Why Multicoin Capital Invested $5.7M in Squads Labs

Multicoin Capital discloses a $5.7 million investment in Squads Labs, bolstering the multisig standard on Solana. The funding accelerates Squads’ blockchain-native custody infrastructure, spotlighting major upgrades like SquadsX and Squads (v4), which are set to redefine self-custody and on-chain capital coordination. (Read More) ​ 

BC Technology Group Shares Drop 30%, Company Clarifies OSL Sale Rumor

BC Technology Group Limited refutes rumors of considering selling its virtual asset trading platform, OSL, following a Bloomberg report, amidst a significant drop in its share prices on 17 October 2023. The company clarified there’s no ongoing negotiation or consideration regarding the OSL sale, urging investors to exercise caution. (Read More) ​ 

Platypus Recovers 90% of Stolen Funds from Recent Exploit

Platypus DeFi protocol has recovered 90% of the funds stolen in the recent 12 October 2023 exploit, reducing the net loss to about 18,000 AVAX. The protocol acknowledged the community’s support in swiftly resolving the crisis and is making arrangements for the withdrawal of liquidity providers. Amidst ongoing investigations and enhanced security measures, Platypus continues […]

Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj Unveils $APE Accelerator to Boost ApeCoin Ecosystem

Forj, under Animoca Brands, has inaugurated the $APE Accelerator to bolster the ApeCoin ecosystem. The accelerator is now open for applications, inviting innovative Web3 projects to leverage the platform and connect with a substantial ApeCoin community. The initiative underscores a community-driven approach to enhance the utility and value of ApeCoin. (Read More) ​ 

Exploring the Basel Committee’s Draft on Crypto Asset Exposure

The Basel Committee has unveiled a draft document detailing the disclosure requirements for banks’ cryptoasset exposures. Standardized templates under a new chapter, DIS55, are introduced to ensure consistency in disclosures. The Committee seeks public and market participants’ feedback on the draft until January 31, 2024, with an eye towards implementing the requirements on January 1, […]

Lido Finance Halts Operations on Solana Following Community Consensus

Lido Finance is discontinuing its operations on Solana blockchain following a community consensus within its DAO. The decision, revealed on October 16, 2023, comes after a proposal highlighting the unsustainable financials of Lido on Solana. Despite this cessation, Lido expresses continued optimism for Solana’s ecosystem. (Read More) ​