📢 The US Department of Justice (DOJ) opposes the motion to dismiss conspiracy and money laundering charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash. They allege that Tornado Cash, launched in 2019, was used to launder funds. 🕵️‍♂️

Semenov and his fellow developer, Roman Storm, are accused of operating an unlicensed money transmitter and violating sanctions. In September 2023, Storm pleaded not guilty. However, the DOJ maintains that both are responsible for operating the cryptocurrency mixer.

Semenov's legal team argues that Tornado Cash does not operate as a custodial mixing service and does not meet the criteria to be a "financial institution." 🏦

This case comes as the US government continues its crackdown on cryptocurrency mixing services. Recently, the co-founders of Samourai Wallet were also arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Do you think the founders of these cryptocurrency mixing services are responsible for how their platforms are used? Comment below! 👇

🚀Google Cloud launches a new Web3 portal for blockchain developers, offering resources such as datasets and tutorials for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, the reception in the cryptocurrency industry has been mixed. Some criticize the lack of native support for Bitcoin, while others praise the portal as a comprehensive resource. Developers can access a range of products and receive testnet tokens to deploy and test their decentralized applications (DApps) on Ethereum testnets. What do you think of this new Google resource? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💭

📢 Bitcoin wallets ACINQ's Phoenix Wallet and zkSNACKs' Wasabi Wallet will cease services to US customers in response to the recent crackdown on self-managed cryptocurrency wallet providers. Both companies express concerns about whether self-managed wallet providers can be considered legitimate money services businesses. ACINQ has given Phoenix Wallet users until May 2 to adapt to the changes. Meanwhile, the new policy on Wasabi Wallet was implemented “immediately.” What do you think of this news? Comment below! 💬

🚀Disney surprises with a 360° treadmill prototype for the metaverse, called Holotile. This device, tested by Youtuber MKBHD, allows you to move objects with a hand gesture, similar to "the Force" from Star Wars. Additionally, it can be controlled with a PlayStation controller. Disney sees Holotile as a way to explore its theme parks in the metaverse. Can you imagine collecting NFTs in an interactive and physical environment like "Pokemon Go"? Comment your ideas!#Disney#Metaverse #NFTs

🚀 Apple is looking for a technology partner to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) offering, with a specific focus on improving the capabilities of the iPhone. Apple and OpenAI are reportedly in deep discussions about integrating generative AI technologies into iOS. However, Apple is also considering Google as another possible cloud partner.

Apple's interest in AI has waned in recent years, but the company is still active in the sector. It recently released eight open source language models, with code and training logs.

Apple may be trying to finalize its generative AI partnerships before its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Meanwhile, Microsoft, Apple's biggest competitor, has seen great success since partnering with AI industry leader OpenAI.

Do you think Apple will be able to catch up with Microsoft in the field of AI? Comment below! 📲

🚨Attention crypto-investors! Taiwan prosecutors are recommending a minimum sentence of 20 years for the main suspects in the fraud and money laundering case related to cryptocurrency trading platform ACE Exchange. It is estimated that more than 1,200 individuals were deceived, resulting in a total loss of 800 million Taiwan dollars (US$24.56 million). The suspects promoted investments in NFTC tokens, bitnature coins, mochange and others, using documents and promotional materials to enhance their credibility. What do you think of this case? Leave your comments below! 📉💰🔍

🚀 Franklin Templeton, the $1.5 trillion asset management firm, has launched its Ethereum ETF, listed on the US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website. Although this listing does not indicate that the SEC has approved the Ether ETF application, it is an important step. The SEC has extended its deadline to review the proposal until June 11. Do you think the SEC will approve this Ethereum ETF? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬

🚀Attention crypto-investors! Liquid Staking is transforming the way we approach staking. This method allows cryptocurrency holders to participate in staking without giving up control of their assets. Projects like Lido have introduced Liquid Staking, offering a tokenized representation of staked assets in the form of tokens and derivatives.

This allows users to enjoy the benefits of staking while maintaining the flexibility to trade these tokens in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications or transfer them to other users.

Furthermore, Staking-as-a-Service is becoming a key platform that connects the consensus mechanism of a blockchain with cryptocurrency holders who wish to contribute to the functioning of the network.

But, like any product or service in the crypto space, technical threats and market volatility must be taken into account when dealing with Liquid Staking.

What do you think of this new form of staking? Do you think it will transform the cryptocurrency investment landscape? Share your thoughts in the comments section! 📣

📢 Attention crypto-investors! DTCC, the financial services giant, has announced that it will not allocate any collateral value to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies starting April 30, 2024. 😮 This means that ETFs and similar with Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies as underlying assets they will have no collateral value, reducing it to 100%. However, this will only apply for inter-entity settlement within the Line of Credit (LOC) system.

Despite DTCC's stance, other traditional players such as Goldman Sachs continue to bet on cryptocurrencies. What do you think? Is this a step back for cryptocurrency adoption? Comment below! 💬

🚀 Nvidia, one of the largest producers of GPUs, has seen a 15% increase in its share price this week, leading analysts to speculate whether AI cryptocurrency tokens will "bottom" and follow the same path . Despite the price declines in AI tokens, analysts expect Nvidia's strong performance to have a positive effect. Its Q1 2024 earnings report will be publicly released on May 22. Do you think AI tokens will follow Nvidia? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬

🚨News Flash: The closure of Republic First Bank in Philadelphia, the first US banking failure of 2024, has generated debate in the crypto community. Some see this as more reason to trust Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Following the announcement, BTC and Ether (ETH) have experienced a slight drop. Do you think more banking failures will drive cryptocurrency adoption? Share your thoughts in the comments. 💭#Bitcoin#CriptoNews

📢 Attention crypto-enthusiasts! Yadi Zhang, accused of defrauding more than 130,000 investors in China out of $5.94 billion, used Bitcoin to launder the money. Zhang, who operated through the company Blue Sky Grid, was arrested in the United Kingdom and pleaded not guilty. In 2018, London police seized more than 61,000 Bitcoin, now valued at $4.0 billion.

On the other hand, Hong Kong regulators have banned mainland Chinese residents from accessing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. However, Chinese residents with Hong Kong residence permits are exempt from this ban.

In the Philippines, the SEC has asked Google and Apple to remove Binance apps, alleging that the platform offers unregistered securities and operates an unauthorized exchange.

Finally, Bitcoin DeFi developer MicrovisionChain has launched its first asset bridge, while Singapore cryptocurrency exchange Tokenize Xchange will offer $100 million in TKX tokens to incentivize developers to build on its native blockchain.

Share your opinions in the comments! 💬 How do you think this news will affect the cryptocurrency market? 🚀#cryptonews#blockchain #bitcoin

📢 Attention crypto community! Greg Solano, CEO of Yuga Labs, announced layoffs following a restructuring at the company. Solano noted that the company has strayed from its creative spirit due to complex corporate processes. However, he remains optimistic and already has a plan in place. 🚀

Yuga Labs, a pioneer in NFT collectibles, has struggled during the evolution of the market. Despite the challenges, the company will focus on developing its Otherside metaverse project.

What do you think of this twist? Do you think Yuga Labs can recover? Comment below!👇

🚀Attention crypto enthusiasts! Social media platform X plans to add a wide range of financial services to its ecosystem, similar to Venmo and Apple Pay. Meanwhile, Jack Dorsey's fintech conglomerate Block is advancing its cryptocurrency initiatives by developing a Bitcoin (BTC) mining ecosystem.

On Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is exploring the possibility of moving to 24-hour trading, similar to cryptocurrency markets.

X Payments Details: The app will become your bank account. X plans to expand its basic tipping service to a full financial ecosystem.

NYSE Evaluates Interest in 24/7 Stock Trading Like Crypto: Report. The NYSE is exploring the possibility of extending its trading hours to 24 hours a day, similar to cryptocurrency markets.

Block announces the development of a "complete Bitcoin mining system." Block plans to offer both a standalone mining chip and a complete mining system to support the decentralization of Bitcoin mining.

Crypto investment products see outflows for the second consecutive week. Investments in digital asset funds have continued to decline, marking the second consecutive week of significant withdrawals.

What do you think of these developments? Comment below! 👇

📣 Attention crypto enthusiasts! Crypto attorney and Senate candidate John Deaton has filed a brief in support of Coinbase in its case against the SEC. Deaton, who represents 4,701 Coinbase clients, argues that the SEC does not speak for digital asset users and investors.

The lawyer questions whether the term "investment contract," one of the bases for determining whether something is a security under SEC rules, requires contractual obligations after a sale.

This case could have a major impact on the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain regulation. What do you think? Comment below! 🚀#cryptonews#blockchain#coinbase#SEC

🚀Attention crypto enthusiasts! Upcoming regulations for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in Europe could present significant challenges for crypto-native projects, according to Marina Markezic, executive director of the European Crypto Initiative.

🔍The European Commission's report, expected on December 30, 2024, will examine the feasibility of specific regulations for the DeFi ecosystem.

🏦"We believe that this regulation will make it easier for traditional players to enter this crypto space. We know that some banks are already thinking about issuing stablecoins," Markezic said.

📚The EU report aims to examine how decentralized systems should be regulated, especially those without a clear issuer or service provider, such as decentralized exchanges.

🌈Markezic argues that DeFi presents itself as a spectrum, encompassing a variety of use cases, from fully decentralized systems to systems that exhibit various degrees of control and management.

📈The DeFi market is expected to expand in Europe in the coming years. Statista predicts that the DeFi sector will generate approximately $6.69 billion in revenue in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.67% between 2024 and 2028, reaching $9.68 billion in revenue in 2028.

What do you think of these upcoming regulations? Share your opinion in the comments! 👇

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📣 Attention crypto enthusiasts! Bitcoin (BTC) remains above $63,000 despite facing negative influences such as significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and increased regulatory scrutiny. However, Bitcoin bulls are bullish as deteriorating global macroeconomic conditions could lead to more stimulus measures from central banks, which could be beneficial for Bitcoin given its scarcity and resistance to censorship. 🚀

- US Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $218 million on April 25, followed by an outflow of $120 million the previous day.
- US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have requested details on measures to address the issue of pseudonymity in cryptocurrency payments for child abuse material.
- Global macroeconomic conditions are deteriorating, which could lead to more stimulus measures by central banks.

Do you think weakened global economic conditions could benefit Bitcoin? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

📢Hello crypto-enthusiasts!🚀

1️⃣ BNB Chain announced a native liquid staking feature on its BNB Smart Chain (BSC), allowing ecosystem participants to secure the network while maintaining the liquidity of their assets. This feature is expected to roll out in April or May!

2️⃣ Chainlink launched a cross-chain interoperability protocol that facilitates the interaction of smart contracts on nine blockchain networks. Great news for developers!

3️⃣ EigenLayer, the largest restaking protocol on Ethereum, could face a "performance crisis" due to its rapid growth. What do you think about this?

4️⃣ Arkham Research identified several DeFi wallets with millions in assets trapped in bridge contracts. Even one linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has more than $1 million trapped!

5️⃣ The DeFi market had a bearish week, with most of the top 100 tokens by market cap in the red. The total value locked in DeFi protocols fell below $100 billion.

Which of these news do you find most shocking? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇#cryptonews#blockchain #DeFi

📣 Attention crypto-enthusiasts! Custodia Bank, founded by former Morgan Stanley executive and early Bitcoin advocate Caitlin Long, has appealed a lower court decision that denied its attempt to join the US banking system. 🏦 Custodia Bank seeks review of the federal appeals court over the denial of his application for a Federal Reserve master account. Without this account, the bank argues that it cannot offer the same custody services for digital assets as other banks, limiting its competitiveness. Do you think Custodia Bank should have access to a Federal Reserve master account? Share your opinion in the comments! 💬