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    Escaped South Korean Criminal Suspect ‘Used Weapon to Rob OTC Crypto Buyer’

    An escaped South Korean criminal suspect reportedly stole almost $362,000 worth of cash in an armed robbery on an OTC crypto buyer.

    Citadel-Backed Hidden Road Partners Targets $120M in Series B

    Hidden Road Partners, Citadel Securities-backed prime brokerage, plans to raise $120 million in its Series B funding round, aiming for a market valuation of $1 billion.

    Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Moves $196 Million in Tether To Binance – What is He Buying?

    On April 17, blockchain investigator Lookonchain revealed a substantial transfer of USDT to Binance by Tron Founder, Justin Sun. This move follows a pattern of USDT deposits to Binance and ongoing Ether acquisitions by Sun.

    Could Stablecoin Ethena (USDe) Collapse Like Terra LUNA? CryptoQuant Investigates

    Emerging stablecoin Ethena (USDe) poses unique risks for holders compared to other dollar-denominated tokens, argued CryptoQuant in a new report on the matter.

    Ukrainian Lawmaker to Face Trial Over Alleged Bitcoin Bribes

    A Ukrainian lawmaker is set to stand trial after allegedly trying to bribe a government official with $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, anti-corruption officials said on April 16.

    White Hat Hacker Team SEAL Launches Threat-Sharing Platform for Crypto

    The Security Alliance (SEAL), a team of white-hat hackers, bolsters its efforts to secure the crypto space by launching SEAL-ISAC, a threat-sharing platform. Since its establishment in 2023, the SEAL team has recovered over $50 million in stolen assets.

    New Zealand Begins Plans To Introduce CBDC

    The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has begun its public consultation on “Digital Cash,” a proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC), as disclosed in a consultation paper released by the central bank on April 17.

    Cyprus SEC Extends FTX Europe’s License Suspension Until September 2024

    Following FTX’s collapse, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) extended the suspension of FTX Europe’s license until September 2024.

    Crypto-Skeptic Senator Sherrod Brown Open To Stablecoin Legislation, Bloomberg Reports

    Senator Sherrod Brown (D-H), a noted crypto-skeptic, expressed openness to stablecoin legislation amidst news of a bipartisan bill proposed by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a Tuesday report from Bloomberg revealed.

    Worldcoin Reveals World Chain

    Worldcoin, the crypto project co-founded by Sam Altman, has today announced a new blockchain “designed to bring all humans onchain.”

    Upbit Halts Transactions Over 1 Million KRW Following Changes to VASP – Here’s the Latest

    Upbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals exceeding 1 million Korean won ($721).

    Privacy Protocol Railgun Denies Any Link to Lazarus Group

    Railgun has publicly denied any connection with the sanctioned North Korea‘s Lazarus Group using its platform for illicit activities.

    Deutsche Börse’s Post-Trade Business Clearstream to Invest in FinTech Startup Digital Vault Services

    Clearstream, Deutsche Börse’s post-trade business is investing an undisclosed amount in the fintech start-up Digital Vault Services (DVS).

    OKX Sees Departures of Global Government Relations Head, Product Head, and Compliance Head: Report

    According to a CoinDesk report, OKX, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has lost two of its top executives, Tim Byun and Wei Lan.

    Ore Suspends Mining Amid Solana Congestion to Prepare for V2

    Ore has paused its mining operations on the Solana blockchain to address issues of network congestion.

    EY Launches Ethereum-Based Blockchain Tool to Simplify Business Agreements

    Accounting firm EY launched an Ethereum-based blockchain solution on Wednesday. It aims to help businesses execute complex agreements, reduce costs, and maintain security.