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    Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Partner Flowdesk Raises $50 Million in Series B

    French crypto financial services firm Flowdesk has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation. The funding round includes participation from Cathay Ledger Fund, Eurazeo, ISAI, Speedinvest, BPI, and Ripple, as per a statement shared with Cryptonews.

    Ethereum Staking Platform Kiln Raises $17 Million in Funding Round Led by 1kx

    Paris-based Ethereum staking infrastructure provider Kiln has closed a $17 million funding round to expand its institutional-grade offering internationally. The funding will also support more decentralized finance (DeFi) reward models.

    Crypto Exchange WOO X Raises $9 Million for Strategic Liquidity Boost

    The crypto exchange Woo has secured $9 million in a recent funding round. The capital injection came from existing and prospective market makers trading platform.

    Shanghai Court Issues Verdict in First Digital Yuan Money Laundering Case

    A Shanghai court has issued a verdict for the first instance of money laundering using Chinese digital yuan and cryptocurrency, marking a significant legal precedent of crypto-related crimes in China.

    South Korean Gov’t to ‘Completely Review’ Crypto Tax Law

    The South Korean government says it will “completely re-examine” the “need” to tax crypto traders on their earnings.

    Binance Users Seek to Serve $1B Lawsuit to Ronaldo via Elon Musk’s X

    Binance customers are seeking approval from a Florida federal court to serve the world renowned soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo with the $1 billion proposed class action through the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

    EU Tightens Crypto Regulations with Provisional AML Agreement

    The European Union has provisionally agreed on new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations specifically targeting the crypto sector.

    Former Bithumb Chairman Acquitted in $100M Fraud Case in Second Trial

    The former chairman of Bithumb Holdings and Bithumb Korea, Lee Jeong-hoon, has been acquitted for the second time in the $100 million fraud case.

    ‘$3.5m Nursing Care Fund Crypto Thief’ Extradited to South Korea

    South Korean law enforcers have extradited a man suspected of stealing $3.5 million from a nursing care fund to buy cryptoassets before fleeing abroad.

    Arguments Conclude in Coinbase and SEC Case, Judge Holds on Decision

    Oral arguments kicked off in Manhattan Wednesday regarding the highly anticipated case against Coinbase brought forward by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

    Bitcoin Miners Sell 10,600 BTC, Worth $455.8M in Crypto Renaissance

    The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Bitcoin, is experiencing a massive selloff from none other than its miners.

    Blackout Fears as Russia’s Dagestan Energy Provider Begs Crypto Miners to Turn off Rigs

    The state-run power provider in the Russian republic of Dagestan has asked crypto miners to turn off their rigs this winter to avoid power outages and blackouts.

    “My Personal Advice is Don’t Get Involved” in Bitcoin, JPMorgan CEO Says

    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon had some choice words about investing in Bitcoin during his latest media appearance this morning.

    Revealed: Key Recommendations from US GAO to SEC on Spot Bitcoin ETF

    The landmark announcement of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval has significantly impacted the financial landscape.

    Crypto Market Capitalization Surged 108% Despite Trading Volumes Plunging 31.6%: CoinGecko

    The crypto market recorded massive growth in several areas wiping out losses of the bear market with its market capitalization going up 108% to approximately $869 billion.

    12% of El Salvador’s Population Used Bitcoin for Goods and Services in 2023: Survey

    According to the annual survey conducted by José Simeón Cañas Central American University in El Salvador, 12% of the local population used Bitcoin (BTC) at least once to pay for goods and services in 2023.