Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news 

Bitcoin is up half a percent at $82,129

Eth is up 1% at $1,602

XRP, is up 1.5% at $2.02

Magic Eden acquiring Slingshot

US Senate confirms Paul Atkins as new SEC Chair.

SK Banks meet with lawmakers for looser crypto rules

Spot BTC ETFs see outflows.

OpenSea urges SEC to clarify NFT rules.

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