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Samourai Wallet co-founder pleads not guilty, released on $1M bond

The terms of Keonne Rodriguez’s bail prevent him from engaging in “any cryptocurrency transactions, directly or indirectly,” without prior approval from the court.

Solana illustrates the dark side of monolithic blockchains

Modular blockchains might lead to a poor user experience, but — unlike Solana — they remain functional even during periods of high demand.

Terraform proposes $1M penalty for SEC case, no relief or disgorgement

Lawyers for Terraform claimed that seeking disgorgement from the platform would involve the Luna Foundation Guard, a “non-party” in the SEC’s civil case.

Crypto investment funds see $435M outflow as bull market stalls amid rising inflation concerns

Concerns over rising inflation and flat spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could be factors in the $435 million outflow from crypto investment funds last week.

Eigenlayer releases EIGEN white paper, bans airdrop for US users

The EIGEN token will be used to form consensus around data that is off-chain but easily verifiable, such as whether someone won a bet or adequately stored data.

Bankruptcy judge signs off on $450M FTX-Voyager settlement

According to the terms of the deal, FTX will “relinquish any and all rights” to $450 million Voyager Digital has claimed from the crypto exchange.

South Korea looks to upgrade status of crypto crime unit

The temporary unit is reportedly being transformed into a permanent department as enforcement actions rise dramatically in South Korea.

Binance sued in Canada, CZ could serve 36 months in prison: Law Decoded

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is under legal pressure in Canada and the Philippines, while U.S. prosecutors are demanding 36 months in prison for Changpeng Zhao.

Price analysis 4/29: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA

Bitcoin and altcoins are falling toward strong support levels, which appear likely to hold in the short term.

Avalanche integrates with Stripe for fiat-to-crypto onboarding

Avalanche C-Chain users can now buy AVAX directly within Web3 apps by using a widget supplied by Stripe.

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Runes’ debut stirred controversy with high fees and poor initial returns, but supporters say the tokens upgrade the Bitcoin network.

Lazarus Group laundered over $200M in hacked crypto since 2020

The notorious group of hackers has used a combination of crypto mixers and peer-to-peer marketplaces to launder the stolen funds.

SEC and Gensler believed Ether was security for at least a year

In April 2023, Gensler refused to answer repeated questions on whether the SEC believed Ether to be a security.

OpenAI announces new publishing deal as race to license content hots up

A new strategic partnership between OpenAI and Financial Times aims to integrate FT journalism into its AI models for more accurate and reliable information and sources.

US stablecoin bill to ‘cement’ dollar dominance, fight sanction evasion

The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act is a step in the right direction, but enactment in an election year may be difficult.

Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions — Visa

Despite Circle’s rising transaction count, Tether’s USDT still accounts for over 68% of the entire stablecoin market.

Omnity rolls out integration for no-fee Runes trading

Omnity protocol is launching an integration for trading of Rune tokens without gas or transaction fees.

Stablecoin firm Tether invests $200M in neurotech company

Tether’s brand new division, Tether Evo, has completed a $200 million strategic investment in the neural implant firm.

Bitcoin Runes fees surpass 1,200 BTC as miners reap rewards post-halving

Bitcoin miners are reaping the benefits of Runes after the halving, with skyrocketing transaction fees lessening the impact of reduced block rewards.

Google says no 'straight line' between generative AI and unemployment — for now

A new study published by Google highlighted the economic repercussions of generative AI and its probable influence on employment trends and workforce dynamics.

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