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Sam Bankman-Fried now charged with unlawful political contributions
Sam Bankman-Fried former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has now been charged with 4 additional counts of fraud, including unlawful political contributions leading up to the 2022 elections
 "Sam Bankman-Fried now charged with unlawful political contributions")
Bitcoin extends rebound with year-to-date gain at 50%; defies macro peril
Bitcoin's year-to-date gain has now reached 50% after a further jump in February, contrasting with a retreat in global equities this month courtesy of a macroeconomic environment replete
 "Bitcoin extends rebound with year-to-date gain at 50%; defies macro peril")
Crypto wrap: 'Surprise rally' in crypto market on US inflation data
The US inflation, according to data released on Wednesday, continued to fall for the seventh straight month in January to 6.4%
 "Crypto wrap: 'Surprise rally' in crypto market on US inflation data")
FTX bankruptcy judge denies request for independent examiner in the case
The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has denied a request by the US bankruptcy trustee to appoint an independent examiner in the case
 "FTX bankruptcy judge denies request for independent examiner in the case")
Dogecoin, Floki soar after Elon Musk tweets photo on new Twitter CEO
Since taking over in October, Musk has said that he plans to step aside at some point, but had never specified a timeline
 "Dogecoin, Floki soar after Elon Musk tweets photo on new Twitter CEO")
Crypto exchange Bitget hosts first meetup in Delhi to boost growth In India
/ -- Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced its plans of organizing its first-ever offline meetup in India to increase its efforts of building trust and crypto awareness in the region.
 "Crypto exchange Bitget hosts first meetup in Delhi to boost growth In India")
US crackdown aims to push crypto industry back to the fringes of finance
The regulators are effectively building a wall between crypto trading and the banking and securities markets to prevent the types of systemic vulnerabilities that led to the 2008 financial crisis
Crypto, web3 sectors need global ties for effective regulation: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said crypto assets and web3 sectors require significant international collaboration for effective implementation of domestic legislations
 "Crypto, web3 sectors need global ties for effective regulation: FM")
Crypto wrap: SEC's fine on Kraken poses wider threat to market, say experts
Following the SEC order, the crypto industry saw massive sellout, with Bitcoin falling nearly 4 per cent and Ethereum declining over 5 per cent in the last 24 hours
 "Crypto wrap: SEC's fine on Kraken poses wider threat to market, say experts")
 "ConsenSys and Onramp.money join forces to empower Indian users with easy access to crypto directly in MetaMask")
Allegations made by Binance 'false and unsubstantiated', says WazirX
This comes just days after Binance gave an ultimatum to Zanmai Labs, the parent company of WazirX, to not spread 'false claims' and stop using Binance's wallets by February 3
 "Allegations made by Binance 'false and unsubstantiated', says WazirX")
Cryptoverse: Are bitcoin, ether out of the woods? Consider the options
Volume of bitcoin options traded on Deribit, an exchange for crypto-focused derivatives products, jumped 82% in Jan versus Dec, as per crypto market maker OrBit Markets while Ether options swelled 38%
 "Cryptoverse: Are bitcoin, ether out of the woods? Consider the options")
ED attaches Rs 936 cr as proceeds of crime, arrests 5 for crypto fraud
The enforcement directorate has attached Rs 936 crore proceeds of crime and arrested 5 five persons related to crypto currency fraud, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Indian crypto exchange WazirX moves funds after Binance cuts off service
Binance said it provided Zanmai wallet services "only as a tech solution for their operations of the WazirX exchange"
 "Indian crypto exchange WazirX moves funds after Binance cuts off service")
India will try to forge consensus on roadmap to regulate crypto at G20: DEA
India as assumed G-20 presidency for 2023. The G20 is a premier forum for international economic cooperation that plays an important role in global economic governance
 "India will try to forge consensus on roadmap to regulate crypto at G20: DEA")
Rupee likely to open higher after Fed rate hike, local equities in focus
Rupee likely to open higher after Fed rate hike, local equities in focus
 "Rupee likely to open higher after Fed rate hike, local equities in focus")
 "Decenpool, the new-age crypto and blockchain trading platform, garners 650+ users in a month")
Tesla reveals loss of $204 million from Bitcoin investments in 2022
Elon Musk-owned Tesla has revealed that the company recorded a $204 million impairment loss in 2022 on its Bitcoin investments
 "Tesla reveals loss of $204 million from Bitcoin investments in 2022")
Economic Survey flags concerns on Crypto, pushes for global regulation
Survey said events such as collapse of crypto exchange FTX have put vulnerabilities of the sector in focus
 "Economic Survey flags concerns on Crypto, pushes for global regulation")
Bitcoin barrels toward historic January as crypto market jumps by $280 bn
Bitcoin is set for its best January since 2013 on bets that monetary tightening and the crypto-sector crisis are both ebbing
 "Bitcoin barrels toward historic January as crypto market jumps by $280 bn")
