Having shown the application of its connector in complex use cases, SWIFT will continue to increase the connector's functions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/swift-declares-second-sandbox-connector-tests-success-cbdc-more

The European Union Parliament has taken a significant step by outlawing unidentified self-custody crypto wallets for making payments across the region.

https://beincrypto.com/eu-bans-unidentified-self-hosted-crypto/

A crypto whale bought 314 million BOME tokens ahead of the Binance listing, sparking insider trading discussions among community members.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-insider-trading-reward

The yield farming app was exploited through a possible private key compromise, according to a CertiK report.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mozaic-finance-hacked-2-4-million-private-key-compromise

Do we need to brace ourselves for liquidity strains? Liquidity dried up in 2022, and while analysts expect the 2024 BTC ETF approval will help boost trading volumes, the truth is that the ‘Alameda Gap' remains, according to Ben Roth from Auros.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222519-ben-roth-from-auros-shares-insights-on-connecting-the-fragmented-ecosystem-of-liquidity-in-the-age-of-stablecoins-etfs/

The total value locked (TVL) in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector surged last month, according to the crypto intelligence platform DappRadar. TVL refers to the amount of capital deposited within a protocol's smart contracts and is often used to gauge the health of a crypto ecosystem.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/09/total-value-locked-in-decentralized-finance-sector-surges-by-45-in-february-dappradar/

Wyoming has passed a law recognizing blockchain-based decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as legal entities. The bill — titled the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (DUNA) — was signed by the state's Governor on March 7 and will be effective starting July 1.

https://cryptoslate.com/wyoming-to-recognize-daos-as-legal-entities-under-newly-passed-law/

BlockFi and FTX have reached a tentative agreement to settle all litigation and disputes, according to a Wednesday afternoon court filing.

https://blockworks.co/news/blockfi-ftx-reach-tentative-settlement

As we step into 2024, the world of cryptocurrency is buzzing with anticipation and excitement. Bitcoin, the poster child of digital assets, is once again commanding attention, with experts forecasting a surge that could propel its price to unprecedented heights.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/marketmovers/cryptocurrency-outlook-2024-whats-driving-the-surge-and-what-investors-need-to-know-100759

An unsolicited legal battle is brewing between Elon Musk, the billionaire investor and CEO of Tesla, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as the former just filed a lawsuit against the latter.

https://u.today/elon-musk-sues-sam-altman-over-openai-betrayal-how-will-ai-crypto-react?utm_source=snapi

The island nations have common challenges and widely varying conditions. Just don't use crypto, the IMF says.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/imf-urges-careful-design-slow-introduction-pacific-island-digital-currencies

The Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms, alongside the New Civil Liberties Alliance, filed a suit last week against the Department of Energy.

https://blockworks.co/news/crypto-firms-eia-lawsuit-mining

Coinbase, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, intends to list two additional altcoins.

https://beincrypto.com/coinbase-announces-intention-to-list-these-two-altcoins/

Building upon its $200 million seed round, the firm has raised $150 million for its first venture fund.

https://decrypt.co/218320/hack-vc-web3-venture-fund-150-million

Crypto exchange Backpack, established by former executives from FTX and Alameda Research, has announced the expansion of its services to users across 11 U.S. states. The exchange, currently in beta, is making significant strides in solidifying its presence in the American market.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/former-ftx-executives-propel-backpack-crypto/