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Dutch Prosecutors Reportedly Charge Tornado Cash Developer With Money Laundering

Alexey Pertsev, a developer for Tornado Cash, has reportedly been indicted by prosecutors in the Netherlands. They accuse him of laundering $1.2 billion. Pertsev’s attorney confirmed the prosecutors’ intent to charge his client. According to Dutch prosecutors, while a crypto-mixing service is not “inherently illegal,” using it to launder criminal assets is punishable. Dutch ProsecutorsSource link

Meet The Woman Behind Solana Hit Meme Coin ‘Doland Tremp’

The newly-formed PoliFi category is all about memes and laughs, while making a few bucks along the way, say the team behind the TREMP token.Source link

Vitalik Buterin Unveils ‘Rainbow Staking’ and a ‘Recovery Hard Fork’ at Ethtaipei

During the Ethtaipei 2024 event in Taiwan, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin introduced “rainbow staking,” a new conceptual framework designed to allow protocol service providers to engage in a differentiated menu of protocol services. Rainbow staking aims to enhance the economic value and participation of solo stakers by integrating various protocol services in a more plug-and-playSource link

SEC Postpones Ethereum ETF Decision Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

The SEC has delayed its verdict on Hashdex and Ark 21Shares' spot Ethereum ETF applications until May 2024, signaling a cautious approach to crypto ETFs. (Read More)Source link

EU Probes AliExpress, LinkedIn Over DSA Compliance as AI Act Passes Parliament

The European Union scrutinizes AliExpress and LinkedIn for Digital Services Act adherence, concurrently with the parliamentary approval of the Artificial Intelligence Act. (Read More)Source link