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    US Judge Signs Court Order Allowing Bittrex Customers To Make Withdrawals

    A US district judge signed a court order on Tuesday allowing Bittrex customers to make withdrawals following back and forth between the court and the US government.

    Binance’s Emergency Fund Shrinks Amid SEC Legal Pressure

    The entire crypto market slid last week after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed back-to-back lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase – two of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges by trading volume. 

    Genesis and Gemini File for Dismissal of SEC’s Earn Program Lawsuit – Here’s the Latest

    Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Genesis Global Capital, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, have filed a petition to dismiss the SEC action linked to their joint venture product, Gemini Earn.

    Belgium: Burger Chain to Accept Crypto Pay – Is Adoption on the Rise?

    The Belgian arm of the French fast food chain Black & White Burger has announced that all its stores in the nation will accept crypto payments.

    House Financial Services Chair Wants To Vote on Digital Asset Bill Next Month

    US House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick T. McHenry plans to hold a vote on a bill that would regulate digital assets by mid July.

    Today in Crypto: US Inflation Falls, Apple Threatens Damus Removal, Ripple Hinman Documents Unsealed + More News

    Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________

    Celebrities Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar Launch NFT Loyalty Program via Their Tequila Brand

    Celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar are getting into non-fungible tokens through a new loyalty program launched by a tequila company they co-founded.

    The US Treasury Is Looking Into Privacy in Studying the Potential of a CBDC, Official Says

    The US Department of the Treasury is looking into privacy behind the potential of a future retail central bank digital currency, a Treasury official said on Tuesday.

    Bank of China Uses Ethereum Blockchain for $28 Million Digital Structured Notes – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?

    Bank of China's investment arm BOCI has utilized the Ethereum blockchain network to issue $28 million worth of digital structured notes. 

    Telecom Giant Taiwan Mobile in Talks for Crypto Platform Investment

    Telecommunications giant Taiwan Mobile is in talks with local crypto platforms about potential partnerships and even an investment in one of the businesses. 

    Circle CEO Allaire Puts Pressure on House Lawmakers To Pass a Stablecoin Bill

    The CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle has put pressure on lawmakers to pass a stablecoin bill and get it signed by President Joe Biden as other countries forge ahead.

    Judge Rules in Favor of Galaxy Digital in Case Against BitGo Over $1.2 Billion Deal Cancellation

    In a recent development, a federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of Galaxy Digital, the crypto merchant bank led by Mike Novogratz.

    Binance Lawyers Push Back Against US SEC Claims That Binance.US Customer Assets Are at Risk

    Attorneys for Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao argued that the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s temporary restraining order to freeze its assets should be denied. 

    Hong Kong Legislator Invites Coinbase Amidst SEC Scrutiny

    The US SEC has been actively examining the operations of digital asset exchanges, raising concerns about investor protection and market integrity. 

    House Republicans Introduce Bill To Fire US SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Make Other Reforms

    House Republicans filed a bill on Monday that would fire US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler and restructure the agency.

    Binance.US Adds to Its Legal Defense in Wake of SEC Lawsuit: Bloomberg News

    Binance.US has bulked up its legal expertise and added four lawyers to fight recent charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.