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<p>This week, the cryptocurrency market faced fresh volatility as Bitcoin (BTC) hit multi-month lows on May 1. Despite the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and increased institutional adoption, which typically point to a potential price rally, Bitcoin&#39;s value has fallen around 15% from its all-time high.</p><p>Although this level of correction is in line with previous bull market cycles, analysts warn that Bitcoin could still drop to the $50,000 mark in the near future based on historical patterns.</p><p>As usual, we have a recap of the top news and developments in the decentralized finance space that you won&#39;t want to miss. Let’s get into them.</p><p>For transparent and decentralized crypto trading and to list your crypto token for free, don’t forget to <a href="https://melega.finance/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">visit our website</a> and follow Melega Finance (<a href="https://twitter.com/MelegaExchange" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">&#64;melega</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MelegaExchange" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">exchange</a>) on Twitter for more on all things cryptocurrency.</p><h2 id="header-0">TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (April 28-May 4, 2024)</h2><p>●  Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Money Laundering Violations</p><p>●  Trader Loses $68 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam</p><p>●  Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Face a Potential Financial Blow Following Fraud Verdict</p><p>●  The Ongoing Backlash Against Binance.US: 6th License Pulled by Oregon</p><p>●  Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Attract Over $200 Million on Debut</p><p>●  &#34;Bitcoin Jesus&#34; Roger Ver Arrested for $48 Million Tax Evasion</p><h3 id="former-binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-sentenced-to-four-months-in-prison-for-money-laundering-violations">Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Money Laundering Violations</h3><p>Former Binance CEO Changpeng &#34;CZ&#34; Zhao has<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24144807/binance-founders-sentencing-hearing-liveblog" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> been sentenced</a> to four months in prison for violating U.S. money laundering laws. Zhao pleaded guilty to the charges in November 2022 and had been free on a $175 million bond.</p><p>The judge rejected prosecutors&#39; recommendation of a three-year sentence, stating there was no evidence Zhao was aware of specific illegal activities at Binance. Zhao apologized for Binance&#39;s failure to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and will report to prison at a later date.</p><h3 id="trader-loses-68-million-in-cryptocurrency-scam">Trader Loses $68 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam</h3><p>An unknown crypto trader fell victim to an <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/trader-loses-68-million-address-poisoning-scam" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">address-poisoning scam</a>, losing a staggering $68 million worth of <a href="https://www.coinlore.com/coin/wrapped-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)</a>. This attack involved the scammer sending a small transaction to the victim&#39;s wallet using an address resembling the intended recipient&#39;s.</p><p>In a moment of carelessness, the trader sent their entire WBTC holding to the scammer&#39;s address, resulting in a loss of over 97% of their assets. This incident highlights the dangers of address-spoofing scams and the importance of vigilance when conducting crypto transactions.</p><h3 id="terraform-labs-and-do-kwon-face-a-potential-financial-blow-following-fraud-verdict">Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Face a Potential Financial Blow Following Fraud Verdict</h3><p>Terraform Labs and Do Kwon face a <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.594150/gov.uscourts.nysd.594150.243.0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">potential financial blow </a>following their fraud verdict. In May, a US court will hear arguments for proposed remedies, with the SEC seeking a staggering $5.3 billion in penalties, while Terraform argues for a mere $1 million. This vast discrepancy highlights the severity of the SEC&#39;s case against Kwon and his company, whose bankruptcy proceedings are already underway. Kwon&#39;s presence at the hearing remains uncertain due to his ongoing extradition battle in Montenegro.</p><h3 id="the-ongoing-backlash-against-binance-us-6th-license-pulled-by-oregon">The Ongoing Backlash Against Binance.US: 6th License Pulled by Oregon</h3><p>Oregon<a href="https://dfr.oregon.gov/news/news2024/Pages/20240430-Binance-Revocation.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> has become</a> the sixth state to revoke, suspend or decline to renew Binance.US&#39;s license to operate, following similar actions by five other states. This comes after Binance&#39;s former CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to felony charges related to Anti-Money Laundering laws.</p><p>Binance.US is also facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has faced difficulties in finding U.S. banks willing to work with the exchange, leading to significant layoffs.</p><h3 id="hong-kong-crypto-etfs-attract-over-200-million-on-debut">Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Attract Over $200 Million on Debut</h3><p>Hong Kong&#39;s debut of spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 30th has <a href="https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/bosera-funds" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">attracted </a>over $200 million in total assets. The Bosera HashKey and ChinaAMC ETFs have accumulated $71.94 million and $123.61 million, respectively, in assets under management.</p><p>While smaller than their U.S. counterparts, the Hong Kong crypto ETFs have received positive investor sentiment, with 76.9% of crypto-knowledgeable respondents planning to invest. However, access is currently limited to Hong Kong residents, excluding mainland Chinese investors.</p><h3 id="34-bitcoin-jesus-34-roger-ver-arrested-for-48-million-tax-evasion">&#34;Bitcoin Jesus&#34; Roger Ver Arrested for $48 Million Tax Evasion</h3><p>Early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver, known as &#34;Bitcoin Jesus,&#34; has been <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/early-bitcoin-investor-charged-tax-fraud" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">arrested</a> in Spain and charged with evading nearly $50 million in taxes. He allegedly failed to report capital gains from selling Bitcoin, resulting in a major loss to the US Internal Revenue Service. 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