Day: November 5, 2024

Metaplanet Joins CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index

Metaplanet Inc., a publicly-listed early-stage investment firm from Japan, has made its debut in the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index (BLOCK Index), a globally recognized benchmark for top public companies involved in blockchain and crypto. The company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, announced on Monday that inclusion in this high-profile index marks a significant milestone for Metaplanet […]

Rooch Co-Founder Robbed at Knifepoint in Bangkok

Rooch Network co-founder Haichao Zhu recently reported a harrowing encounter in Bangkok. Where he was robbed at knifepoint by two assailants. The incident, which took place just days before the upcoming Devcon 7 conference. Underscores growing security concerns for attendees of high-profile crypto events. The robbery occurred at 4:30 AM local time as Haichao traveled […]

Mt. Gox Moves $2.2B in Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency market, defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred approximately $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin on Monday, adding to ongoing volatility. The transaction, totaling 32,371 BTC, was tracked by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, which observed the bulk of the transfer—30,371 BTC—moving to wallet address “1FG2C…Rveoy.” An additional 2,000 BTC […]