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    Singapore Court Set to Decide Fate of Crypto Lender Hodlnaut in August Hearing

    A court in Singapore is poised to make a crucial decision about the future of crypto lender Hodlnaut during an upcoming hearing scheduled for August 7, a recent filing has revealed.

    US Federal Agencies Unite to Form ‘Mini-FBI’ for Dark Web Crypto Crime

    The U.S. government has established a new task force for targeting crypto crime consisting of five investigators from different federal agencies.

    Russian Who Sent Crypto to Ukrainian Army to Face Treason Charges

    A Russian citizen has been arrested for allegedly sending crypto to Ukraine’s armed forces – and will be tried on treason charges.

    BTC-demanding Hackers Release 1.5TB Worth of Argentine Regulator’s Data

    Bitcoin (BTC)-demanding hackers have released over 1.5 terabytes worth of the Argentine markets regulator’s data on the darkweb after the latter refused to pay a ransom.

    Investment Bank Berenberg: Stablecoins and DeFi Likely to Face SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Next

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to extend its enforcement crackdown to both decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins, wrote Berenberg in a research report published on Tuesday. 

    Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Turns to High-Performance Computing Amid Rising AI Demand

    The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy has announced its expansion plans to cater to the rising demand of data centers for AI. 

    Web3 Investments: The Perfect Hedge Against Disruption, Says Corporate VC

    Web3 investments are being touted as the perfect hedge against disruption in the tech industry, according to Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at venture capital firm Bertelsmann Investments.

    Hong Kong Should Follow Singapore, Japan in Crypto: Government Study

    A government study conducted by the Research Office at Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has suggested that the city should take cues from countries like Japan and Singapore in its efforts to develop and embrace Web3 technologies and crypto.

    International Central Bank Group BIS: Global Financial System Could Benefit from Unified CBDCs

    A unified electronic ledger, combining central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other tokenized assets, has the potential to enhance the global financial system, according to a report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

    Startup Arbol Debuts AI and Blockchain-Driven Climate Insurance Platform – How Does it Work?

    US-based startup Arbol has revealed a parametric insurance platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, developed in collaboration with The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative.

    French Real Estate Firm Signs Crypto Pay Deal – Is Adoption on the Rise?

    A French real estate firm has signed a partnership deal with domestic crypto pay provider, an indication that the European nation may be the next to embrace crypto-powered commerce.

    Ukrainian Investigators Find ‘Illegal Crypto Mining Farm’ at State-run Firm

    Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation says it has uncovered an illegal crypto mining farm in a state-owned enterprise in the Western region of Lviv.

    Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Seek Looser Margin Trading Regulations for Growth

    Japan's crypto exchanges are seeking regulations that would allow retail investors higher leverage on margin trading. 

    Deutsche Bank Applies For Crypto Custody License: Bloomberg

    Germany’s largest financial institution Deutsche Bank AG is seeking regulatory permission to operate a custodial platform to offer cryptocurrencies. 

    Bank of England Project Finds CBDCs Could Introduce ‘Programmability’ to Money

    A trial conducted by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub has highlighted the potential central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have for introducing “programmability” to money.

    Billion Dollar Crypto Payments Firm Wyre to Shut Down Amid Market Conditions

    Crypto-based payments firm Wyre is shutting down its business, citing “market conditions” and a need to protect the interest of stakeholders and customers.