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    Report: Australia Explores CBDC Use Cases in Four Key Areas, Says Technology is “Some Years Away”

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the country’s de-facto central bank, released the findings of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project which has the potential “to support increased efficiency and resilience in some areas of the payments system”.

    Brazilian Police to Freeze Suspected Fraudsters’ Crypto Holdings

    Brazilian police have asked courts to freeze the crypto holdings of suspected electronics-trading fraudsters as part of a “mega operation.”

    Titan Global Capital Management Settles with the SEC, Agrees to $1 Million Fine for Misleading Crypto Fund Claims

    The New York-based fintech investment adviser, Titan Global Capital Management, has agreed to comply with the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) cease-and-desist order and paid fines exceeding $1 million for misleading investors about its cryptocurrency offering.

    Against All Odds: Solo Miner Claims $160,000 Bitcoin Block Reward – Here’s What Happened

    On August 18, an unexpected event in the Bitcoin mining space took everyone by surprise. A lone miner, not backed by massive computational power, claimed the full reward of 6.25 Bitcoin for solving block 803,821. 

    Update: Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Almost Ready to Reopen After Failed Initial Launch

    Shiba Inu's ambitious Shibarium network is making strides toward a public relaunch after a botched debut earlier this month. 

    Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Fraud and Conspiracy Charges

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has entered a not guilty plea in Manhattan federal court in response to a new indictment that alleges charges of fraud and conspiracy. 

    Cryptocurrency Scammers Exploit ChatGPT-Powered Botnet on Social Platform X

    A recent investigation by researchers at Indiana University Bloomington has unveiled the use of a botnet powered by ChatGPT, a sophisticated AI language model developed by OpenAI, to promote cryptocurrency scams on X (formerly known as Twitter).

    Oman Flags Off New Crypto Mining Facility With Expansion Plans As The Country Bets On Blockchain

    Oman has launched a new digital asset mining facility, the second flagged off within months as it seeks to diversify the economy away from oil exports. 

    Kenyan Government Forms Committee to Investigate Worldcoin Crypto Project

    The Kenyan government has formed a 15-member parliamentary committee to investigate the contentious Worldcoin project.

    Thailand Seeks Court Order to Shutdown Facebook For Failing to Screen Fake Crypto Ads

    Thailand authorities have issued a warning to the social media giant Facebook, threatening to seek a criminal court order to sever its operations in the nation, over the rampant investment and cryptocurrency scam ads.

    SEPA-related Issues Affect Euro Withdrawals for Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Customers in Europe – What’s Going On?

    Binance cryptocurrency exchange customers in Europe reportedly encountered problems with fiat withdrawals due to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfer issues.

    Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Lays Off 12% of Staff Citing Prolonged Bear Market and TDS

    Indian Crypto exchange CoinDCX, backed by Coinbase Ventures, fired 12% of its workforce on Tuesday, citing ongoing macroeconomic conditions and the TDS on crypto transactions.

    FTX Modifies Settlement Motion After US Trustee Objection in Bankruptcy Case – What’s Going On?

    Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX submitted a "Reply" on Sunday, August 20, to back its Settlement Plan and address the US Trustee's objection to the Motion.

    Federal Court Supports Sanctions on Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer Despite User Protest

    A federal court has backed the US Treasury Department’s right to impose sanctions on the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, dismissing a lawsuit filed by six users.

    eToro Co-founder Yoni Assia: From Finance Enthusiast to Crypto Pioneer

    Stock and crypto trading platform eToro listed Bitcoin (BTC) on its exchange in December 2013. Two months later, the asset’s price plummeted from $1200 to $150 after the fall of Mt. Gox, the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange at the time.

    Blockchain Capital Co-Founder Sues Hacker For Stealing $6.3 Million in a SIM-Swap Attack

    Co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, Bart Stephens, has taken legal action against an unidentified hacker who allegedly stole $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrencies from his digital wallets, Forbes reported.