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Stellar Development Foundation has aligned with Bytecode Alliance, championing Wasm against the widely-used Ethereum Virtual Machine in the Web3 space.

Xiao Yi, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to life for corruption and illicitly aiding a massive Bitcoin mining operation, highlighting China's strict cryptocurrency stance.

Former FTX CEO denies fraud and money laundering charges; court addresses health concerns and trial preparation.

The BIS study suggests cryptocurrencies could increase financial risks in developing nations, while highlighting the potential of blockchain technology and central bank digital currencies.

Bitstamp discontinues Ether staking in the U.S. following regulatory challenges.

Former OpenSea manager Nathaniel Chastain receives 3-month prison sentence for insider trading; other crypto insiders face similar charges.

Binance Labs invests in Delphinus Lab to boost ZK-proof tech and Web3 application development in a decentralized environment.

Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg faces serious allegations, including a $290 million crypto scam, following an extensive two-year police investigation.

KresusLabs debuts a curated marketplace for Polygon, aiming to enhance user experience while also introducing new SuperApp features.

Cypher lays out a two-stage strategy to address its $1 million loss, emphasizing user compensation and platform security.

Ex-corrections officer DeSalvo faces SEC charges for crypto scam targeting first responders, resulting in substantial losses.

Rarible's trading volume surges, overshadowing competitors, after staunchly supporting NFT creator royalties amidst industry shifts.

Two Tornado Cash developers are indicted for alleged unlicensed money transmission, but crypto group Coin Center challenges the claims.

Bitcoin remains bullish, with the RHODL metric supporting long-term growth despite recent price dips and changing investor dynamics.

Terra blockchain temporarily halts operations to safeguard users from phishing scams, amidst challenges and previous collapses.

Cheongju takes measures to recover unpaid taxes, eyeing crypto assets of defaulting residents, reflecting a global trend.

Maple Finance pours $5 million into Asia's expansion, joining forces with Solana and targeting growth in the digital currency sector.

A recent BIS study indicates that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin might be increasing, rather than reducing, financial risks in developing nations. The report calls for balanced regulation and highlights potential risks.

Oman opens a new cryptocurrency mining center in Salalah, marking its second facility within a year, underscoring a push towards digital economy diversification.

Friend.tech addresses concerns over user data, clarifying it's from their open API, not a leak; Spot On Chain highlights potential API misuse.

p000 by 2024, depending on U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF approvals, with a backdrop of industry expectations and skepticism.

OpenSea phases out a tool ensuring NFT creator royalties; Yuga Labs reacts by pulling support, igniting industry-wide discussions on artist compensation.

SEC challenges Ripple's victory regarding XRP's status; Ripple advocates for continuous trial, highlighting appeal complexities.

Gemini refutes SEC's charges about its Gemini Earn service, stressing the regulator's inconsistency and lack of clarity in identifying the violated security.

PayPal suspends new crypto purchases in the UK, aligning with forthcoming Financial Conduct Authority regulations.

The launch of Shibarium was marred by technical glitches leading to declines in SHIB, BONE, and LEASH tokens.

CoinGecko's report unveils stark global differences in electricity costs affecting solo Bitcoin miners' profitability.

Recent cyberattacks disrupt Exactly and Harbor decentralized platforms, causing significant losses in Ether and other crypto assets.

Ripple Labs pushes back against the SEC's premature appeal after a favorable court ruling on XRP's status.

Coinbase's Base faces crypto losses and security issues; SwirlLend allegedly executes a massive exit scam, alarming the community.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin assesses X's Community Notes, linking it to crypto values, while hinting at Musk's potential biases.

SEC to likely approve various Ether ETF applications, causing anticipation in Wall Street's financial circles.

Bitcoin Ordinals' NFT trading activity significantly decreased, with DappRadar's data showing a 98% decline in sales since May, and the Bitcoin community remains divided on NFTs.

SEC challenges Ripple's XRP status ruling; Ripple advocates for ongoing trial amid appeal.

A SIM-swap scam by three Pennsylvania culprits pilfered $20 million in cryptocurrencies; they must repay the stolen amount.

Gryphon Digital contests allegations from Sphere 3D over lost Bitcoins, stating Sphere's security negligence caused the cyber deception resulting in a significant financial loss.

Friend.tech, a new decentralized social network, surpassed major crypto platforms by earning over $1 million in 24-hour transaction fees.

Bitget and other cryptocurrency exchanges are revising user verification processes to align with global regulations, ensuring safer trading.

Vitalik Buterin transfers 600 ETH to Coinbase as market sees fluctuations; Ethereum’s utility is highlighted.

The FBI seized $1.7M in digital assets from March to May, highlighting breaches in federal regulations.