The Daily Leo #291: Nasdaq $10.5B Deal, Polygon 2.0 & Hive At Web3 Berlin

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Nasdaq just announced a $10.5 billion deal to scoop up a behind-the-scenes tech provider for Wall Street

Nasdaq, the global stock exchange operator, has revealed a $10.5 billion acquisition deal to acquire Verafin, a technology provider that operates behind the scenes for Wall Street. Verafin specializes in anti-financial crime management solutions and analytics software, offering tools to detect money laundering and other illicit activities...

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UBS has Swiss mountain to climb with Credit Suisse

UBS, the Swiss bank, faces challenges similar to Credit Suisse in navigating the fallout from the Archegos and Greensill crises. UBS's risk management practices and exposure to prime brokerage business are being scrutinized. However, analysts believe that UBS is better positioned to handle the situation due to its stronger balance....

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Polygon Takes Wraps Off Version 2.0

Polygon, a popular Ethereum scaling solution, has unveiled Version 2.0, which promises enhanced scalability and interoperability for decentralized applications (dApps) on its network. The update introduces new features like Polygon SDK and Polygon Avail, enabling developers to easily create and deploy...

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Hong Kong Lawmaker Invites Coinbase to Apply to Operate in Region Amid U.S. SEC Crackdown

A Hong Kong lawmaker has extended an invitation to Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, to apply for operating in the region. This move comes amidst increased regulatory scrutiny of the crypto industry by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawmaker believes...

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Binance.US Market Depth Declines 76% in June Following SEC Lawsuit

Gemini and Genesis, both companies in the crypto space, have requested a US court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) targeting their "Earn Program". The SEC alleges that the program, which allows users to earn interest on cryptocurrencies, sold unregistered...

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Flippening the Hive Rewards Pool Model: LeoAds Revenue Now Displayed on LeoFinance

Now that project blank is officially in production, we've been grinding on all of the massive changes that were in development for the past 2 years. Many of these changes are surrounding the LEO token economy and the new future that is now possible thanks to Threads. We've been planning and building this stuff for 2 years now...

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Web3 Berlin - 20+ pictures - enjoy the great job we did for Hive

The event was a major success as Hive community participated as the main sponsor and had a strong presence in the Web3 berling event. Following the show, all participants gathered at a cozy hangout spot outside the hotel for a refreshing drink. Hive's booth showcased an impressive world rally car, attracting visitors to take selfies with it using a photo box...

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