Tag: 1.2B

Binance logged $1.2b inflows as crypto markets bounces back

Binance, crypto’s largest centralized exchange, saw $1.2 billion in net inflows as digital asset investors capitalized on a massive market drop caused by an unwinding yen carry trade. Bitcoin’s (BTC) rebound and a bounce in the broader cryptocurrency market spiked trading activity on CEX platforms like Binance in the last 24 hours. Binance CEO Richard Teng, citing DefiLlama data, said the crypto exchange recorded its highest single-day trading volume since the beginning of the year. Amid the macroeconomic climate and yesterday’s market downturn, #Binance recorded a net inflow of US$1.2…

HashKey Group Announced Completion of Series A Funding Round with $100M at Valuation of Over $1.2B

The newly acquired funds will help HashKey to build diversified Web3 products amid the mainstream adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology in Asia. HashKey Group, the operator of a leading Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange and other web3-focused platforms, announced the completion of the Series A funding round with nearly $100 million. As a result, the company saw its valuation rally beyond $1.2 billion to a unicorn status. According to the announcement, HashKey will direct the funds to build more licensed and diversified web3 products to solidify its position in…

Revolut Posts Delayed 2022 Financial Report, Reveals Revenue of $1.2B

Revolut anticipates that its revenue for 2023 will continue its growth trajectory. British online banking company Revolut has finally published its delayed 2022 annual financial earnings report on Friday, December 22. The company reported a significant 45% increase in revenue for the year, reaching £922.5 million worth appropriately $1.2 billion. The pre-tax loss, in turn, dropped to £25.4 million ($32.2 million), a notable shift from the restated profit of £39.8 million in 2021. Revolut’s 2022 Financials The 2022 earnings results came after the firm received approval in September from the…

Bitcoin Mining Investment Commitments Hit $1.2B YTD as BTC Halving 2024 Approaches

Several companies are anticipating the changes expected from the Bitcoin halving next year and have pumped in more mining investments. The Bitcoin mining industry has consistently picked up steam over the last few months. According to a report from Bitcoin mining consultancy and PR firm BlocksBridge Consulting, Bitcoin miner investment commitments have crossed $1.2 billion year-to-date. In its Miner Weekly report, BlocksBridge Consulting notes that since the year began, twelve public mining companies have placed orders for spot and future stocks of Bitcoin miners, with a total capacity of more than…

3AC Liquidator May Try to Claw Back About $1.2B From Digital Currency Group, BlockFi

A confidential July 7 report from Teneo, the liquidator, that CoinDesk reviewed referred to more than $1 billion of “prospective claims” against DCG and its Genesis lending subsidiary consisting of “both preference claims and claims which have resulted from issues around the perfection of loan and security documentation.” It also noted more than $220 million of “preferential payments” to BlockFi. Source

Britain Joins Semiconductor Chips Race, Introduces $1.2B Plan

The British government has undertaken a focused approach in revamping its semiconductor industry and will capitalize on its strengths such as designing and producing non-silicon chips, and intellectual property rights.  On Friday, May 19, Great Britain announced support of £1 billion ($1.2 billion) for its semiconductor industry. With this move, the United Kingdom joins the race with the US and EU to boost its domestic chipmaking capabilities and reduce its dependence on foreign players. The investment is part of the country’s 20-year strategy for semiconductors, after facing lengthy delays in…