As the layer-1 blockchain Ethereum continues to grow and evolve, layer-2 blockchains like Optimism are working to alleviate issues of scaling, speed and costs. “We’ve been working on […]
Worldcoin’s future remains uncertain after Sam Altman fired from OpenAI
Sam Altman, the now former CEO of OpenAI, has departed his role and is leaving its board, according to a company post on Friday. But questions about his […]
Crypto market showing signs of recovery as prices, NFT sales rise on the month
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Aave Companies rebrands to Avara and acquires crypto wallet Family to expand its web3 reach
Web3-focused software technology company Aave Companies is rebranding to Avara, its founder Stani Kulechov told TechCrunch exclusively. The crypto parent entity best known for supporting Aave Labs, Aave […]
Prosecutors will likely proceed with SBF’s second trial in March
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial is done, and he was found guilty on seven charges. But it’s not over yet for the former FTX CEO. Bankman-Fried won’t be sentenced till […]
Moving on from SBF trial with Circle IPO rumors, a massive new crypto fund and sanctions
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SBF’s trial is coming to a close – here’s what you missed
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SBF testifying, bitcoin rises amid spot ETF speculation and Walmart’s web3 accelerator surfaces
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There’s ‘great hope’ for bitcoin spot ETF approval in 2024: Bitwise
As the crypto market heats up in anticipation of a bitcoin spot ETF approval in the U.S., Katherine Dowling, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Bitwise Asset […]
SBF trial brings in FTX exec and experts, NY AG sues three crypto firms for fraud, Reddit kills blockchain program and FTC sues bankrupt Voyager
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