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Anti-TikTok RESTRICT Act could be turned against crypto and much else, think tank warns

Experts are speculating on ways the Act could be misused, if passed, and finding potential threats to technologies people love.

Sam Bankman-Fried is paying for legal defense using previously gifted funds from Alameda: Report

The former FTX CEO reportedly gave Joseph Bankman roughly $10 million funded by a loan from Alameda Research as a part of a lifetime estate and gift tax exemption.

Beaxy exchange shutters after SEC presses multiple charges against founder, execs

The regulator is throwing the book at Beaxy and people associated with it on charges of unregistered securities offering and failing to register in a number of capacities.

US and South Korea request extradition of Terra co-founder Do Kwon

Do Kwon may have to serve time in Montenegro if convicted of charges related to forged identification documents before any extradition to the U.S. or South Korea is granted.

Crypto Wendy on trashing the SEC, sexism, and how underdogs can win: Hall of Flame

Crypto Wendy built an audience by being herself, defending others, trashing jerks and the SEC, and showing underdogs how to win at crypto.

Stablecoins are solution to crypto’s banking problem, exec says

Stablecoins are seen as a potential solution to crypto’s banking problem, but some of them are currently not immune to banking issues.

Nigerian crypto investors question central bank's decision to flag p2p users

Crypto P2P users in Nigeria worry over using various platforms to launder funds as the country's central bank cracks down on bank accounts that receive a share of Flutterwave’s rumored stolen funds.

SEC chief Gary Gensler to face Congress grilling over crypto policy

The chair of the Financial Services Committee said its primary focus would be setting the groundwork for crypto regulations in the United States.

Circle prefers reserves and payment rails with the Fed, says exec

Circle’s APAC Vice President said that the company currently holds 80% of its reserves but would ultimately like to keep all cash with the Fed, in light of the recent banking crisis.

Australian senator introduces private bill to expedite crypto regulation

Senator Andrew Bragg has introduced a bill proposing regulatory standards for the cryptocurrency industry in Australia.

EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers

The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against, and six abstentions.

Russia delays digital ruble launch testing due to lawmaking process

The participating banks expressed their readiness to proceed with the CBDC pilot.

The government should fear AI, not crypto: Galaxy Digital CEO

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes regulators have got it "completely upside-down" on crypto vs AI regulation.

Signature’s crypto clients told to close their accounts by April 5: Report

Any crypto deposits not transferred to another bank by April 5 will be liquidated and a check mailed to the client's address.

Elizabeth Warren is pushing the Senate to ban your crypto wallet

Elizabeth Warren is back with an Anti-Money Laundering act that would — among other things — make it mostly illegal for you to use your own crypto wallet.

North Korean hackers using stolen crypto to mine more crypto via cloud services: Report

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has “graduated” a new group of hackers who finance state goals and their own existence with the help of crypto laundering.

Crypto-friendly banks mismanaged traditional risks, FDIC head tells Senate hearing

It all started with FTX, FDIC head Martin Gruenberg said; he emphasized that the American banking system remains sound.

Is Binance in hot water? CZ sued by the CFTC — Watch The Market Report

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident expert explains what is happening with Binance, Changpeng Zhao and the CFTC.

Sam Bankman-Fried charged with bribing Chinese officials: Court docs

The former FTX CEO is in hot waters once again, as he is facing a new 13-count indictment from authorities in the United States.

The secret of pitching to male VCs: Helping female crypto founders blast off

Female crypto founders are banding together to unlock the secrets of success in a male-dominated venture capital world.

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