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    Brazilian Central Bank Digital Currency Raises Alarm as Developer Uncovers Fund Freezing Feature

    A blockchain developer has found a code in Brazilian central bank-backed digital currency (CBDC) that would allow the government to freeze accounts or even drain them at will. 

    Binance Successfully Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for Faster and Cheaper Transactions

    Crypto exchange giant Binance has completed the integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling its users to deposit and withdraw the world's number one crypto through this popular Layer 2 (L2).

    Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Sells $53 Million Coinbase Shares Amid Record Highs

    Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold 478,356 Coinbase shares valued at $53 million on Friday as the crypto exchange’s stock prices reached a 52-week high. 

    SEC acknowledges Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco Spot Bitcoin ETF applications

    On July 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged the spot Bitcoin ETF applications submitted by Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco. 

    Coinbase Pauses Staking Services in Several US States Amid SEC Lawsuit

    Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily paused its staking services in four states in response to legal proceedings from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

    Bitcoin Halving: Analyzing the Effects on Price and Market Sentiment

    Bitcoin’s next “halving,” an event that reduces the asset’s inflation rate roughly once every four years, is now only 9 months away. 

    Decentralized Wireless Network Operator World Mobile Gains Licensed Spectrum for US Coverage

    Decentralized wireless network operator World Mobile has secured licensed spectrum in four US states. 

    Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Pleads Not Guilty, Bail Set At $40 Million

    A U.S. District Judge has set the bail for the former CEO of Celsius Alex Mashinsky at $40 million. 

    Bitget Crypto Exchange Announces Debt-Free Status and $1.44 Billion Reserves in July Report

    The crypto exchange Bitget has announced that its reserves have reached a massive $1.44 billion, and that it is officially debt-free.

    Improved Security Measures Await BNB Chain Users in July Hard Fork

    The BNB Beacon Chain, the Binance blockchain ecosystem, is expected to undergo a scheduled hard fork upgrade on 19th July at 6:00 UTC, with enhanced security features for users.

    Coinbase And Other Exchanges Relist XRP After Court Ruling Against SEC

    US crypto exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.com and Bitstamp have announced to relist XRP after a US federal court ruled that selling the token on exchanges did not constitute an investment contract. 

    NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Amend Financial Disclosure After He Failed to List off BTC, ETH Holdings

    New York City crypto-friendly mayor Eric Adams has mistakenly responded “no” to whether he held any securities including cryptocurrencies, in his annual financial disclosure form.

    Upbit Publishes Complete Korean Translation of EU’s MiCA Laws – Crypto Regulation Incoming?

    Upbit, South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange, has published a full, translated text of the EU’s MiCA crypto regulation laws, a suggestion that Europe’s new rules could be impacting other nations.

    Coinbase Lawyers Claim Biden Student Loans Ruling Strengthens Defense Against SEC

    Coinbase's legal team argued in a recent legal filing that a recent U.S. Supreme Court judgment on student debt cancellation supports their fight against SEC charges of operating an unregistered securities venue. 

    Polygon Proposes to Upgrade Native Token From MATIC to POL

    Popular Ethereum scaling solution Polygon has proposed to revise its native token from MATIC to POL as a part of Polygon’s roadmap 2.0.