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    TradFi Continued Interest in Crypto Shows It Is No Longer a Fad: CFTC Commissioner

    Cryptocurrency investing is rapidly breaking into mainstream financial consciousness, according to pro-crypto Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger.

    Chinese Energy Giant PetroChina Sets New Precedent with e-CNY Crude Oil Deal

    In a historical first, PetroChina – a Chinese-state-owned oil and gas company – has officially completed its first international crude oil trade using the digital yuan (e-CNY).

    Beleaguered Binance Loses Another Chief Executive From its UK Office – What’s Going On?

    Binance’s UK chief Jonathan Farnell who is also the CEO of a subsidiary Bifinity, has resigned from the company, adding to a slew of executive departures in recent times.

    Crypto Community Fears Rug Pull as Safereum Faces Drastic Liquidity Drain Post $600,000 Fundraising

    The cryptocurrency community is fearing a rug pull after Safereum saw huge sums of liquidity drained, making off with around $1.3 million worth of funds, according to blockchain security experts.

    Coinbase Dispels Rumors of Imposed $5,000-Per-Week Limit on Bitcoin Withdrawals

    Coinbase dismisses rumors of a BTC withdrawal limit, stating that these claims do not hold true. Coinbase confirms that such a withdrawal limit policy does not exist. 

    Solana’s Marinade Finance Acts Swiftly to Ensure FCA Compliance, Blocks UK Access

    Marinade Finance, the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on the Solana blockchain, is blocking users in the United Kingdom from accessing its platform over "compliance concerns."

    How Blockchain Technology Empowers Law Enforcement in Crypto Investigations

    Despite what some have been led to believe, “cryptocurrency isn’t the currency of choice for criminals,” according to Perianne Boring, CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

    ‘Prove You Are You Without Giving Away Your Personal Info’ — Aleo Reveals New Privacy-Preserving Credential System

    Privacy-focused blockchain platform Aleo has revealed its new decentralized digital identity solution that allows users to reveal only the necessary data and only to whom it’s intended in the form of ‘proofs’ – without ever showing actual documents.

    «US Law Doesn’t Control the World” Binance Argues in CFTC Lawsuit

    Digital asset exchange Binance says the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is attempting to transplant its rules to global markets. 

    Former Israeli Military Intel Personnel Launch New Crypto Firm Blockaid with $33 Million in Funding – What Does it Do?

    Web3 security company Blockaid said it has emerged from stealth with $33 million in funding to protect users from fraud, phishing, and hacks. 

    North America Dominates Global Crypto Usage, Chainalysis Report Reveals

    According to a recent report by blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, North America is leading the world in crypto usage, with the United States driving the lion's share of activity.

    Standard Chartered, Deutsche Complete First Stablecoin Swaps on UDPN Blockchain

    SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank’s VC arm, and German banking giant Deutsche Bank have executed the first stablecoin swaps on the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN), per a report published Monday.

    Blockchain Forensics Firm CipherBlade Hit by Alleged Hostile Takeover Amid Founder’s Absence

    The founder of the Pennsylvania blockchain forensics firm CipherBlade claims that a group of employees executed a "hostile takeover" in a lawsuit filed in Alaska.

    DeFi Education Fund, Paradigm File Amicus Brief Supporting James Harper’s appeal against IRS

    DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a crypto research and advocacy group, and crypto investment company Paradigm have filed a separate amicus brief supporting James Harper’s lawsuit against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

    Doctor Pleads Guilty to Bitcoin-Paid Darknet Murder Plot Against Girlfriend

    A Georgia medical doctor admitted to using Bitcoin to pay someone $16,000 on the dark web in an attempt to kill his girlfriend, according to the US Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia.

    Nigerian Crypto Exchange Patricia Implements Debt Restructuring Using Convertible Notes – What’s Going On?

    Patricia, a Nigerian crypto exchange, is embarking on a significant debt restructuring initiative, offering customers the option to convert owed funds into Patricia shares.