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Men in crypto less attractive to women than cosplayers, anime buffs: Survey

Hundreds of surveyed women ranked their attraction to male hobbies, and crypto polled laughably low on the “attractive” meter.

Stablecoin market cap hits new all-time high amid 11 months of growth

The stablecoin market cap, excluding algorithmic stablecoins, has reached $168 billion, its highest point in history. 

AI tokens surge ahead of ‘Super Bowl’ Nvidia earnings report 

Artificial intelligence-based crypto assets have surged as much as 70% in the past seven days as all eyes fall on Nvidia’s incoming earnings report. 

Polygon Discord compromise hits Avalanche, ZKsync hours later

The Discord servers of several high-profile blockchain projects were all hit with similar attacks over the weekend — all sharing links to sham token distribution schemes.

ETH once pumped 6X months after a big Ethereum Foundation sale: Arkham

In 2020, the Ethereum Foundation sold 100,000 ETH, and the price surged over 500% in the months following. There’s no telling what will happen this time. 

Mac users warned over malware ‘Cthulhu’ that steals crypto wallets

The malware targets popular crypto wallets frm the likes of MetaMask, Coinbase, and Binance, on macOS operating systems. 

Rumble boss says he 'departed' from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest

Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski says he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site.

Memecoin Shiba Inu unveils plans to launch DAO

Shiba Inu’s marketing head has shared plans for a DAO that will allow SHIB holders to have a say in the future direction of the memecoin project. 

Telegram issues official statement on Pavel Durov detention

The Telegram team said, "Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe."

French authorities to issue statement on Pavel Durov’s detention

It remains unclear if Durov has been officially arrested or charged.

Bitcoin bulls run risk of 'Bart Simpson' BTC price dip to $62K

Bitcoin holds its latest advances over the weekend, but there are plenty of arguments calling for a snap BTC price retracement.

MATIC, SUI, RENDER and TAO could soar if Bitcoin holds $64K

Altcoin traders could send MATIC, SUI, RENDER and TAO higher if Bitcoin manages to continue trading above $64,000.

The singularity: How AI could become the final boss whale of crypto

World-renowned futurist Ray Kurtzweil says the singularity is coming sooner than expected.

Will Telegram-linked Toncoin bounce back after Pavel Durov’s arrest?

TON traders might view the recent dip as a chance to buy low if Durov’s arrest is an isolated incident.

Thai authorities raid illegal Bitcoin mine behind local power outages

Illegal Bitcoin mining has been a growing problem in Southeast Asia, with operators exploiting the region’s relatively low electricity costs

9 of the weirdest crypto projects, from Dentacoin to Cthulu  

Crypto is full of odd people who have put some of their eccentricity into the crypto projects they develop.

Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation

While the government’s concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes.

WazirX slams external forces for delaying restructuring efforts

This restructuring plan is expected to provide greater clarity on the steps WazirX will take to stabilize its operations and protect its users’ interests.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrest — What we know so far

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24. Here’s what we know and how prominent figures are reacting.

US Trustee challenges FTX reorganization plan, citing legal concerns

The objections raised by the US Trustee and the creditor group are likely to play a significant role in the court’s deliberations.

Toncoin open interest surges 32% following Pavel Durov's arrest

Toncoin's price sharply declined following the news that Pavel Durov had been arrested, and future traders saw it as an opportunity with open interest surging 32%.

Bitcoin chart signals possible move to $68K 'extremely quickly' — Traders

Bitcoin traders are eyeing $68,000 if it can stay above $64,000, a level it has struggled to hold above after 20 days below.

CZ and Binance face new lawsuit, RFK Jr suspends campaign, and more: Hodler’s Digest Aug. 18 – 24

Binance and former CEO CZ face lawsuit by investors over unrecoverable assets; RFK Jr. suspends, but doesn’t end, campaign: Hodler’s Digest.

Breaking: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov allegedly arrested in France

Reports are trickling in via social media and mainstream news outlets, but so far, we haven’t seen any official confirmation.

Federal agencies are missing the mark on celebrity crypto endorsements

It's time for a review exploring whether the rules that federal agencies impose on crypto-related speech pass constitutional muster.

DNA computing breakthrough could turn living cells into functioning blockchains

Scientists built a DNA computer capable of playing chess.

Meta cancels next-gen headset as Reality Labs remains mired in VR

There’s more to the metaverse than hardware, and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be learning that lesson the hard way.

Big tech is prepping an explosive pivot to robotics

The ten most valuable tech firms in the world are all involved in developing technology for the robotics industry.

Whatever happened to the 10 biggest projects from the ICO era?

Projects that raised millions in the ICO era have struggled to gain traction.

EU AI rules stifle innovation, Meta and Spotify CEOs warn

Zuckerberg and Ek’s concerns highlight the need for balanced regulation of emerging technologies.

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