DeFi Weekly Recap: From Cards to Leadership Changes

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Last week was filled with significant developments in the DeFi and crypto space. Here's a comprehensive recap of the week's most important news.

Visa and FV Bank Debut New Debit and Expense Cards

FV Bank and Visa have launched new debit and corporate expense cards, allowing users to spend both USD and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum at Visa-supported locations worldwide. Announced at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, these cards enable seamless spending at stores, online, and ATMs, with real-time access to funds through linked FV Bank accounts.

Immutable Responds to SEC Wells Notice

Blockchain gaming platform Immutable faces potential SEC enforcement for alleged securities violations related to its IMX token sales in 2021. Immutable plans to contest the SEC's claims, which have drawn criticism from industry voices, including SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who argues that the SEC’s approach lacks clear guidelines, leaving companies uncertain about compliance.

Reddit Sells Majority of Crypto Portfolio

Reddit Inc. revealed in a recent SEC filing that it sold most of its cryptocurrency holdings, primarily Bitcoin and Ethereum, netting nearly $6.9 million in Q3 2024. Reddit stated that the sale aimed to bolster financial reserves, with the asset value deemed "immaterial." This move comes as Reddit prepares for a public listing, following its IPO filing in February 2024.

The past week has seen numerous changes and developments within the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the rapidly evolving nature of the industry and the importance of staying informed.

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BotPsy Sets New Standards in AI Performance Benchmarks

Tether's QVAC BotPsy has achieved impressive scores in AI performance benchmarks, scoring 440 on BFCL v4 and 587 on ACEBench, surpassing larger models and demonstrating the potential of smaller AI models.

user avatarMiguel Rodriguez

Tether Launches Innovative AI Model QVAC BotPsy

Tether introduces QVAC BotPsy, an AI model with 800 million parameters that excels in performing everyday tasks on personal devices.

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CoreWeave's Strong Q3 Performance Boosts AI Sector Sentiment

CoreWeave's strong Q3 results have increased investor sentiment in the AI sector, reporting $366 million in revenue, a 168% year-over-year increase, and raised full-year guidance.

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Deutsche Bank Launches Crypto Custody Service for Institutions

Deutsche Bank has officially launched its crypto custody service for institutional and corporate clients in Europe.

user avatarArif Mukhtar

Yana Prikhodchenko Takes the Helm as CEO of Phase

Yana Prikhodchenko has been appointed as cofounder and CEO of Phase, a technology company focused on the AI agent economy.

user avatarDavid Robinson

Phase Unveils Layer 1 Blockchain Mainnet and AI Agent Services

Phase has launched its Layer 1 blockchain mainnet and AI agent services, enabling autonomous operations for AI agents.

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