A number of supposed Open Exchange (OPNX) investors have been blasted by the CEO of the crypto claims trading platform after some publicly distanced themselves from the project after being named as backers. On April 22, OPNX’s CEO Leslie Lamb tweeted that the behavior of the firms was “disgusting” and “disappointing” saying they “want all the upside with little to no risk.” “I’m here to remind everyone that’s not how entrepreneurship works, if it isn’t already clear,” Lamb added. I’ve gotten all but 4 hours of sleep dealing with the…
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OPNX CEO scolds claimed backers after they deny investing in the firm
A number of supposed Open Exchange (OPNX) investors have been blasted by the CEO of the crypto claims trading platform after some publicly distanced themselves from the project after being named as backers. On April 22, OPNX’s CEO Leslie Lamb tweeted that the behavior of the firms was “disgusting” and “disappointing” saying they “want all the upside with little to no risk.” “I’m here to remind everyone that’s not how entrepreneurship works, if it isn’t already clear,” Lamb added. I’ve gotten all but 4 hours of sleep dealing with the…
Decentralized Database Firm Tableland Raises $8M Series A From CoinFund, Multicoin Capital, Others
“Tableland integrates a battle-tested database into EVM-based smart contracts for the first time,” said Tabelland co-founder Andrew Hill in the press release. “The ease and familiarity of SQL combined with a network of pre-built, composable data models will make it possible for developers to turn ideas into dapps faster than ever before.” Source
Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Plugs Into CoinRoutes Smart-Order Routing System
CryptoX – Cryptocurrency Analysis and News Portal CoinRoutes won a patent in February for a “cryptocurrency smart-order router” designed to help trading firms reduce the costs of storing large reams of historical data. Source The post Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Plugs Into CoinRoutes Smart-Order Routing System appeared first on CryptoX. CryptoX Portal
Crypto firm Mawson sells Texas sites for $8.5M ahead of vote on anti-mining bill
Crypto mining firm Mawson Infrastructure Group will be exiting Texas following an $8.5-million sale of its local subsidiary as well as lease agreements and contracts related to operating in the state. In an April 19 announcement, Mawson said it had arranged the sale of its subsidiary Luna Squares Texas to Singapore-based fund manager M Turing VCC Oracle Phase 1 Fund for $8.5 million in cash and stablecoins. CEO James Manning said the sale was conducted as part of a strategy to focus the company’s operations in Pennsylvania and reduce existing…
FTX Reboot Plan Attracts Interest From VC Firm Tribe Capital: Report
Tribe, whose portfolio included FTX ahead of its dramatic collapse in November, is considering leading a $250 million fund raise, with a $100 million commitment from itself, according to the report. A source told Bloomberg that Tribe Capital co-founder Arjun Sethi met with FTX’s official committee of unsecured creditors in January to go over an informal proposal. Source AttractsCapitalFirmFTXInterestPlanRebootReportTribe CryptoX Portal
Payments Firm Nuvei’s Ties With FTX Questioned in Spruce Point Capital Report
Spruce Point also pointed out that Nuvei hired FTX’s former global head of payments, Adam Cole, as a senior vice president. Cole “advised multiple defunct companies with ties to known stock promoters with a list of unsavory allegations,” claimed the report. Source CapitalFirmFTXNuveisPaymentsPointquestionedReportSpruceTies CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Capital Raises $60M
“In the midst of market chaos, Unchained has emerged as a highly trusted provider of bitcoin custody and financial services through superior technology, risk management, regulatory compliance, and client service,” said Valor partner Vivek Pattipati, who will be joining the Unchained board of directors. “Particularly in lending, the company has differentiated itself by minimizing risk to both the lender and the borrower, leading to resilience and an extraordinary opportunity to capture market share.” Original
SEC Warned Bittrex of Legal Action Before Firm Announced U.S. Exit: WSJ
The crypto exchange is set to shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years in operation. Source
South Korean Prosecutors Reveals Do Kwon Sent Funds to Local Law Firm before TerraUSD’s Fall
After Kwon was arrested, the prosecutors indicated that he had paid the law firm before the collapse. As the legal battle between Do Kwon and South Korean prosecutors continues, the prosecutors stated that the CEO of Terraform Labs Do Kwon transferred some money to a law firm before TerraUSD and Luna crumbled. There are reports about the crypto entrepreneur sending 9 billion won ($7 million) to local law firm Kim & Chang just before the demise of the tokens he created. Do Kown is the South Korean CEO and co-founder…