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SEC Charges BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission claimed the BitClout founder spent $7 million on personal luxury goods and gifts to family members.

Blackbird Labs launches Web3 platform for restaurant payments

Blackbird Pay is built on the company's new blockchain network, Blackbird Flynet.

Solana price rallies to $193 but is it SOL’s local top?

Solana price has been on a tear lately, but critics say the network’s dependency on memecoins are a warning sign to keep an eye on.

California DMV building blockchain on Avalanche for title transfers

The DMV has successfully digitized 42 million car titles on the Avalanche blockchain.

Bank of England to experiment with wholesale CBDC, synchronization

The BOE is considering applying DLT to its existing settlement system and introducing a wCBDC.

3 Ethereum price metrics point to further downside in ETH

ETH’s price continues to underperform Bitcoin’s price, and the downside is set to continue.

Only Congress and DARPA can rein in the dangers of AI

AI is stretching the boundaries of existing internet protocols. A working group between DARPA, NIST and other federal agencies could help.

Binance Labs invests in liquid staking platform aPriori

The deal comes amid a flurry of investment in aPriori’s native blockchain network, Monad.

FTX class action lawyers move to block Sullivan & Cromwell’s dismissal motion

Lawyers for FTX class action are challenging Sullivan & Cromwell’s dismissal request, claiming the law firm facilitated FTX’s fraudulent activities.

Bots suspected of pushing Solana over Ethereum — Research

Solana overtakes Ethereum on numerous metrics, but research finds its performance to be inorganic.

Futurama can’t stop making fun of crypto and blockchain

The season two premiere of the animated science fiction series’ latest iteration focused on an NFT heist from a museum displaying digital artwork.

Ethereum price will lag for ‘months’ as Bitcoin surges: X Hall of Flame, Roman

Roman says that Bitcoin will peak around $120K by December before Ethereum gets its time to shine: X Hall of Flame.

Bitcoin analysis warns BTC price liquidations will start below $64K

BTC price losses mount as $66,000 struggles to function as support, increasing the danger of Bitcoin long liquidations.

Movement Labs joins Polygon Agglayer, bags $160M TVL commitment for mainnet

Movement Labs joins Polygon’s AggLayer to boost blockchain interoperability and protect developers against 90% of auditor-prioritized attack vectors.

Crypto sleuth investigates suspect in Sydney Sweeney’s hack

On-chain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted U.K. hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks.

Ethereum at 9: Industry leaders reflect on the ecosystem

As Ethereum celebrates its ninth anniversary, we reflect on its transformative journey and share nine key insights from leading executives.

Hamster Kombat surpasses 300M users, teases ‘largest airdrop’ in crypto history

The Hamster Foundation has yet to reveal the exact tokenomics of the upcoming HMSTR token, which aims to set the stage for what will reportedly be the biggest airdrop in crypto history.

Digital euro to be ‘most private electronic payment option’

Since the inception of the digital euro, many critics have called the proposed digital currency a surveillance tool.

Trezor’s first hardware wallet turns 10: But is it still any good?

A decade ago, Trezor’s first-ever hardware wallet was retailed for up to $1,800. It is still intact and supported in Trezor’s software ecosystem.

Irys launches layer-1 programmatic data blockchain

The price of storing data directly on the blockchain is extremely prohibitive for most users, leading to an overreliance on traditional IT.

Tether dominates with $113B post-SVB collapse — IntoTheBlock

Tether’s market cap surges post-SVB collapse, driven by liquidity and accessibility, says ITB’s Vincent Maliepaard.

Trust Wallet partners with TON for further blockchain adoption

Trust Wallet’s collaboration with The Open Network aims to leverage Telegram’s user base to enhance GameFi and DApps integration, promising seamless TON token transactions.

XRP déjà vu: Is another 60,000% price surge on the horizon?

XRP’s monthly volatility has plunged to its lowest levels ever, approaching the range that preceded the 60,000% price surge in 2017-2018.

Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodl

Despite receiving over $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, which has appreciated by over 8,500% in the 10 years since Mt. Gox collapsed, the exchange’s creditors continue to hold their assets.

Play-to-earn is the ‘biggest superpower’ of Web3 gaming: Pixels CEO

Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski explains that, unlike Web2 gaming companies that spend heavily on advertising, Web3 games can focus on directly rewarding players.

Grayscale sheds $20B from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Grayscale’s spot BTC and ETH ETFs face significant outflows, while other approved ETF participants maintain a positive balance.

What’s next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase’s $4.5M fine?

The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert.

Tron surpasses Ethereum: $1.42M revenue in 24 hours

Tron’s revenue surpasses Ethereum since July 23, with $1.42 million generated in 24 hours compared to Ethereum’s $844,276.

Microsoft investors’ fears escalate over AI’s slow payoff

Microsoft investors are increasingly anxious about the slow financial returns from its significant investments in artificial intelligence despite Azure’s steady growth.

SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC, other tokens are securities in Binance suit

The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities.

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