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    Swiss Central Bank to Launch Real-World CBDC Pilot

    The chairman of Swiss Central Bank,Thomas Jordan, has announced that the central bank is launching a wholesale CBDC on Switzerland's SIX digital exchange as part of a pilot. 

    Brazil: Suspected Braiscompany Crypto Fraudsters Detained in Argentina

    Three suspected Brazilian crypto fraudsters have been detained while trying to flee to Argentina – as police continue to probe the troubled Braiscompany.

    ECB Executive Fabio Panetta: Cryptocurrencies Hold No Societal Benefits, Likens to Gambling

    Cryptocurrencies hold “no societal benefits,” and should instead be seen as a form of gambling, according to European Central Bank (ECB) board member Fabio Panetta.

    2020 Twitter Hack Mastermind Gets Five-Year Sentence for Crypto Theft

    A culprit in the infamous 2020 Twitter hack who phished thousands of dollars in Bitcoin from Twitter users has been sentenced to five years in prison for his crime, as well as for a separate SIM swapping scheme. 

    Brazilian Hospital Will Accept Crypto Pay in National First

    A hospital in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the first in the nation to accept crypto pay.

    Crypto Firm Wintermute Entangled in Lawsuit Against Celsius Network

    Creditors of the bankrupt landing firm Celsius have amended their lawsuit to include Wintermute. 

    Experts: This Is Why Russia Is Becoming a ‘Crypto Mining Hotspot’

    Experts have explained why Russia is reportedly becoming a crypto mining hotspot, as the nation claims its crypto mining hashrate is second only to that of the USA.

    Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrencies: Regulatory Frenemies in the Making

    Both at the forefront of technological innovation of investor interest, crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) are forming something of a love-hate relationship. Aaron Brown – former head of financial market research at AQR Capital Management – argued in a recent opinion piece that both industries represent competing areas of venture capital interest, as well as dueling sources of fear for regulators. 

    Mastercard’s ‘Engage’ Programme Enters Crypto Card Market

    The world’s second-largest payment-processing company, Mastercard, has announced that it is expanding its Engage program to help scale crypto and blockchain technology. 

    Deal Cancelled: BitGo Pulls Out of Prime Trust Acquisition and Users Report Withdrawal Issues

    BitGo, the American crypto custodian platform, has made the decision to cancel the acquisition of Prime Trust. 

    Santander, Crédit Agricole Asset Servicing Arm Acquires French Crypto Custody License – Adoption on the Rise?

    CACEIS Bank, the combined asset servicing arm of the major European banks Crédit Agricole and Santander, has acquired a French crypto custody license, according to the website of France’s financial regulator.

    Work Underway on El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin City Airport’

    El Salvador has broken ground on the construction of an airport for its Bitcoin City project.

    China Warns Citizens of Consequences for ‘Facilitating’ Crypto Trades

    A Chinese ministry has warned citizens of the severe consequences of “facilitating” crypto transactions on behalf of other people.

    Valkyrie Funds Files Application for Spot Bitcoin ETF

    Valkyrie Funds, a Tennessee-based asset manager, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). 

    Binance Introduces Zero Maker Fees for TUSD Trading Pairs – The Next Tether Stablecoin?

    Crypto exchange giant Binance has announced a new zero-maker fee promotion for stablecoin TUSD. Starting from 30th June, the promotional offer covers both spot and margin trading for TrueUSD. 

    BitMEX CEO Suggests Crypto Exchanges Should Eliminate Internal Market Makers – Here’s Why

    BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz has stated that crypto exchanges do not need to run internal market makers after it was revealed Crypto.com has internal trading teams that trade crypto.