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US lawmaker accuses FDIC of using banking instability to attack crypto

The collapse of Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Silvergate Bank has had many in the space reeling — but is the U.S. government trying to "choke off digital assets”?

CBDCs could provide smooth cross-border payments: Tel Aviv FinTech Week

Yoav Soffer, the advisor to the deputy governor and CBDC project manager, spoke at Tel Aviv FinTech Week, explaining how a recent CBDC experiment proved efficient in cross-border transactions.

Blockchain is the answer to Russia's settlement issues, banking exec says

There is no technical reason preventing Russia from creating its own blockchain-based system, blockchain provider Fuse Network's CEO believes.

Lark Davis on fighting social media storms, and why he’s an ETH bull: Hall of Flame

Lark Davis says he took some “reputational damage” last year but has learned from it, and he’s looking forward to a bullish future for BTC and ETH.

US officials appeal protections for Voyager execs in Binance.US sale

The DOJ disagrees with the legal protections given to those involved in the Voyager-Binance.US sale saying the court “improperly” exceeded its authority.

Crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 20% of staff citing regulatory uncertainty

It's unclear whether Anchorage Digital’s layoffs relate to the current turmoil in the U.S. banking sector.

Signature Bank investigated for money laundering prior to demise: Report

The pro-crypto bank was reportedly under dual investigations to uncover if it was taking proactive measures to stop money laundering.

DOJ and SEC to probe SVB collapse and insider stock sales: Report

The investigations are separate from one another but will both look into Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and stocks sold by executives prior to its fall.

Europarliament approves Data Act that requires kill switches on smart contracts

The act would encourage data sharing, but it imposes requirements for smart contracts used in this setting that have alarmed members of the crypto community.

Coinbase files brief in SEC Wahi case, says it doesn’t sell securities, but would like to

The crypto exchange says in its amicus brief that the accused inside traders can’t answer for its listing decisions in the current regulatory uncertainty.

Banks collapsing; stablecoins depegging — What is happening? Watch The Market Report live

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts explain what is going on with banks collapsing, stablecoins depegging and what you should do to stay safe.

Silvergate, SBV collapse ‘definitely good’ for Bitcoin, Trezor exec says

While Signature’s Barney Frank referred to the recent events with SVB as an “anti-crypto message,” Trezor’s Josef Tetek says they are “definitely good” for Bitcoin.

4 out of 10 NFT sales are fake: Learn to spot the signs of wash trading

NFT wash trading creates a phoney appearance of popularity to push up prices and rip collectors off. But you can learn how to spot the signs.

Wyoming’s private keys bill addresses growing threat to rights and assets

Wyoming’s new law ensures that courts won’t overstep their authority in requiring individuals to disclose their private keys.

FTX-related stablecoins on the move: $145M transferred to crypto exchanges

Three wallets, reportedly associated with both FTX and its subsidiary, Alameda Research, have moved 69.64 million USDT and 75.94 million USDC.

Biden pledges ‘no cost to the taxpayer’ to shield SVB, Signature depositors

While the federal government’s proactive approach to minimizing damage was appreciated, many pointed out that taxpayers would ultimately suffer the depositors’ bailout.

CFTC adds execs from Circle, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to tech advisory group

The technology advisory committee aims to assist the CFTC in “identifying and understanding the impacts and implications of technological innovation in financial services and markets.”

CBDCs should protect privacy, not be a surveillance tool: Former CFTC chair

The former CFTC chair argues that AML and KYC measures are outdated and constitutionally questionable and said crypto technology can do better.

US Fed faces internal probe over Silicon Valley Bank failure

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said a "careful and thoughtful" review is needed to understand how the bank collapsed under its watch.

FBI, NY authorities probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin: Report

The controversial founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon is at the center of the investigation, despite believed to be hiding out in Serbia.

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