CRYPTONEWS WEEKLY ??- November 15, 2024

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?? TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK

?? Donald Trump Taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Oversee Department of Government Efficiency

It’s official: President-elect Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to cut government waste and streamline operations.

?? FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Binance and Former CEO CZ for $1.8B Over Alleged Fraud

FTX has sued Binance and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao for $1.8B, alleging fraudulent dealings that damaged its stability.

?? BREAKING: Billionaire Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Acquires 27,200 BTC Worth $2.03 Billion

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has bolstered its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with a new purchase of 27,200 BTC.

???? UK to Launch Digital Gilts Trial Within Two Years

The UK is set to launch trials for digital gilts within two years, modernizing government debt with blockchain technology.

???? Italy Mulls to Lower Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 28%

The Italian government would likely approve a coalition partner’s proposal to reduce crypto tax to 28%.

?? Revolut Rolls Out Crypto Exchange Services Across 30 European Markets

British fintech Revolut announced its crypto exchange RevolutX is now live in 30 more European countries, following its successful UK launch.

?? PayPal Stablecoin Can Now be Transferred to Ethereum and Solana via LayerZero

PayPal’s stablecoin can now be transferred seamlessly between Ethereum and Solana networks, thanks to its integration with LayerZero.

?? Telegram Dominates Web3 Gaming with 21% of 2024 Launches: Game7 Report

Telegram has emerged as a significant platform for Web3 gaming, capturing 21% of new game launches in 2024.

???? UK to Introduce Stablecoin Regulations and Exempt Staking Services: Report

Stablecoins and staking face new regulatory clarity in the UK as the Treasury and FCA reshape UK Crypto policies.

???? Crypto.com Acquires Australian Brokerage Fintek Securities

Crypto.com has acquired Fintek Securities, expanding its offerings in Australia to include derivatives and foreign exchange!

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→ Jason Zhao, Co-founder of Story

Jason Zhao is the Chief Protocol Officer and Co-founder of Story, the world’s IP blockchain. Jason was the youngest ever Product Manager at DeepMind focused on productionizing Google’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence models across industrial and enterprise applications. He is an active angel investor in frontier technology startups.

Jason served as the founding Editor-in-chief of Stanford Rewired, a magazine focused on the intersection of storytelling and technology. As a Design Fellow at IDEO, Jason created and taught a course at Stanford’s d.school. Jason received both a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and a Master’s in Computer Science at Stanford University.

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→ Georgios Vlachos,?Co-Founder of Axelar

Georgios Vlachos, Co-Founder of Axelar protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. Georgios received his BSc and MS Eng. in computer science at MIT. After graduation, he became part of the Algorand founding team, where he worked on the design and development of the consensus protocol and other core components. While in high school, Georgios became the first Greek to win a gold Medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

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