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In a bid to bolster community engagement and transparency, GoMining, the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has announced the introduction of revamped in-platform voting mechanics. The move comes as part of the platform’s ongoing commitment to democratizing decision-making processes within its ecosystem.

The Special Committee of the OpenAI Board has announced the completion of the independent review into November’s events, expressing full confidence in Sam Altman and Greg Brockman’s ongoing leadership of OpenAI. The review, conducted by WilmerHale, evaluated various corporate actions and concluded that the prior Board’s decision to remove Altman and Brockman arose from a breakdown in trust, rather than concerns over product safety or financial matters.

Tether Holdings’ USDT stablecoin has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $100 billion in circulation, driven by increased demand for Bitcoin. Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin market is evident, with a 70% market share, while its closest competitor, Circle’s USDC, holds 19.4%. Despite its success, Tether has faced regulatory scrutiny regarding reserve transparency and corporate structure. To address concerns, Tether introduced a blockchain recovery plan, ensuring user security and fund protection in adverse scenarios. CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed plans to invest in Bitcoin mining operations, signaling Tether’s commitment to growth and innovation.

Solama, a crypto project launched on January 1, 2024, has swiftly gained attention in the competitive world of meme coins. Unlike its counterparts, Solama focuses on utility and innovation, offering practical features and a unique tokenomics structure. Backed by a dedicated team, Solama has passed rigorous technical audits and secured listings on both decentralized and centralized exchanges, signaling its commitment to transparency and growth.

FTX Derivatives Exchange, amidst ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, has reinforced its restructuring efforts by appointing Galaxy Asset Management as the exclusive investment manager authorized to handle offers and solicitations on behalf of the exchange. This strategic move aims to streamline negotiations and ensure compliance with legal requirements while safeguarding the restructuring process against unauthorized entities. Additionally, FTX has received approval from the Supreme Bankruptcy Court to shift its stake in AI firm Anthropic, valued at over $1 billion, potentially alleviating significant financial burdens and facilitating the repayment of customer claims and creditor obligations.

Nigeria’s recent crackdown on leading cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, OctaFX, and Coinbase, has ignited controversy and raised concerns about the accessibility of digital assets in the country. Despite regulatory challenges, stakeholders emphasize the need for transparent dialogue to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

The SEC’s new rule tightens its grip on the crypto market by requiring significant market makers, including those dealing with cryptocurrencies, to comply with federal securities laws. This move has implications for transparency, investor protection, and the evolving DeFi landscape.

In a bid to rebuild trust and repay creditors, Celsius, the embattled crypto lender, is making waves with a two-pronged approach: distributing over $3 billion and forging a novel Bitcoin mining venture, Ionic Digital, co-owned by creditors and miners. While these moves offer hope, questions linger about long-term strategy, asset sales, and potential tax implications for creditors.

Jupiter co-founder Meow responded to community concerns regarding the large-scale public sale of tokens by the team on their listing day. He clarified several key points:

Excerpt: Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has identified the on-chain addresses associated with Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by financial giants BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton. This groundbreaking discovery offers unprecedented transparency into the institutional adoption of Bitcoin and sheds light on the specific holdings of these major players.