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Google integrates Zero-Knowledge Proof technology into Google Wallet for privacy-protected age verification. Initial launch in the UK, expanding to the US. ZKP allows proving age without disclosing identity. The system will support various digital cards and documents. The technology is developed with Ligero, endorsed by major players. Google's ZKP solutions will be open-source. Potential offline and online ID use for various services mentioned. ZKP technology, previously academic, now plays a key role in privacy and scalability in crypto projects.

The Federal Reserve announced the cancellation of recommendations restricting banks from dealing with digital assets. Financial institutions no longer need prior notification for crypto operations. Regulators will supervise digital asset actions routinely, including stablecoins. Precautions on crypto fraud were lifted. US banks were permitted to store digital assets in 2025 by the SEC. FDIC allowed supervised financial institutions to engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval.

Ethereum developers consider a fourfold increase in the gas limit as a key feature of the upcoming Fusaka hard fork. EIP-9678 proposal aims at testing a 150 million units gas limit. Validators supported raising the gas limit to 35.95 million. The activation of Fusaka is expected by the end of 2025 with the Pectra upgrade planned for May 7. There are discussions regarding Vitalik Buterin's proposal to move Ethereum Virtual Machine to RISC-V architecture. Development priorities now focus on user experience and L1 scaling issues.

A user sold 630,339 TRUMP tokens for $5.48 million just before an event with Donald Trump. Another user bought 407,467 TRUMP tokens for $5 million and made a profit of $731,800 by selling them for $5.73 million. TRUMP is currently trading at $12.28.

Законопроект «О виртуальных активах» прошел налоговый комитет и рекомендован к рассмотрению в первом чтении. Об этом сообщил глава комитета Даниил Гетманцев.
Общие положения
Проект разделяет все виртуальные активы (ВА) на три категории:
токены с привязкой к активам, таким как валюта или имущест

Nvidia prohibits cryptocurrency-related companies from participating in the Inception program. The program supports startups in AI, robotics, fintech, and other advanced technologies. Eligible companies must meet certain criteria. Nvidia plans to focus on robotics in 2025, introducing a new engine for bot movement modeling in March 2025.

TonTrader, a cryptocurrency trading platform in Telegram, has announced its first tournament "Arena" with a prize pool of 10 million DOLLR and 5000 USDT. Participants can join by making at least one trade on TonTrader using the platform's native token DOLLR. Top traders will receive rewards based on their profit percentage. The tournament will take place from April 24 to May 15, and prizes will be distributed within two weeks after its completion.

In 2024, Americans over 60 became the main victims of crypto scams, with losses totaling $2.8 billion. IC3 report shows increased fraud, with total losses reaching $9.3 billion in 149,686 complaints, notably affecting older age groups.

Co-founder and former CEO of the bankrupt Celsius crypto company, Alex Mashinsky, faces sentencing on May 8 for fraud-related charges. Prosecutors seek to include over 200 victim statements. Mashinsky admitted guilt to some charges in 2024.

"Ukrainian News" found fake data in 15 out of 23 asset declarations involving cryptocurrency by officials of NABU. Suspicion arises around possible financial manipulations and corruption. Some officials declared significant amounts of cryptocurrency, but investigations suggest these wallets are fake. The circulation of large sums to officials' wallets raises concerns of money laundering. Further investigation by authorities is needed to determine the legitimacy of these assets.