Ethereum liquid staking protocol Puffer Finance raises $18M Series A

Puffer Finance, a liquid staking initiative established on Ethereum’s Eigenlayer protocol, has raised $18 million during a Series A investment round to introduce its main network. In simpler terms, Puffer Finance, which is an Ethereum-based project for staking and redeeming assets using the Eigenlayer protocol, recently obtained $18 million from investors for launching its primary … Read more

Bitcoin’s next move: Should you prepare for a drop to $56K?

Bitcoin’s next significant demand zone was around $56,000. Demand slowed down, both from new ETFs and existing holders. Bitcoin’s price dropped by over 4% within the last 24 hours, reaching the $62,000 range based on data from CoinMarketCap. The trading activity saw a significant increase of approximately 5%, amounting to around $45 billion in total … Read more

UK to propose clearer crypto regulations by July

The UK Treasury plans to unveil regulations for crypto assets and stablecoins by July, fostering homegrown ingenuity in digital currencies and blockchain tech within the country. At the Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024, Bim Afolami, the U.K.’s economic secretary to the Treasury, shared updates on the government’s efforts to prepare for a major overhaul of … Read more

Crypto ATM firm says revenue unaffected by fluctuations in BTC price

Some large companies in the cryptocurrency sector, such as Bitcoin Depot, which runs Bitcoin ATMs, have experienced minimal impact from the volatile price swings of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Bitcoin Depot, the largest Bitcoin ATM company in the US, mentioned in their annual report filed on April 15 that there hasn’t been a consistent connection between … Read more

Microsoft pours $1.5B into UAE AI company, sights set on global expansion

Microsoft deepens its involvement in the international AI sector through a significant collaboration and $1.5 billion financial commitment to G42, an Abu Dhabi-based technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence. On April 16, Microsoft revealed that the purpose of their investment is to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and broaden access to innovative tech in the … Read more