House of Block Weekly Wrap
Issue - 38 Week ending 15th November 2024
What caught our eye this week.
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan Amid Election Betting Investigation. In a dramatic escalation of regulatory oversight, FBI raided the New York home of Shayne Coplan, the 26-year-old CEO of Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction and betting platform. CEO Today
18 states sue SEC over 'unconstitutional overreach' of digital assets. States suing SEC, Chair Gary Gensler include Kentucky, Florida and Texas. Fox Business
Gary Gensler is expected to step down as SEC Chair after Thanksgiving. Gensler strongly hinted he will depart as SEC chair in wake of Trump’s victory.Cryptobriefing.com
Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by Inauguration Day, says crypto expert—what a Trump Presidency could mean for digital assets. DLnews.com
Elon Musk, has ventured back into the world of crypto. Forbes
Coinbase launches ‘Coin50’ index as crypto equivalent to S&P 500 and a balance to Bitcoin. Coinbase is lauching it’s own version of the S&P Index ! Fortune
Cop29: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report – as it happened. The Guardian
Image: Carboncredits.com
UK Government Crafts New Crypto Regulations to Counter Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policies. The UK Treasury proposes stablecoin legislation to bridge regulatory gaps and enhance digital asset growth in the region. Techreport
Why crypto miners are selling power for AI data centers. Yahoo Finance
Web Summit Lisbon 2024 highlights: Advancing AI, sustainability, and diversity in tech.The 2024 Web Summit in Lisbon attracted 71,528 attendees, including CEOs, startups, investors, trade delegations, and media. Artificial intelligence remained the most represented industry at Web Summit. Techfindingnews.com
House of Block Handbook - New!
The House of Block is set to publish its essential annual digital directory, the House of Block Handbook, a “Who’s who” in the Digital Asset & Web3 industry. This publication is designed to foster transparency and collaboration, empowering community members to strengthen connections, uncover synergies, and elevate the community as a whole. The handbook offers space for personal bios and business information, making it an invaluable resource for building relationships across the industry. Deadline extended, Friday 22nd November 2024 Apply here : Google Entry Form - list your Biography!
HoB Shout out !
Bitwise Acquires $4 Billion Institutional-Grade Ethereum Staking Provider Attestant; Announces Launch of Bitwise Onchain Solutions
With the addition of Attestant’s $3.7 billion in staked assets, Bitwise’s total client assets rise above $10 billion. Business Wire
Gunnercooke advised Attestant on the transaction. Kathryn Dodds said: “It was a pleasure leading the gunnercooke team on one of the most significant Web3 transactions of this year. Massive thank you to the team with : James Burnie FRSA.
Well done Gunnercooke !
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