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Coinbase introduced the Smart Wallet to simplify DeFi adoption by providing a free and self-custody wallet with quick setup and gasless transactions. Smart Wallets use Passkeys and connect to various networks like Ethereum, Avalanche, and BNB. Users can leverage Coinbase balances and self-custodial holdings.

Nigerian lawmakers are advocating for digital asset regulation to uplift the country's economy and the naira amidst economic challenges. Despite recent turbulence in the digital asset sector, the Senate committee sees potential in regulating cryptocurrencies to promote liquidity and mitigate financial problems.

Monochrome Asset Management launches Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Australia, offering unique advantages. IBTC allows direct Bitcoin exchange for ETF units, unlike U.S. and Hong Kong ETFs reliant on intermediaries.

A Paraguayan legislator has proposed a bill regulating Bitcoin mining to leverage the country's hydroelectric power sustainably. The legislation aims to attract foreign investment, create jobs, prevent illicit mining and electricity theft, and position Paraguay as a tech hub.

Interest in the term "onchain" on Google surged to a record high, reflecting the heightened curiosity around blockchain and cryptocurrency. Factors like blockchain adoption, DeFi, NFTs, and impactful campaigns like Coinbase's "Onchain Summer" contributed to this spike.

DMM Bitcoin, following a recent hack losing 4,503 BTC worth $318.61 million, plans to raise $352.3 million to compensate affected users. The exchange will utilize a combination of loans and capital increases from its group companies.

Switzerland's "tech-neutral" approach to AI regulation involves a sector-based focus on AI use cases, expanding its global influence. With renowned tech competence, Switzerland's ETH Zurich leads in AI research. The country's neutral stance shapes its governance and international collaborations.