Analysis
Regulation
Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization
According to the letter, certain clauses in Article 30 need to be changed as the lack of clarity and specificity in the language broadens its scope beyond what is necessary.
Legal
Tom Brady, other celebrities ask court to dismiss lawsuit over promoting FTX
The numerous motions to dismiss submitted on behalf of some of the celebrities argue that the case holds no merit as the investors have failed to state a valid claim against the celebrities.
Regulation
Montana on the verge of passing bill protecting right to mine cryptocurrencies
The bill establishes that mining crypto is every individual's right and prohibits the government from restricting mining operations in residential or industrial areas.
Exchanges
FTX native token spikes over 100% after lawyers tell court exchange could be revived
As of press time, FTT was trading at $2.67, up 102.85% from $1.33 before the hearing.
CBDCs
Japan to push CBDCs, crypto regulation as top agendas for G7
Kanda said that the G7 member states will make it a priority to help developing countries establish their own CBDCs and join the digitalization race.
Adoption
Razer looks to expand into web3 via new incubator
The gaming hardware maker said the goal of the incubator is to help developers create next-gen blockchain games and projects.
Regulation
Bitfinex Securities secures first digital assets license issued by El Salvador under new law
Bitfinex will establish a new entity called Bitfinex Securities El Salvador, S.A. De C.V. — which will operate separately from Bitfinex Group's similar platforms outside the country.
Technology
MetaMask launches direct fiat-to-crypto on-ramp service
The Buy Crypto feature is part of the Portfolio Dapp and users can now use local payment methods to buy roughly 90 cryptocurrencies by connecting their MetaMask wallet.
Adoption
Most Americans remain wary of cryptocurrencies due to safety concerns
Only 17% of American adults said they have invested in or used cryptocurrencies — versus 16% in August 2022.
Mining
Texas Blockchain Council launches campaign to block anti-mining bill
The campaign — called "Don't Mess With Texas Innovation" — intends to block the bill, which is due for voting by the state Senate.
Legal
Musk asks court to dismiss $258B DOGE racketeering lawsuit
The lawyers argued that the lawsuit is based on "innocuous and often silly tweets" made by Musk over the years and thus holds no merit in court.
Exchanges
Justin Sun calls media reports about Huobi stake sale ‘April fools prank’
Sun made the tweet in response to a Bloomberg News report on April 1 claiming that the Tron founder was looking to sell an undisclosed stake in Huobi Global to "raise funds."