Crypto-friendly Patrick McHenry takes interim House Speaker position
Eight Republicans voted against Republican Representative McCarthy, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House Speaker has been ousted by Congress.
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Ripple gets formal approval for Singapore payments license
Ripple said it received its fully-fledged digital payment tokens license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Ripple Says Singapore License Formally Approved
Ripple’s Singapore arm has secured a license as a major payments institution from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company said, allowing it to keep providing digital payment token services in the fast-growing region.
SEC asks judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss lawsuit
The regulator has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test.
SEC Loses Again—Appeal of Landmark Ripple Ruling Rejected
The federal agency will still have the opportunity to appeal the case in its entirety when it concludes next year.
Is Satoshi Nakamoto Back? Twitter Account Revived After 5 Years
The account had been dormant since 2018 and was tagged instantly with community notes from the Bitcoin community.
Krafton India launches gaming incubator to expand local ecosystem
Krafton India has launched a gaming incubator in the South Asian nation as it seeks to expand the local ecosystem and support the domestic talent looking to enter the fast-growing gaming market. Called Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI), the program aims to support six to 10 teams annually, with the total duration ranging from six … Read more
Humata AI Raises $3.5 Million Led by Google’s Gradient Ventures
Building upon a PDF tool, the company aspires to redefine the future of work.
Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to ‘solve’ hyperinflation
Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.
Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling
District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC’s motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion.
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Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House
Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) has landed in the driver’s seat of the U.S. House of Representatives just as legislation to establish digital-asset regulations nears a finish line there.
Samsung’s new ‘fan editions’ of the Galaxy S23, Tab S9, and Buds bring flagship features to lower prices
Look! A purple phone that’s actually purple. | Image: Samsung Samsung’s FE series is back after a year off, this time with a pair of Galaxy Buds in the mix. The Galaxy S23 FE has the specs we’d expect of a “value flagship” smartphone and a price that makes more sense: $599, rather than the … Read more
At Least 3 SBF Jurors Recused Themselves Because They Lost Money in Crypto
The court weighed potential bias among candidates who worked for banks, or watched Sunday’s 60 Minutes broadcast.
Could House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Ouster Be Good for Crypto?
Top candidates to replace the former Speaker of the House, who was removed from office in a historic vote Tuesday, include ardent pro-crypto advocates Patrick McHenry and Tom Emmer.
Verizon bundles Netflix and NFL Plus Premium for $25/month
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Verizon has announced an exclusive combo offering Netflix Premium and NFL Plus Premium for $25 per month. Netflix Premium costs $19.99 / month right now (though it could go up soon!), and NFL Plus Premium is $16.99 / month. That sounds like a pretty good deal for Verizon … Read more
The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Forget Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company — Elon Musk is now the owner of Twitter. Continue reading…
Even More Celebrities Battle Deepfakes of Themselves
Mr. Beast, Tom Cruise, Robin Williams, Gayle King, Tucker Carlson, Bill Maher, Taylor Swift, Natalie Portman, Emma Watson…
X has to pay $1.1 million in legal fees for ex-Twitter execs
Illustration: The Verge A judge has ruled that X, the platform previously known as Twitter, must pay $1.1 million in legal fees associated with the investigations of the platform that unfolded during Elon Musk’s buyout of the platform last year, according to a report from Bloomberg. As noted by Bloomberg, Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen … Read more
When SRM Shot Up in Value, Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for His Workers, Michael Lewis Says
Michael Lewis’ “Going Infinite” outlines how the FTX CEO was worried his employees had gotten too rich because SRM’s price had gone up so much. So, he made it impossible for them to sell for longer.
Martin Shkreli on E/ACC and SBF in Prison
Reza Jafery and Martin Shkreli sit down for a casual conversation about the growing movement that is E/ACC, what songs they could recite at gunpoint, and whether or not SBF will thrive or just survive during his time in prison.
US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl
According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits” used for illicit drugs.
Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 1]
The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.
Coinbase’s Attempt to End SEC Lawsuit Should Be Rejected, U.S. Regulator Argues
“To distract from the fatal flaws in its legal arguments, Coinbase cries foul and seeks to blame the SEC for its current legal predicament,” the SEC said in a Tuesday court filing.