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FTX debtors agree to $95M sale of stake in Mysten Labs

The proposed purchase price of the Mysten Labs shares was roughly 95% of the amount FTX Ventures invested as part of a $300-million funding round in September 2022.

Coinbase and Algorand give divergent reasons for staking reward suspension

Algorand Foundation CEO said the crypto exchange is evaluating its products and services after receiving a Wells Notice. Coinbase denies the claim.

Regulation still key for the evolution of CeFi: Paris Blockchain Week

Regulatory considerations are front and center as a panel of cryptocurrency industry insiders unpacks the current state of CeFi and DeFi in Paris.

Banking turmoil pushes crypto to ‘no oversight’, says Circle CEO

Crypto firms who have had the strongest position with U.S. regulation are now considered “unsafe,” Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated.

US enforcement agencies are turning up the heat on crypto-related crime

How governments decide to go after crimes committed with crypto could color the industry’s public perception and how the space is regulated.

Crypto reform coming to US in 2023, says former White House chief of staff

SVB’s epic failure occurred “at a bank that happened to deal with crypto customers” but “was not a crypto-induced problem,” said Mick Mulvaney.

Aussie crypto exchange hints interest in Hong Kong base, but it’ll depend

The CEO of Independent Reserve says Hong Kong's "friendly" licensing regime makes it a worthy destination to set up shop, but there are other factors to consider.

Coinbase CEO on its Wells Notice: SEC is like soccer referees in a game of pickleball

Brian Armstrong made the interesting analogy when asked to explain the firm's recent "Wells Notice" in "NFL terms."

CFTC’s tech committee gathered in DC to talk DeFi, here’s what was discussed

DeFi was top of the agenda at the CFTC’s tech committee meeting, with crypto execs giving explanations and discussing the space with the regulator.

'How did this happen' — Powell says Fed stumped over the collapse of SVB

In a post-FOMC meeting on March 22, the chairman of the Federal Reserve said his “only interest is that we identify what went wrong here.”

FTX seeks to claw back $460M from Bankman-Fried-backed VC firm

While the funds represent a small portion of FTX’s overall asset shortfall, the settlement means the firms can avoid a costly legal battle.

Coinbase could face SEC enforcement action for 'potential violations of securities law'

The crypto exchange claimed that none of its listed assets were considered securities, and any potential targeting of its wallet was based on a “misunderstanding" by SEC officials.

SEC files lawsuit against Tron’s Justin Sun and celebrities over crypto securities offering

Among the celebrities who settled with the SEC for their alleged role in promoting TRX and BTT were actress Lindsay Lohan, YouTuber Jake Paul, and singer Akon.

US lawmakers reiterate concerns about 'sham' crypto firm audits to PCAOB

Two U.S. senators cited the collapse of FTX when writing to the PCAOB chair Erica Williams in January, but now suggest improper auditing could have affected three banks as well.

'Get comfortable with discomfort' for Web3 success: PBW 2023

A group of professionals in Web3 took the Venus de Milo stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to discuss the dos and don’ts of metaverse regulation.

Traditional banks rely on ‘tiny buffer’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023

Signature Bank is the best place for crypto banking, even if it goes bankrupt, Woorton co-founder Zahreddine Touag believes.

Creating ‘organic’ generative art from robotic algorithms: Emily Xie, NFT Creator

New York NFT artist Emily Xie explores the tension between creativity and “cold and robotic” algorithms. Punk6529 and DC Investor are collectors.

EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023

Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week.

Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin

Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.

Class action lawyers claim YouTuber ‘BitBoy Crypto’ threatened them

Lawyers in a class action lawsuit alleged in a court filing that Ben Armstrong "began harassing" them after he was named as a defendant.

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