Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, bit back on Wednesday during a hearing to decide whether it committed securities violations. Coinbase is motioning to dismiss the […]
US spot bitcoin ETFs begin trading, Circle files for IPO and India continues crypto pullback
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Grayscale CEO sees spot bitcoin ETF as first step toward ‘normalizing’ crypto
It’s been a long road for spot bitcoin ETF filers – and today the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved all 11 standing applications from issuers. “I’ve known […]
US approves first spot bitcoin ETF applications for 11 issuers
It’s been over a decade since the first application for a spot bitcoin ETF was filed. After a number of denials over the years, the U.S. Securities and […]
Regulatory filing reveals ABL Space Systems targeting $100M in new funding
ABL Space Systems is looking to raise up to $100 million in new funding, and has just closed over $40 million, according to a new filing with the […]
Another proptech startup crashes and burns, citing ‘current interest rate environment’
Here, a fractional short-term vacation rental marketplace, has shut down after just over two years of operation. The Miami-based startup, which had raised a known $5 million in […]
Talks of bitcoin spot ETF approval circulate as India blocks exchange sites and crypto is seeing more optimism
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. Happy New Year! The crypto space has been off to a strong start for 2024 as reporters and ETF analysts have reported that a […]
Authorities claim seizure of notorious ALPHV ransomware gang’s dark web leak site
An international group of law enforcement agencies have seized the dark web leak site of the notorious ransomware gang known as ALPHV, or BlackCat. “The Federal Bureau of […]
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud
Trevor Milton, the disgraced founder and former CEO of electric truck startup Nikola, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for securities fraud. The sentence, by Judge […]
Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp. says personal data stolen and orders impacted in suspected ransomware attack
VF Corporation, the U.S.-based owner of apparel brands including Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, has confirmed a cyberattack has impacted the company’s ability to fulfill orders ahead […]