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    Trust Wallet Issues Warning About Zero-Day Exploit Targeting iOS Users

    Popular crypto wallet provider Trust Wallet disclosed on April 15 that it received “credible intel” about a high-risk zero-day exploit being sold on the Dark Web to target iOS users.

    Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion Into AI Firm in the UAE

    Microsoft invested $1.5 billion into G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was disclosed on April 16 as part of the Microsoft AI investment plans to expand and strengthen its position in the AI industry.

    South Korean Police Raid Winnerz Offices Over ‘Scam Coin’ Allegations

    South Korean police have raided the offices of the sports-themed blockchain platform Winnerz as part of a probe into claims its WNZ token is a “scam coin.”

    U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley Demand CFTC Chair Rostin Benham Explain Ties To Sam Bankman-Fried

    United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) have demanded that Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham disclose details of his interactions with disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried prior to the exchange’s collapse, according to an April 12 letter addressed to Benham.

    Vijay Pravin, CEO of bitsCrunch, on AI Enhanced Decentralized Data Analytics, Blockchain Forensics, and Staking Mechanisms | Ep. 326

    In an exclusive interview with Cryptonews, Vijay Pravin, the founder and CEO of bitsCrunch, an AI-powered, decentralized NFT data platform, discussed why the team calls itself “the blockchain police” and why data is vital.

    Ethereum Suffers Most Hacks Among Blockchains in 2024

    Ethereum has emerged as the leading victim of blockchain hacks in 2024, with 33 reported incidents, according to a recent study.

    UAE Records $25B in Crypto Transactions, Promotes Further Investment With Regulatory Flexibility

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded $25b in crypto transactions in 2022. Now, it is adopting accommodative regulatory policies to pursue further investment, according to a report published Monday.

    OKX and Polygon Collaborate to Launch X Layer Public Mainnet

    OKX has officially launched the X Layer public mainnet in partnership with Polygon.

    South Korean ‘Crypto Tax Crackdown’ Moves to Another City

    The South Korean “crypto tax crackdown” continues its nationwide tour, moving on to the city of Yeongcheon in North Gyeongsang Province.

    South Koreans Lose Faith in State Pensions, Turn to Crypto and Stocks – Survey

    Most young South Koreans are losing faith in the national pension system, a new survey has found – with many stating they see crypto and stocks as a better alternative.

    UK Set To Launch New Crypto Staking And Stablecoin Legislation By July, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami Says

    The UK is set to introduce new crypto staking and stablecoin legislation by July of this year, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami announced at the Innovate Finance Global Summit in London on Monday.

    Senate Candidate John Deaton Calls Gary Gensler a “Bad Faith Regulator,” Voices Support For Coinbase in SEC Case

    John Deaton, the pro-crypto Republican candidate vying to win Senator Elizabeth Warren’s current senate seat, took to X on Monday (formerly Twitter) to blast United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler over the new Coinbase appeal, calling him a “bad faith regulator.”

    Solana Releases Update to Address Network Congestion Issues

    Solana developers on Monday announced a mainnet beta update, version 1.17.31, aimed at addressing the network’s recent congestion problems.

    Winklevoss Twins Invest $4.5M in Crypto Podcaster Peter McCormack’s Football Club

    Winklevoss Capital, an investment firm founded by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss has invested $4.5 million in a non-league football club which is owned by crypto podcaster Peter McCormack.

    IRS Investigation Chief Anticipates Increase in Crypto Tax Evasion Cases This Year

    Guy Ficco, the Criminal Investigation Chief at Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has indicated the agency is bracing for a significant increase in cases of crypto-related tax evasion this tax season.

    Japan’s Ruling Party Urges ‘Immediate’ Crypto Tax Reform

    Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, wants the government to carry out “immediate” crypto tax reforms.