Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen commented on the recent cases involving Ripple, Grayscale, and the SEC, arguing it is time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy.
Bitcoin Lightning company River raises $35M amid ‘new wave of institutional adoption’
“We’re seeing another wave of Bitcoin interest, largely driven by business and institutional adoption,” says Alex Leishman, River CEO. “It’s not fueled by hype.”
San Francisco authorities make arrest in stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee
Police chief Bill Scott said there was evidence that the suspect and Bob Lee knew each other but did not comment on the possible motive of the attack.
San Francisco federal bank eyes CBDC system development, reveals job posting
Within 24 hours of the job posting, 45 applicants have shown interest in joining the federal government to build an in-house CBDC.
Crypto hotspots continue to thrive despite FTX collapse
Crypto-friendly cities throughout the world report growth and innovation despite recent events.
Elon Musk faces class-action suit over mass Twitter layoffs
Elon Musk previously won a similar class-action lawsuit brought by Tesla employees, calling the case “trivial.”
PayPal is shuttering its San Francisco office: Report
A spokesperson reportedly hinted the closure was aimed at the company evaluating its “global office footprint.”
Kraken shuts down global headquarters as ‘San Francisco is not safe’
In a Tweet, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell has made the decision to close the Kraken global headquarters in San Francisco.
Coinbase crypto exchange to close San Francisco headquarters in 2022
Coinbase is taking measures to ensure that no office becomes an unofficial headquarters.
Diem co-creator leaving Facebook for Planet Labs
Kevin Weil has previously said that the launch of the Facebook-backed stablecoin would be “a journey of years and decades.”
Crypto Entrepreneur Jeremy Gardner Pitches Reality Show to TV Networks
Blockchain investor Jeremy Gardner is shopping around a reality show about his life to television networks.
Too Sick for Buffett Lunch, Justin Sun Attends Tron Influencer Party in SF
Justin Sun said he postponed the Buffett lunch due to kidney stones. But that didn’t stop him from briefly mingling at a Tron party Thursday night.
Ethereum Accelerator to Offer Crypto Coders Resources and ‘Reality Check’
A blockchain company known as a hub of startups is expanding its reach, launching a new San Francisco-based startup accelerator.
Blockchain Capital Raises $150 Million, Looks Beyond Financial Services
The raise, Blockchain Capital’s fourth, includes $25 million worth of cryptocurrency and brings its total assets under management to $250 million.