Alex LeRoux
1144 posts
Editor-in-Chief for CoinAcademy.
Curious and passionate about innovation, cryptocurrencies attracted me in 2017 while NFTs absorbed me in 2021.
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Robert Kiyosaki Shares his Perspective on Bitcoin: Robert Kiyosaki shares his pessimistic view of the global economy, which…
Former FTX Attorney Launches Backpack Exchange
Former FTX attorney general, Can Sun, reinvents himself as the leader of Backpack Exchange, a new crypto exchange…
November 12, 2023
A Reduced Fine for Ripple
A Considerably Reduced Fine for Ripple The SEC fine imposed on Ripple is likely to be reduced. The…
November 11, 2023
FTX Sues Bybit in Landmark Legal Battle to Recover Nearly $1 Billion
FTX sues Bybit in an attempt to recover nearly $1 billion: FTX, a major player in the world…
November 11, 2023
BlackRock Questions SEC’s Differential Treatment of Spot ETFs
BlackRock Challenges SEC’s Logic Regarding Spot ETFs: BlackRock disputes the SEC’s differential treatment of cryptocurrency Futures ETFs and…
November 11, 2023
Genesis Seeks Court Approval to Reduce Claim Against 3AC to $33 Million
Genesis seeks court approval to reduce its claim against 3AC from $1 billion to $33 million Crypto lender…
November 10, 2023
BlackRock Registers iShares Ethereum Trust in Delaware: The Market Reacts
BlackRock, the titan of asset management, has just registered a fund in the state of Delaware in the…
November 9, 2023
Polygon Village V2: A Fund to Support the Network
Polygon Launches ‘Polygon Village V2’ with a Fund to Support its Network: Polygon Village 2.0 has launched a…
November 9, 2023
SEC Chairman Advocates for Restart of FTX Exchange
SEC Chairman Advocates for FTX Exchange Restart: Gary Gensler, SEC Chairman, supports the idea of a full restart…
November 9, 2023
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and 21Shares Launch Digital Asset ETF Suite
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest teams up with 21Shares to launch digital asset ETF suite Renowned investor Cathie Wood…
November 9, 2023
The Mystery of Eye Pain at Apefest Solved by Yuga Labs
The Mystery of Eye Pain at Apefest Solved by Yuga Labs: Yuga Labs confirms correlation between UV-A lights…
November 9, 2023
Ubisoft and Immutable Team Up to Create Innovative Web3 Gaming Experience
Ubisoft, the video game giant known for iconic titles such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six…
November 9, 2023
Paris: The Rising Hub of Web3 in Europe
Paris glows with a special intensity on the Web3 and cryptocurrency map in the European landscape of emerging…
November 9, 2023
Binance Introduces Web3 Wallet, Shaking up Trust Wallet
Binance Shakes up Trust Wallet as it Introduces its Own Web3 Wallet With the introduction of its own…
November 8, 2023
OpenSea: Revaluation, Job Cuts, and the Future of NFT Market
In a fluctuating cryptocurrency market, Coatue Management has significantly reduced its stake in OpenSea, the popular non-fungible token…
November 8, 2023
Circle Plans IPO with Backing from Goldman Sachs and BlackRock
Circle, Stablecoin USDC Issuer, Plans IPO with Backing from Goldman Sachs and BlackRock Circle, the company behind the…
November 8, 2023
Ondo Finance and Mantle Launch USDY Token: Unlocking New Opportunities
Ondo Finance and Mantle Launch Their USDY Token: Ondo Finance and Mantle have recently announced the launch of…
November 7, 2023
Ark Invest Adjusts Holdings in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
Ark Invest Adjusts its Holdings in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Investment firm Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood,…
November 7, 2023
Blockpit Acquires Accointing: A Strategic Move in Crypto Taxation
Anchoring a Strategic Merger: Blockpit Acquires Accointing Blockpit, an Austrian platform specialising in crypto taxation, has recently acquired…
November 7, 2023
Whale Loses Access to $470M Worth of Ethereum
A Whale Loses Access to its 250,000 ETH: Rain Lõhmus, founder of the Estonian bank LHV, has been…
November 7, 2023
Bybit Prepares to Return to the UK
[Key Points] Bybit prepares to return to the UK: Bybit, after a pause imposed by the FCA directives,…
November 7, 2023
Discover the Latest Web3 Job Opportunities
Welcome to the thirteenth edition of CoinJobs, the weekly meeting of the best job opportunities in the expanding…
November 7, 2023
Kraken Explores Launching Its Own Blockchain, Entering into Strategic Partnerships
Key Points: The crypto exchange Kraken is considering launching its own blockchain. Kraken is in talks with key…
November 7, 2023
SEC Faces Challenges in Cryptocurrency Management and Performance
SEC Faces Challenges in Cryptocurrency Management and Performance Key Points: The ban on candidates owning cryptocurrencies significantly limits…
November 7, 2023
Investment in Start-ups Made Easy with Arcton
Investing in start-ups has long been a domain reserved for a financial elite. The barriers to entry, such…
November 6, 2023
Intense Pain and Vision Problems Reported at ApeFest
Intense Pain and Vision Problems Reported by ApeFest Participants Participants of Yuga Labs’ ApeFest event have reported experiencing…
November 6, 2023
Hong Kong Opens the Way for Crypto ETFs
Hong Kong opens the way for crypto ETFs The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is…
November 6, 2023
LayerZero Airdrop: Anticipation Grows
[Key points] The ecosystem is gearing up for a LayerZero airdrop: Many rumors suggest that an imminent airdrop…
November 5, 2023
US Supreme Court to Examine Coinbase User Conflict
US Supreme Court to Examine Coinbase User Conflict Key Points: The US Supreme Court has decided to review…
November 5, 2023
Bitfinex Falls Victim to Phishing Attack on Customer Support
Key Points: The Bitfinex exchange recently identified a phishing attack targeting its customer support. The incident involved unauthorized…
November 5, 2023
Aave Protocol Operations Suspended due to Issue
Aave Protocol Hit by an ‘Issue’ Aave, the decentralized lending protocol, has recently made the decision to suspend…
November 4, 2023
The Future of Work: AI Controversy and Adaptation
Key points: Elon Musk anticipates an era where artificial intelligence could render all forms of employment obsolete. On…
November 4, 2023
Avraham Eisenberg’s Trial Postponed: A Look into the $116 Million Hack
Avraham Eisenberg’s Trial Postponed to April 2024 The trial of Avraham Eisenberg, the individual behind the hack of…
November 4, 2023
A New Era of Artificial Intelligence: Elon Musk’s xAI Startup Launches Its First Model
A New Era of Artificial Intelligence: Elon Musk’s xAI Startup Prepares to Launch Its First Model Elon Musk,…
November 4, 2023
Yuga Labs and Magic Eden Partner to Create NFT Marketplace with Enforced Royalties
Key Points: Yuga Labs partners with Magic Eden to launch an NFT marketplace on Ethereum, with a commitment…
November 4, 2023
Vulnerability in zkSync Era: a $2 Billion Rescue
Key Points: ChainLight uncovered a vulnerability in the zkSync Era network, which could have led to a potential…
November 4, 2023
OpenSea Announces Restructuring Plans and Layoffs for Strategic Reorientation
OpenSea to Lay Off 50% of Employees in Strategic Reorientation towards “OpenSea 2.0” OpenSea, the leading marketplace for…
November 4, 2023
Bitcoin: The Most Reliable Asset for the Next Decade, According to Cathie Wood
Bitcoin: The Most Reliable Asset for the Next Decade, According to Cathie Wood Cathie Wood, the visionary CEO…
November 3, 2023
Ripple: Key Partner for Georgia’s Digital Lari Project
Ripple: Key Partner for Georgia’s Digital Lari Project Key Points: Ripple has been chosen as the technology partner…
November 3, 2023
SEC Claims Jury Too Lenient Towards Do Kwon
Key Points: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought summary judgment against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.…
November 3, 2023
Elon Musk Criticizes NFTs’ Lack of Blockchain Integration
Key Points: Elon Musk criticizes NFTs for their lack of blockchain integration, despite his appreciation for NFT artist…
November 2, 2023
SafeMoon Founders Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering
SafeMoon Founders Face Accusations of Fraud and Money Laundering Key points: The founders of SafeMoon are accused of…
November 1, 2023
Pyth Network Airdrop: Over 600 Million Tokens
Key Points: Pyth Network’s airdrop spans 27 blockchains and involves over 200 decentralized applications. Up to 6% of…
November 1, 2023
Bitfinex under Scrutiny by UK’s FCA
Bitfinex in the Crosshairs of the UK’s FCA Bitfinex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange platform in the market, has…
November 1, 2023
Oyster Protocol Founder Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
The Founder of Oyster Protocol Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Tax Evasion Amir Bruno Elmaani, also…
November 1, 2023
No Green Light for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Key Points: Invesco and Galaxy’s Bitcoin ETF recently added to DTCC website This addition does not indicate SEC…
November 1, 2023
Discover Exciting Job Opportunities in the Booming Web3 Industry
Welcome to the twelfth edition of CoinJobs, your ultimate source for exciting job opportunities in the booming Web3…
November 1, 2023
Unibot Falls Victim to Critical Exploit and Promises Full Refunds
Unibot reacts to a critical exploit: Unibot fell victim to a hack that exploited a vulnerability in token…
October 31, 2023
The Marked Depreciation of X Value since its Acquisition by Elon Musk
The Marked Depreciation of X Value since its Acquisition by Elon Musk The company X, formerly known as…
October 31, 2023
Andreessen Horowitz’s Ambitious Plans for Future Investments
Andreessen Horowitz’s Ambitious Plans for Future Investments Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm, has unveiled ambitious plans for…
October 30, 2023
Elon Musk’s Vision for X: Transforming into a Revolutionary Financial Hub
Key Points: Elon Musk plans to transform X (formerly Twitter) into an all-in-one financial hub. This revolutionary vision…
October 30, 2023
Decentrashop: The Future of Decentralized Shopping
E-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, have undeniably shaped the way we buy and sell products online. However, these…
October 30, 2023
Valve Expresses Caution About NFTs in Counter-Strike 2
Key points: Valve, the company behind Counter-Strike 2, expresses reservations about integrating NFTs into the game. The absence…
October 30, 2023
NEOM’s Strategic Investment in Animoca Brands: A Turning Point for Web3 Venture Capital?
NEOM’s Strategic Investment in Animoca Brands: A Turning Point for Web3 Venture Capital? [Key Points]: NEOM, the Saudi…
October 30, 2023
A New Era of Regulation: UK Introduces Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
A New Era of Regulation for Stablecoins The United Kingdom is preparing to take a decisive step in…
October 30, 2023
UK NFT Regulation: Lessons to Learn from Singapore
Key Points: Zach Burks, CEO of Mintable, warns against misguided UK regulation of NFTs. According to Burks, the…
October 30, 2023
VanEck Modifies ETF Application for Bitcoin Exposure
VanEck Modifies ETF Application for Bitcoin Exposure Asset manager VanEck has recently modified its application for a spot…
October 30, 2023
Uniswap DAO Invests $12 million in Ekubo
Key Points: Uniswap DAO invests $12 million worth of UNI to acquire a 20% stake in Ekubo’s future…
October 29, 2023
Record Volumes for Bitcoin ETF Exploration
Key points: The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), launched in 2021, is experiencing almost record-breaking trading activity. The…
October 29, 2023
Ripple CEO Slams Former SEC Chairman
The Ripple CEO Slams Former SEC Chairman in Heated Exchange In a scathing critique, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO…
October 29, 2023
El Salvador: The New Face of Finance in America?
Key points: Gabor Gurbacs recently highlighted the potential for El Salvador to become the “Singapore of the Americas”.…
October 29, 2023
DYDX Token: Expanding Utility and Governance
The dYdX community has recently taken a decisive step towards strengthening the utility of the DYDX token in…
October 29, 2023
SEC Commissioner Challenges Agency’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
SEC Commissioner Challenges Agency’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Key points: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce publicly criticizes the agency’s…
October 28, 2023
Arbitrum Launches Layer 3 on Mainnet
Ethereum continues to grow at a rapid pace. In this regard, Arbitrum, one of the flagship projects in…
October 28, 2023
The FED’s Push for Stablecoin Regulation
The Federal Reserve (FED) may accelerate its lobbying for stablecoin regulation. According to Michael Barr, Vice President of…
October 28, 2023
Kraken Suspends Trading for Five Assets in Canada
Key points: Kraken suspends trading for five specific assets in Canada. The decision is made in response to…
October 28, 2023
A Multi-Billion-Dollar Financial Clash: Gemini vs. Genesis
A Financial Dispute between Gemini and Genesis The exchange platform Gemini has recently filed a lawsuit against the…
October 28, 2023
Financial Turbulence for Changpeng Zhao: A Spectacular Fall in Fortune in 2022
Financial Turbulence for Changpeng Zhao: A Spectacular Fall in Fortune in 2022 Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO of Binance,…
October 27, 2023
US Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Binance and Tether
Key points: Two American lawmakers, Cynthia Lummis and French Hill, recently sent a letter to the DOJ, calling…
October 27, 2023
UK Adopts Innovative Law Allowing Seizure of Cryptocurrencies
UK Adopts Innovative Law Allowing Seizure of Cryptocurrencies Used in Criminal Activities The United Kingdom has taken a…
October 26, 2023
SEC Enforcement Actions and Gensler’s Critique of the Crypto World
Key Points: Gary Gensler revealed that the SEC has taken significant enforcement actions over the past year, resulting…
October 26, 2023
Circle Partners with FamilyMart to Democratize Access to Cryptocurrencies in Taiwan
Circle Partners with FamilyMart to Launch ‘Points-to-Crypto’ Loyalty Program Key Points: Circle has partnered with FamilyMart to launch…
October 26, 2023
JPM Coin: A Game Changer in Digital Payments
JPM Coin: Transferring Over $1 Billion in Daily Transactions JPMorgan, one of the world’s largest banks, recently revealed…
October 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Testimony Sheds Light on FTX Advisors’ Role
Key Points: Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify and his lawyers wish to question him about the role…
October 26, 2023
Elliptic Challenges Wall Street Journal’s Allegations on Hamas Cryptocurrency Funding
Key Points: Elliptic disputes the Wall Street Journal’s claims that Hamas raised millions in cryptocurrency. The company argues…
October 26, 2023
FTX Explores 3 Solutions for Potential Relaunch
FTX is considering 3 solutions for its potential relaunch FTX, bankrupt, has received several offers for a possible…
October 25, 2023
Access Gold with GLDNFT
Gold has always been considered a safe haven by consumers. Whether it’s to diversify a portfolio or to…
October 25, 2023
BlockFi Emerges from Bankruptcy and Plans Asset Recovery
BlockFi emerges from bankruptcy and plans to recover assets from FTX and others BlockFi declares its emergence from…
October 24, 2023
Disappearance of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust from DTCC Raises Questions
Disappearance of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust from DTCC Raises Questions A new mystery has emerged in the financial…
October 24, 2023
dYdX Prepares to Launch V4 and Transition to dYdX Chain
dYdX Prepares to Launch V4 and Transition to dYdX Chain dYdX, a decentralized exchange platform (DEX), is about…
October 24, 2023
Another Departure at Binance: Former UK Director Jonathan Farnell Resigns
Another Departure at Binance: Former UK Director Jonathan Farnell Resigns Jonathan Farnell, the former director of Binance UK,…
October 24, 2023
Ark Invest Makes Surprising Sale of Coinbase and GBTC Shares
Ark Invest Sells Millions of Dollars in Coinbase and GBTC Shares In a surprising move, Ark Invest, led…
October 24, 2023
BlackRock Preparing to Launch Bitcoin ETF
Key Points: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has recently been listed with the DTCC under the symbol ‘$IBTC’.…
October 24, 2023
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF: A Path to Approval
The Way is Paved for Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Approval The market for cryptocurrencies seems to be picking up…
October 24, 2023
Slim Chances of Success for SEC Appeal Against Ripple
Key points: The SEC’s chances of success in its appeal against Ripple are estimated between 3% and 14%…
October 23, 2023
Exciting Job Opportunities in the Web3 Industry
Welcome to the 11th edition of CoinJobs, your go-to source for exciting job opportunities in the thriving Web3…
October 23, 2023
ZachXBT, the Blockchain Detective, Faces a Mysterious Data Request
ZachXBT, the Blockchain Detective, Facing a Request for a Vast Amount of Data A Mysterious Information Request: ZachXBT,…
October 23, 2023
Optimism Surrounds the Approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the SEC
Optimism Surrounds the Approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the SEC Key Points: Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal…
October 23, 2023
Magic Eden Temporarily Suspends BRC-20 Trading to Protect Users
Magic Eden temporarily suspends BRC-20 asset trading due to declining exchange volume The suspension of BRC-20 token trading…
October 22, 2023
Vulnerable Flaw Exposes Lightning Network to Risk
The Lightning Network is constantly on alert against cybersecurity threats. Recently, Antoine Riard, a security researcher and Bitcoin…
October 22, 2023
dYdX Announces Open-Sourcing Its Protocol
The blockchain and cryptocurrency sector is in constant evolution. Recently, decentralized finance (DeFi) platform dYdX presented version 4…
October 21, 2023
Binance in Troubled Waters as it Halts Crypto Card Service
Each passing day seems to plunge Binance deeper into the storm. While Binance had announced the return of…
October 21, 2023
Reddit Tokens Controversy: Suspicions Surrounding Moderator Actions
When Reddit, the widely used social media platform, revealed its decision to end its blockchain-integrated community points program…
October 20, 2023
Tether Unveils Plans to Publish Real-Time Reserve Data
Facing the growing demand for transparency in the cryptocurrency space, Tether, a leading stablecoin issuer, has unveiled its…
October 20, 2023
SEC Drops Allegations Against Ripple Executives
In a notable turnaround, the SEC has decided to drop its allegations against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and…
October 20, 2023
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Prominent Crypto Entities for Deception
In a significant move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched legal proceedings against three leading crypto…
October 19, 2023
Coinbase Expands to Ireland as European Hub
Coinbase, the renowned US-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, is strategically expanding its footprint in Europe by officially recognizing Ireland…
October 19, 2023
EU Strengthens Tax Transparency for Crypto Assets
EU Adopts Regulations to Increase Tax Transparency for Crypto Assets The European Union has strengthened its stance on…
October 18, 2023
CoinJobs: Your Compass to Navigate Through the Vast Ocean of Web3 Jobs
The tenth edition of CoinJobs is your compass to navigate through the vast ocean of Web3 jobs. With…
October 17, 2023
Manta Pacific Shifts Strategy: Embracing Polygon’s CDK
Manta Pacific, an Optimistic Rollup project that was launched a few weeks ago using OP Stack, is making…
October 16, 2023