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Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, believes that upcoming legislation in Washington will significantly impact the digital asset industry. She anticipates two key bills—a stablecoin bill and a broader market structure bill—that could regulate and shape the adoption of digital assets in the US. Long highlights the crucial debate surrounding self-custody of crypto assets and its implications for adoption and accessibility. She will be speaking at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event in November, offering valuable insights into this evolving landscape.

US rapper Travis Scott was released from custody in Paris after 36 hours without being charged, following an alleged incident of violence. The Paris prosecutor’s office cited insufficient evidence for the charges.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suffered a whiplash injury during an attack in Copenhagen on Friday. The incident, which took place in a public square, prompted the cancellation of her Saturday schedule. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault and will face questioning before the Copenhagen district court. Several world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the attack. Witnesses described the attacker as a tall, slim man who was quickly apprehended by bystanders.

British Columbia’s ombudsperson has sharply criticized the Ministry of Children and Family Development for its inaction in addressing youth isolation in custody. Despite recommendations in a 2021 report to limit and abolish prolonged isolation, the ministry has made little progress, according to a new update by the ombudsperson. Vulnerable youth, particularly Indigenous youth, continue to face significant harm from solitary confinement.