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US Bank collapse — Was crypto being targeted?

The latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph unpacks whether U.S. regulators are targeting the crypto ecosystem through closure of SVB and Signature Bank.

Crypto assets to become a separate category in UK tax forms

The recent national budget, published by His Majesty’s Treasury, announces the amendment of the self-assessment forms for crypto assets.

Signum Digital scores approval to offer security tokens in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Security and Futures Commission greenlights Signum Digital to offer security tokens in the city after inviting applications for virtual asset trading licenses.

Intern for Gensler? SEC's college traineeships start at $15 an hour

The SEC is recruiting for college traineeships starting at $15.09 an hour, which is less than the minimum wage in Washington D.C. where the regulator is headquartered.

Chinese billionaire’s $1B fraud charges, Kwon’s $11M bet, Zhu Su and Islam: Asia Express

Chinese billionaire using crypto to fight communism charged over $1 billion fraud, Do Kwon’s $11M bet comes due, Zhu Su bonds with Islam.

US lawmaker suggests Signature's collapse was tied to instability of crypto

Senator Michael Bennet said crypto was not “even as stable as the marijuana industry,” questioning Signature Bank's ability to service digital asset firms but not dispensaries.

Orca DEX to block US users from trading with its interface

The company said U.S. traders would still be able to make swaps by directly interacting with Orca’s smart contracts, however.

Blockchain Association seeks info from Fed, FDIC and OCC on ‘de-banking’ crypto firms

The association submitted Freedom of Information Act requests as part of an investigation into how regulators’ actions “improperly contributed” to the collapse of three banks.

9 key metrics to analyze the health of a bank

Discover nine crucial metrics to analyze bank health: equity, ROA, ROE, NPLs, CAR and more.

Crypto winter can take a toll on hodlers’ mental health

From the epic highs of the top of the bull market, many in the crypto space are now facing tough times that can take a toll on mental health.

European Parliament votes to form final law on EU digital wallet

Introduced in 2021, the European Digital Identity framework aims to enable and protect digital identity of EU citizens.

FTX fiasco set the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs back: Valkyrie investment chief

The chief investment officer at Valkyrie Investments, Steven McClurg, explains how firms are working around a challenging regulatory environment to bring Bitcoin spot ETFs to the U.S. market.

Binance-Voyager deal to go without holdings, NY judge rules

According to Judge Michael Wiles, any protractions with the deal will harm the interests of Voyager’s former clients, who are waiting to return their funds.

FDIC asked Signature buyers to stop all crypto business: Report

The FDIC regulators have reportedly required any buyer of Signature to agree to give up all cryptocurrency business at the bank.

Crypto acted as safe haven amid SVB and Signature bank run: Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood said the ongoing baking crisis is a total Fed policy failure and could have been averted with crypto’s decentralized solutions.

Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations

Coinbase's vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts.

Federal Reserve confirms July launch for FedNow instant payment service

The Fed Now service aims to reduce the gap in payment time between US financial institutions.

Gensler suggests staking token operators should 'seek to come into compliance’

The SEC head was speaking impromptu to reporters after a commission meeting when he was asked about a statement made by the CFTC chair.

Senator Warren says Fed chair 'has to recuse himself' from reviewing regulatory failures

Jerome Powell called for a “thorough, transparent, and swift review” of the Federal Reserve's supervision and regulatory activities following Silicon Valley Bank's closure.

US Justice Department announces charges in connection with ChipMixer takedown

Minh Quốc Nguyễn, a resident of Hanoi, Vietnam, has been charged in Philadelphia with a number of offenses as the operator of ChipMixer.

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