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Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Indictment
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in court Tuesday to be arraigned after the latest indictment accused him of using customer funds for everything from buying personal real estate to political donations.

Mantle Stakes M of Ether on Lido as Part of Treasury Management Strategy
Layer 2 network Mantle has staked 40,000 ether (ETH) on staking protocol Lido after it passed a governance vote on treasury management earlier this month.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Maple Finance Eyes Asian Expansion With M Investment, Returns to Solana
The protocol’s focus on growth in Asia Pacific showcases the region’s increasing importance in the crypto industry.

Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says
Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said.

XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade
Bitcoin and ether held steady over the past 24 hours, data from CoinGecko shows, with few fundamental catalysts to lift markets.

Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Wins Operating License in Dubai
The company can now offer its full range of digital asset custody services to clients in the emirate, including institutional staking and collateral management.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Is Cutting 12% of Jobs as Bear Market, Taxes Take Their Toll
As many as 71 people are losing their jobs.

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion
A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes.

Thailand Warn Meta to Rein in Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion
A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes.