Crypto.com donates $1m to support LA wildfire relief efforts

Crypto.com has announced it will donate $1 million to support relief efforts following the wildfires that have ravaged California. Specifically, Crypto.com, creator of Cronos (CRO), will donate $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the California Fire Foundation, and the Los Angeles Police Foundation. The support is aimed at helping to equip firefighters […]

Ripple donates $100k in XRP for California wildfire relief

Ripple has pledged $100,000 in XRP to aid recovery efforts for communities affected by the ongoing California wildfires. The donation will benefit nonprofit organizations World Central Kitchen and GiveDirectly, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term rebuilding support. The contribution, facilitated through the crypto philanthropy platform The Giving Block, is set to double in impact […]

Singapore and CFTC zero in on Polymarket as wildfire bets fuel public outcry

How did a crypto betting platform become a global controversy, drawing fire from Singapore and the FBI and outraged users? Polymarket’s mounting troubles Singapore shines as a leading hub for technology and innovation. Yet, when it comes to gambling, the city-state adopts a notably conservative approach.  This dichotomy recently came to light on Jan. 12, […]