Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. Begins Layoffs Under Previously Disclosed Plan to Cut Staff by 10%
The company plans to drastically reduce its headcount throughout 2024 through a series of layoffs and reorganizing measures.
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Ether Could Hit $4,000 With Likely Spot ETH ETF Approval in May: Standard Chartered
The British bank expects the SEC will treat spot ether ETF applications similarly to bitcoin ETFs and anticipates approvals on May 23.
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Bitcoin Price Nears $44K as ETFs See Net Inflows for First Time in a Week
The last previous net inflow day was January 22, when the spot products as a group added just over 1,200 bitcoin.
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Thailand’s SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules
Retail investors can now invest without limits in digital tokens backed by real estate or infrastructure.
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Taproot Wizards Delays ‘Quantum Cats’ Sale for 2nd Time, After Messy Bitcoin NFT Debut
“We had big plans for mint day and we didn’t live up to your expectations of us and to our expectations of ourselves,” Taproot Wizards co-founder Udi Wertheimer posted on X.
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How the Crypto Industry Responded to FinCEN’s Proposed Mixer Rule
FinCEN has some concerns about mixers’ use in terrorism. Crypto advocates warn its proposed solution may go too far.
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Circle to Issue Its Stablecoin USDC on Celo Network to Boost RWA Capabilities
Celo, which is in the midst of transforming into an Ethereum layer 2 network, increasingly positions itself as a blockchain for real-world assets.
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Web3 Payments Firm Transak Joins Visa Direct to Streamline Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion
The deal allows the Web3 payments infrastructure provider’s users in over 145 countries to easily convert crypto into local currencies.
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German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting
One of the suspects voluntarily transferred the bitcoin to the Federal Criminal Police Office.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eclipses $43K Having Gained Nearly 10% in a Week
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2024.