Dydx, the decentralized finance platform, has announced a significant restructuring, with CEO Antonio Juliano revealing the difficult decision to lay off 35% of its core team as part of a strategic shift to align with the company’s evolving goals. In a heartfelt blog post, Juliano acknowledged the dedication and contributions of the departing team members […]

While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has already reached the MVP stage, and members could choose to continue it without support from the BIS. BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project, BRICS Countries Could Use It for Circumventing Sanctions The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is […]

HKEX, a major global exchange group, is launching a new index series for Bitcoin and Ethereum to provide a transparent and reliable benchmark for pricing these cryptocurrencies in the Asian time zone. The index series adheres to EU regulations and aims to foster a dynamic virtual asset ecosystem in Hong Kong. Transparent Benchmark Hong Kong […]

President Joe Biden thanked Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of American citizen Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement official and Binance employee, on humanitarian grounds. Gambaryan spent eight months in Nigerian detention, where his deteriorating health and alleged mistreatment by prison officials sparked widespread calls for his release. During his imprisonment, […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are bolstering strategic ties with Russia, with the UAE seeking a partnership and Saudi Arabia enhancing diplomatic collaboration for regional stability. UAE and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties with Russia During a meeting in Dubai, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized his intent to […]

On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $1 million, to four Ukrainian humanitarian non-profits. This donation was facilitated by swapping ETH from meme coins, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency for philanthropic efforts. Among the recipients is the UHF Fund, a non-governmental organization that provides grants to […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that “the time has come” for BRICS nations to create an economic platform to unlock their growing economies’ potential. A New Era Begins? Putin Says It’s Time for a BRICS Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed establishing a dedicated BRICS economic platform to enhance investment among the group’s […]