South Korean Justice Ministry Hits Out at Claims it ‘Refused to Say’ if Minister Owns Crypto 👀💰

South Korea’s Justice Ministry has hit out at claims that Minister Han Dong-hoon “refused to disclose information” about whether or not he owns crypto.

📚 In SEC emails, Ripple's XRP Still Doesn't Meet SEC's Security Standards

According to an excerpt of the email, which was released by pro-Ripple lawyer John Deaton on Twitter this weekend, the SEC might have been aware that XRP did not pass the so-called Howey test, which is used by the government to determine whether an asset should be regulated as a security or not.

📺 China Central Television’s Segment on Crypto Garners Attention Around the World

The segment, which is just over a minute long, features bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and is titled “Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission: Implementing a mandatory licensing system for virtual asset trading platforms from June 1.”

Celsius Network's $800 Million Ether Staking Strategy Change Stretches Ethereum Validator Queue – Here's What You Need to Know

Now-defunct crypto lender Celsius Network has caused a stir with changes in its ETH staking strategy.

💸 Polygon Price is Going to Zero as the SEC Begins Clamp Down on Crypto Industry but Sustainable Coin Ecoterra Just Raised $4.9 Million – What Does it Do?

$MATIC has shed nearly 20% of its value since the weekly open - However, things are going much better for a new green crypto called $ECOTERRA.

💁TrueUSD Loses Dollar Peg Following Minting Suspension with Prime Trust

TrueUSD has lost its peg following the announcement that it has suspended minting activities through its technology partner Prime Trust.

💲 European Central Bank Would Need To Set Limits on Use of Digital Euro Under Draft Proposal: Bloomberg

The ECB would have to decide on the instruments needed to ensure financial stability, according to a draft European Commission proposal on setting up a digital euro obtained by Bloomberg.

💰💸 FTX Seeks to Recover $700 Million from Sam Bankman Fried's Affiliated Funds

Now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sued a former aide for Hilary Clinton and the former aide's investment firm, K5 Global, to retrieve $700 million in funds.

👀 Experts: This Is Why Russia Is Becoming a ‘Crypto Mining Hotspot’

Experts have explained why Russia is reportedly becoming a crypto mining hotspot, as the nation claims its crypto mining hash rate is second only to that of the USA.

📊📈 Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Blasts Up 15% – Is a New Bull Market Starting

The price of Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable surge, skyrocketing by 15% in recent days.

💰 Coinbase Offers $50 Million Loan to Crypto Miner Hut 8 in Preparations for 2024 'Halving'

The $50 million credit facility offered to Hut 8 is split into several installments, with $15 million set to be paid out shortly after the deal closes, $20 million between one and two months following closing, and another $15 million after a previously announced merger between Hut 8 and U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. has been completed.

📊 10 Meme Coin Price Predictions for 2023

Let's have a look at the outlook for some of the top tokens with 10 meme coin price predictions for 2023.

1) 🇺🇸 US judge rules Ripple XRP is not a security.

2) 🇺🇸 US inflation falls to 3%, lower than expectations.

3) 🇪🇺 Europe to launch first spot #Bitcoin  ETF this month.

4) 🇺🇸 Former SEC Chairman says Spot Bitcoin ETFs should be approved.

5) Coinbase relists Ripple XRP.

6) $9 trillion asset manager BlackRock CEO says crypto will transcend international currencies due to global demand.

7) 🇺🇸 SEC acknowledges BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF application.

8) 🇺🇸 SEC acknowledges Fidelity, VanEck, WidsomTree, and Invesco Spot Bitcoin ETF applications.

9) 🇺🇸 Bank of America ordered to pay $250 million for charging illegal fees and opening credit-card accounts without customer consent.

10) 🇦🇺 Australian Securities Exchange receives its first spot Bitcoin  ETF application.

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📈 Bitcoin Dominates as Crypto Products Record Largest Consecutive Inflows Since 2021

Bitcoin once again stood out as the top target for investments from traditional fund investors last week, the latest report from crypto research and investment firm CoinShares has revealed.