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    Binance’s ‘Crypto Perfume’ for Women Receives Industry-Wide Criticisms

    Crypto exchange behemoth Binance has revealed a ‘crypto’ luxury perfume in a move to lure more women into the digital asset space. The fragrance was unveiled in conjunction with the International Women’s Day.

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell Addresses Concerns Over CBDCs, Prioritizes Privacy

    The U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear to the Senate Banking Committee that the Fed has no imminent plans to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

    Sui To Host New Tool From Greek Stock Exchange, ATHEX

    The Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) plans to deploy a new tool, the Electronic Book Building (EBB), on the Sui blockchain. 

    Nayib Bukele Reacts to Bitcoin Critic’s Indictment with Laughter

    President Nayib Bukele responded humorously to a social media post on March 7, highlighting the legal troubles of one of his country’s prominent critics in Capitol Hill. Bukele quoted a post on X (formerly Twitter) with a laughing emoji.

    Nigeria’s Central Bank Partners with Gluwa to Boost eNaira Amid Global Regulation Changes

    Nigeria’s Central Bank has teamed up with the blockchain-powered financial platform Gluwa Nigeria to accelerate the use of eNaira, the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC).

    Crypto Wallet Provider SafePal Invests in Swiss Bank to Enable Banking Services for Crypto Users

    SafePal, a crypto hardware wallet provider, has made a strategic investment in Swiss bank Fiat24, aiming to provide users with a banking gateway to pay for expenses using digital assets and transfer funds to compliant banks.

    Hut 8 Faces Multiple Lawsuits From Shareholders Following Stock Crash

    The Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 recently faced a significant decline in share prices on the Nasdaq following accusations of short-selling by JCapital. In response, several law firms have offered to represent investors who suffered losses during this period.

    South Korea Seeks Interpol’s Aid to Extradite Terraform Labs Co-Founder

    South Korea’s National Police Agency has officially requested assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in bringing back Kwon Do-hyeong, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea, according to a local news agency on March 7.

    MEXC Addresses Missing Funds Concerns Amidst Allegations of ‘Clawbacks’

    The MEXC exchange denies any accusations that it has arbitrarily confiscated customer money.

    BlockFi to Receive $874.5 Million From Settlement with FTX and Alameda Research

    BlockFi has finalized a settlement with FTX and Alameda Research to receive $874.5 million to help repay customers affected by its bankruptcy.

    SEC Commissioners Criticize Agency’s Crypto Enforcement Strategy Following ShapeShift Settlement

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, have publicly criticized the agency’s unclear cryptocurrency enforcement policies following a recent settlement with ShapeShift.

    Behnam Reiterates Call for Congressional Action on Crypto Regulation During House Committee Hearing

    Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam has reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation clarifying crypto regulation. The call for congressional action was presented during Wednesday’s hearing before the House Agriculture Committee.

    Binance Receives Cyber Security Professional Award from Hong Kong Authorities

    The Hong Kong government recognized Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, with the Cyber Security Professional Merit Award, highlighting its efforts to safeguard users in the dynamic Web3 landscape.

    Hut 8 Closes Bitcoin Mining Facility Due to Power Disruptions and Rising Energy Costs

    Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining company, has announced the closure of its mining site in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, citing power disruptions and rising energy costs as significant factors. 

    Fetch.ai’s $100M Investment Sets Stage for GPU Rewards Program for Tokenholders

    On-chain AI project Fetch.ai has announced the launch of Fetch Compute following a $100 million investment in the project’s infrastructure.