Airdrops involve no investment of money and therefore can't be securities transactions, asserts the DeFi Education Fund.

https://decrypt.co/223310/crypto-airdrops-are-not-securities-lawsuit-against-sec-argues

Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced on March 28, 2024 before New York District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

https://cryptopotato.com/sbfs-lawyers-fire-back-against-dojs-harsh-sentencing-bid-of-40-50-years/

Through outwits and intrigues, the imposter who assumed the identity of Ansem, the well-known crypto influencer, systematically executed a well-coordinated scam, resulting in the loss of over $2.6 million in Solana tokens (SOL).

https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-imposter-swindles-over-2-6-million-amid-rising-memecoins-scam/

Hong Kong's central bank will accept proposals on potential use cases of a digital Hong Kong dollar from industry participants until May 17.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-central-bank-cbdc-pilot-phase-2

Meme coins are currently seeing an upward trajectory as the entire crypto market embarks on a bull run. However, Bloomberg highlights that the current level at which meme coins are pacing was similar to that of the crypto bubble that burst two years ago.

https://coingape.com/meme-coin-rise-historical-data-reignites-fears-of-crypto-bubble-burst/

In a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC's refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets.

https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-files-legal-challenge-against-sec-for-crypto-regulation-clarity/

Friend.tech's potential comeback speculation grows amid anticipation of an airdrop, hinting at bold moves and positive community reception.

https://cryptopotato.com/friend-tech-investors-grant-users-full-token-control-amid-resurgence-efforts/

Blockchain and crypto-based stocks have performed exceptionally well since the surge in Bitcoin prices. Apart from viewing others as a good opportunity, Wall Street is exceptionally bullish on one.

https://coingape.com/blockchain-co-canaan-gets-wall-streets-confidence-with-expected-stock-surge/

Gemini Earn customers may be closer to getting their funds back, following a recent settlement between New York regulators and Gemini.

https://cryptopotato.com/gemini-settles-with-new-york-dfs-commits-to-return-1-1-billion-to-earn-customers/

Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley announced he will retire at the end of the year, but his departure is unlikely to shift the firm's stance toward Bitcoin and crypto products. The company is seeking replacements from both internal and external candidates.

https://cryptoslate.com/vanguard-ceo-to-retire-but-firm-unlikely-to-change-anti-crypto-stance/

De Labs joins Yuga Labs in an emerging royalties enforcement trend.

https://dailycoin.com/yuga-labs-sparks-nft-royalty-enforcement-trend-de-labs-joins/

OVERDARE, Inc., a joint venture backed by gaming/metaverse industry participants KRAFTON, Inc. and NAVER Z Corporation, announced a partnership with Circle Internet Financial, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC, the world's “largest regulated” US dollar-backed stablecoin.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/02/221933-web3-adoption-overdare-and-stablecoin-issuer-circle-to-enhance-mobile-gaming-experiences/

The government asked CZ to surrender his Canadian passport and “all other current and expired passports and travel documents” to his counsel, who was expected to oppose the motion.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-changpeng-zhao-surrender-passports-sentencing

According to statements made by the company's CEO, Grayscale, a prominent crypto investment firm, has signaled its openness to exploring mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities. This announcement reflects the company's strategic stance amid a dynamic and evolving crypto landscape.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/grayscale-eyes-mega-ma-deals-for-expansion/

On Wednesday, the blockchain interoperability platform Wormhole revealed it is collaborating with the American multinational semiconductor company AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). Wormhole plans to utilize AMD's Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology in order to bolster cross-chain communication and multi-chain scalability.

https://news.bitcoin.com/wormhole-and-amd-forge-alliance-to-revolutionize-blockchain-interoperability/