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As markets continue to evolve and integrate with Web3 — from DeFi to gaming — we're likely to see an explosion of creativity.

The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs.

Glassnode data highlights a “notable decline in trade activity over the last quarter,” but traders are hopeful that Q4 will bring a sharp trend reversal. 

The company is following the steps of Prometheum, which now treats four cryptocurrencies as securities.

Crypto custodian BitGo is now using LayerZero’s OFT Standard to deploy its WBTC across more than 80 chains. 

Bitcoin analysts are eying an October breakout, despite the current market slump, partly caused by continuous negative outflows from the US Bitcoin ETFs.

The first and possibly only US presidential debate in 2024 will have the two candidates meeting in person for the first time.

The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings.

The funds aim to capitalize on Web3 by tracking a mix of stocks, spot cryptocurrencies and futures.

The integration allows Venmo and PayPal users to transfer cryptocurrency using simple ENS names, replacing long wallet addresses.

The FCA is throwing the book at the head of Gidiplus Limited for operating an ATM network after being denied registration.

It will be an important test case for EigenLayer and other restaking protocols, which promise extra yield on staked tokens in exchange for securing additional networks.

BTC price volatility is expected to accompany US macro data and the Presidential debate, while Bitcoin traders stay cautious about the recent rebound.

A filing in federal court suggested that the former Alameda Research CEO had a sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 24 — the first in the FTX case since Ryan Salame’s in May.

The Millennial influencer, who was offered $10M by a billionaire to start a crypto fund, says Bitcoin will rip if Trump looks like winning.

Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions.

Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE. 

Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.

Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.

The industry has amassed a historically large war chest, but little of it will be spent on the presidential clash between Trump and Harris.

Bitcoin futures CME gaps have been filled by price every time over the past quarter, and over the weekend, another gap was formed near $54,000. 

The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.

The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections.

Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption.

According to the TON community, the DOGS airdrop’s success could be trumped by the upcoming Hamster Kombat and Catizen airdrops in September.

Up to 73% of US respondents who currently own cryptocurrency said that a candidate’s position on crypto would influence their vote in the presidential election.

The alternative stablecoin market is evolving, and projects like Ethena are leading the way, with a total value locked of $2.7 billion.

IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia’s crypto ecosystem. 

Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation.

BTC price action over the past month has had major consequences for Bitcoin investor dynamics.