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    Worldcoin Extends WLD Reservation Access to Unverified Users

    The controversial iris-scanning crypto project Worldcoin is now allowing unverified users to reserve their Worldcoin (WLD) tokens.

    SEC Delays Decision on Ark Invest’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application, Calls For Public Input

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just delayed a decision on Ark Invest’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application by at least eight weeks by calling for a period of public comment.

    Latest Bank of Canada Report Highlights Lack of Incentives For Canadians to Adopt CBDC

    Bank of Canada, the country’s de-facto central bank, came up with a recent report that sheds light on the reluctance of the country’s citizens to readily adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

    Visa Completes Off-Chain Gas Payments Test Using Visa Cards

    Payment solution giant Visa revealed that it has successfully completed initial tests that allow users to pay their on-chain gas fees directly in fiat money through Visa card payments.

    Mexico ‘Leads LATAM in Travel Rule Adoption’ as ‘Argentina Lags Behind’

    Mexico is “leading the way” in Latin America’s Travel Rule adoption drive, a study has found – with Argentina “lagging behind.”

    Genesis Report: Crypto Derivatives Emerge as the Next Key Growth Driver in 2023

    According to the Q2 2023 report from Genesis Trading, crypto derivatives is set to experience substantial expansion, fueled by a massive decrease in spot market liquidity and a notable trend towards utilizing derivative instruments.

    SEC’s Crypto Compliance by Enforcement Push Continues as Bittrex Hit With $24 Million Fine

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s push to force the crypto industry into “regulatory compliance” via enforcement action continues, with bankrupt crypto exchange Bittrex the latest to fall foul of the agency.

    France Amends Crypto Regulatory Framework In Line With MiCA Licensing Rules

    France’s financial regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has announced key amendments to its digital asset regulatory regime in light of the Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

    Circle CEO Urges On-Shore Stablecoin Development for the Future of Finance

    Resharing Circle's video ad tweet, Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, emphasized the critical need to accelerate the progress of the digital dollar and Stablecoin development. His message highlights that this advancement is essential for maintaining the strength of the US dollar.

    Swiss City of Lugano and Tether’s Plan ₿ Summer School Achieves Second-Year Milestone

    From bill-splitting apps to solutions for urban parking, the Swiss City of Lugano and Tether's second annual Plan ₿ Summer School showcased the transformative potential of blockchain over the past 10 days. The event, which wrapped up yesterday, saw around 80 students from 28 countries dive deep into the blockchain and digital currencies.

    Bank of England Forms Digital Pound Advisory Group to Shape CBDC Design

    Announced on the Bank's Website on Wednesday, the Bank of England (BoE) has established a digital pound advisory group named the CBDC Academic Advisory Group (AAG) and is actively seeking specialists to join this group as the nation enters the CBDC design phase. 

    Nigeria’s National Youth Scheme To Issue Blockchain-Based Certificates To Citizens

    The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to deploy blockchain technology to issue and verify all National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) certificates.

    Ether Futures ETF Applications Spike: Unveiling the Surprising Reason

    Though a wave of Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF applications have stirred excitement in the crypto market over the past two months, a lesser-known bundle of Ether (ETH) ETF applications is following closely behind it.

    FTX Rebuts Creditor Panel’s Statement on Lack of Consultation — Here’s the Latest

    The lawyers of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX which filed for a Chapter 11 in November and collapsed thereafter, have filed a response to the creditor panel’s draft reorganization plans, disapproving the committee’s claims on FTX’s lack of engagement.

    Coca-Cola and Top DAOs Join Coinbase’s ‘Onchain Summer’ Web3 Festival for Base Launch

    Crypto exchange Coinbase has kicked off the multi-week Onchain Summer event to celebrate the launch of its much-anticipated Layer 2 network Base. 

    Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Shares Insights on Sam Bankman-Fried’s Reputation

    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed that a larger section of the crypto community did not respect Sam Bankman-Fried as depicted by the mainstream media.