Roland Guirdonan
Roland is a Public Relations & Communications guru with an immense passion for the blockchain and crypto industry. A fusion of his expertise and passion led to the dawn of Optimisus in 2020.
Articles by Roland Guirdonan
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The SEC has charged BlackRock with failing to accurately report substantial investments made by a publicly traded fund that the firm advised. BlackRock has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty to settle the charges without admitting or denying the findings. The SEC’s order, released on October 24, reveals that between 2015 and 2019, BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) inaccurately described its significant investments in Aviron Group, LLC. Aviron, a company involved in developing print and advertising plans for a limited number of films annually, played a substantial role in BIT’s portfolio. However, BlackRock reportedly categorized Aviron as a “Diversified
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BlackRock, one of the world’s leading asset management companies, has achieved a significant milestone. Its iShares Bitcoin Trust has been officially listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). This development marks a crucial step in the broader adoption of Bitcoin-related financial products within traditional investment systems. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, or DTCC, is a central clearing and settlement service provider that plays a pivotal role in the U.S. financial markets. It’s responsible for processing and clearing a vast array of financial transactions, ensuring the smooth operation of stock and securities trading. In essence, it’s a fundamental
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Coinbase crypto exchange, is making a move by delisting five cryptocurrencies with a combined market valuation of over $60 million. The exchange said that the decision, affecting Crypterium (CRPT), MXC (MXC), Quantstamp (QSP), Ren (REN), and TE-FOOD (TONE), follows a thorough review of the assets and their failure to meet Coinbase’s listing standards. In addition, the team noted that delisting is scheduled for November 3, 2023, but investors can rest assured that their investments will be recoverable post-delisting. Coinbase maintains strict listing criteria and periodically evaluates assets on its platform to ensure they meet these standards. This commitment to quality
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its case against two of Ripple’s executives, Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. Brad Garlinghouse is the CEO, and Chris Larsen is the co-founder of the company. The SEC’s decision to drop the case against Garlinghouse and Larsen was announced in an official document. Former Federal Prosecutor James K Filan shared the excerpt from the document, which read, “the claims alleged by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission against Defendants Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian A. Larsen are hereby dismissed in their entirety without costs or fees.” As a result, this means that
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) whales have made a surprising move that resulted in a remarkable 400% turnaround. Recent data has shown that Shiba Inu’s largest holders, the top 100 holders, to be precise, have made an astonishing 400% turnaround in their holdings. They’ve increased their stakes in SHIB by a significant margin, defying expectations. The top 100 Shiba Inu holders now collectively own about 80% more SHIB tokens than they did a few weeks ago. This surge in holdings demonstrates a strong and renewed interest in Shiba Inu among its biggest supporters. As a result of this surprising move, the market
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The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been nothing short of a legal drama. Last year’s collapse of his crypto exchange set the stage for a major legal showdown. After the collapse, the U.S. government accused him of orchestrating a scam, while his lawyers presents a contrasting narrative. As we now step into the third week of this legal battle, the courtroom has witnessed a series of shocking revelations that could impact the fate of SBF. The opening week of the trial saw an assault on SBF legal defense, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launching
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SunMoney Solar Group, a pioneering force in the renewable energy sector with blockchain technology, made waves at this year’s Blockchain Economy Summit Dubai. The event provided invaluable insights and opportunities for the company, and we had the privilege of interviewing Peter Bahorecz, Chief Networking Officer at SunMoney Solar Group. Bahorecz shared exciting developments about their Community Solar Power Plant Program, which has already brought together over 50,000 members spanning 60 countries. 1: Can you elaborate on how the SDBN tokens, backed by solar power production capacity, contribute to the uniqueness of SunMoney Solar Group’s business model? SunMoney Solar Group distinguishes
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GFX Securities, the largest Bahrain-based brokerage firm, took center stage at the prestigious COMEX Bahrain event from October 9 to 11. The global technology show welcomed over 5,000 visitors from around the world, providing GFX Securities with an ideal platform to introduce their company and products to a global audience. GFX Securities specializes in offering brokerage services in the field of securities and extends logistical support to investors around the world. The broker’s mission revolves around simplifying global market investments while upholding the highest international standards tailored to the potential of their valued clients. The GFX team made it clear
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The year 2023 has brought a noticeable decline in whale activity on the XRP Ledger when compared to the vibrant scenes of 2021 and 2022. However, while the giants of the XRP seas seem to have gone quieter, a different class of marine creatures, including key shark and whale addresses, continues to accumulate the network’s native token, $XRP. This insight comes from the on-chain analytics experts at Santiment, who’ve been keeping a close eye on the XRP Ledger. They’ve uncovered that wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million XRP tokens now command a hefty $7.89 billion in XRP, compared to
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A Bitcoin whale, known by its address 1LH1dY…yuztTz, has stirred from its slumber with an unexpected and significant move. This mysterious entity had been dormant for three years until today, when it executed a noteworthy transfer involving 5,000 BTC, valued at around $137 million. In this intriguing transaction, the Bitcoin whale directed 4,000 BTC to a fresh address, denoted as bc1q5r…40g22c, while the remaining 1,000 BTC found a new home in yet another address, labeled as 34aed6…byHr8D. Notably, neither of these addresses had any previous history or ownership associated with them. The story of this Bitcoin movement traces back to
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has made headlines by displaying an impressive 485% dominance on the buying side, thanks to the Bid-Ask Volume Imbalance. This fancy-sounding metric basically measures the difference between how much people want to buy (bids) and how much they want to sell (asks) in the order book. When you see a 485% imbalance, it means there’s way more interest in buying SHIB than selling it. But before we get carried away, let’s break this down. First things first, the Bid-Ask Volume Imbalance can be a bit like a rollercoaster – it goes up and down pretty quickly. So,
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The European Union (EU) will assess whether semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and biotechnology pose a risk to the bloc’s economic security. This could lead to curbs on exports or investments in third countries, such as China. The European Commission said on Tuesday that it had established a list of four technologies, as well as a further six to look into later, as part of the European Economic Security Strategy it unveiled in June. The EU is concerned that these technologies could be used by foreign governments or companies to gain an unfair advantage in the global economy. The EU
