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Bitcoin ‘explosive move’ looms as Bollinger Bands reach tightest points

A key Bitcoin trading indicator has hit its “tightest point” in a year. The last time it happened, Bitcoin pumped 20% in four months.

Bitwise says 'we’re not bullish enough’ amid political sway to crypto

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said the idea that US politicians are even considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset is a monumental step given it felt more like a “daydream” a year ago.

Ethereum ETFs could reach $10B AUM in first year: Sygnum Bank

“When the net flows turn positive and accelerate, this will be a strong driver for the price of Ether,” said Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Investment Research at Sygnum Bank.

Meta burns another $4.5B on metaverse in Q2, preps for AI growth

Meta’s share price popped 7% in after-hours trading following a better-than-expected Q2 earnings call.

Bitcoin slips below $65K as Fed holds rates, hints at September cut

Bitcoin dropped below a key price point after the US Federal Reserve decided to hold rates steady, and tensions flared up in the the Middle East.

Telegram launches in-app browser supporting decentralized websites

The in-app browser is available on mobile and desktop, making Web3 “immediately” accessible to Telegram's 950 million users.

Trump’s Bitcoin sneakers are already on eBay for $2,500

Scalpers are already trying to sell Donald Trump’s just-released limited edition Bitcoin-themed sneakers on eBay for $2,500.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms miss estimates with wider Q2 loss

Riot managed to increase its revenue from Bitcoin mining despite reporting a staggering 340% increase in costs to mine a Bitcoin.

What needs to happen for Ethereum (ETH) price to reach $4K?

Ethereum’s Achilles heel is institutional adoption, scalability, and sustainable DApp ecosystem growth.

Sen. Lummis introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill in Senate

The pro-crypto Wyoming senator hopes the United States will purchase 5% of Bitcoin's total supply as a strategic reserve asset.

BIS, Bank of England unveil Project Pyxtrial for stablecoin monitoring

The proof-of-concept showed that real-time monitoring of stablecoin reserves could be achieved with cooperation among regulators, technologists and issuers.

OpenAI finally launches ‘Advanced Voice Mode’ to select ChatGPT users

Early previews of the tech were remarkable, but fears remain over its potential misuse.

Stablecoin growth soars as crypto global mass adoption ramps up

Steady growth in the market cap of many stablecoins highlights investors’ interest in all aspects of the crypto market.

'Whales are preparing for the next altcoin rally' — CryptoQuant founder

According to pseudonymous crypto trader Mags, the altcoin market broke out after 525 days of accumulation and will likely resume an uptrend.

USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

Artists sue SEC over NFT status, DraftKings kills NFT business: Nifty Newsletter

Two artists have taken legal action to demand clarification from the SEC over the status of NFTs.

Coinbase L2 Base hosts 80% of active Uniswap traders — Token Terminal

Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain hosts approximately 80% of Uniswap’s monthly active traders.

US Copyright Office reports ‘urgent need’ for protection from deepfakes

The office is calling for the creation of a new law to deal with digital replicas.

Regulators are misguided in efforts to restrict open-source AI

Lawmakers in Europe and California are worried about that open-source AI is "dangerous." On the contrary — there is nothing dangerous about transparency.

Bybit introduces Indian digital rupee CBDC payment option

The use of the CBDC on the cryptocurrency exchange will enhance security and, it hopes, attract merchants.

Price analysis 7/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin bulls have held the $65,000 level, but BTC and altcoin charts show it's too early for traders to expect a short-term trend reversal.

Hashrate recovery reduces Bitcoin miners’ selling pressure in July

Miner revenues soar 50%, pushing Bitcoin hashrate higher and reducing selling pressure from miners’ reserves.

Arthur Hayes reveals philosophy behind ‘Airheads’ Ordinals collection

Users can choose to complete quest-like directives to receive Airheads or outright purchase the inscribed art through a “Whale Pass.”

Nvidia stock jumps 11% after SIGGRAPH unveil: ‘next wave of AI is robotics’

We’re entering the “third wave” of AI and the era of mechanical humanoids, according to Nvidia.

Tether reports record-breaking $5.2B profit in first half of 2024

Tether said its US Treasury reserve surpasses the size of all but 17 of the world’s governments.

Biden adviser who attended crypto roundtable joins pro-Harris Super PAC

The Future Forward PAC has previously accepted donations from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which may be subject to forfeiture.

Daylight secures $9M funding for distributed energy, testnet launch

Daylight’s testnet will allow users to plug in distributed energy devices such as smart thermostats, solar inverters, batteries, electric vehicles and chargers and energy monitors.

Bitcoin traders see $63K sweep with FOMC, BTC price monthly close next

BTC price volatility begins ahead of key US macro pointers from the Federal Reserve, with traders hoping that Bitcoin will sweep liquidity lower in its range.

‘Elon Musk at Bitcoin 2024’ scam, Lazarus Group hacks, MOG phishing: Crypto-Sec

Deepfake Elon Musk Bitcoin 2024 livestream, MOG holder phished for $148K, stupid ransomware backdoor in ESXi server software. Crypto-Sec.

How Tron’s upgrades are reshaping the digital economy: Report

Tron outperforms the altcoin market with groundbreaking developments and robust metrics. Our comprehensive report provides a closer look at Tron’s advancements.

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