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The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict

Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.

Crypto Biz: Has SEC’s Project Crypto been priced in?

A bullish regulatory tailwind is forming as the SEC clarifies its stance on crypto, liquid staking and tokenization — with institutional investors and IPOs responding in kind.

EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling.

Funding effort for Roman Storm grows as defense preps for possible retrial

Donations to the embattled software developer increased after Wednesday’s partial verdict and the possibility of a retrial.

Ukraine to weigh bill regulating crypto market in late August

Ukraine has had some regulatory starts and stops when it comes to crypto, though momentum for a regulatory bill has picked up since 2024.

Price predictions 8/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin could challenge the $120,000 to $123,218 resistance zone but crossing it may be a tough ask for the bulls.

Ether price hits $4K for first time since December 2024

Ether taps $4,000 for the first time in eight months in a further win for ETH bulls and the broader altseason, while Bitcoin dominance fades.

Blockchain AI cannibalizes decentralized AI

Web3 AI projects often force blockchain integration to access capital, harming innovation by prioritizing ecosystem compatibility over practical AI solutions.

VC Roundup: Bitcoin DeFi surges, but tokenization and stablecoins gain steam

Bitcoin’s resurgence as an institutional asset is reshaping crypto venture capital, but July also spotlighted tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure and settlement startups.

Roman Storm conviction for Tornado Cash sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s conviction misapplies money transmitter laws, crypto industry group says.

How a retired Aussie cop lost $1.2M in a crypto scam in Thailand

As the adoption of digital assets grows rapidly, there has been a significant increase in the amount of funds lost to scams and hacks.

China cracks down on stablecoin promotions, research and seminars

Chinese regulators ordered local firms to halt seminars and research on stablecoins, citing concerns over potential fraud and herd-driven speculation.

XRP price jumps on 200% futures volume surge as Ripple lawsuit ends

XRP price could continue to climb toward $4.50 over the next few months as it breaks out of a classic bullish continuation pattern.

Behind the scenes of public companies that are rushing to create crypto treasuries

Publicly traded companies are building strategic reserves in digital assets like BNB and Solana. Industry leaders explain why this could be the next institutional on-ramp for crypto.

CrediX Finance team disappears after $4.5M hack

Stability DAO said it had identified two CrediX Finance team members and was working with other projects and authorities to recover the stolen funds.

Traders bet on $200K year-end Bitcoin, but real odds tell a different story

Despite aggressive bullish bets, market odds imply under 3% chance of $200,000 BTC price by December of this year.

Bitcoin likely to lead gains from Trump’s 401(k) crypto order

Trump’s executive order opening 401(k)s to crypto has drawn a mix of praise, caution and criticism from industry leaders and skeptics alike.

How Trump’s $9T executive order could let you add Bitcoin to your retirement plan

Trump’s move may change US retirement plans. Bitcoin could soon be part of your 401(k), and Wall Street is getting ready.

Can you split a private key in half? Understanding crypto ownership in divorce and beyond

While you can’t literally split a private key, there are secure legal and technical methods to share or divide control of crypto assets during divorce.

Binance taps Spain’s BBVA to offer safer crypto custody post-FTX: FT

As trust in crypto exchanges remains low, Binance’s new custody deal with BBVA marks a shift toward traditional finance safeguards.

Bitcoin Energy Value metric says ‘fair’ BTC price is as much as $167K

Bitcoin’s energy-based “fair value” sits at $167K, 45% above its current price, as record hash rate data shows BTC trading at a deep 31% discount.

Animoca and Standard Chartered form stablecoin venture in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm and Animoca Brands have launched a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, to develop a licensed Hong Kong dollar stablecoin.

SBI Holdings denies reports it filed for Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF in Japan

An SBI Holdings representative told Cointelegraph that the company had not filed any crypto-asset ETF applications.

Buying Bitcoin years ago wouldn’t have made you rich today, trader says

A crypto trader said early Bitcoin investors very likely wouldn’t have the conviction to hold onto the cryptocurrency for over a decade through its many sharp corrections.

GreedyBear scam group ramps up crypto theft to ‘industrial scale’

A cybercrime group dubbed “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million in crypto using hundreds of fake wallet extensions, malware types, and scam websites, says Koi Security.

Memecoin-tied trend of sex toys thrown at WNBA games sees 2 arrests

A memecoin group said it’s behind a recent trend of sex toys being thrown during WNBA games, which has seen two men arrested for allegedly taking part.

CleanSpark reports record revenue in ‘most successful’ quarter ever

CleanSpark’s results for its Q3 saw revenue reach almost $200 million, jumping 91% from the same time a year ago.

Ethereum surge signals incoming 200%-500% altcoin pump: Trader

Ether’s recent rise is the first step toward significant gains for altcoins as traders show a “risk-on appetite,” said crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe.

Vitalik backs Ethereum treasury firms, but warns of overleverage

Vitalik Buterin said public companies that buy and hold Ether broaden the token’s access to a wider range of investors, but cautioned on leveraging too heavily.

SEC, Ripple lawsuit to end after joint agreement to drop appeals

Ripple Labs and the SEC have both filed to drop their legal appeals in a yearslong court battle over the securities classification of the XRP token.

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