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Crypto Exchange FTX US Reports 52% Increase in User Count in Q3 2021
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 12th, 2021
The cryptocurrency exchange managed to raise record funding during the last quarter with its valuations soaring by more than 3x.
Reddit Co-Founder Announces $100M Initiative for Social Media on Solana Blockchain
By Ibukun Ogundare
November 10th, 2021
Amid the rapidly increasing adoption of all crypto-related projects, the Reddit co-founder said he is ready to commit $100 million into decentralized social media projects on the Solana blockchain.
Solana Ventures, Lightspeed, FTX Collaborate to Develop Web3 Gaming Protocols
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 5th, 2021
The $100 million funds from the trio of Solana Ventures, Lightspeed Ventures, and FTX are already being used to bankroll Faraway Games, a new Web 3 gaming studio that raised $21 million on Thursday.
Binance Partners with FC Porto: PORTO Token Sale on Launchpad
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 5th, 2021
Binance has announced a partnership with well-known football club FC Porto that will see the exchange issue fan tokens for the club.
African Startup Chipper Cash Becomes Unicorn after Round Led by FTX
By Sanaa Sharma
November 3rd, 2021
Chief Executive Officer of Chipper Cash said that the company is one of the most valuable private startups in Africa.
FTX US Recruits Former CFTC Commissioner to Lead Lobbying Strategy
By Kofi Ansah
November 3rd, 2021
Mr. Wetjen will now lead FTX US communications with US regulatory and legislative bodies, including the CFTC, the SEC, and different House and Senate Committees.
FTX Plans to Expand Operation Centres in US
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
October 22nd, 2021
In the interview, Bankman-Fried lauded the recently launched Bitcoin futures ETF listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
FTX Valued at $25B after Concluding $420M Series B-1 Funding Round
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 21st, 2021
Three months after a $1 billion funding round, crypto exchange FTX raised $420M in another round. The funds will be used for expansion and operation improvements.
FTX Announces Global Association with International Cricket Council
By Juhi Mirza
October 15th, 2021
FTX will be responsible for supporting all leading ICC events till 2023 beginning with the first match series that is scheduled to commence from October 17th.
FTX.US Announces NFT Support on Solana Blockchain
By Ibukun Ogundare
October 12th, 2021
FTX.US also plans to start supporting NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain soon.
FTX Partners with Mercedes Formula One Team in New Deal
By Babafemi Adebajo
September 24th, 2021
Sam Bankman-Fried mentioned that FTX was considering ways to attract the mainstream audience to its platform. Such deals can facilitate this.
FTX and NBA Star Steph Curry Sign New Partnership
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
September 8th, 2021
Steph Curry would also be working as the global ambassador for the exchange.
Crypto Exchange FTX Now Allows Users to Mint NFTs
By Kofi Ansah
September 6th, 2021
According to the CEO, creators can make their own NFTs, list them for trade on the FTX platform, as the crypto exchange plans to open deposits and withdrawals within the next couple of weeks.
FTX.US Enters Derivatives Market with LedgerX Acquisition
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
August 31st, 2021
It is important to note that despite the acquisition, no material impact is expected to occur on LedgerX operations as it will continue to provide its current offerings to its existing customer base.
FTX Crypto Exchange Buys Cal Memorial Stadium Naming Rights for the Next 10 Years
By Tolu Ajiboye
August 23rd, 2021
Not only would FTX rename the Cal stadium, both entities hope that the deal with transcend athletics and also impact the local community.