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    South Korea’s CBDC Pilot to Take Place in Jeju, Busan, or Incheon, Excluding Seoul

    The central Bank of Korea (BOK) has narrowed down the choices for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot venue to three regions. Notably, the nation's capital Seoul is not among these.

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Vows to Put an End to ‘Biden’s War on Bitcoin’ as President

    Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again proved his support for Bitcoin, taking an oath that he would end the Biden-led administration’s “war on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency” when elected President.

    Rep. George Santos Tried to Broker Cryptocurrency Deal with Donor During Congressional Campaign

    US Republican Congressman George Santos attempted to set up a crypto-related investment deal with a donor during an election campaign in 2020, according to a recent New York Times report.

    Wagner Rebellion Triggered Surge in Ruble-Tether Crypto Trading Amid Currency Turmoil

    Russian private military company Wagner Group’s march towards Moscow in June triggered a 277% surge in trading volume between the stablecoin Tether (USDT) and the Russian fiat currency.

    Crypto Exchange Binance Secures Operating License in Dubai- Here’s the Latest

    On Monday, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, secured the Operational MVP License to operate in Dubai after fulfilling the necessary pre-conditions since obtaining a preparatory license in September 2022.

    US-China Power Struggle Extends to Crypto Battlefield: China Surges Ahead

    The United States and China are competing on both economic and technological fronts – and part of their rivalry includes a race to adopt crypto.

    White Hat Hacker Recovers $5.4 Million For DeFi Platform Curve Finance Amid Recent Exploit

    An ethical hacker has recovered 2,879 ETH worth around $5.4 million for the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Curve Finance amid its recent hack losing over $47 million. 

    Australian Lender Bendigo Bank Blocks “High-Risk” Crypto Payments

    Bendigo Bank, an Australian financial institution, has announced new rules targeting “high-risk” instant payments to crypto exchanges.

    Ethereum-Based Casino Coco Achieves $36 Million Transaction Volume On Launch

    Crypto casino platform Coco records a staggering debut as it nets over $36 million within 12 hours according to data on Etherscan. 

    French Privacy Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Worldcoin’s Data Collection; Collaborating with Germany for Investigation

    European regulators, including the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) and the Bavarian state authority in Germany, are raising legal concerns about Worldcoin's data collection methods.

    UFO Hearing Sparks Crypto Degen Frenzy: More Than 50 Alien Shitcoins Emerge

    Following a recent hearing, where a former military intelligence officer turned whistleblower disclosed that Congress lacks information about unidentified anomalous phenomena  (UAPs) or Unidentified flying objects (UFOs), crypto degen swiftly seized the opportunity and created multiple UFO-themed tokens to capitalize on the news. 

    Halogen Capital Launched by Jirnexu Founders to Make Crypto Investing Mainstream in Malaysia

    Malaysia’s newest crypto fund management firm, Halogen Capital, has been launched by the entrepreneurs behind the local fintech player Jirnexu.

    Ex-Fed Policy Analyst’s Paper: Stablecoins Present Lower Risk Than Traditional Bank Deposits

    Dollar-pegged stablecoins may actually be less risky to hold than traditional bank deposits, according to Brendan Malone – a former Federal Reserve Board analyst.

    South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit Presses Crypto Platforms to Improve Compliance Measures

    The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) in a meeting on Thursday told the Korean crypto industry to double down on their efforts to prevent illegal activities.

    US Senate Passes National Defense Bill: Here’s How It Affects Crypto

    The bill's implication on the industry is far-reaching as it affects privacy coins, crypto mixers, and several digital asset exchanges.

    Crypto.com Receives Registration Approval From The Dutch Central Bank – Here’s the Latest

    Cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com acquired a registration approval with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central bank, as a crypto services provider.