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Key Takeaways: New blacklist system prevents flagged crypto wallets from conducting any further transactions. Social media platforms now face legal consequences for enabling crypto-related cybercrime. Digital asset firms must implement banking-level security while offering faster fraud remediation. Thailand’s Cabinet has approved major amendments to tighten regulations on digital asset crimes. The changes, which specifically target mule accounts and foreign crypto platforms used for money laundering, will take effect once they are published in the Government Gazette.The government announced the updates on April 8, which seek to modify the Digital Asset Business Act (2018) and the Cybercrime Law (2023). Thailand Banks…

Homepage > News > Business > Charting the future: Insights from BUILD Startup Festival Did you know we have our own version of Silicon Valley right here in the Philippines? It’s called Sinigang Valley, and just like the beloved Filipino dish it’s named after, it’s a flavorful mix of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Think of it as the local tech community’s witty take on the world’s most iconic startup hub—only with a distinctly Filipino twist. “Sinigang Valley came from a play of words from Silicon Valley, so it really represents the tech scene here in the Philippines,” said Rene Cuartero, Co-Founder and CEO of AHG Lab. “But we put some Filipino…

April 9, 2025The following post contains a recap of news, projects, and important updates from the Spartan Council and Core Contributors from last week.👉TLDRSynthetix Accounts Live!Gasless, 1-Click Trading: No gas fees or waiting for confirmations.Simple Onboarding: Sign up with email, Google, or passkey — no seed phrases.Self-Custody: Full control over funds, export keys anytime.Fast Trading: Instant access to Perps markets.Seamless Experience: Deposit and trade without multiple transactions or wallet pop-ups.SNX Stackathon:Weekly Rewards: Earn SNX for depositing or “swidging” SNX on Infinex (April 7–May 18).Reward Rate Estimates: 1M SNX deposits = 52% APR2M SNX deposits = 26% APR5M SNX deposits = 10% APRWeekly Raffle:…

Shiba Inu, the popular Ethereum-based meme coin, has dropped to a critical support level as the broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure. Shiba Inu (SHIB) price rebounded to $0.00001199 on Wednesday after trading at $0.00001145, its lowest level since February 27, and 65% from its lowest level this year.  This crash is because of the ongoing performance of the crypto market as Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins have retreated.  Both SHIB’s fundamentals and technical indicators suggest further downside in the coming days. One key metric is the Mean Dollar Invested Age, which tracks the average time that each dollar’s worth…

Quick take: The Squad will continue to operate as an independent brand under the Goldfinch umbrella. The studio is renowned for introducing the “Film3” concept — an ownership, funding and distribution framework centered around artists rather than traditional studio structures. The framework leverages community-powered funding, AI-enhanced production workflows and direct-to-audience distribution channels. Goldfinch has partnered with Web3 Studio The Squad to build a creator-focused framework for film production and financing. The UK-based entertainment financier will leverage The Squad’s Web3 expertise, generative AI and engagement technologies to create a pipeline of film, TV and immersive experiences. According to the report by…

Prediction marketplace Kalshi has started taking Bitcoin (BTC) deposits in a bid to onboard more crypto-native users.The company that lets users bet on events ranging from election outcomes to Rotten Tomatoes film ratings has seen a strong uptake among crypto traders, Kalshi told Cointelegraph on April 9. For instance, event contracts for betting on Bitcoin’s hour-by-hour price changes have seen $143 million in trading volume to date, a spokesperson said.Kalshi is a derivatives exchange regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As of April 9, it listed some 50 crypto-related event contracts, including markets for betting on coins’…

Ethereum developer and early contributor Virgil Griffith has been granted early release from prison after serving nearly five years for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea. Griffith, 41, was arrested in 2019 following a controversial trip to North Korea, where he gave a presentation at a cryptocurrency conference in Pyongyang. U.S. prosecutors alleged that his talk, titled “Blockchain for Peace,” explained how the country could use crypto to evade sanctions and launder money. Griffith pleaded guilty in 2021 to one count of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and was sentenced to 63 months in prison and…

Key Takeaways: Europe’s first regulated Dogecoin ETP is expected to attract institutions that previously shied away from direct crypto purchases. The joke cryptocurrency would gain further legitimacy through regulated products. Launch timing aligns with the growing global demand for crypto ETPs across several markets. Leading asset manager 21Shares announced on April 9 that it’s partnering with the House of Doge to launch Europe’s first Dogecoin ETP. The House of Doge is the corporate division of the Dogecoin Foundation.The Dogecoin ETP will trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker DOGE, making the cryptocurrency more accessible to traditional EU investors.European…

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It is official, meme coins are about to start paying rent, and for the first time ever, memes are being monetized at scale.The CartelFi presale promises real DeFi revenue, and market appetite is red hot with this presale igniting wild speculation, raising $505k in 1 day. It is solving meme coins’ central flaw of idle speculation and is about to unlock real revenue for billions of dollars in dormant capital while allowing hodlers to keep 100% upside exposure. The CartelFi team has figured out how to make a meme coin pay—read on to discover why this crypto could quickly become a…