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Lawsuits were filed by New York against Coinbase and Gemini for allegedly violating state gambling laws with prediction markets. The legal action targets sports, entertainment, and political wagers, criticizing the platforms for allowing underaged gambling.

MoonPay, the Dogecoin Foundation, and House of Doge donated 1 million DOGE to the AKC Humane Fund, supporting dog welfare causes in the United States. This partnership enables ongoing crypto donations through MoonPay's payment infrastructure.

Pornhub has switched from using tether (USDT) to Circle-issued USDC for payouts, citing the latter as a more reliable and secure stablecoin option. The adult website made the change to USDC to enhance the stability of earnings for content creators.

DoorDash will utilize Tempo's blockchain to pay delivery workers with stablecoins in over 40 countries, aiming to simplify global payments complexities. The firm's focus on payout speed, cost efficiency, and transaction flexibility aligns with stablecoin benefits.

OP Labs introduced Privacy Boost, a technology enabling private transfers and interactions with DeFi apps on the OP Mainnet. The software development kit aims to attract enterprises to build real-world applications with privacy features.

Bank of Korea's new Governor Shin Hyun-song emphasized central bank digital currencies and deposit tokens in his inaugural address, focusing on projects like Hangang and Agora. Notably, he did not mention stablecoins, marking a departure from his previous stance.

Shipping companies are being targeted by scammers impersonating Iranian authorities, demanding cryptocurrency payments for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the lack of on-chain evidence, vessels have been pressured to make fraudulent payments to avoid being stranded.

In a quiet suburb of Montpellier, a family faced an attempted robbery by an attacker posing as a delivery driver, demanding access to a crypto wallet. The attacker, armed with a gun, was eventually overpowered by the victim after a struggle ensued.

Pro-Ethereum Wall Street group Etherealize predicts Ethereum could reach $250,000 per coin, based on the growth of DeFi. The group also criticizes Bitcoin and gold as "dead capital."

Carmine G. Agnello, grandson of John Gotti, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for diverting pandemic relief funds into crypto investments, defrauding the Small Business Administration of $1.1 million. Experts highlight a pattern of opportunistic fraud during COVID-era aid programs.