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Helio expands Shopify plugin with Solana Pay for diverse crypto transactions

Helio’s latest update to its Shopify plugin via Solana Pay introduces a broader cryptocurrency acceptance and innovative merchant tools.

MicroStrategy to boost Bitcoin holdings further with US$500 mln bond sale

MicroStrategy announces a half billion dollar bond sale to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions.

Telegram’s TON blockchain eclipses Ethereum in daily users

TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in user activity, leveraging Telegram’s extensive user base for growth.

Terraform Labs to dissolve following US$4.47 billion settlement

Terraform Labs and ex-CEO Do Kwon to pay billions in SEC fraud settlement, marking one of the largest penalties in U.S. history.

Bitcoin price dips ahead of US inflation report and Fed’s decision on interest rates

Strong U.S. economic data has led to a decrease in Bitcoin value as markets brace for Fed’s decision on lending rates.

South Korea classifies select NFTs as cryptocurrencies

New guidelines by South Korea’s FSC will regulate certain NFTs under cryptocurrency laws.

The Sandbox raises US$20 mln, achieves unicorn status

The Sandbox secures funding to enhance its metaverse platform and support its creator economy.

Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in US$200 mln deal

Trading platform Robinhood Markets to expand its crypto services with Bitstamp acquisition.

Florida man admits to US$8.4 mln crypto fraud scheme

Florida resident Juan Tacuri pleads guilty to wire fraud, faces two decades behind bars.

SEC chair Gensler cautions crypto exchanges on enforcement

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler warns that crypto exchanges are still liable for enforcement actions despite making risk disclosures to investors.

Binance to limit certain stablecoins to comply with EU crypto rules

Binance to limit non-compliant stablecoins under EU’s MiCA regulation.

SEC to reimburse US$1.8 mln after failed crypto lawsuit

Judge orders SEC to pay legal fees in dismissed DEBT Box case.

PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin lands on Solana

PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is now available on Solana, promising faster and more cost-effective transactions.

Ripple adds US$25 mln for crypto-friendly PAC

Ripple’s $50 million contribution to Fairshake PAC aims to sway 2024 U.S. elections towards crypto-friendly candidates.

Bitcoin cracks US$70,000, Ethereum nears US$4,000; JENNER, PEPE and memecoins drive markets

Ethereum’s price surge signals market optimism and hints at growth potential.

JPMorgan questions SEC’s crypto ETF expansion plans: The Block

JPMorgan casts doubt on the likelihood of further SEC approvals for crypto ETFs after Ethereum ETF nod.

Coinbase resumes XRP trading in New York

New York residents regain access to XRP on Coinbase

Crypto engagement dropped to 7% among US adults in 2023, Fed finds

Fed survey shows a decline in US adult crypto usage to 7% in 2023, with only 1% using it for transactions.

House members urge SEC to approve Ethereum ETFs

Bipartisan lawmakers call on SEC for consistent crypto ETF standards as decision looms.

House passes crypto regulation bill, eyes Senate approval

US House greenlights major crypto bill, setting stage for Senate debate.

Tech giants team up against online dating scams

Major tech companies form a coalition to tackle the surge romance and crypto scams.

SEC’s Gensler criticizes crypto regulation bill ahead of vote

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has expressed strong opposition to the FIT21 Act, a bill set to regulate digital assets, citing concerns over investor protection.

Ethereum ETF approval likelihood increases with SEC’s positive signals

Ether’s value surges as analysts suspect SEC may be leaning to ETF approvals.

Alleged owner of Incognito drug market arrested

23-year-old Rui-Siang Lin could face life in prison for running a $100M dark web drug market

Grayscale Investments names Peter Mintzberg as CEO

One of the world’s largest digital currency asset management company has changed CEOs.

XRP Ledger doubles transactions in Q1 amid SEC case

XRP Ledger sees a 108% transaction surge in Q1 2024, despite SEC legal woes.

USDC issuer Circle plans US move ahead of IPO

Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to the U.S. in preparation for a potential IPO.

Tornado Cash crypto mixer developer gets 64 months in prison

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.

Coinbase outage hampers Bitcoin trading amid price swings

Crypto exchange Coinbase suffers a major outage, affecting traders during Bitcoin volatility.

PEPE hits record high as Gamestop meme trading returns

The value of PEPE cryptocurrency soars as Roaring Kitty returns to put GME back on the meme trading map.

OKX launches crypto trading in Australia

Global crypto exchange OKX begins offering trading services in Australia, including spot and derivatives.

Chainalysis sets up Dubai HQ, bolsters UAE’s crypto ambitions

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai, advancing the UAE’s goal to be a top cryptocurrency hub.

Binance CEO calls for release of executives detained in Nigeria

Binance CEO demands freedom for compliance officer held on illegal transaction charges in Nigeria.

Robinhood to challenge SEC’s notice over crypto operations

Robinhood’s digital assets division becomes the SEC’s latest legal opponent.

Crypto investment hits US$1.02 bln in April

April’s crypto funding surge reflects investor confidence, with $1.02 billion invested in blockchain ventures.

Bitcoin network surpasses 1 billion transactions

Bitcoin marks a historic achievement with over one billion transactions since 2009.

US job growth slows as Bitcoin price soars past $62,000

April sees a slight rise in US unemployment to 3.9% as Bitcoin’s value rebounds.

Bitcoin slides, Fed keeps interest rates steady

Bitcoin dropped to as low as US$56,600 as Fed holds interest rates.

Bitcoin ‘Jesus’ arrested for US$50 mln tax fraud

Cryptocurrency figure Roger Ver faces extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion and fraud charges.

Binance ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced for money laundering

Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.

North Korean hackers laundered US$200 mln in stolen crypto, says blockchain sleuth

Lazarus Group’s crypto laundering operation exposed by on-chain investigator.

Crypto wallets exit US amid regulatory pressure

Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Samourai Wallet co-founder posts US$1 mln bond in laundering case

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.

Hong Kong debuts Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.

Stripe reopens crypto payments with USDC focus

Stripe reenters the crypto market, enabling stablecoin transactions for merchants.

Consensys files lawsuit against SEC over Ethereum status

Software firm Consensys seeks court ruling to stop SEC from classifying Ethereum as a security.

Samourai Wallet founders arrested for laundering US$100 mln

Samourai Wallet creators face money laundering and illegal business operation charges.

Hong Kong to debut Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on April 30

City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.

Ex-Binance CEO faces 3-years prison and millions in fines

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.

SEC postpones Ethereum ETF decisions

The SEC extends review of Ethereum ETFs and requests public comments on BlackRock’s proposal, casting uncertainty on May approvals.

NYSE considers 24/7 trading to match crypto markets

The New York Stock Exchange may introduce continuous trading, reflecting the 24-hour nature of cryptocurrency markets and evolving investor demands.

Ripple contests SEC’s US$2 bln fine, suggests US$10 mln

Ripple challenges SEC’s penalty, arguing for a reduced $10 million fine in a legal dispute.

Crypto funds worth millions unclaimed in bridges

Arkham Intelligence reveals unclaimed crypto, including Ethereum co-founder’s assets, in bridge contracts.

Tether Launches on TON Blockchain with USDT, XAUT

Stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded to The Open Network with its USDT and gold-backed XAUT tokens, aiming to enhance liquidity.

Bitcoin miner earnings soar on halving day due to Runes

Bitcoin miners experienced a revenue spike following the introduction of the Runes protocol, although transaction fees have since decreased.

Bitcoin halving event looms, market volatility spikes

Upcoming Bitcoin halving triggers market uncertainty.

Binance converts US$1 bln fund; eyes India comeback after obtaining Dubai license

Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.

PayPal ends NFT purchase protections

PayPal to exclude NFTs from protection programs starting May 20, impacting buyers and sellers.

Telegram’s Durov advocates for crypto-like privacy tools

Pavel Durov proposes secure communication tech to combat surveillance.

OKX debuts Ethereum L2 network X Layer

OKX’s X Layer promises faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions with enhanced security.

Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin ETF

City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.

Bitcoin, crypto market tumbles as Iran-Israel tensions escalate

Middle East conflict triggers a sharp decline in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, with significant market liquidations.

FTX’s Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.

Defiance ETFs files for leveraged Ethereum futures ETF

Defiance ETFs aims to offer a leveraged Ethereum futures ETF, seeking to double daily ETH returns.

Binance exec refutes Nigeria laundering claims

Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan pleads not guilty to money laundering in Nigeria, faces remand.

HashKey Group launches Bermuda crypto exchange

HashKey Group’s new Bermuda-based platform, HashKey Global, targets international crypto investors with diverse services.

Bitcoin leads NFT market with over US$16 mln in sales

Bitcoin tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum and Solana follow with notable changes.

Franklin Templeton shines spotlight on Bitcoin NFTs

Investment firm notes Bitcoin NFTs’ role in crypto innovation and market changes.

Coinbase to launch Worldcoin, Ordinals futures

Coinbase gears up to offer new altcoin futures next week to expand its perpetual offerings.

Ripple set to unveil USD-pegged stablecoin

Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin targets enhanced market transparency and compliance.

Singapore strengthens crypto oversight

MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.

Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder

Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.