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Brad Garlinghouse, the chief executive officer at Ripple, has shared his take on the newly appointed “AI and crypto czar” of the White House David Sacks. Prior to that, Garlinghouse also highlighted the appointment of the new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission who will replace the current one, Gary Gensler, after his resignation that will take place in January 2025. Gensler resigned in November, posting an announcement about that on his official X account. Elon Musk and new “crypto czar” David Sacks, a venture capitalist and the former chief operating officer at PayPal has been chosen to…
CCP Games has unveiled Founder Access packs, a set of early access perks that will allow users an opportunity to play and participate in the development of its upcoming space survival game, Eve Frontier. The packs, available in three separate tiers ranging from $30 to $90, are currently on sale. On December 10, purchasers of the Founders Access benefits will be able to join an “always-on server” in Closed Alpha and begin leaving an imprint on the outer space game’s malleable world. All Founders Access levels will also include benefits like unique skins, a “Founder” role on the Discord server,…
OKX is set to expand its offerings with the launch of USDT-margined perpetual futures for ZKJ, along with margin trading and the inclusion of ZKJ in the Simple Earn program. OKX Announces Listing of ZKJ Perpetual Futures, Margin Trading, and Simple Earnings These updates will go live on December 6, 2024 and will be available through OKX’s web and app platforms, as well as its API. Key Launch Details Perpetual Futures Start Time: 12:00, December 6, 2024. Trading Rules: The price limit and trading rules for ZKJ perpetual futures are in line with OKX’s standard policies. Funding Fee Adjustment: Before…
Following the release last week of an HBO documentary naming Peter Todd as Satoshi, renewed speculation around the whereabouts of the Bitcoin creator’s private keys has breathed new life into an old theory involving gambling magnate Calvin Ayre, ex-crime boss Paul LeRoux, and one of the Bitcoin community’s earliest participants, Craig Wright. The theory, which first did the rounds back in 2018, casts doubt on the conventional understanding of the relationship between Ayre — who has been trying to get his hands on Satoshi’s private keys for some time — and Wright, who is now best known for lying about…
Pudgy Penguins launched three years ago as a set of 8,888 NFTs featuring the colorful and funny birds. Now, the team behind the project has announced that they will issue a token called PENGU on the Solana blockchain this year. 23.5% of the 88 billion PENGU tokens will be reserved for owners of the project’s NFT collections, such as Pudgy Penguins, Lil Pudgys, Pudgy Rods, and more. Another 22.02% will be available to the Solana and Ethereum communities, and 12.32% will be reserved to provide liquidity on decentralized exchanges. Pudgy is among the rare collections that have managed to retain…
Ethereum Realized Cap, which faced a notable downturn between August and November, has hit a new all-time high of $243.45 billion, according to Glassnode data. This development comes amid ETH’s price rally to $3,800. Based on historical data, the rise in Realized Cap is a sign of a bullish trend. Hence, this milestone could spell trouble for traders who are bearish about Ethereum’s price action. Ethereum Remains Undervalued Amid Latest Milestone Ethereum’s Realized Cap — a key on-chain indicator — has shown a notable increase, hinting at a potential for significant price appreciation. The metric, which considers the price at…
Long-time stakeholder in Upbit’s parent seeks exit just day after South Korea lifts martial law: report
Woori Technology, a long-time shareholder in Dunamu, parent company of crypto exchange Upbit, plans to exit after nine years, following a failed coup in South Korea. Woori Technology Investment, a South Korean venture capital firm, is reportedly planning to sell its nine-year stake in Dunamu, the parent company of crypto exchange Upbit, local media outlet Bloter has learned. While the exact sale price has not been disclosed, discussions suggest it could exceed the current market value of shares traded on the over-the-counter market, with an expected return of around 100 times or more. The sale is expected to be conducted…
Messari Founder Declares XRP “Dead” Amid Ripple Founder’s $10M XRP Donation to Harris Campaign
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple Labs, has donated $10 million in XRP to support Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 election campaign through the Future Forward super PAC. This move has drawn mixed reactions from the crypto community. On Monday, Larsen announced his latest donation via a post on X, emphasizing the need for Democrats to adopt a “new approach to tech innovation, including crypto.” He expressed confidence that Harris would ensure American technology remains a global leader. This latest donation builds on Larsen’s previous support for Harris; he donated $1 million in XRP back in August. It’s time for the…
Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s chief legal officer (CLO), has taken to X to share his thoughts about a recent appointment by the incoming U.S. government. The appointment refers to David Sacks as the new “White House A.I. and Crypto Czar.” Pro-business shift in U.S. crypto leadership Alderoty expressed enthusiasm for the appointment of David Sacks, noting he would bring fresh perspectives to the sector as a pro-business and pro-innovation individual. Sacks, a prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur, has been a vocal advocate of a balanced regulatory climate for tech and crypto industries. His appointment is thus seen as a shift toward…
SnapX has announced a strategic partnership with Ave.ai, a leading Web3 trading app. This collaboration was shared on SnapX’s official X account. Ave.ai is known for its innovative approach to trading, designed to help users trade faster and smarter. The goal of partnership is to make SnapX better for the users by making the platform offer more tools and features. 🤝 SnapX x https://t.co/tORBwfnrVI Join Forces 💪We’re excited to partner with @aveaiofficial, the ultimate Web3 trading app designed for degens to trade faster and smarter!🔥 Why https://t.co/tORBwfnrVI? 🔥✔️ Real-Time DEX Data✔️ Advanced Analytics✔️ AI Trading Signals✔️… pic.twitter.com/7pEJc1yrRq — SnapX (@snapx_co)…