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    Digital Asset Products Notch Third Consecutive Weekly Inflow, Attract Over $15 Million

    Cryptocurrency products recorded inflows for the third consecutive week signaling improved sentiment from institutional investors after a shaky start to the year. 

    Decentralized Data: The New Frontier with Pocket Network’s Dermot O’Riordan

    The philosophy of decentralization feeds the heart of the crypto industry, and as new frontiers are pushed pioneering this vast and intricate landscape is the Pocket Network, an entity on a mission to redefine how decentralized applications (dApps) will engage with blockchain data.

    JPEX Scandal Undermines Trust in Crypto Among Hong Kongers, Survey Reveals

    Attitudes toward crypto in Hong Kong have taken a hit, as a new survey reveals a growing aversion to virtual assets in the aftermath of the JPEX scandal. 

    TrueUSD’s Client Data Exposed in Third-Party Security Breach

    Stablecoin issuer TrueUSD recently fell victim to a third-party security breach that led to the exposure of personally identifiable information of some of its clients.

    Israeli Authorities Order to Seize Millions in Crypto Linked to Hamas

    Israeli law enforcement authorities have ordered a freeze on hundreds of cryptocurrency accounts and seized millions of dollars' worth of crypto in order to block the flow of funds to Hamas, Financial Times reported. 

    FTX Customers May See 90% Asset Return by Q2 2024 in Amended Proposal

    Customers of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and FTX.US are looking forward to the possibility of reclaiming more than 90% of their assets as part of an amended proposal. 

    South Korean ‘Crypto Killers’ May Face Death Penalty

    South Korean prosecutors have requested the death penalty for four suspects in a crypto murder-kidnap case that saw a woman abducted and murdered for her crypto holdings.

    From Larry David to Tom Brady, FTX paid $1.13 Billion in Endorsement Deals says Former Head of Engineering

    The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried readjourned Monday morning with FTX's former head of engineering, Nishad Singh, beginning his testimony.

    SEC Announces Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrencies in 2024 Fiscal Plan

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its fiscal plan for 2024 today, detailing a heightened regulatory focus on cryptocurrency and associated financial technologies. This report comes from the SEC's Division of Examinations and outlines the agency's approach to emerging market risks.

    California Governor Signs «BitLicense» Crypto Licensing Bill Into Law, Effective July 2025

    California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a crypto licensing bill that is set to enforce a structural framework for businesses conducting operations in the crypto industry and is set to take effect in July 2025. 

    Microsoft’s Activision Buy: A Shift Towards the Metaverse and Crypto?

    Microsoft’s official purchase of the video game publisher Activision has raised more questions about how crypto and the metaverse will influence both companies’ products and operations.

    UK City Minister Andrew Griffith Advocates Clarity in Crypto Ad Rules

    UK City Minister Andrew Griffith has called for more clarity and flexibility in the country's recently enacted crypto advertising rules, according to a Financial Times report.

    Hong Kong’s OSL Crypto Exchange Explores Sale at $128 Million Valuation

    Hong Kong-based BC Technology Group Ltd. is reportedly in the early stages of considering the sale of its crypto exchange platform OSL. 

    Web3 Social Platform Stars Arena Relaunches: Trading To Resume After Audit

    Avalanche-based Stars Arena has relaunched its application following a hack and 10% bounty offer that led to the bad actor returning 90% of stolen assets.

    Major Stablecoin Issuer Tether Freezes $870,000 Linked to Criminal Activities in Israel and Ukraine

    The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has announced the freezing of 32 addresses associated with criminal funds related to incidents in Israel and Ukraine, amounting to $870,000.

    Grassroots Crypto Adoption in Latin America Surges as Users Flock to Central Exchanges

    According to a new study, cryptocurrency adoption grows in Latin America as users leverage digital assets to offset currency devaluations and inflation.