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South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections

South Korea's national elections are scheduled for later this year on April 10.

(Daniel Bernard/ Unsplash)

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Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

The 5th edition of the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index has revealed that 25% of Australians view Bitcoin more favourably after the spot Bitcoin ETF approval in January.

Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)

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UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the U.K. government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months.

U.K Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (U.K. Parliament)

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Craig Wright Witness Defends Saying Headed for ‘Train Wreck’ With COPA Trial

Stefan Matthews said the damning message referred to poor trial prep and not Wright’s claims to being Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Virginia Proposes a Mere $17,192 a Year for New Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission

The money is set to cover the costs associated with having meetings including travel expenses.

Virginia, USA (Stephen Poore/Unsplash)

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Japan Moves Closer to Allowing Venture Capital Firms to Hold Crypto Assets

If approved in parliament, the draft bill could see VCs fund Web3 startups in exchange for crypto assets.

Japan (Su San Lee/Unsplash)

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Craig Wright Trial Includes Ninja Anecdote Cited as Proof He's Bitcoin Creator Satoshi

On Friday, Craig Wright's sister Danielle DeMorgan recounted how she once saw him dressed as a ninja and another time he was working in a room full of computers, evidence, she says, he created Bitcoin.

COPA vs Craig Wright trial just completed its second week (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reach.

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller says stablecoins may be doing the dollar a favor.  (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Craig Wright Witnesses Face Questions About Their Memories in COPA Trial

Lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance declared that the recollection of the witnesses today was "hazy" and "confused."

16:9 COPA Questions Validity Of Claims Craig Wright Is Bitcoin Founder In Court (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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U.S. Treasury Debunks Narrative That Hamas Relied on Crypto to Fund Terrorism

The Treasury's top official on terrorism, Brian Nelson, said Hamas and other groups still prefer traditional financing, and crypto isn't figuring into their funding in a big way.

The U.S. is weighing crypto tax rules, and a hearing today will hear from industry representatives worried about the government going too far. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk.)