Hypernative Secures $16 Million in Series A Funding to Enhance Web3 Security

Hypernative has successfully secured $16 million in a Series A funding round spearheaded by Quantstamp, with other notable investors joining the fray. This new capital will be channeled into enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security solutions tailored for the Web3 ecosystem. Hypernative Garners $16M Funding to Fortify Web3 Security With AI Solutions In a blog … Read more

Matter Labs Restructures, Cuts 16% of Workforce Amid Strategy Shift

Matter Labs, a key player in the crypto industry, is restructuring, resulting in a 16% workforce reduction. The decision, made to align with evolving market demands and internal strategy shifts, was difficult but necessary, according to the CEO Alex Gluchowski. Departing employees will receive a comprehensive exit package, including salary continuation, healthcare, career support, and … Read more

Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices

Central banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven by several key players in the global … Read more

Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the … Read more

WSPN Secures $30M Seed Funding, Former Visa President Joins Board

WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the stablecoin market. The company has recently secured $30 million in seed funding, and appointed John Partridge, former President of Visa Inc., to its Board of Directors. The seed funding round was led … Read more

Russian Foreign Minister States Barter Trade Is Under Consideration for Bilateral Settlements With China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that a barter trade system could be organized with China to overcome the current settlement problems. Lavrov noted that a similar system was studied by Brazil’s Lula outside the BRICS organization, proposing barter settlements among countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov … Read more