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Blockchain education initiatives take off amid crypto bull market

Despite strong demand for crypto-savvy workers, there exists a shortage of highly-experienced employees.

How a decentralized AI movement is shaping a fairer future

The Morpheus Network and 6079 are leading a movement to challenge the supremacy of Big Tech giants by employing decentralized, permissionless AI technology.

Proposed US Blockchain Integrity Act would ban crypto mixers for 2 years

The bill introduced in the House would impose a fine of up to $100,000 for handling funds from mixers, while the Treasury writes a report.

Bitcoin price to ‘sustain’ $265K level once boring consolidation ends — Analysts

Analysts forecast a Bitcoin run to $265,000, but it could take longer than investors expect.

Crypto lending platform Nexo allocates $12M for ecosystem incentives

The rewards will be active until July 7 and will incentivize users to trade, earn, deposit, and borrow on the platform.

Between days in court, Donald Trump will meet crypto enthusiasts for NFT dinner

Anyone who spent at least $4,653 on Trump’s “Mugshot” NFTs will be able to have dinner with the former president in Florida on May 8.

Coincheck, Thunder Bridge move closer to Nasdaq listing with public filing

Coincheck and Thunder Bridge Capital filed their registration statement with the SEC, bringing their merger and Nasdaq listing closer to completion.

What do crypto market makers actually do? Liquidity, or manipulation

The role of crypto market makers is poorly understood: do they simply ensure crypto trades go through… or do they manipulate crypto markets?

Public blockchain ledgers ‘not fit for purpose,’ says JPMorgan exec

Despite the criticism, TradFi institutions still prefer using public blockchains for real-world asset tokenization.

CBDCs, stablecoins must ensure liberty-based values — former CFTC chair

J. Christian Giancarlo has stressed the importance of upholding values of liberty, privacy and economic freedom in a keynote address in London.

Tether scales crypto payments in Eastern Europe with new investment

The new investment aims to strengthen CityPay.io’s expansion into Eastern Europe, specifically into Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Sophon ZKSync hyperchain raises $60M in node sale

The entertainment-focused Hyperchain aims to provide a robust infrastructure for gaming, AI and SocialFi-related protocols.

Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom

Chainalysis relocates its regional headquarters to Dubai, reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology.

AI-powered smart contracts could be ‘transformative’ — Ava Labs founder

Imagine if ordinary people could write smart contracts in their native language. It could bring in “billions of new [blockchain] users.”

Trader loses 7-figure sum due to 0L Network hard fork

“Forking out wallets without community input is theft,” according to the trader, who also claims to be part of 0l Network’s marketing team.

Various forms of Bitcoin custody, explained

Bitcoin’s rising popularity demands a secure custody plan. Learn about Bitcoin custody options, from centralized exchanges and self-custody to specialized institutions.

FCA crypto regulators will take the best from TradFi and DeFi, says exec

The United Kingdom’s FCA has been combining different approaches to regulating the crypto market to see which one would work best.

Mastercard joins forces with US banking titans for tokenized settlement trials

The partnership between significant banking giants in the U.S. and Mastercard aims to streamline multiple asset-class settlements on a shared ledger platform.

Nigerian stakeholders demand Binance reveal identity of bribery official

SIBAN’s executive secretary, Rume Ophi, stressed that Binance should reveal names to substantiate the claim and allow authorities to address wrongdoing.

Solana could flip Ethereum in transaction fees within a week: Report

The potential flip could further cement Solana’s status as an “Ethereum-killer,” which has been questioned due to the recent network outages.

Elaborate Elon Musk deepfake crypto fraud uncovered in Hong Kong

A fraudulent crypto exchange platform used AI-generated videos of Elon Musk and misleading information to promote crypto trading services.

How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

Despite the arrest of the main suspect, some of the stolen funds continued to be moved, suggesting multiple potential attackers.

Bankruptcy law firm S&C absolved from misconduct, according to new FTX proposal

FTX’s amended plan contains an exculpation clause that could absolve Sullivan & Cromwell, along with all debtors, of future liabilities.

BTC price clings to $62K as Bitcoin bulls suffer post-halving ‘boredom’

Bitcoin may be preparing for trend continuation, but on short timeframes, BTC price behavior is inspiring no one.

WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets

Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy.

SEC files final response in Ripple XRP case

The SEC argues that Ripple’s claims do not negate the need for injunctions to prevent future violations.

Traders rush to short Ether as Grayscale pulls its futures ETF plan

Just a 3% rebound in Ether’s price would wipe $345 million in short positions amid Grayscale withdrawing its Ether futures ETF application.

NBA, football, NASCAR stars cough up $2.4M in Voyager promo suit

Rob Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo, and Landon Cassill have agreed to settle with plaintiffs in their ongoing case against Voyager Digital.

Financial system ‘outdated’ but crypto is no fix either: US swing voters

In a survey by the Digital Currency Group, 70% of swing state voters agreed the current financial system is "outdated" and in need of an overhaul, but most didn’t think crypto was the answer either.

LocalMonero exchange shuts down as crypto privacy services dwindle

Monero’s version of LocalBitcoins is closing after 7 years of operations serving the XMR community.

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