Web3 has always felt like an inclusive and empowering community to be a part of. In making the transition from traditional finance to DeFi, there has been no lack of support, encouragement, and guidance.

https://cryptoslate.com/op-ed-funding-isnt-the-core-solution-to-bridging-the-gender-gap-in-web3/

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has announced the creation of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). This fund, as disclosed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is designed to operate on the Ethereum blockchain and will comprise tokenized assets.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/blackrock-digital-finance-tokenized-fund/

A new fund for cryptocurrencies is in the making for investment management firm – Blackrock

https://ambcrypto.com/blackrock-doubles-down-on-crypto-with-new-digital-asset-fund/

The center claims it has created the world's first comprehensive set of legal characteristics of digital assets as property in a new, short law.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/dubai-difc-passes-comprehensive-digital-asset-law-new-security-law

Nigeria detained two senior Binance employees, alleging that the crypto exchange is eroding the value of the country's declining currency.

https://cryptopotato.com/nigeria-demands-data-on-binances-top-100-users-amid-naira-stability-concerns/

Fairshake PAC will target key general elections and primaries in four states that could reshape the Senate's makeup.

https://decrypt.co/220918/coinbase-backed-85-million-crypto-super-pac-senate

Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam again asks the U.S. Congress to take active action in crypto regulation.

https://crypto.news/crypto-regulation-cftc-congress/

Meant to celebrate International Women's Day, a female-focused ad campaign from crypto exchange Binance appears to have backfired.

https://decrypt.co/220450/imagine-smell-binance-perfume-stunt-mocked-denounced-sexist

The Bank for International Settlements has issued recommendations for the regulation, supervision and oversight of global stablecoin arrangements.

https://www.theblock.co/post/280063/bis-regulatory-recommendations-stablecoin-arrangements

QuickNode, a company that provides blockchain infrastructure powering secure and decentralized innovation has just unveiled a new, cutting-edge solution for real-time blockchain streaming. The solution, known simply as Streams, is meant to redefine the standards of reliability, speed, and simplicity in blockchain infrastructure.

https://invezz.com/news/2024/03/01/quicknode-introduces-streams-a-new-solution-for-real-time-blockchain-data-streaming/?utm_source=snapi

Cross-border payments firm Clear Junction has joined the UK Cryptoasset Business Council (UKCBC). The UKCBC advocates on behalf of the digital assets/crypto sector in the UK.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/02/222083-uk-cryptoasset-business-council-adds-clear-junction-as-member/

A 31-year-old woman is gearing up for a courtroom battle amidst accusations of mishandling $4.2 million in cryptocurrency. Law enforcement authorities have revealed intentions to charge her with fraud and suspected involvement in money laundering activities.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/legal-action-alleged-4-2m-cryptocurrency/

Institutional investment in crypto remains robust, with digital assets manager CoinShares reporting a fourth consecutive week of significant inflows.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/institutions-continue-to-flock-to-crypto/

Crypto markets have been on the edge recently as mixed signals have prompted confusion about the Fed's rate cut trajectory. Fanning the same concerns more, a recent surge in the US stock market has indicated that purchasing power might still be thriving among investors.

https://coingape.com/crypto-markets-on-cautious-watch-as-us-stock-surge-cements-feds-view/

In a groundbreaking development, cryptocurrency exchange Binance has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and agreed to pay a staggering $4.3 billion in fines and penalties. Richard Jones, the federal judge overseeing the case, accepted the guilty plea late Friday, marking the largest settlement in the history of federal financial prosecutions.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/binance-founders-fate-hangs-in-the-balance/