US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties

Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance.

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Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Upholds Topper

Toppers on-ramp entrance to Ledger Live comes at a time when Ledger supports only one off-ramp solution.

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DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly

The suit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market. 

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How Ronin Forge is Empowering Crypto Game Studios: Sky Mavis Unveils First Batch of Grantees

Ronin Forge offers big opportunities, with the application for the next batch still open.

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Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards

Travala has integrated the Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT and USDC.

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Securitize taps Wormhole to boost cross-chain tokenization for institutional assets

Securitize has partnered with Wormhole Foundation to enable cross-chain interoperability for all assets tokenized on its platform, according to a Sept. 20 announcement. The partnership will make Wormhole the official blockchain interoperability provider for Securitize’s current and future tokenized assets, marking a significant step forward in the tokenization and cross-chain interoperability of digital assets. As […]

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Japanese Bitcoin investor Metaplanet works with Ripples partner SBI

SBI Groups fully-owned crypto exchange, SBI VC Trade, will assist Metaplanet in its Bitcoin strategy by providing various support in trading, storage and operation.

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Amazon to revamp Alexa with Anthropic's Claude AI model: report

Amazon is set to overhaul its Alexa virtual assistant, integrating Anthropic's Claude AI model to enhance its capabilities, with a new premium version scheduled to launch in October.

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Puma partners with Web3 mobile game in pivotal moment for mainstream adoption

Pumas latest partnership could be a pivotal moment for mainstream crypto adoption and play-to-earn gaming.

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Runway Partners with Lionsgate to Revolutionize AI in Film Production

Runway teams up with Lionsgate to develop AI models for enhancing film production, exploring innovative content creation opportunities. (Read More)

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Soneium integrates with Chainlink to advance its capabilities

Soneium, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, has joined Chainlink’s Scale program, according to a Sept. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This move grants the blockchain network’s Minato Testnet access to Chainlink’s Data Feeds and also makes the Oracle network’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) services its canonical cross-chain infrastructure. Chainlink’s Data Feeds provide decentralized off-chain data to […]

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Scambaiter Kitboga reveals tips for outsmarting scammers

Scambaiter Kitboga reveals how to outsmart fraudsters in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.

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City of Santa Monica launches Bitcoin Office, plans October festival

The Silicon Beach wants to make sure Bitcoin has a place there, with help from a blue-collar-oriented nonprofit.

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Wen Lambo? Lamborghini answers with new Animoca Web3 partnership

Increasingly more industries are adopting blockchain technology to grow their brand awareness, including luxury car makers.

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DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes

Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon.

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Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA

French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws came into force.

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Arkham Intelligence Partners with Tennis Star Tommy Paul at the US Open

Arkham Intelligence teams up with top-ranked tennis player and Olympic Bronze Medallist Tommy Paul for the US Open, enhancing sports and crypto collaboration. (Read More)

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2,200 letters of support for Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill sent to US senators

Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the bill on July 31, which would direct the US government to start a reserve Bitcoin fund.

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Oasys partners with Japanese TradFi giant SBI Holdings to push blockchain gaming

Oasys, a blockchain platform specializing in the gaming industry, announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s financial conglomerate, SBI Holdings, according to an Aug. 29 press release. The partnership includes a financial investment from SBI Holdings, which will be used to increase the liquidity of Oasys’ native OAS tokens and support the continued expansion of its […]

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Watchdog alleges Super Micro is riddled with accounting, sanctions scandals

Hindenburg Research has uncovered evidence of big problems with a major AI hardware provider.

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