In this weekly recap, we cover:
- Kraken’s Ink Blockchain Launch: Kraken plans to introduce its own blockchain, Ink, in early 2024.
- French Trader’s $45M Pro-Trump Bets on Polymarket: A French trader has been identified as the force behind over $45 million in bets on Trump’s presidential win.
- SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Options for NYSE and CBOE: The SEC gives NYSE and CBOE the green light to list Bitcoin ETF options.
- MakerDAO’s Rebrand Dilemma: MakerDAO is reconsidering its recent Sky rebrand after community feedback, with a vote scheduled to decide whether to return to the original Maker branding.
- Stripe’s $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Bridge: Stripe finalizes a $1.1 billion deal to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge.
- Nigeria Drops Charges Against Binance Executive: Nigerian authorities have dropped money laundering charges against a Binance executive.
- Buenos Aires Launches Blockchain-Based Digital IDs: Buenos Aires introduces QuarkID, a blockchain-powered digital identity system for its 3.6 million citizens.
