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$24M CryptoPunk sale shows either ‘NFTs are over’ or ‘this is the bottom’

SideShift.ai CEO Andreas Brekken believes CryptoPunk ##5822 was “most definitely” sold at a loss and that NFTs are “going to zero.” 

El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings grow by 162 BTC with daily buys

With each new Bitcoin purchase, the country’s financial future becomes increasingly tied to the fortunes of an unpredictable crypto market.

Anthropic jumps in on tug-of-war over California AI bill

Things are heating up on the AI legislation front with Anthropic voicing its support of an AI bill introduced by senator Scott Wiener, one which received a letter of opposition from OpenAI.

Bitcoin braces for Fed’s Powell as $61K BTC price eyes next breakout

BTC price frustration may find some relief as Bitcoin traders’ hopes increase of the Fed cementing interest rate cuts at the Jackson Hole summit.

Proof-of-Ink by Gavin Wood: The tattoo that secures your Web3 privacy

The Web3 individuality mechanism will require a unique, algorithmically generated tattoo to prove digital citizenship.

Upbit to pause NEAR deposits for network upgrade

Upbit ensures uninterrupted NEAR trading while suspending deposit and withdrawal services amid a crucial network upgrade.

Soneium blockchain launched by Sony to attract Web3 developers

Sony Block Solutions Labs, a year-old joint venture between the Sony Group and Startale Labs, has introduced an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain to lure app developers across various sectors.

Decentralized naming could bring ‘next billion’ users to Bitcoin

Spaces Protocol founder Mike Carson argues that in light of the recent Squarespace DNS attack, domains should be decentralized and put on the blockchain.

Bitcoin avg. transaction fee rises 937.7% in 24 hours

Bitcoin transaction fees surged nearly 940% on Aug. 22, reflecting heightened network demand and pressure on users.

Crypto pyramid scheme leader extradited to China after global pursuit

As digital currencies continue to gain popularity worldwide, the risk of related economic crimes also increases.

Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court 

A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws. 

Bitcoin must ‘clear resistance’ at $62K to avoid another ‘Black Monday’

If Bitcoin fails to hit $62,000 and hold there, it could drop below $50,000, according to analysts from Kraken, but some aren’t as pessimistic.

Crypto law firm loses appeal to force SEC’s hand on Ether classification

Hodl Law sued the SEC in 2022, claiming it could face the regulator’s ire for using Ethereum and wanted a court to force it to decide if ETH is a security.

2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed

United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement.

OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4 billion crypto scam

Andreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar crypto scheme. 

ETH Dencun upgrade attracts more L2 bots and failed txs: Galaxy Research

Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade has "greatly improved” the economics of Ethereum rollups. However, Galaxy says it also brought more failed transactions.

SEC opposes Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1B securities lawsuit

The SEC hit back at Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming it has sway over him as his alleged illicit securities sales targeted the US.

Justin Sun says removing 12K Bitcoin from USDD is just ‘DeFi 101’

USDD’s Bitcoin collateral was removed without a vote from its DAO, but Justin Sun insists it’s a normal event in DeFi. 

Bitcoin miner OTC balances reach 2-year high — Why it’s a bearish signal

The rising amount of Bitcoin OTC desk balances for miners indicates “significant selling activity” among miners.

FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme Clucoin

The FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pled guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit. 

Bitcoin miners steamrolled after electricity thefts, exchange ‘closure’ scam: Asia Express

Malaysia gets out the steamroller as Bitcoin mining stolen electricity issue worsens, Korea’s new ‘exchange closure’ scam. Asia Express

Is it time for Avalanche (AVAX) price to turn bullish?

Avalanche price gained 16%+ in the last week, but are positive media headlines enough to sustain the AVAX rally?

Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over crypto

Many in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies.

Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s important

Resilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000.

Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout is going so poorly that banks had to issue pay cuts

The “hung” loans have led to bankers calling it the worst buyout since 2008.

California DMV putting vehicle titles on a subnet is innovation theater

It would be harder than putting VINs on a private subnet, but how about allowing vehicle owners to get zero-knowledge proof of ownership on a public chain?

Bitcoin exchange inflow has fallen sharply in August — CryptoQuant

Exchange inflows gauge potential selling pressure, with high inflows suggesting high sell pressure and low inflows suggesting low pressure.

Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release

As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office.

Mercado Libre launches USD-pegged Meli Dollar stablecoin in Brazil

The new stablecoin will provide Mercado Libre customers a new option for managing their finances in Brazil’s volatile economy.

HTC launches no-code game creator for ‘Viverse’ metaverse

Creators can build out massively multiplayer games and social spaces using the in-world VR user interface.

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