Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Begins 4-Month Prison Term in California
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Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Begins 4-Month Prison Term in California

Several reports have indicated that the ex-CEO and founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has commenced his four-month term at a low-security federal facility in Lompoc, California. CZ Enters Low-Security Facility After Pleading Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Ex-Binance boss Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is now beginning his prison sentence after admitting guilt to charges related […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ex-binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-begins-4-month-prison-term-in-california/

AIFA Awards hosts Clare Maguire and Leo Crane with Dyland Balquiee from Muse Frames. Image: AI Film Academy/Paige Powell
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AI ‘Opens Up the Field’ for Filmmakers: AIFA Awards Founders

AI filmmakers gathered at NFC Lisbon for the AI Film Academy’s inaugural AIFA Awards this week, recognizing the “extraordinary diversity of stories and the radically new visual language of AI.” The AImagine Award for Best Film went to “Denny the Shark,” created by collaborative duo Ethereal Moon, which is made up of Melody Bossan (aka LeMoon) and Dina Lockamy (aka…

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Grayscale’s GBTC and Vaneck’s HODL Report Outflows as US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $50M
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Grayscale’s GBTC and Vaneck’s HODL Report Outflows as US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $50M

On Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their 14th consecutive day of inflows, totaling around $50 million. Leading the inflows once more was Blackrock’s IBIT, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows. $1.7B in Trade Volume and $50M in Inflows During Friday’s Bitcoin ETF Trading Sessions Approximately $50 million in inflows were reported during Friday’s spot […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/grayscales-gbtc-and-vanecks-hodl-report-outflows-as-us-bitcoin-etfs-gain-50m/

NFT Sales Dip Again: Ethereum Leads as Market Declines by 7.03%
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NFT Sales Dip Again: Ethereum Leads as Market Declines by 7.03%

Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined again, slipping 7.03% compared to the previous week. During this period, $122.3 million in sales were recorded, with Ethereum-based NFTs taking the lead. 7-Day NFT Sales Slide 7.03% This week witnessed another seven days of subdued NFT sales, with Ethereum maintaining the lead and Bitcoin […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/nft-sales-dip-again-ethereum-leads-as-market-declines-by-7-03/

$2.7 Billion Reduction — Coinbase Records 40,406 BTC Outflow in 60-Day Period
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$2.7 Billion Reduction — Coinbase Records 40,406 BTC Outflow in 60-Day Period

In recent weeks, Binance and Robinhood observed a modest influx of approximately 1,302 BTC or $88 million in bitcoin, with Robinhood acquiring the majority of these assets. Conversely, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decrease in its bitcoin reserves, witnessing an outflow of 40,406 BTC valued at $2.7 billion in the past two months. Coinbase, Binance, and […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/2-7-billion-reduction-coinbase-records-40406-btc-outflow-in-60-day-period/

Microsoft Invests $70 Million in South Africa for AI Advancement
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Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning

The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong Kong regulator’s classification of Bybit as an unlicensed entity, accompanied by threats […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bybit-affiliate-withdraws-hong-kong-vasp-application-months-after-regulator-issued-license-warning/

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
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Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets

Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and the digital asset sector over compliance and operational standards. Coinbase […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-challenges-secs-rulemaking-process-argues-for-clear-regulations-on-digital-assets/