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Barnbridge DAO calls halt to ‘all work’ on DeFi protocol amid SEC probe

Some DAO members joked about the situation while others believed there may be an ulterior motive at play.

FBI searched Kraken co-founder's home in March: Report

Electronic devices were seized from former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell’s Los Angeles home in connection to a non-crypto-related investigation into alleged hacking and cyberstalking.

Elon Musk calls for AI regulatory oversight: Report

In a keynote address at a Chinese government-backed AI conference, Musk noted that governments should be concerned about deep intelligence.

Bittrex may still face enforcement action in Florida amid bankruptcy

A filing in bankruptcy court from Florida's Office of Financial Regulation suggested the regulator still had the “administrative discretion” to charge Bittrex.

UAE emerges as a pro-Bitcoin mining destination in the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates’ combined Bitcoin mining capacity is estimated to be around 400 megawatts or 4% of Bitcon’s global hash rate.

Bill to exempt foreigners from crypto taxes passes preliminary reading in Israel

The bill would also level up crypto bonuses with employee stock options by reducing the current 50% tax to 25%.

CFTC investigators conclude ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky broke US rules: Report

If the majority of CFTC commissioners agree with that conclusion, it could file a case in federal court.

Super Mario: Crypto Thief, SEGA blockchain game, AI games rights fight — Web3 Gamer

AI-assisted game development leads to fights over rights, SEGA and Ubisoft’s first blockchain games, and Super Mario: Crypto Thief.

Twitter receives money transmitter licenses in three US states

Michigan, Missouri, and New Hampshire have granted money transmitter liscenses to Twitter Payments LLC, leaving 47 U.S. states yet to weigh in.

IMF eyes tens of billions in crypto asset taxes, has few suggestions for collecting them

Income tax, property tax, VAT, corrective taxation — there is a tax goldmine out there for governments, but they will have to think hard about accessing it.

EU blockchain sandbox unveils first 20 use cases after wave of applications

According to the European Commission, 20 projects have been selected in the first cohort to receive legal advice and regulatory guidance.

Nasdaq refiles Valkyrie's spot Bitcoin ETF application, includes Coinbase as surveillance partner

The filing followed similar applications from asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity in the last 7 days to include information on surveillance-sharing agreements.

The Supreme Court could stop the SEC’s war on crypto

Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett are among a group on the Supreme Court who may not smile upon the SEC’s interpretation of the law.

Should you ‘orange pill’ children? The case for Bitcoin kids books

Bitcoiners want to pass on their values to the next generation and BTC kids books aim to help. But is it education or indoctrination?

OPNX launches ‘oUSD’ credit currency for crypto margin trading

The new “credit currency” will allow users to rely on cryptocurrencies as collateral without needing to obtain loans from other institutions.

Is this the start of the next bull run?

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident expert discusses whether Bitcoin touching $31,000 is a sign that the next bull run is right around the corner.

Denmark orders Saxo Bank to erase cryptocurrency holdings

DFSA's decision about Saxo Bank's crypto holdings will have a "very limited impact" on its business and its customers will not experience any significant changes, the lender said.

US reportedly plans to restrict China’s access to cloud computing services

Report says sources close to the situation have said U.S. officials plan to restrict Chinese companies’ access to cloud computing services as a security measure.

UAE free zone teams up with HBAR Foundation to support Web3 startups

The collaboration will give startups access to a grant program and support in areas such as technology, marketing and business development.

India negotiates cross-border CBDC payments with global central banks

The CBDC should enhance the country's potential for foreign trade with nations that lack U.S. dollar reserves.

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