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YieldNest launches new liquid restaking token

Stakers with Lido, Frax, Origin and Mantle can “restake” with the DeFi protocol. 

Polymarket odds of RFK Jr dropping out soar before Aug. 23 address

It’s unclear if the Independent presidential candidate will join forces with Donald Trump, but both are scheduled to speak in the same area on the same day.

Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion

Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security.

Deciding who owns your ‘digital twin’ will make or break the metaverse

Research indicates a secure, biometrically verified digital twin will need to be developed in order for the metaverse to work.

Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report

The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies.

$24M CryptoPunk NFT quietly sold, Trump earned over $7M from NFTs: Nifty Newsletter

The most expensive CryptoPunk ever purchased was transferred for an undisclosed amount on Aug. 19, causing speculation about its sale price.

Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report

Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."

Price analysis 8/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

The spot Bitcoin ETFs have continued to attract inflows, suggesting that the long-term bullish view remains intact.

Wyoming stablecoin may launch Q1 2025 —Governor Mark Gordon

Private issuers of stablecoins could extend the lifespan of the US dollar by driving demand for the underlying fiat currency.

Early research exposes the dark side of brain computer-interfaces

Controlling machines with your thoughts sounds cool, but communication is a two-way street.

Bitcoin ‘parabolic’ rally may start in Q4, according to historical price data

Q4 could be a blockbuster moment for Bitcoin’s price as a multi-year historical price trend holds up.

Good news means bad news? Bitcoin shrugs off weakest US dollar of 2024

Bitcoin price action seems uninterested in rapidly declining US dollar strength, as a shock payroll revision adds to DXY pressures.

PIP Labs secures $80M for Story Protocol, valuation hits $2.25B

Story Protocol’s Series B was co-led by a16z Crypto and Polychain Capital. The funds were targeted at developing its L1 blockchain, designed for IP tokenization.

A few lessons I learned as an institutional trader

As an institutional trader, I learned not to borrow too much in leverage from the exchange I was trading on, and to be right more often than I was wrong.

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust approaches $1B in net inflows — Morningstar

ETHA will be the first Ether exchange-traded fund to crest the $1-billion mark.

A ‘marketplace of algorithms’ could fix social media… so why hasn’t it?

Jack Dorsey says a marketplace of algorithms could fix toxic social media — but centralized platforms won’t give up their control easily.

Aptos Foundation teams up with Web3 streaming platform

Aptos blockchain strengthens its ecosystem with Myco partnership, paving the way for decentralized streaming and the upcoming native token launch.

Bitfarms acquires Stronghold Digital Mining in $125M deal

As part of the acquisition, Stronghold shareholders will receive 2.52 shares of Bitfarms for each share held.

How Vitalik Buterin’s pluralistic vision could reshape blockchain governance

While Buterin believes pluralistic philosophy can enhance existing systems, he acknowledges that it cannot replace them.

Some NFTs sold for millions — What are they worth today?

Investors who purchased NFTs just a few years ago may have reason to regret their decision.

Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

Tether teams up with the UAE’s Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, which aims to improve international trade and remittances.

Terraform Labs bankruptcy reorganization hearing set for September

 The court’s decision will determine if the company can restructure or must liquidate.

Abu Dhabi proposes framework for fiat-referenced tokens

FRTs are a type of stablecoin backed by liquid assets denominated in the same currency as the token and can be liquidated with minimum adverse price effect.

McAfee introduces AI deepfake detection software for PCs

McAfee releases the first AI-powered deepfake detection software, available for select Lenovo AI PCs, which aims to protect users from “digital deception” through AI-generated fake content.

Bitcoin macro top due in 2025 despite 'confusing' March all-time high

Bitcoin still has the best of its bull market ahead of it, trader and analyst CryptoCon believes, with a six-figure BTC price target to match.

Crypto phishing attack drains $55M from whale’s wallet

Blockchain security experts warn against signing unknown transactions and highlight the growing threat of phishing scams in crypto.

OpenAI offers GPT-4o fine-tuning for companies in AI service shift

OpenAI is paving the way for a new era of AI as a service and increasing its model training materials.

How high can Bitcoin price go in the run-up to the US election?

Bitcoin may reach a new record high in the days leading up to the US presidential election in November, onchain and technical signals show.

El Salvador launches Bitcoin certifications for civil servants

El Salvador’s government aims to upskill 80,000 employees through a comprehensive Bitcoin certification program that emphasizes strategic management and public policy.

Tron memecoin deployer ‘SunPump’ tops $1M in revenue 11 days after launch

After 11 days of operation — including a brief downtime — the memecoin platform SunPump has helped create over 18,000 tokens.

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