Louis Velazquez
Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies, Managing Partner of FGA Partners and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
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CFTC issues second warning to prediction markets on cookie-cutter self-certifications
For the second time this year, the regulator told prediction markets to stop issuing overly broad, template-style certifications of events contracts.
Russia’s Sberbank to launch crypto trading infrastructure this year
Russia’s biggest bank plans to create cryptocurrency trading infrastructure by Dec. 1 as the country is set to establish rules for market participants while allowing
Bitcoin OG selling eases as dormant BTC movement hits 4-year low: Thorn
Dormant Bitcoin activity fell to its lowest level since Q3 2022, suggesting long-term holders have slowed distribution after heavy profit-taking.
South Korea’s largest bank to launch payment service on JPMorgan’s Kinexys
South Korea’s largest lender will use JPMorgan’s blockchain platform to support US dollar cross-border payments for import and export businesses across 10 countries.
BitMart to wind down exchange, end trading by Aug. 26
Crypto exchange BitMart said it will wind down operations after its BMX token plunged and users reported withdrawal delays, with platform operations set to end
Binance ‘red teams’ its own staff every month to keep hackers out
Binance regularly tests its employees for security hygiene, with social engineering becoming a major source of industry breaches.
Robinhood in talks with Crypto.com over prediction markets: WSJ
While prediction market companies in the US continue to face legal battles between state and federal authorities, Robinhood is reportedly considering expanding its services.
Bitcoin advocacy group to join US State Department’s ‘digital freedom’ program
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations will be able to send employees to work alongside State Department officials to address issues including digital
Wise expected to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS
The OCC denied the UK company’s application this week citing AML/CFT risks, despite approving similar charters for digital asset companies in the last year.
North Korea arrests bank hacking ring tied to crypto laundering: Report
Daily NK reported that North Korea arrested former state cyber operators accused of hacking two state banks and laundering funds through crypto.
Fidelity joins push for Senate passage of CLARITY Act
Fidelity called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, joining industry groups and crypto firms pushing for market structure legislation.
Dango’s perp DEX taps out nearly 4 months after launch
Dango will close its network on Aug. 13, joining BitMEX, Odos and Satori Finance in a wave of recent crypto shutdowns.
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Nvidia just locked down deal that changes AI race
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Americans using Roth IRA rule are leaving thousands on the table
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Microsoft just took sides in AI policy fight
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CFTC issues second warning to prediction markets on cookie-cutter self-certifications
For the second time this year, the regulator told prediction markets to stop issuing overly broad, template-style certifications of events contracts.