Babafemi Adebajo
An experienced writer with practical experience in the fintech industry. When not writing, he spends his time reading, researching or teaching.
FIFA and Modex Collaborate to Launch NFT Collection as 2023 Club World Cup Begins
The collection will include 100 NFTs and provide fans with the possibility to win 2026 World Cup Final tickets.
Reebok Launches Accountable Ant Sneakers Collection with VeeFriends
Following the announcement of the sneakers collection, VeeFriends unveiled a special early access program for its token holders.
Anotherblock to Release Michael Jackson’s First-ever Studio Demo on Blockchain
Per the announcement made by Anotherblock, the project will have two packages – the open edition and the limited edition. I
New Jersey: Assemblyman Proposes Bill to Regulate Digital Assets as Securities
By Babafemi Adebajo
December 6th, 2023
The bill shows that New Jersey is following New York’s lead by establishing a comprehensive crypto framework.
Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock Receives $100K in Seed Funding Round
By Babafemi Adebajo
December 5th, 2023
While the SEC has yet to greenlight any spot ETF applications, the new filings lend further credence to the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval soon.
Forbes Partners with Galxe to Build Web3 Community
By Babafemi Adebajo
December 5th, 2023
Forbes Chief Growth Officer Taha Ahmed noted that the collaboration with Galxe reflects the duo’s “shared vision of pushing the boundaries of traditional loyalty programs”.
Meta’s AI Chief Skeptical about AGI, Quantum Computing
By Babafemi Adebajo
December 4th, 2023
Meta’s AI chief, Yann LeCun said it will take decades to achieve the adoption of AGI.
Crypto Executives Predict Bull Run for Bitcoin in 2024, Others Disagree
By Babafemi Adebajo
December 4th, 2023
Despite the prevailing bullish sentiments, there are macro factors that could pose a threat to Bitcoin’s bull run.
Celsius Network Allows Withdrawals for Qualified Custody Clients
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 30th, 2023
Celsius also advised customers to make use of its mobile app for the withdrawal, stating the app would only be available for a limited time.
Sam Altman Returns as OpenAI CEO after 12 Days of Unemployment while Microsoft Gets Board Seat
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 30th, 2023
Altman shared his strategic vision for the future of OpenAI. He noted that the firm will renew its commitment to research, improving its products, and better serving its customers.
FTX Debt Recovery: Court Approves Sale of Grayscale Assets Worth $873M Now
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 30th, 2023
At the time FTX filed for bankruptcy, the total amount of customer assets misappropriated was about $8.7 billion.
Santander Partners with Taurus for Crypto Asset Management
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 29th, 2023
The new partnership with Taurus suggests that Banco Santander anticipates a greater role for crypto in traditional finance.
Apple to End Credit Card Partnership with Goldman Sachs
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 29th, 2023
While the proposal to end the partnership may have come from Apple, the tech company will benefit the least.
Animoca Brands Invests in TON Ecosystem
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 28th, 2023
Animoca will leverage TON Play, a TON-based gaming infrastructure that allows projects to launch directly onto Telegram.
Private Cryptocurrencies Have No Future, Retiring MAS Director Said
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 28th, 2023
The retiring MAS director believes the future monetary system will revolve around CBDCs, tokenized bank liabilities, and stablecoins.
