Ripple's lawyer and members of the crypto community express criticism towards SEC Chair Gary Gensler's recent speech, alleging a disconnect between his words and actions regarding crypto regulation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore plans to launch a live wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for settlements. Additionally, CoinShares' potential acquisition of Valkyrie Funds' ETF unit in the US is explored, reflecting the growing interest in the cryptocurrency ETF market. A global securities regulatory body, IOSCO, outlines 18 policy recommendations aimed at establishing consistent oversight for digital assets worldwide. Lastly, the founder of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Nick Johnson, is calling on Unstoppable Domains to drop a patent that he claims is based on ENS innovations, sparking a debate in the crypto community about open-source principles and patent rights.