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    Unabomber Prosecutor to Conduct FTX Probe Into Law Firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s “Conflicts of Interest”

    Unabomber prosecutor Robert J. Cleary has been given the green light by a U.S. bankruptcy judge to probe law firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s potential conflicts of interests in relation to FTX, according to a Wednesday court filing.

    Trezor Clarifies Security Breach: Phishing Attack Identified as Cause of Compromised X Account

    SatoshiLabs, the company behind Trezor hardware crypto wallets, announced on March 21 that the recent compromise of its X (formerly Twitter) account resulted from a phishing scam and not a SIM-swap attack as earlier suspected.

    San Diego Federal Court Denies Silvergate’s Dismissal Motion in FTX Fraud Case

    The San Diego federal court has ruled that Silvergate Bank must face a class-action lawsuit filed by FTX users which alleges that the bank aided fraud at the exchange and its associated trading firm, Alameda Research.

    Super Sushi Samurai Token Crashes by 99% After Critical Exploit

    The Super Sushi Samurai (SSS) game experienced a catastrophic security breach, resulting in a 99.9% drop in its token value.

    Estonia Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto Service Providers

    Estonian government has passed a legislation that shifts crypto oversight to the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) starting 2026. The bill aims to regulate local crypto service providers in a bid to regulate the nascent market.

    Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Challenged by Montenegro’s Top Prosecutor

    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s recent ruling mandating his extradition to South Korea is now being challenged by Montenegro’s top prosecutor. 

    French Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Becomes Validator on Chiliz Chain – Blockchain Adoption Rising?

    The popular blockchain platform Chiliz Chain announced on March 21 that it had signed a partnership agreement with the French energy giant EDF subsidiary Exaion as its latest validator node.

    Japanese Telecoms Companies Go Crypto: NTT Subsidiary to Launch Crypto Wallet

    Japanese telecoms companies are moving into the web3 space, with a subsidiary of the communications giant NTT set to launch a crypto wallet.

    DOJ Charges Texas Man for Orchestrating $10 Million Meta-1 Coin Scam

    Texas resident Robert Dunlap has been arrested on federal mail fraud charges in connection with the Meta-1 Coin scam that saw investors drained of over $10 million, a Tuesday press release from the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed.

    US Law Enforcement Arrests Mastermind of $1.2 Million MEV Rug Pull Scam

    A notorious MEV-bot engineer linked to a $1.2 million rug pull scam, Robert Robb (known online as “pokerbrat”), was arrested by U.S. law enforcement on March 20.

    OKX Ceases Operations in India, Citing Regulatory Hurdles

    Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has emailed its users in India to inform them that it will discontinue its services there, urging them to withdraw their funds by the end of April.

    Coinbase Derivatives Plans Cash-Settled Futures for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash

    Coinbase, a prominent crypto exchange, is gearing up to launch futures trading for some notable cryptocurrencies, including the popular meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

    Uzbekistan Increases Monthly Fees for Crypto Market Participants

    Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) has announced a new directive to raise the monthly fees for those involved in the crypto market within the country.

    Rep. Patrick McHenry Indicates Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Before Election

    The U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has suggested upcoming advancements in stablecoin legislation before the election.

    Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal To South Korea Denied by Montenegro Court

    A Montenegro appeal court denied Do Kwon’s extradition appeal on Wednesday to overturn a ruling mandating his extradition to South Korea.

    Russian Crypto Mining Hotspot Cracks Down on Illegal Miners

    The Russian crypto mining hotspot of Irkutsk appears to be cracking down on illegal and quasi-legal miners.