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Chinese state media removes video on crypto after Binance CEO calls it 'big deal'

Although China has maintained a hostile stance against crypto, the recent developments in Hong Kong got many to speculate about its impact on China.

Ron DeSantis vows to ‘protect’ Bitcoin during presidential campaign launch

Florida's current governor announced his bid for the 2024 U.S. presidency during a Twitter Space with Elon Musk and rounded off with remarks on the cryptocurrency.

Coinbase-backed motion makes 4 key arguments to lift Tornado Cash sanctions

According to the filing, the Treasury lacks the authority to prohibit Tornado Cash and transactions associated with it.

BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report

The detention of a U.S. journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e for a possible "prisoner swap" deal.

ZA Bank plans digital asset retail trading in Hong Kong under new guidelines

The bank announced its plans, part of its diversification strategy, the day after Hong Kong released its new guidelines.

Bail revoked for Do Kwon after prosecutors in Montenegro appeal: Report

Kwon and former chief financial officer Han Chong-joon reportedly lived in Serbia before they were caught trying to leave neighboring Montenegro using false documents.

Ethereum is ‘woefully undervalued’ but growing more powerful: DeFi Dad, Hall of Flame

DeFi Dad says he’d be shocked if Bitcoin doesn’t hit $500K within 10 years, but he thinks Ethereum is getting more powerful all the time.

Financial surveillance, privacy and CBDCs: Why are governments going cashless?

Attorney Marta Belcher joins The Agenda podcast to unpack financial surveillance’s vast infrastructure and warn of the potential ramifications of central bank digital currencies.

White House questions impact of AI surveillance on workers

Officials in Washington D.C. said they will hold a listening session to understand the experiences of workers and the usage of AI surveillance in the workplace.

Pakistan aims to produce 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027

The policy framework showcases Pakistan’s willingness to integrate AI for public and national betterment. The country has set 15 targets with timelines ranging from 2023 to 2028.

South Korea’s lead party wants crypto disclosure laws to apply earlier: Report

The proposed bill would require top government officials and lawmakers to declare all personal crypto holdings over $760.

Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report

The Japanese parliament has decided to roll out tougher AML procedures in line with the “travel rule.”

Core Scientific moves for September bankruptcy exit, expects $46M boost

Core Scientific said favorable market conditions have increased its liquidity position and its bankruptcy restructuring plan has been revised.

ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner

Ether can simultaneously be a security and commodity under the regulatory scope of the SEC and CFTC, former CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz claimed.

Coinbase continues effort to get mandamus for SEC response to rulemaking petition

The cryptocurrency exchange filed a petition for rulemaking with the SEC in July and was served a Wells notice for potential violations of securities law in March.

Crypto should mimic TradFi rules: Global securities regulator IOSCO

According to the U.S. SEC, IOSCO members together regulate more than 95% of the world’s securities markets.

Prometheum subsidiary receives FINRA approval for digital asset qualified custody

The approval marks the first time a digital asset custody provider has come under federal regulation as the SEC tightens custody rules.

CBDCs on the horizon: The current state of CBDC initiatives around the world

Central bank digital currencies gain traction as countries worldwide engage in their development despite skepticism from the crypto community.

Binance denies fund mismanagement allegations, calls it ‘conspiracy theory’

A mainstream report citing multiple insiders claimed that Binance mingled customer's funds with corporate funds at Silvergate Bank.

Regulators should focus on the benefits of crypto: European Web3 Summit 2023

Irakli Beridze from the United Nations said that at the moment, people within the UN do not see crypto as a positive force but understand it as "something we should be worried about."

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