Articles by Mark Weaden

Mark Weaden is a British researcher and crypto enthusiast, living in Barcelona. His work has been published on a variety of leading cryptocurrency sites.

Maldives Embarks on $9B Blockchain Hub to Diversify Economy

Maldives Embarks on $9B Blockchain Hub to Diversify Economy

Facing a looming debt crisis, the Maldives partners with Dubai's MBS Global Investments to develop a $9 billion blockchain and digital assets hub in Malé, aiming to reshape its economic landscape.

Blocksquare Teams with Vera Capital to Tokenize $1B Real Estate Portfolio

Blocksquare Teams with Vera Capital to Tokenize $1B Real Estate Portfolio

Blocksquare and Florida-based Vera Capital are partnering to tokenize over $1 billion in U.S. commercial real estate across seven states, offering global investors fractional ownership opportunities.

Irkutsk Power Provider Launches Major Crackdown on Residential Crypto Mining

Irkutsk Power Provider Launches Major Crackdown on Residential Crypto Mining

Irkutsk Energosbyt pursues legal action against hundreds of unauthorized crypto miners who have allegedly stolen over $6.3 million worth of power.

South Korea Plans to Lift Ban on Institutional Crypto Trading, Report Says

South Korea Plans to Lift Ban on Institutional Crypto Trading, Report Says

South Korea is set to lift its ban on institutional crypto trading, with plans to allow institutions to open accounts on exchanges and establish new regulations for the sector.

Hong Kong Accelerates Crypto Exchange Licensing with Four New Approvals

Hong Kong Accelerates Crypto Exchange Licensing with Four New Approvals

Hong Kong grants licenses to four new crypto exchanges, enhancing its position as a global crypto hub with an efficient licensing process.

UAE Unveils Groundbreaking Legal Framework for DAOs in Digital Assets Oasis

UAE Unveils Groundbreaking Legal Framework for DAOs in Digital Assets Oasis

New DAO Association Regime allows blockchain organizations to interact with traditional financial systems and own both digital and physical assets.

XRP ETF Race Heats Up as Canary Capital Joins The Fray

XRP ETF Race Heats Up as Canary Capital Joins The Fray

Canary Capital Group submits XRP ETF proposal to SEC, following Bitwise's recent filing, as crypto investment landscape evolves.

Ripple CEO Confident in SEC Lawsuit Victory

Ripple CEO Confident in SEC Lawsuit Victory

Brad Garlinghouse states there's no credible path for the SEC to challenge the core ruling in Ripple's favor, as the company focuses on global expansion.

Bitcoin Miners Deplete Reserves Ahead of Halving

Bitcoin Miners Deplete Reserves Ahead of Halving

In a strategic maneuver before the upcoming halving, Bitcoin miners are reducing their inventory, diverging from the accumulation trend observed prior to the last halving in May 2020.

BlockFi Sues Sam Bankman-Fried Regarding Robinhood Shares

BlockFi Sues Sam Bankman-Fried Regarding Robinhood Shares

A recent report claims that SBF tried to sell his HOOD shares even after pledging an agreement with BlockFi

KuCoin Announces A $10 Million Investment From SIG

KuCoin Announces A $10 Million Investment From SIG

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced a $10 million strategic investment from Susquehanna International Group (SIG).

The LA Angels and Washington Wizards Miss Out On Sponsorship Deals

The LA Angels and Washington Wizards Miss Out On Sponsorship Deals

Amidst turbulent times in the crypto markets, MLB’s Los Angeles Angels and the NBA’s Washington Wizards have lost out on major sponsorship deals