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South Korean lawmakers allegedly cashed in on cryptocurrency legislation
South Korean lawmakers allegedly cashed in on cryptocurrency legislationCraig GreenBinance Stops Bitcoin Withdrawals for Second Time in 12 Hours
Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Stops Bitcoin, Second withdrawal on May 8, citing a large backlog of pending withdrawals. Binance tweeted on May 8 that it had “temporarily” shut down BTC withdrawals due to “a large number of pending transactions.”Hallie GillDeloitte integrates blockchain for digital certificates
Big Four accounting firm Deloitte has integrated blockchain technology to allow clients to store verification credentials in a digital wallet to streamline an "often inefficient" verification process.Cornell RachelBitcoin not under attack:' BTC maxis allays DoS fears
Bitcoin suddenly soars, Transaction fees and unconfirmed transactions sparked concerns on crypto Twitter over the weekend about a potential denial-of-service (DoS) "attack" on the network.Hallie GillTrader spends $120,000 on $155,000 worth of memecoin
A trader just spent a whopping $155,000 worth of memecoin called Four (FOUR) for a staggering 64 ETH the equivalent of $118,000 in gas fees.Hallie GillAmnesty International takes down AI-generated images of Colombian protests after criticism
Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International has retracted images generated by artificial intelligence used in a campaign to promote police brutality during nationwide protests in Colombia in 2021.Sherry CantwellKenya Considers Taxing Crypto, NFT Transfers, and Online Influencers
Kenyan lawmakers are considering a 3 percent tax on the transfer of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, and a 15 percent tax on online monetized content, under a newly introduced bill.Christopher SmithVoyager creditors could start receiving funds in 'coming weeks'
Funds on the platform of bankrupt cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital could begin returning to creditors in the "coming weeks," the Voyager creditors committee saidCornell RachelMontana Governor Signs Pro-Crypto Mining Bill into Law
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that primarily prevents local governments in the state from passing laws banning cryptocurrency mining.Martha GrizzardNorth Carolina House Passes Bill Banning CBDC Payments to the State
The North Carolina House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at banning payments to US states using central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs.Hallie GillUK comments on AI development: It could 'drive massive economic growth'
UK comments on AI development: It could 'drive massive economic growth'Jerry McNeillFrench Senate proposal would allow influencers to promote cryptocurrencies
The Economic Affairs Committee of the French Senate recently approved an amendment to pending legislation that would allow registered cryptocurrency companies to hire social media influencers for advertising and promotions.Cornell RachelFBI, Ukraine Seize 9 Exchange Domains Over Money Laundering Allegations
The FBI and Ukrainian law enforcement have seized the domain names of nine digital currency exchanges suspected of aiding and abetting cybercriminals.James DeanRetail CBDCs bring unknown 'consequences' to financial system - IMF Director
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has claimed that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) could have myriad unforeseen “consequences.”Cornell Rachel3AC founder faces new trouble in Dubai over new exchange OPNX
Su Zhu and Kyle Davis, co-founders of failed cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), have run into new troubles running and promoting their new digital asset platform, Open Exchange, or OPNX, without getting all the money in Dubai. local license required.Hallie GillAva Labs Founder Awarded $3M in Cryptocurrency Defamation Suit
Ava Labs founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer has reportedly won a defamation lawsuit against a cryptocurrency influencer and awarded him $3 million in damages.Jerry McNeillIndustry Heavyweights Respond to UK's Proposed Regulatory Framework for Cryptoassets
The deadline for comments on the consultation paper and for the UK Treasury to publish evidence on a proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets has arrived.Sherry CantwellThe new Cosmos chain will use liquidity from other networks to stake tokens for security
A new Cosmos-based blockchain called “Tenet” will use liquid collateralized coins from other networks to secure its transactions, potentially allowing the new network to inherit the security of the old, according to a May 3 announcement from the developer. .Martha GrizzardBitcoin BRC-20 token standard becomes new destination for meme tokens
Bitcoin's BRC-20 token standard has become the latest trend in the crypto ecosystem, especially after the rise of the Pepe (PEPE) meme coin in recent months.Sherry CantwellSports Illustrated Launches Polygon-Based NFT Ticketing Platform
On May 2, SI Tickets, the ticketing subsidiary of Sports Illustrated, launched the Box Office platform, a self-service event management and primary ticketing solution powered by the Polygon blockchain.James Dean
