AI startup Anthropic today announced that it raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The Series E, which also had participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, Menlo Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures, brings the company’s total…
In a digital assets landscape cluttered with complexity, Aubrey Jesseau, CEO and founder of Beaver Bitcoin, has one clear goal: to make Bitcoin simple, secure, and accessible for Canadians. Launched in July 2022 from Toronto, Beaver Bitcoin isn’t a typical exchange, it’s a Bitcoin-only, non-custodial platform that sends coins directly to your wallet for a…
Soccer legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho is the latest public figure to launch their own cryptocurrency. He joins a long list of celebrity-backed meme coins over the past few years with his new STAR10 token. Ronaldinho launched his token, Star10 (STAR10) on the BNB Chain late yesterday (March 2). In an X post the World Cup winner…
DOGE_SEC’s initiative is fueling scrutiny of the SEC, potentially influencing its approach to crypto regulation. Growing speculation suggests the SEC may withdraw its Ripple lawsuit appeal, signaling a shift in crypto enforcement. A new movement has emerged in the crypto space, and it has the SEC in its sights. The timing is particularly intriguing, given…
A bank failure occurs when a financial institution becomes insolvent and is closed by regulators because it can no longer meet its obligations. Bank failures can be alarming, especially for small business owners who rely on financial institutions for daily operations. Having worked in the banking industry for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how sudden…
On its newly released roadmap, the pseudonymous founder of the Telegram-based game Farm Frens, known as Kaizen, said that they will relaunch on the LINE messenger app as the “Season 2 with major improvements” after experiencing trouble on the token generation event (TGE) of $FREN. The launch of Farm Frens on LINE will happen in…
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, March 3rd, 2025] Metacade, the leading onchain gaming ecosystem on Base, has announced a strategic partnership with Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, and Coinbase itself. This collaboration introduces a Layer 3 (L3) Appchain, designed to enhance scalability, reduce costs, and increase efficiency for onchain gaming….
Popular self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask is set to undergo a significant overhaul. The update introduces a revamped user interface, support for additional blockchain networks, and changes to transaction processing. Notably, Bitcoin and Solana will be natively supported for the first time, allowing users to manage assets across multiple blockchains within a single wallet. Additionally, a…
RLUSD, the stablecoin launched by digital payment company Ripple, has reached 120 million in circulation, while XRP has experienced a 3.39% loss in the last 24 hours. RLUSD’s growing adoption is enhancing XRP’s liquidity and stability by increasing demand for XRPL-based assets, further strengthening its position within the ecosystem. Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, has experienced remarkable…
Sean Baker’s five-time Academy Award-winning Anora is like Pretty Woman at the harried pace of Uncut Gems — until the ending. The film’s final moments are silent, which is a direct contrast to the chaotic journey Ani (Mikey Madison) has just been on. After a whirlwind marriage to a rich client and son of a…
