AI and HPC Workloads in $100M+ Deal
Core Scientific has signed a multi-year contract to provide CoreWeave with up to 16 MW of data center infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads, with potential revenue exceeding $100 million.
Blockstream's Greenlight Officially Launches, Promising Simplified Lightning Operations
Blockstream has officially launched Greenlight, a Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) solution, aimed at alleviating the operational challenges of managing Lightning network nodes while enhancing security. The service, revealed in June and launched on October 12, 2023, allows developers to retain key control, reducing risks and freeing up essential resources for core business operations. Greenlight offers a blend of convenience and self-custody, making it a noteworthy advancement in the blockchain and Lightning network domain.
Bitmain Commits $54 Million Investment in Core Scientific, Inc. Amid New Supply Contract
Core Scientific has secured a $53.9 million investment from Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of digital currency mining servers. The deal involves a $23.1 million cash payment and an equity exchange worth $53.9 million in Core Scientific common stock. The partnership aims to boost the Bitcoin Network's efficiency and contribute to the company's self-mining hash rate.
Core Scientific Posts Strong Q4 Amidst 2023 Fiscal Recovery
Core Scientific has announced a significant fiscal recovery for Q4 2023, with a notable increase in self-mined bitcoin and improved financial results.
Core Scientific Reports Strong Financial Performance in Q1 2023
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner firm, saw a 49% increase in Q1 2023 revenue to $179.3 million, with a net income of $210.7 million, despite facing risks from Bitcoin price volatility and debt.
Core Scientific's Bankruptcy Exit: Financial Revival and Operational Expansion
Core Scientific's court-approved bankruptcy plan sets the stage for its Nasdaq relisting, debt restructuring, and operational expansion, aiming to bolster revenue and shareholder value.
Marathon Digital Admits to Mining an Invalid Bitcoin Block
Marathon Digital Holdings encountered a setback as it mined an invalid block on the Bitcoin network due to an internal bug amidst an operational optimization experiment. The company acknowledged the error and praised Bitcoin's self-corrective security measures.
B2Core iOS v1.22 Update: New IB Module and Centroid Integration for an Unparalleled User Experience
B2Broker has updated its B2Core iOS app, enhancing functionality and user experience with Centroid account integration and the IB module, allowing direct trading on cTrader.
Axie Infinity's 2023 Journey: Surpassing Challenges and Achieving Web3 Dominance
Axie Infinity experienced significant growth in 2023, enhancing user engagement and financial performance with key developments like Axie Core and Axie Evolution, leading in NFTs and blockchain gaming.
Core Scientific Going Public in $4.3 Billion SPAC Merger
Core Scientific becomes the latest crypto-mining to go public via SPAC.
Microsoft Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Deal with Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave, Former Ethereum Miner, for AI Computing
According to CNBC, Microsoft is set to expand its footprint in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with a multi-billion dollar deal with CoreWeave, a cloud computing startup once known for its Ethereum mining operations.
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.
Trust Wallet Discloses Security Flaw Resulting in $170k Loss
Crypto wallet Trust Wallet has reported a security vulnerability, resulting in almost $170k in losses for some users. The vulnerability has been fixed after Trust Wallet found out about it through its bug bounty program.
GPT-4 AI Chatbot Scores High on Tests
The latest version of AI chatbot GPT-4 has achieved high scores on high school and law school tests, including the LSAT and Uniform Bar Exam. GPT-4 also scored well on SAT and AP exams in various subjects.
Mantle Core Proposes $200M Fund for Web3 Startups
Mantle Core has submitted a proposal to create a $200 million fund for early-stage Web3 startups, aiming to boost adoption of its Ethereum layer-2 network, Mantle, among developers and Dapps. BitDAO's treasury would provide $100 million in USD Coin, while another $100 million would come from external matching capital from strategic venture partners. The Mantle EcoFund and venture partners will participate in projects with a 1:1 co-investment ratio, targeting Web3 startups raising pre-seed, seed, and series A rounds.
JPMorgan Develops AI Tool for Federal Reserve Analysis
JPMorgan has created an AI tool using a ChatGPT-based language model to analyze Federal Reserve statements and speeches to detect trading signals. The tool assigns a Hawk-Dove Score to Fed policy signals and can predict changes in central bank tightening. The bank has reportedly found the preliminary applications of the tool to be encouraging.
GFT and Thought Machine Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in U.S. Banking
GFT and Thought Machine are collaborating to propel U.S. banks into the digital age, departing from legacy systems in favor of cloud-native solutions. Traditional banks are now focusing on introducing innovative financial experiences to gain a competitive edge. The partnership offers three paths to digital transformation, with GFT being a leading implementation partner of Thought Machine's Vault Core. This technology enables the launch of digital-first banks or migration from legacy systems. The partnership has achieved significant milestones, including certifications and completed projects. Traditional banks are poised to leverage their expertise and regulatory frameworks by embracing digitization.
Bitcoin Core Vulnerability Exposes Risks in Datacarrier Limits: NVD Flags Security Concerns
NVD has discovered a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-50428) in Bitcoin Core, which allows datacarrier limit bypass and poses significant network risks, notably exploited by Ordinals.
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Apparently Declares Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Due to dropping income and BTC prices, Core Scientific filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. In July 2021, the company was valued at $4.3 billion. Due to a lengthy bear market, Core Scientific sold 9,618 BTC in April to continue functioning. Microsoft has banned cloud customers from mining cryptocurrency to improve service reliability.
Bitcoin Core Developer Luke Dashjr Calls Out Misleading NFT Auction
Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr called out an auction site for using his name and code without consent to create and sell a misleading NFT. The NFT, which featured a picture of code Dashjr wrote, was sold for 0.41 Bitcoin or roughly $9,500. Dashjr clarified that he was not involved in the creation or sale of the NFT and had not given consent for his name or code to be used.
Prime Core Faces $8M Loss Amid TerraUSD's Collapse
Prime Core Technologies, parent of Prime Trust, experienced an $8 million financial setback due to investments in TerraUSD, a stablecoin, leading to bankruptcy proceedings in August 2023, highlighting the cryptocurrency market's volatility.
Core's Revolutionary Satoshi Plus Consensus Marries Decentralization, Security, and Scalability
Core is a novel layer one blockchain that is pushing the boundaries within the crypto space. Inspired by Bitcoin and Ethereum, Core progresses beyond those blockchain behemoths by synthesizing each of their superpowers. A student of blockchain history, philosophy, and innovation, Core optimally balances decentralization, security, and scalability.
Financially Distressed Core Scientific Owes $1 Billion To Creditors
Core Scientific has sent a warning for a bankruptcy crisis. A breakdown of its debts now stands at $1 billion in unpaid bills.
Core Scientific Faces Bankruptcy With Over 78% collapse in Share Value
Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific to file for Bankruptcy
Core Scientific Signs Hosting Deal to Add 75 MW to ASIC Server Capacity
US-based crypto mining company Core Scientific has signed a colocation agreement to secure at least 75 megawatts of energy capacity for its data centres.
Argo Blockchain Inks Bitcoin Mining Machine Swap Agreement with Core Scientific
The London-listed Bitcoin mining company, Argo Blockchain, has inked a partnership with Core Scientific that will see both companies swap their BTC mining machines over the next few months.
Core Scientific Sold 1,975 Bitcoins More That It Mined in July
Core Scientific mentioned that curtailment activities related to power shutdowns limited its Bitcoin production activities during the month of July. The company, however, said it mined more Bitcoins during July than the previous month.
Core Scientific's future is under "substantial doubt"
Core Scientific lost $434.8 million in Q3 2022. After second-quarter net losses of $862 million, 2022 net losses are $1.71 billion. The company expects to run out of cash by 2022. It doubted its ability to raise money through financing or capital markets. In a tweet on Nov. 22, he noted that bitcoin mining had fallen below $10,000.
Core Scientific Offloads 7,202 BTC Worth $167m in June
American Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining firm Core Scientific sold as much as 7,202 Bitcoin units in June, worth approximately $167 million at an average price of $23,000.
Swiss-based Crypto Firms Selects Tezos for Tokenizing Finance Products
Swiss firms, Crypto Finance Group, InCore Bank, and Inacta have tapped the power of Tezos blockchain to launch tokenized finance products.
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Secures $100m Financing amid Bear Market
Core Scientific plans to use the financing to boost its liquidity. Many mining companies face an uphill struggle in the crypto bear market.
Digital B2B Payments Startup CoreChain Technologies Raises $4.2m in Seed Round
Blockchain-based digital B2B payments startup CoreChain Technologies has announced a $4.2 million seed round led by Ulu Ventures.
Aura FAT SPAC Pulls $115m in IPO, Planning to Merge Crypto Firm
Cayman Islands incorporated SPAC Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp has announced its successful IPO on the Nasdaq Exchange where it raised the sum of $115 million.
Core Scientific Records $862m Loss in Q2, follows by 10 % Workforce Laid off
Core Scientific announced its second quarter 2022 update and said it was laying off 10% of its workforce as it reported an $862 million quarterly loss due to impairments such as goodwill and digital assets.
SEC Boss Appoints Corey Frayer To Advise on Crypto Policy
Corey Frayer is joining the SEC’s executive team as a senior adviser on the agency’s policymaking related to cryptocurrency oversight.
Binance Freezes Withdrawals and Suspends Core Services As Crypto Market Runs Hot
As the cryptocurrency market reaches all time high retail interest, exchange giant Binance has announced a temporary suspension of services for maintenance on its platform.
Ripple to Build The Core Ledger that Will Power Central Bank Digital Currencies
Ripple has been making headway in pursuing projects involving central bank digital currency issuances.
Tik Tok Pushes Harder for Blockchain Despite Vulnerabilities in Core System
Hundreds of millions of users are using Tik Tok, meaning that any breach of data could lead to serious vulnerabilities for users and the company.
Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance Puts Digital Security Adoption at Core of Blockchain Strategy
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) have introduced a bill that highlights the adoption of digital securities as a crucial element of Germany’s blockchain strategy.
Aave Makes History as Core Developers Transfer Governance to Token Holders
DeFi project Aave, has transferred the protocol’s governance rights over to its token holders, allowing the community to control the future of the network.
BIS and Central Bank Research Identifies Principles and Core Features For CBDC Issuance
The BIS along with seven central banks has released a report identifying the principles necessary for CBDCs to help central banks meet their public policy objectives.
Exclusive: Fidelity Digital Assets Explains the Core Concerns Traditional Institutions Still Have Towards Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain.News spoke with Christine Sandler, the Head of Sales and Marketing at Fidelity Digital Assets to understand more about the concerns institutional investors may have and the barriers to entry to the cryptocurrency market.
China's Vice President Wang Qishan: World Economy In Deep Recession, Finance Is The Core of Modern Economy
During Qishan Wang's speech, the Vice President of the People's Republic of China gave an overview of the world trend in economic development and finance.
Ethereum Network Planned Hard Fork Delayed Due to Late Acceptance of EIPS
The blockchain infrastructure company running the core of the Ethereum network has delayed the planned hard fork launch until September 6th.
Alibaba Founder and China's Richest Man Jack Ma: Digital Currency Could Redefine Money
Alibaba founder and China's richest Jack Ma says digital currency could redefine money and digital currency is the core of future finance.