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    EU’s Securities Regulator Publishes Consultation Paper Ahead of MiCA

    The European Union financial markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a second consultation paper on the Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

    US CFTC Reportedly Considering Enforcement Action Against Former Voyager CEO

    U.S. regulators are currently considering taking enforcement action against Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of the bankrupt crypto lender Voyager, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar to the matter. 

    Canada’s Regulators Clarify Interim Stablecoin Regulations Amid Market Concerns

    The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released interim terms and conditions to guide cryptocurrency exchanges and asset issuers on stablecoin investments following its previous decision.

    Estonian Crypto Firms Engage in ‘Massive-Scale’ Fraud and Aid Russia Evade Sanctions: Report

    Estonia has been one of the early receivers of cryptocurrency licenses in the EU, but it did not save the Baltic nation from falling victim to ‘massive-scale’ crypto-related fraud and scams, an investigation report from international journalists revealed.

    Wirex Unveils Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Non-custodial Crypto Debit Card Service

    Wirex, a global digital payment platform, has introduced W-Pay, an App Chain that leverages Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology, which aims to facilitate seamless connections between decentralized applications (dapps), non-custodial wallets, and traditional payment infrastructures.

    Texas Securities Board Targets Fraud Crypto Project Touting Ties With Russian Government

    The Texas State Securities Board has stopped a decentralized lending pool from sales of securities, after the firm touted its ties with the Russian government.

    Elliptic Report Reveals $7 Billion in Crypto Laundering via DEXs and Bridges

    A recent report from blockchain surveillance firm Elliptic has uncovered that $7 billion in "illicit or high-risk funds" has been laundered through decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and non-KYC exchanges.

    Kraken Announces Acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. in Move Towards European Expansion

    Kraken, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its intention to acquire Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands.

    South Korean Debt Collectors Coming for Crypto Holders

    South Korean debt collectors are now seizing crypto in insolvency cases – and may soon be granted even more power to confiscate coins.

    Living Standards and Finance Education Drives Crypto Adoption Metric: Report

    Nearly 50% of digital asset users view added financial liquidity as a major reason for investing in cryptocurrencies, a new survey shows.

    Japan’s Largest Crypto Exchange Operator Monex Seals Deal with Telecoms Giant NTT Docomo

    Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo said Wednesday that it formed a capital partnership with crypto exchange Monex to build new asset formation services for customers.

    New BIS Plan Mandates Banks to Disclose Crypto Holdings

    The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has unveiled a new plan that will require banks to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings. 

    South Korea’s Central Bank to Test Wholesale CBDCs in New Partnership – Here’s What You Need to Know

    South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea (BoK), is set to embark on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) test in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and other key institutions, the BOK announced on Wednesday.

    Dogecoin NFT Community to Honor Shiba Inu Dog with Commemorative Statue in Japan

    The Dogecoin community is funding the construction of a bronze statue in Japan depicting Kabosu – the Shiba Inu dog associated with the infamous Doge internet meme.

    Controversy Surrounds JPEX’s Asset Lock-Up Program Amid DAO Transition

    The troubled Hong Kong-based crypto exchange JPEX is embroiled in controversy over its recent asset lock-up plan as it seeks to transition into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

    Leading Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger to Lay Off 12% of Work Force – When Will the Crypto Winter End?

    Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is laying off 12% of its workforce, reported Bloomberg on Thursday.