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DOGS token sets memecoin record with 17M users on The Open Network

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

Crypto becomes US election issue for the first time — Survey

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.

Ethena’s risky path: A synthetic stablecoin cautionary tale

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

Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns

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

Telefónica Tech joins Polygon's Privado ID as system integrator

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

Bitcoin speculators repeat 2021 de-risking as exposure drops 21.6K BTC

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

Bitfarms postpones ‘special meeting’ over Riot’s board change demand

Bitfarms delayed its special shareholders’ meeting to address Riot’s demand for board changes, aiming for an informed decision.

Bitcoin ETFs see $28.6M inflows after 8-day outflow streak

Three spot Bitcoin ETF issuers saw inflows on Sept. 9 — but they didn’t include BlackRock, which recorded rare outflows on the day.

AI deepfake attacks will extend beyond videos and audio — Security firms

AI-powered deepfake scams targeting crypto wallets are rising, with experts warning of evolving threats and urging users to protect their digital assets.

Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales

Singapore is investigating unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity.

SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’

SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”

Kujira team to build new THORChain app layer following ‘Rujira’ merge

DeFi project Kujira merged with three ecosystem partners to create an alliance to build THORChain’s app layer, backed by a new token. 

FTX finalizes settlement with Emergent over $600M Robinhood shares claim

FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash.

SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023

The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon.

Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook amid iPhone 16 livestream

A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.

Bitcoin in ‘seasonal slog’ with slim chance of short-term price catalysts: NYDIG

“Potential upcoming near-term catalysts for Bitcoin are sparse at the moment,” says NYDIG head of research Greg Cipolaro.

North Carolina Senate overrides governor veto to pass Fed CBDC ban bill

A Senate veto-busting vote saw 12 Democrats who initially voted for North Carolina’s CBDC banning bill switch to backing Governor Roy Cooper’s veto.

2 auditors miss $27M Penpie flaw, Pythia’s ‘claim rewards’ bug: Crypto-Sec

Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec

FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023

The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found.

Bitcoin traders celebrate ‘good news’ as BTC price trades above $57K

Bitcoin’s weekly close above a key support level is “good news,” according to traders, and the day’s rally to $57,500 could be a sign that the bottom is in.

US, Canadian investors to get full compensation in GSB Group settlement

The German group is accused of running a multilevel marketing scheme that took in hundreds of millions of dollars in supposed crypto and metaverse investments.

Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case

Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections.

UK Parliament could summon Elon Musk over X operations

Labour MP Dawn Butler wants Musk to discuss the operations of his social media network X and its role in spreading misinformation.

Wealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIO

The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.”

Bitcoin price shows strength above its recent lows — Here is why

A stock market recovery, investors' anticipation of upcoming US inflation data and risks to the US dollar dominance are fuelling Bitcoin’s recent price gains.

CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded

Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges.

Kamala Harris releases policy platform details — No mention of crypto

The Harris-Walz platform, “A New Way Forward,” included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.

Price analysis 9/9: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA

Bitcoin bulls are trying to push the price back inside the range, indicating that the markets have rejected the breakdown.

Plume debuts tokenized ‘Mineral Vault’ amid hunger for RWA yield, CEO says

According to Chris Yin, investor demand for RWAs is moving “upstream” from tokenized treasury bills to private alternative assets. 

Starknet is ditching off-chain polling, and it will make tokens count

Starknet is set to hold its first on-chain vote on Sept. 10. Hopefully, it will set a precedent for protocols to follow going forward.

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