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    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.

    FTX Creditor Claims Priced Above $0.50 in Over-the-Counter Transactions

    A number of over-the-counter (OTC) transactions involving FTX creditor claims are valuing these claims at over 50 cents on the dollar.

    Hong Kong Regulator Gives Greenlight to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards

    Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments.

    U.S. Lawmakers Press Biden Administration to Address Hamas’ Crypto Funding

    The U.S. government is tightening trade restrictions on Hamas-related to entities as Congress presses the Biden administration to do more about the terrorist group’s sources of crypto funding.

    Hong Kong Regulator Gives Green Light to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards

    Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments.

    Bitmain Diversifies Product Range with Aleo Blockchain Mining Machines

    Bitmain, the leading manufacturer of Bitcoin (BTC) mining machines, has announced plans to launch miners designed for Aleo, a privacy-focused blockchain platform that utilizes zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP).

    Hong Kong Customs Chief Addresses Money-Laundering Risks in Crypto Exchanges Post JPEX Scandal

    Hong Kong's Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Louise Ho Pui-shan, has called for increased oversight and regulatory measures in response to mounting money-laundering risks within the crypto sector. 

    Eyeball-Scanning Project Worldcoin to Reward Operators in WLD Token Instead of USDC — Here’s Why

    Eyeball-scanning cryptocurrency project Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, announced Sunday that the project operators would receive rewards in its native coin WLD, instead of USD Coin (USDC) stablecoins.

    Binance Halts Visa Debit Card Service in Europe Amid Regulatory Concerns

    Following Visa and Mastercard's termination of partnerships with Binance a couple of months ago, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform is now ceasing service of its Visa debit card in the European Economic Area (EEA).

    Thailand Delays Plan to Distribute $15 Billion in Digital Currency to its Citizens

    Thailand's ambitious plan to distribute digital currency to its citizens, with a total value of approximately $15 billion, has hit a roadblock, as Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat announced a delay in the program's launch, local media outlets reported. 

    Reddit Forum Moderators Discard Reward Tokens Hours Before Program Shutdown

    Data analyst Pledditor has revealed that three moderators linked to Reddit's cryptocurrency forum sold over 100,000 MOON tokens before its Community Point program shut down.

    Blockchain Firm LBRY Ceases Operations, Cites Insurmountable Debt

    Blockchain file-sharing and payment network, LBRY, announced the termination of its operations, citing "several million dollars" in debts owed to the SEC, its legal team, and a private debtor.

    Hong Kong’s SFC Moves to Update Crypto Market Regulations Following New Market Developments

    Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced plans to update its framework on cryptocurrency sales and requirements amid the evolving market development of the digital asset industry. 

    SynFutures Decentralized Exchange Secures $22 Million Investment Led by Pantera Capital – Crypto Funding Making a Comeback?

    The decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures has announced the closure of a Series B funding round that raked in $22 million.

    Testimony from the FBI, Kendall Jenner, and Revealing Twitter Messages: Recapping the Third Week of the SBF Trial

    The action-packed third week of Sam Bankman-Fried's historic fraud trial concluded Thursday afternoon in Manhattan federal court. Here's what you missed. The prosecution's new star...