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European crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a boost in net inflows during June and July, breaking a nearly three-month trend of global ETP outflows.
Europe-based ETPs saw inflows of €150 million in June and €60 million in July.
The trend change might be attributed to BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF application. However, recent data indicates a downturn in August, possibly due to the SEC's delay in deciding. 
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published new findings. These suggest that, far from offering economic relief, cryptocurrencies might be escalating financial vulnerabilities in emerging economies.
Many are tempted to view the digital assets as an alternative to the typical monetary systems or a stand-in for local currencies. However, the study's authors caution that this perspective might elevate the financial risks these nations face.
While the report does highlight the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies, the BIS insists that effective regulation is vital to steer their advantages in a beneficial direction. 
The country intention to seek a court-ordered shutdown of Facebook unless the social media giant takes decisive action to address alleged investment and cryptocurrency scam advertisements on its platform. According to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, over 200,000 individuals fell victim to deceptive Facebook ads. The ministry highlighted that common tactics employed by scammers included crypto investment and trading schemes, often featuring images of celebrities and prominent financial figures, and promising daily returns of up to 30%. The ministry is in the process of gathering evidence regarding these scam advertisements, with their number estimated to be over 5,300. 
The Central African Republic (CAR) is expanding its Sango blockchain initiative to include the tokenization of land and natural resources. Recently, the CAR National Assembly passed a law, receiving unanimous approval, that facilitates online business visa applications and simplifies the process for both locals and foreigners to establish businesses in sectors like real estate, agriculture, and forestry. This move follows CAR's earlier efforts in the crypto space, including the launch of Project Sango in May 2022 and its brief adoption of Bitcoin as a national currency. 
Imperial College London has teamed up with AI startup FluidAI to address challenges in the crypto market using artificial intaligance (AI).
The collaboration will focus on enhancing the tokenized market for various stakeholders, including institutions and retail investors.
FluidAI emphasizes the need to tackle liquidity aggregation issues in the crypto domain. AI can help predict and offer optimal bid and ask prices in the market. 
Social app friend.tech has recorded protocol fees amounting to more than $1.42 million within the past 24 hours, positioning it among the top three crypto projects in terms of user-paid fees. It now stands as the third-highest project for user-paid fees, following Ethereum and Lido Finance, according to data from DeFiLlama. Built on Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 chain, friend.tech is a social app that integrates with X (Twitter). It allows users to trade tokenized shares linked to each other’s profiles. Shareholders enjoy exclusive content access and private chat rooms in X. FedNow, CBDC, US Financial Evolution: Insights by Aaron Klein
The unveiling of the Fed's FedNow payment system has stirred discussions about its influence on banking and its repercussions for the crypto sector. Aaron Klein, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Regulation and Markets, addresses questions about this new system, the prospective role of CBDCs, and cryptographic developments. 
The Sei team has initiated token claims for those who participated in the testnet early on. However, the meager bonuses received have left many reevaluating their decision to engage in future airdrops, especially for Tier-2 or Tier-3 projects.
Rewards were disappointingly scant, with most individuals earning only a nominal amount for blockchain testing.
The SEI token price decreased by 20%, possibly attributed to either the overnight downturn in the crypto market or the airdrop itself.
P.S.:To claim your tokens, the Compass wallet is essential, and some regions might require a VPN. RDeni: From Village Kid to Crypto Maven
Rostik RDeni stands out as one of Ukraine's brightest young crypto influencers. His journey began at the tender age of 12, producing engaging YouTube content. In a candid chat with GNcrypto, Rostislav opens up about his rise to fame, gives pointers to crypto greenhorns, and spills the beans on his latest venture. 
With MiCA's launch on the horizon, Croatia's government is hard at work developing rules to address the shortcomings. This includes a June directive that mandates all cryptocurrency companies to register within a two-month period. Officials are now on the path to implement "passporting," a MiCA feature that permits financial entities from a single country to serve the entire European Union under their home country's rules. Croatia's intention with these moves is to make the nation more appealing to cryptocurrency companies than other EU countries. 
Cheongju’s administration has reached out to seven South Korean crypto exchanges, including Upbit and Bithumb, to investigate the holdings of around 8,520 individuals who owe a minimum of 1 million won ($750) in local taxes. After the investigation, authorities in Cheongju aim to seize cryptocurrency assets from such tax evaders. Crypto have increasingly been used for hiding assets in South Korea. Over the span of 2021 and 2022, a total of around $180 million worth of crypto were seized by the South Korean government from individuals who evaded their taxes. 
Coin Center, a crypto-focused policy nonprofit, has reached out to Congress members, urging for more transparent crypto tax regulations. In a letter to Senate Finance Committee's Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, Coin Center emphasized the need for guidance on cryptocurrency taxation, especially concerning capital gains. They suggested a threshold for gains below which no tax would be due. Coin Center also stressed the importance of a "de minimis" exemption, without which, every small crypto transaction could become a taxable event. This exemption would simplify the use of cryptocurrencies for daily payments, especially for micropayments. 
Grayscale Investments is gearing up for a potential positive outcome in its lawsuit with the SEC, as it begins hiring for its ETF team. The firm is on the lookout for a "Senior Associate, ETFs" to bolster its ETF business development.
This move comes as the crypto community eagerly awaits a court decision on Grayscale's proposal to convert its GBTC fund into a spot bitcoin ETF.
The outcome could set a precedent for other asset managers seeking approvals for spot bitcoin funds, influencing the future of crypto ETFs. 
Crypto Regulation in Brazil
Brazil reigns as the most substantial cryptocurrency hub in Latin America. Yet, its regulatory stance towards digital currencies is confounding. On one hand, they're not recognized as legitimate money; on the other, there's a push towards legitimizing crypto transactions.