Sam Bankman-Fried Movie in the Works Based on Michael Lewis’s FTX Book

Apple and A24 are in the early stages of developing a film adaptation of Michael Lewis’s book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” with Lena Dunham attached to write the script, Variety has reported. The film will co-develop and co-produce by Apple Studios and A24, exploring the dramatic rise and fall … Read more

Bitget Re-Launches UK Website, Expanding Access to Digital Assets for British Users

Bitget has officially re-launched its UK website in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Promotions Regime. With Archax’s approval, British Bitget users can now access a range of crypto services, including trading and custody for tokenized real-world assets. “At Bitget, compliance is the core of our expansion strategy,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of … Read more

Wave of All-Time Highs Causes Trading Volume of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Skyrocket

As bitcoin prices continue to reach new highs, the prices of related spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged significantly. According to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the three spot Bitcoin ETFs listed in Hong Kong recorded a trading volume of over HK$120 million last week, marking a remarkable increase of more than 55% compared to … Read more

Sam Altman Shares Optimism for Cryptocurrency’s Bright Future

In a recent social media post, Openai CEO Sam Altman shared his optimistic outlook for the future of cryptocurrency, expressing confidence in the industry’s potential for growth and innovation. He emphasized the remarkable progress made at the blockchain ID company he co-founded, World (formerly known as Worldcoin), over the past year, crediting the team’s exceptional … Read more

Dogecoin Soars Over 80% to Become Sixth Most Valuable Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged to become the sixth most valuable cryptocurrency, experiencing an impressive 80% increase in just seven days. The popular meme-inspired digital currency has surpassed Ripple’s XRP and USDC, achieving a market capitalization of over $41 billion, with a staggering daily trading volume exceeding $20 billion. At its peak, dogecoin’s price reached as … Read more

ENS Domains Unveils Namechain: A Layer 2 Solution for the Ethereum Ecosystem

ENS Domains has announced the launch of Namechain, a purpose-built Layer 2 solution that marks a significant evolution in the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ecosystem. This development is part of the broader ENS v2 initiative, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance for users. The team hopes that by providing a familiar experience for Ethereum … Read more

Dutch Court Orders Binance to Disclose Account Information Tied to $200,000 Dating Scam

A court in The Hague has ordered Binance to release the name and address of an account holder linked to a $200,000 (€186,000) dating scam, according to the Netherlands Times. The case involves a woman who was persuaded over the summer to invest in cryptocurrencies by someone she met on a dating app. What followed … Read more

Analyst: Stock-to-Flow Model Forecasts $500K per Bitcoin

In a recent social media post, cryptocurrency analyst Plan B expressed optimism for Bitcoin’s future, stating that after the ETF fake-out earlier this year, the cryptocurrency is now poised for a significant upward movement. He highlighted that his Stock-to-Flow model predicts an average price of $500,000 for bitcoin, with a bandwidth ranging from $250,000 to … Read more

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Following Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory

Iran’s currency, the rial, plummeted to an all-time low on Wednesday, trading at 703,000 rials to the dollar, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. This significant decline, which later slightly recovered, signals new economic challenges for Tehran amid ongoing regional conflicts. The rial’s depreciation reflects the ongoing struggles of Iran’s economy, exacerbated … Read more

Decentralized AI Platform Singularitynet Launches Self-Improving Bot in Minecraft

Decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) platform Singularitynet has announced the launch of AIRIS (Autonomous Intelligent Reinforcement Inferred Symbolism) within the popular game Minecraft, in collaboration with the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). According to the developers, AIRIS is designed to evolve through direct interaction with its environment, enabling it to adapt and learn autonomously, thereby breaking away … Read more