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SushiSwap to Propose Tokenomics Changes to Promote Uniswap v3 Adoption

SushiSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX), is one step closer to adopting a new tokenomics model that will promote its adoption of Uniswap version three (v3).

Bahamas Calls for Tougher Regulation to Curb FTX-Like Situations

In a way to show it has learnt from the collapse of FTX Derivatives Exchange, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) has introduced a whole new set of rules that will strictly guide the activities of Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) looking to do business on its shores.

Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal

Voyager was taken by surprise when Binance.US canceled a $1 billion deal to buy its assets on Tuesday, as the exchange was still showing interest as recently as last week, Voyager's attorneys told a New York courtroom on Wednesday.

First Republic Bank Dives Another 20% With Bitcoin ‘Ready for $40K’

Bitcoin (BTC) tagged $30,000 into the April 26 Wall Street open as bulls gained further momentum from United States banking woes.

Circle Activates Protocol for Stablecoin Transfers Between Ethereum and Avalanche

Circle, the creator of the USD Coin stablecoin, released the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol CCTP for Ethereum and Avalanche chains, enabling users to move their USDC stablecoin between blockchains.

Market Watch 

As of press time, according to Cointime data:

BTC 's live price is $28,264.35 USD, jumped by 0.11% in the last 24 hours;

ETH’s live price is $1,857.19 USD, dropped by 0.68% in the last 24 hours;

BNB’s live price is $329.72 USD, dropped by 2.22% in the last 24 hours;

XRP's live price is $0.45 USD, dropped by 3.55% in the last 24 hours.

Fundraising News

Credora Raises $6M from Coinbase and S&P Global to Build Transparent Credit Markets for Decentralized Finance

Fintech startup Credora, which focuses on decentralized finance (DeFi), has raised $6m in a strategic funding round featuring Coinbase and S&P Global as major investors.

Cata Labs Raises $4.2M to Develop 'Bridging' Software

Cata Labs, a blockchain infrastructure startup, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding at a “mid-eight figure valuation,” the company announced Wednesday.

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