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UK Crime Network, Worth Billions, Used Crypto to Funnel Drug Cash to Russia, NCA Says
A billion-pound laundering network spread across the UK used cryptocurrency to move criminal proceeds and help Russian interests evade sanctions, according to the NCA.

Aerodrome Finance Hit by 'Front-End' Attack, Users Urged to Avoid Main Domain
The attack did not compromise the underlying smart contracts, but users are advised to avoid the compromised domains and instead use decentralized ENS domains.

Turning ‘$11K to Half a Billion Dollars From Trading Memecoins’: Tales From a Crypto Wealth Manager
The chief of crypto-focused multi-family office Digital Ascension Group talks about his VIP services for wealthy holders of digital assets.

Asia Morning Briefing: ZEC's Rally Outpaces What Transparent Onchain Data Can Explain
Monero's network activity reflects the real-world demand for privacy coins, but Zcash’s spike looks more like a high-beta market trade that is no longer tied to network activity.

DappRadar Shuts Down, Citing ‘Financially Unsustainable’ Market
Launched in 2018, the platform had grown into one of the most prominent analytics hubs for on-chain activity.

Judge Should Not Acquit Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm, Prosecutors Argue
The DOJ filed its own post-trial motion last week, pushing back against Storm's motion for acquittal.

Bitcoin Approaches 'Death Cross' as Market Tests Major Historical Pattern
Despite its bearish reputation, every death cross in the current cycle has marked a major local bottom.

Harvard Endowment Takes Rare Leap Into Bitcoin With $443M Bet on BlackRock's IBIT
The investment, which accounts for 20% of Harvard's reported U.S.-listed public equity holdings, is notable.

Alibaba to Use JPMorgan’s Blockchain for Tokenized Dollar and Euro Payments: CNBC
The technology aims to expedite transactions and eliminate intermediaries, enabling the direct transfer of digital currencies over a blockchain-based system.

State of Crypto: What's In the New Crypto Market Structure Draft?
The Senate Agriculture Committee released a draft text for its version of market structure legislation.

