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    U.S. Government’s Case Against Voyager-Binance.US Merger Given Weight by Judge – Here’s the Latest

    The case the US Government has made against Binance.US’ plans for an acquisition of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital got a little stronger after a judge decided to halt the merger of the firms pending a government appeal.

    Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud and Bribery Charges in Federal Court – Here’s What You Need to Know

    Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to five additional charges brought against him in federal court in the US.

    Binance Crypto Exchange Accused of Allowing U.S. Firms to Circumvent Derivatives Trading Ban – What’s Going On?

    Binance has been accused by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of allowing trading firms based in the US to trade crypto derivatives on Binance’s international exchange.

    Suspected Brazilian Crypto Scam Firm Workers Caught on CCTV on Way to Empty HQ

    “Employees” at Brazilian company at center of crypto scam allegations have been filmed apparently on their way to remove evidence – under the cover of night.

    Belarus Says Crypto Firms Can Operate Tax-free Until 2025

    Belarus is continuing its bid to woo crypto firms – by extending tax exemptions for token miners and developers until 2025.

    Binance Sees $2.2 Billion Outflows Following CFTC Lawsuit – Should the Crypto Industry be Worried?

    The major crypto exchange Binance has seen a whopping $2.2 billion in outflows after news broke that it has been sued in the US by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

    Hong Kong-Based Fund Set to Raise $100 Million for Web3 Startups Amid City’s Crypto Revamp

    A new Hong Kong-based fund is set to raise $100 million to invest in crypto companies as the city is accelerating toward its goal of becoming a global crypto hub with a more friendly regulatory stance. 

    As the CFTC and SEC Crackdown on Crypto, Some Experts Believe the Regulatory Teardown Has Just Started – Here’s Why

    The US crypto industry could be in for a tough time ahead, as regulators continue their crackdown on some of the biggest companies in the space, experts have warned.

    European Parliament Passes Historic Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Industry – More Regulation Incoming?

    The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that aim to prevent crypto from being used for money laundering purposes.

    Shocking Revelation: Binance Concealed Links to China for Years, Company Documents Reveal

    The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is once again in the limelight amidst allegations of concealing its ties to China.

    Billionaire Mike Novogratz’s Crypto Firm Announces $1 Billion Loss – Here’s What Happened

    Mike Novogratz’s crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital lost a whopping $1 billion on its investment last year due to “depressed market conditions.”

    Parisians Can Pay Crypto to Charge Phones at Burger King – Is Crypto Adoption on the Rise?

    Crypto adoption is increasing in France with Paris branches of Burger King set to install crypto-powered machines that charge the batteries of customers’ phones and mobile devices.

    Coinbase Urges Creation of Stablecoins That Preserve Purchasing Power Amid Dispute with SEC

    The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is calling on developers to create a new and inflation-proof stablecoin for its own blockchain.

    EU Lawmakers to Vote on New Crypto Regulations, Ban Anonymous Transfers Above €1,000

    Lawmakers in the European Union (EU) will vote on a new set of crypto regulations on Tuesday that could ban large crypto transfers from self-hosted wallets.

    Sam Bankman-Fried Hit with Additional Indictment Amid Chinese Bribery Allegations

    In a dramatic development, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing a new indictment for bribery, adding to the 12 charges he already faced. 

    Disney Closes Metaverse Division, 50 Laid Off in Company-Wide Staff Reduction

    Disney has pulled the plug on its metaverse division, eliminating the entire team of 50 people tasked with exploring ways to tell interactive stories in new technological formats.