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Today's key topics include Binance's quest for regulation in the UK in the face of a US crypto crackdown, and Do Kwon's legal team proposing a substantial $436K bail as authorities gear up for a June trial. The G7 countries are making waves by calling for stricter controls over individual crypto transactions, and China is making a significant leap in blockchain technology by launching a national center to train half a million specialists. On American shores, a proposed bill in New York could allow fiat-backed stablecoins to be used as bail. Lastly, Justin Sun announces a new venture into trading memecoins, promising to donate profits to charity.

Today's highlights include Grayscale expanding its ETF business with three new crypto funds, OKX taking a subtle jab at Coinbase in a new ad campaign, and President Biden calling for an end to tax loopholes benefiting wealthy crypto investors. Additionally, EU members unanimously support new rules on sharing crypto tax data, a Brazilian chess competition plans to reward winners with NFTs, and a former Coinbase manager receives a two-year sentence for insider trading.

Today we're diving into Microsoft's blockchain partnership, Coinbase's outreach to SEC, Bittrex's bankruptcy declaration, Xapo Bank's new Tether features, Binance NFT's Bitcoin Ordinals support, and the Bank of Canada's public consultation on CBDC.

Today's highlights include MakerDAO's expansion of DAI lending via Spark Protocol, a significant investment in Web3 firm Artifact Labs, the burning of over 10,000 Ethereum in the past day, the Pepe memecoin reaching a $1 billion market cap, Aave DAO's proposal to deploy on Ethereum's layer 2 Metis Network, and Binance reopening Bitcoin withdrawals.

In today's highlights, Coinbase considers the UAE for its international hub, Binance's massive Bitcoin shift, cryptocurrencies being accepted for debt settlement in China.
There has been a significant drop in Estonia's registered crypto firms, a South Korean lawmaker under investigation, and Binance's metaverse reality show.

In today's highlights, Zama introduces the Concrete fully homomorphic encryption compiler, Haiku OS makes progress on VisionFive 2 RISC-V dev board. Pepe memecoin reaches $1 billion market cap, London's Evening Standard issues a commemorative NFT, and Ethereum transaction fees surge.

In today's highlights, we'll discuss North Carolina's ban on digital dollar payments, Coinbase's decision to cease Bitcoin-backed loans, a conviction in an NFT insider trading case. Furthermore, Bloomberg's request for FTX customer details, an Argentinian lawmaker's crypto saving suggestion, the SEC's approach to defining digital assets, and FTX's legal battle with Genesis.

In today's highlights, we have rumors of Amazon launching an NFT marketplace and the White House considering a 30% digital mining energy tax.
Concerns over unclear US regulations weighing down Coinbase stock, and the FBI and Ukraine seizing nine exchange domains on money laundering allegations. Additionally, Crypto.com introduces a ChatGPT-based AI user assistant, and the UK government targets fraudsters with a new ban on cold calls for crypto.
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In today's highlights, Binance accuses ChatGPT of spreading false information about CZ, while MicroStrategy's Bitcoin conviction remains strong as the company posts Q1 profit. Additionally, Coinbase launches an international exchange for institutional traders outside the US, Gemini unveils a non-U.S. derivatives platform, and digital bank Revolut starts offering crypto investments in Brazil.

In today's news, the Nigeria SEC has announced its support for asset-backed tokens, while JPMorgan moves to acquire the troubled First Republic Bank. In other developments, Jack Dorsey's nano Bitcoin mining chip is heading to the prototype stage, the SEC fines Coinme $4 million for misleading investors, and Justin Sun reverses a $56 million Binance transfer.