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    OKX Crypto Exchange and Circle Partner to Introduce Fee-Free USDC Transactions

    On September 7, global web3 technology leader OKX and fintech firm Circle Internet Financial unveiled USDC features on the OKX Wallet and the OKX DEX aggregator.

    Coinbase Pushes Toward Global Expansion, Sets Sights On Regulated Markets

    Digital asset exchange Coinbase sets out plans for a global expansion flagging jurisdictions outside the United States as “near-term priority markets.”

    48% of Asset Managers Hold Crypto For Clients: Coalition Greenwich Report

    A new study reveals nearly half of institutions in the United States, UK, and Europe offer digital asset services to their clients.

    FBI Identifies North Korean Lazarus Group as Culprit Behind $41 Million Stake Casino Hack

    North Korean hackers at the infamous Lazarus Group have by the FBI been identified as responsible for stealing $41 million worth of crypto from the online crypto casino Stake.

    Exclusive: OKX Crypto Exchange Targets ‘Tech-Savvy’ India, But Regulatory Compliance Comes First, Says Global CMO Haider Rafique

    In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, OKX Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, expressed the company’s vision to target India's “tech-savy” market. 

    $500 Billion Asset Manager Mirae Partners with Polygon in New Web3 Technology Push

    South Korean asset management giant Mirae Asset Securities has partnered with Polygon Labs to advance tokenization and Web3 onboarding within traditional finance.

    Why Freelancers Are Turning to Blockchain for Payments

    Freelancing has become a significant part of the global job market in recent years. As traditional job roles evolve, more people are choosing freelance work to have flexible schedules and diverse income streams.

    Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex CEO Receives 11,196-Year Jail Term for Fraud and Money Laundering

    Faruk Fatih Ozer, the founder and former CEO of Thodex, a prominent Turkish cryptocurrency exchange, has been handed 11,196-year prison sentence for fraud and other crimes, Bloomberg reproted. 

    Southeast Asia’s Super-App Grab Joins Web3 Movement, Introduces Blockchain Rewards

    Southeast Asian all-in-one app Grab has added support for a Polygon-based Web3 wallet and non-fungible token (NFT) vouchers. 

    US Authorities Reportedly Intensify Investigation into Alleged Fraud at Barry Silbert’s DCG Following Winklevoss Claims

    According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday, the crypto feud between the two crypto tycoons, billionaire Cameron Winklevoss and Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert, has attracted the attention of several US investigators.

    Hackers Exploit Windows Tool to Deploy Crypto-Mining Malware

    Hackers have targeted a popular Windows-based software packaging tool to infect computers with crypto mining malware, IT security firm Cisco Talos Intelligence Group has revealed.

    China’s Social Media Giant Weibo Purges Crypto Content, Bans Users

    The Chinese social media titan Weibo has deleted 80 popular crypto-related accounts and removed “17,000 illegal profit-making-related posts” from its platform.

    SEC Settles Charges Against Linus Financial Over Unregistered Retail Crypto Lending Product

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it will settle charges against Tennessee-based fintech firm Linus Financial over sales of an unregistered cryptocurrency lending product.

    Key G20 Policy Paper Suggests Against Blanket Crypto Ban, Calls for Comprehensive Regulatory Oversight

    A joint synthesis paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto regulations is set to be presented to G20 members during the leadership summit under India's presidency on 9th and 10th September.  

    UK’s FCA to Extend Deadline for Crypto Firms to Implement Changes to Marketing Processes

    The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has pushed back the deadline for cryptoasset firms to implement certain rule changes to their crypto marketing processes.

    EU Commissioner Wants Digital Euro Project To Be Approached After Next European Commission In 2024

    Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union says that the digital euro should not be rushed until the next Commission's parliamentary election.