Kraken Completes 2024 Proof of Reserves, Verifying Over $21.5 Billion in Client Assets

Kraken has announced the completion of its 2024 Proof of Reserves, an independent verification process conducted by a third-party accountant. This procedure allows clients to confirm that their account balances are fully backed by onchain assets. The latest attestation, which became available on November 1, 2024, covers a total value of over $21.5 billion in … Read more

Alibaba’s Metaverse Unit Layoffs Dozens as Interest Wanes

Alibaba has laid off employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, reflecting a broader industry trend of waning interest in metaverse projects by large Chinese corporations. Despite Layoffs, Alibaba Remains Committed to the Metaverse Chinese tech giant Alibaba has reportedly laid off dozens of employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, as part of a restructuring exercise. … Read more

Bitget Launches Female-Centric Pitching Competition During DevCon 24′ With Access up to $100K Funding Opportunities

PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, 4th November 2024 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched “Pitch n Slay,” a special initiative under its Blockchain4Her program organized to provide exposure for female entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. Building on Bitget’s larger $10 million Blockchain4Her project, the program extends targeted support to promising women-led … Read more

Aptos (APT) and Tron (TRX) Prices Slide, As Volume Soars For Rollblock Suggesting Parabolic Rally

As Aptos and Tron prices take a recent downturn, the spotlight shifts to Rollblock, whose trading volume is soaring, hinting at a possible parabolic rally. Aptos and Tron, each known for their innovative strides in digital transactions and blockchain technology, have encountered slight dips, creating a cautious sentiment among investors. Meanwhile, Rollblock’s growing volume and … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Stablecoin Remittance Tax Is Doomed From the Start

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the Central Bank of Brazil has proposed a tax on the use of stablecoins for making remittances and how this might drive retail users away from regulated exchanges. Latam … Read more