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Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Agrees to Build New Site for Celsius Creditors

The deal with Hut 8 comes after Celsius recently obtained approval from the bankruptcy court to transition into a Bitcoin mining entity that creditors will solely operate.  Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Hut 8 has entered into an interim agreement with the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network to construct and deploy new mining operations in Cedarvale, Texas. This collaboration is a key component of Celsius’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, designed to foster positive relations with its creditors potentially through financial agreements or equity arrangements. Hut 8 to Build New Crypto Mining Facility…

OKX Surges Ahead of OpenSea and Blur in NFT Race Thanks to Bitcoin Ordinals

OKX strategically positioned itself to ride the Ordinals wave, seizing the NFT crown amid exploding interest in Bitcoin-based creative assets. Cryptocurrency trading platform OKX has raced ahead of rivals to become the top marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFT), recording over $50 million in daily NFT trading volume compared to $13 million on Blur and $3 million on OpenSea. This surge centers around Ordinals – unique NFTs built on the Bitcoin blockchain that have recently taken the crypto world by storm. With exclusive support for trading Ordinals, OKX currently leads the…

Bybit Unveils Crypto Ark Space in Dubai to Enhance Web3 Adoption

The first offering of Bybit’s Crypto Ark Space is the Crypto Ark Trading Academy, which will run every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The Bybit cryptocurrency exchange, a top-rated crypto firm with more than 20 million registered global users, has announced plans to ensure a seamless web3 adoption through its Crypto Ark Trading program. According to the statement, Bybit’s Crypto Ark has embarked on a journey to reshape the future of crypto collaboration beginning with its headquarters in Dubai. Moreover, Bybit’s Crypto Ark is focused on bringing together…

Crypto Was Institutionalized in 2023, Says Goldman Sachs

According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw significant institutional support for the crypto industry, especially for derivatives trading. For as long as the crypto industry has existed, it has pursued institutional support. Considering the fact that the crypto industry operated on the fringes of the mainstream financial world for so many years, institutional support would mean both more financial benefits and public validation. Well, according to Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw significant progress in institutionalizing the crypto industry. Goldman Sachs: How Crypto Went Institutional Goldman Sachs notes that…

Keywords Studios Acquires SoftBank-Backed Improbable Unit for $97M

Keywords Studios said that the team, consisting of Andy Norman, Rocco Loscalzo, Vaughan O’Brien, and Roger Cheung, will continue to lead the business after the successful completion of the acquisition. Keywords Studios, an infrastructure solution provider for game and entertainment services, has acquired a unit of the SoftBank-backed metaverse platform Improbable for £79.5 million, approximately $97 million. In an official announcement on December 18, the company said it had purchased The Multiplayer Group Ltd (MPG), a separate unit of Improbable focused on game development outside the metaverse. Keywords Welcome MPG…

Franklin Templeton Believes Every National Treasury Will Hold Bitcoin

The head of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset and industry advisory services sees ongoing adoption of BTC by nation-states and emphasizes its potential to surpass CBDCs in efficiency for national treasuries. A strategist from Franklin Templeton, a global investment firm, predicts a future where every national treasury holds Bitcoin (BTC), envisioning the cryptocurrency becoming the fundamental unit of trade. Sandy Kaul, the head of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset and industry advisory services, shared this perspective in a recent interview on crypto influencer Natalie Brunell’s YouTube channel. Kaul also observes the ongoing…

Adobe and Figma Set to Terminate $20B Acquisition Deal amid Regulatory Issues

Adobe’s $20 billion bid to buy its competitor Figma has been officially terminated. Last year, Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) revealed its plans to pay $20 billion in cash and stock to acquire Figma, a popular cloud-based design platform. This would have not only increased Adobe’s market share but also its market power, which causes concerns among regulators.  Now, Adobe and Figma have announced that they will be scrapping the deal due to the regulators’ concerns and demands. Adobe Exiting the Deal with Figma Adobe is already a global leader in…

FTX Bankruptcy Fees Reach $53,000 per Hour, Crypto Exchange Still Owes Over $1B

Even with the owed fees it has paid in trying to deal with bankruptcy issues, FTX continues to face mounting challenges. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, previously valued at $32 billion, has resulted in exorbitant legal and advisory fees amounting to an average of $53,000 per hour within three months. According to recent filings with the bankruptcy court, FTX attempted to address its insolvency issues by spending an astounding $118.1 million on professional services between August 1 and October 31 of this year. This equates to more than $1.3…

Crypto Stocks Down during Pre-market Hours as BTC Price Drops to $41K

COIN, MSTR, HOOD and crypto mining stocks MARA and RIOT are down today during pre-market hours while Bitcoin price is below $41,000. Today Bitcoin price is down. The major crypto asset is treading below $41,000 this morning. The main crypto stocks in the pre-market are also in the red zone. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is down 3% and is trading at around $143. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock is down over 3%, trading at $551. Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: MARA) is trading at around $17, which means that…

Ordinals-based Tap Protocol Raises $4.2M to Advance Bitcoin Adoption

Tap Protocol seeks to continue building new Bitcoin applications, ranging from fractionalization of Ordinals art and token functions for gaming applications.  Trac Systems, a German-based company and the parent entity of Tap Protocol, recently announced the completion of a funding round where it pulled the sum of $4.2 million from investors. The funding round was led by Sora Ventures and the capital raised is earmarked for the continued development of the company’s initiatives, particularly in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem.  Trac Systems Funding: Ultimate Goal Trac Systems has been gaining attention…