MSCI has finalized its new rule targeting non-operating companies, potentially removing Strategy, Metaplanet, and SharpLink from its indices. The final list of affected firms will be published on November 11.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation
Network School, founded by Balaji Srinivasan, acquired Farcaster; users must sign a 'social smart contract' or face downgrade to read-only access.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform
CleanSpark announced it will discontinue its monthly Bitcoin mining reports; BitFuFu faces uncertainty regarding its Ethiopian partnership.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project
Settlement platform Multiliquid raised $8 million across pre-seed and seed rounds, with Polychain Capital leading the seed round.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project
DeFi Development increased the dividend rate on CHAD preferred shares from 13% to 14%, allocating proceeds from CHAD sales to expand its Solana treasury.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project
Ripple Prime launched RWA perpetual swap contracts linked to equities, ETFs, metals, energy, and currencies—available for 24/7 trading and settlement.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform
Starknet initiated a seven-day on-chain vote for STRK holders to decide whether to explore building a standalone quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that an AI bubble burst would trigger government stimulus, ultimately boosting Bitcoin’s long-term value.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Data
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