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    US Chamber of Commerce Backs Coinbase in Fight for Regulatory Clarity

    The US Chamber of Commerce backed Coinbase’s request for the US Securities and Exchange Commission to write rules for cryptocurrency in a recent court filing. 

    Bankrupt QuadrigaCX Exchange to Commence ‘Interim Distribution’ of Funds

    The bankrupt Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX is set to commence an “interim distribution” of funds to creditors, despite only a fraction of the missing funds being recovered.

    Goldman Sachs: Crypto Investments in Family Offices Rise Despite 2023 Market Slump

    In spite of the ongoing cryptocurrency market downturn, family offices are ramping up their investments in crypto assets, according to a recent report released by U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs. 

    Arca Hedge Fund Calls for Aragon to Conduct ANT Token Buybacks – What’s Going On?

    Crypto hedge fund Arca has called on the DAO-focused developer Aragon to buy back its own ANT token, citing a discrepancy between the value of ANT and the size of Aragon’s treasury.

    US Extradites UK Hacker Responsible for 2020 Twitter Breach and Crypto Theft

    The United State Department of Justice has announced the extradition of a 23-year-old UK citizen behind the 2020 Twitter hack and other cybercrimes, including the theft of $794,000 in digital assets. 

    Republican House Majority Whip Alleges Secret Democratic Backing for CBDC Bill

    Tom Emmer, the Republican Party whip in the US House of Representatives, has claimed that some Democrats secretly supports his anti-central bank digital currency (CBDC) bill.

    President Joe Biden Critiques “Wealthy Crypto Investors” on Twitter

    US President Joe Biden critiqued “wealthy crypto investors” in a tweet on Tuesday discussing what “MAGA House Republicans” want to cut in the federal budget.

    Former Coinbase Manager Sentenced to Two Years in Insider Trading Case

    A former Coinbase product manager was sentenced to two years in prison in a one-of-a-kind insider trading case. 

    Kraken Chief Legal Officer and Former CFTC Chair To Testify at Joint House Congressional Hearing

    Top legal officers and a former regulator are slated to testify in front of US congressional committees on Wednesday to unpack digital asset regulation following ongoing tension between the industry and federal agencies.  

    South Korean Assembly Member Under Fire for Alleged Crypto Insider Trading

    South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk has found himself in hot water after being accused of performing suspicious crypto trades worth about KRW 6 billion ($4.5 million). 

    Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Pushes Back Against US SEC Crypto Custody Rule Proposal

    Coinbase’s chief legal officer called a newly proposed US rule tightening cryptocurrency custody requirements “misguided” and said some parts need to be changed. 

    Today in Crypto: Bank of Canada Opens Public CBDC Consultation, Solana’ Saga Phone Available for Orders, 32% of Family Offices Investment in Digital Assets,...

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    While Crypto Prices Crash, AiDoge Meme Coin Pumps Up $1 Million in 24 Hours – Are Whales Buying?

    Cryptocurrency markets have been suffering from broad selling pressure since Saturday.

    Coinbase Targets UAE as Strategic Hub for Cryptoeconomy Expansion; Executives Attend Dubai Fintech Summit

    Major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has praised the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the region has the potential to become a “strategic hub” for the company.

    DEUS Finance Stablecoin Hack Leads to $6 Million Loss – Here’s What Happened

    DeFi protocol DEUS Finance lost more than $6 million in a hack over the weekend which exploited a vulnerability in the stablecoin DEI, but a large chunk of it has now been recovered.

    Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey’s Crypto Firm Partners with Paxful’s Ray Youssef for P2P Marketplace Venture

    Jack Dorsey's crypto firm TBD has partnered with Paxful co-founder Ray Youssef to launch a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading platform.