Plus, investments in blockchain games and metaverse projects totaled $739 million for the quarter.
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A Mysterious A16z Tweet Sparked a Rally in Crypto Project Optimism's OP Token
The tweet spurred speculation that the notable venture capital firm could launch its own Optimism-based layer 2 blockchain. A16z crypto’s CTO tweeted: “not an L2.â€
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Will Help Layer 2 Networks, Crypto Investor Says
Max Williams, chief operating officer at Runa Digital Assets, noted the upgrade will allow developers to focus on improving users' experience.
Ripple's Effect on Financial Advisors
Ripple was projected to have spent $100 million fighting the SEC. Financial advisors should pay attention to Ripple’s trial, as it could have significant consequences to how we define securities.
Major Crypto Firms Need Extra Rules, Global Cooperation, ECB’s McCaul Says
The central banker said firms like Binance should be forced to disclose legal status and lines of accountability, with extra rules on top of the European Union's upcoming MiCA crypto regulation.
If Crypto OGs Are Being Hacked, Where Does That Leave the Rest of Us?
Highly skilled crypto users have reportedly lost an estimated $10 million in stolen funds since December, MyCrypto founder Taylor Monahan said.
DeFi Protocol Balancer Experiences Budget Cuts, Headcount Slashes Ahead of Strategy Pivot
The protocol’s service providers have let go of two front-end engineers as they focus on overhauling the platform’s brand.Â
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption
Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies.
Ether Holds Near $1.9K as Shanghai Fork Approaches
ETH’s price slid 1.5% on Thursday, the day after reaching its nine-month high. The Ethereum upgrade is expected to occur April 12.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Calls His Maelstrom Capital a ‘Very Patient’ Fund
Hayes wants Maelstrom to outperform bitcoin and ether, which won’t be easy.