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    ECB Praises European Commission’s Digital Euro Proposal as Key to Competing With the Private Sector

    In a speech to the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on September 4th, European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta presented a compelling case for Europe's pursuit of the digital euro.

    ETH Warsaw Sparks Poland’s Rise as the Premier EU Blockchain Hub

    The European Union seems to have gotten its blockchain king - Poland - judging by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the attendees of ETH Warsaw.

    Crypto Casino Stake Opens Withdrawals After Reported $40M Exploit

    On September 4th, at 9:28 pm UTC, the crypto betting platform Stake resumed its deposit and withdrawal services only five hours after a reported $40 million exploit.

    RBI Governor Touts CBDC as Solution to ‘High Cost, Low Speed’ Cross-Border Payments

    Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has touted Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a solution to 'high cost, low speed' cross-border payments. 

    Crypto Scams on Rise in Portugal as Two Investors Lose Over $312k

    Two Portuguese citizens have lost over $312,000 to crypto scammers, with police claiming that more people are falling victim to crypto fraudsters.

    India’s Finance Minister Says Discussions Underway on Global Framework to Regulate Crypto Ahead of G20 Summit

    India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that discussions are underway on global crypto regulations ahead of the G20 summit. 

    Singapore’s New President Has a History of Disapproving Crypto

    Singapore's newly elected president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, had once called crypto “inherently purely speculative and slightly crazy”. 

    Legal Battle Unfolds: HelbizCoin Investors Win Court Ruling in Class-Action Lawsuit

    A United States federal court has taken a significant step in allowing a nearly three-year-long class-action lawsuit to proceed against the creators of HelbizCoin.

    Tax the Metaverse Calls Gain Momentum Following Scholarly Research

    A new research paper from Harvard legal scholar Christine Kim argues that the same tax principles that apply to physical world income should extend to the metaverse.

    OKX In Final Stage To Obtain Hong Kong VASP License As Retail Trading Market Grows

    Digital asset exchange, OKX has entered the final stage to obtain a Virtual Asset Service Provider License (VASP) in Hong Kong. 

    Travel Rule Enforcement Begins for Crypto Firms in the UK – Here’s What You Need to Know

    Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the UK are from September 1 required to collect, verify and share information on crypto transactions to firms “in the UK, or any jurisdiction that has implemented the Travel Rule.”

    Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski Proposes Ethereum Hierarchical Court System for Enhanced Network Security

    In a recent X thread, Matter Labs co-founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski ignited a debate within the Ethereum community by proposing the creation of an "Ethereum Supreme Court" to address the ongoing challenges surrounding smart contract implementation risks in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

    Nigeria Tops Global Crypto Data With 99% Awareness: ConsenSys Report

    A recent survey shows Nigeria as the most crypto-savvy nation ahead of the United States and European countries.

    Inside India’s Crypto Landscape: WazirX’s Menon Explores Global Regulations

    In a recent captivating conversation with Rajagopal Menon, Vice President of WazirX, we ventured into the intricate world of crypto regulation both on Indian soil and in the global arena.

    Blockchain Security Firm Peckshield Identifies Strange Transactions in Crypto Casino Stake Wallet – What’s Going On?

    Blockchain security firms Peckshield and Cyvers have detected multiple suspected transactions with wallets linked to crypto casino, Stake. 

    State Bank of India Introduces UPI Integration for Digital Rupee

    India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has introduced UPI (Unified Payments Interface) interoperability with Digital Rupee, India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).