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    Binance CEO Discusses Potential Headquarters Selection from Various Jurisdictions

    Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that the exchange is in talks with a few different jurisdictions about selecting a new headquarters location, but has not made a choice as of publication.

    India’s Web3 Startup Tally Tops 1,000 as Investor Appetite Soars

    India now has a thriving Web3 ecosystem with over 1,000 startups in the space, a report published by Hashed Emergent on Tuesday showed. Bengaluru, renowned as the technology capital, has positioned itself as the central industrial hub in the country.

    Union Labs Partners with Lava, Introduces $100K Incentivized RPC Campaign

    The sovereign interoperability layer Union Labs has partnered with Lava to initiate an incentive Remote Procedure Call (RPC) campaign.

    DEX Aggregator 1inch Partner with Mastercard to Rollout Crypto Debit Card

    Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch has unveiled a crypto debit card, which will enable crypto users for online and in-person purchases. The card is powered by payments giant Mastercard and developed in partnership with Baanx.

    South Korean Youth Crypto Investment Driving Many to Debt – Report

    South Korean youth debt is on the rise, with crypto investments leading many desperate young people to bankruptcy courts, new data shows.

    Blockstream CEO Adam Back Criticizes MicroStrategy Short ETF as ‘Terrible Product’

    On April 7, Blockstream CEO Adam Back criticized the newly launched Defiance 2X Short MSTR ETF (exchange-traded fund). The ETF was created to short MicroStrategy, one of the most recognizable holders of Bitcoin.

    Mango Markets Alleged Manipulator To Stand Trial This Week For $110 Million Theft, Used MNGO For Fraud

    The long-awaited trial of crypto criminal Avraham Eisenberg, who is accused of stealing an estimated $110 million out of the crypto exchange Mango Markets by utilizing their cryptocurrency MNGO for fraud, got underway as jury selection began in Manhattan federal court Monday.

    Russian Government Crypto Chief: Mining Regulation Is Our Priority

    The Russian government’s crypto working group chairman believes Bitcoin (BTC) mining regulation is now a priority for Moscow.

    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Against U.S. Inflation, Praises AI

    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned his fellow shareholders of increased U.S. inflation due to “a growing need for increased spending” in his annual shareholder letter published on Monday.

    Cardano Founder Says Crypto and AI Have Similar Competition and Sustainability Issues

    Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson broke his silence on April 7 on the criticism of his network and its native token, ADA. He likened the challenges faced in the crypto industry to those in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, focusing on the issues of competition and sustainability in both sectors.

    Former IRS Criminal Investigations Chief Joins Chainalysis as Global Head of Capacity Building

    Jim Lee, a 29-year veteran of the United States government with a significant tenure as the chief of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Criminal Investigations team, has transitioned to a new role at cryptocurrency analytics firm Chainalysis.

    Crypto M&A Deals up 22% in Q1 2024 From Previous Quarter, Says Advisory Firm

    Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing activities in the cryptocurrency sector through the first quarter of 2024 are up 22% compared to the previous quarter, according to a research note from Architect Partners.

    South Korea Tax Body Set to Seize 5,208 Crypto Traders’ Coins

    South Korean tax officials in the city of Pohang are set to seize crypto from 5,208 residents who failed to pay local taxes.

    HashKey Group Secures Bermuda License, Launches Global Platform

    HashKey Group has officially launched its new global trading platform, offering over 20 cryptocurrencies and targeting international users not served by HashKey Hong Kong.

    Russian Fintech Startups Join Digital Ruble Pilot

    Russian fintech firms have begun joining the country’s digital ruble pilot, as the Central Bank looks to widen the scope of its CBDC project.

    Web3 Quests Aim To Drive Fan Engagement At Real Life Events and Online

    The crypto bull market may be driving a renewed interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs).