Data Analytics and AI Firm Raises $5 Billion, Has No Plans for an Imminent IPO
Databricks, a data and AI company, is reportedly raising $5 billion in its latest funding round, aiming for a total of $8 billion, which could be the largest this year. Prioritizing Growth Over IPO Databricks, a San Francisco-based data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) company, is reportedly raising $5 billion in its latest funding round, […] Powered by...
FBI Sting Reveals Bitcoin Scheme Behind Counterfeit Goods Network
Alan Joseph, a Lancaster, Massachusetts man, was convicted on Nov. 22 for running an unlicensed business that converted cash into bitcoin to aid criminal activities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday. Between August 2020 and February 2021, Joseph conducted transactions, including a $25,000 cash-to-bitcoin exchange, for an undercover agent who claimed involvement […] Powered by...
Russia Approves Crypto Tax Law, Redefining Digital Currency Rules
Russia’s new crypto tax law classifies digital currencies as property, exempts mining from VAT, and mandates detailed reporting, signaling a seismic shift in regulation. Russia’s New Crypto Tax Rules Signal a Major Shift in Digital Currency Regulations The Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of parliament, approved a government-initiated bill outlining the taxation framework for digital […] Powered by...
Ripple Drops $25M to Champion Crypto-Friendly Policies
Ripple boosts Fairshake with another $25M, amplifying its push for crypto-friendly policies and challenging regulatory overreach to solidify its leadership in innovation advocacy. Ripple Doubles Down on Fairshake With Third $25M Contribution Ripple has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering innovation-friendly policies by contributing $25 million to Fairshake, a bipartisan Super PAC supporting pro-crypto candidates. CEO […] Powered by...
Ethereum Explodes With 10% Gain—Is Altcoin Season About to Ignite?
As bitcoin enjoyed a bit of a lift on Wednesday, ether (ETH) stole the spotlight by jumping more than 10% in just 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency now claims over 13% of the $3.33 trillion total market cap. Ether’s $47B Volume Surge Sparks Wild Speculation—$7,500 Next? Bitcoin (BTC) gained 4.4% against the U.S. dollar in […] Powered by...
