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Binance dominates among Chinese crypto users, X provides guidance

A survey of more than 2,000 Chinese speakers shows clear favorites and frequent appeals for supernatural assistance.

No mention of crypto in US Democratic Party’s 2024 platform

The 91-page party platform is expected to be passed on Aug. 19 in a vote from the Democratic National Convention.

EigenLayer’s EigenDA touts 10x cut in data prices

The data availability protocol is also introducing a “free tier.”

Cardano (ADA) loses top 10 crypto spot as Tron sees growth

ADA falls from the top 10 list of largest cryptocurrencies as competing blockchains see an uptick in users. 

Kamala Harris is bungling her opportunity to win crypto voters

Kamala Harris seems to be trying to promise that she'll change her position on crypto if she's reelected to the White House, but her message is falling flat.

Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase

According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans.

Tokenized RWAs are ’a $30-trillion opportunity’ — Polygon exec

High-net-worth individuals and private equity funds will drive adoption, said Colin Butler.

Crypto voters could cost Harris the US election, warns SkyBridge founder

According to Anthony Scaramucci, crypto voters could swing the elections in favor of pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump.

Crypto VCs see ‘big opportunities’ with L2 interoperability, but not AI

Cointelegraph spoke to VCs to find out which sectors they’re currently interested in, as investments increased in Q2.

Ether price drop due to investor sentiment, not $420M ETF outflows — Nansen

Ether’s price is subdued by a lack of risk appetite among investors caused by wider macroeconomic conditions.

ParaSwap launches intent-based protocol to curb MEV attacks

Popular MEV attacks, such as sandwich transactions, have netted attackers nearly $17 billion in the past 30 days.

Polychain leads $6.7M investment in new Bitcoin-centric yield network Corn

Corn aims to unlock more of Bitcoin’s $1.1 trillion liquidity for DeFi applications.

Strategic blockchain investments by HTX Ventures: A mid-year analysis

HTX Ventures’ 2024 Half-Year Investment Report reveals targeted investments in BTCFi, multichain infrastructure and user experience, which aim to unlock Bitcoin’s potential in DeFi and enhance blockchain interoperability.

Ether price drops 26% since ETF launch as supply increases by 60,500 ETH

The US Ether ETFs generated over $420 million worth of selling pressure for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

Gate.io to launch $100M innovation fund with the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi

The fund aims to advance decentralized infrastructure and blockchain adoption and support talent from the US, Asia, Europe and the MENA region.

California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers

Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies.

Toncoin’s BARR breakout sets stage for 40% TON price rally

TON’s upside setup is reinforced by its inverse head-and-shoulders pattern and key catalysts like the Binance listing.

UAE’s RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda on digital asset platform for residents

The new digital asset management platform still requires the approval of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. 

Tether expands USDT to Aptos blockchain for lower fees

Tether's USDT is now live on the Aptos blockchain, aiming to enhance digital currency use with ultra-low fees.

A return to $50K? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

BTC price performance is getting Bitcoin traders ready for a retest of lower support levels in the short term.

US mulls applying fiat reporting mandate on crypto transfers

The US Treasury and Federal Reserve plan to redefine “money” used under the Bank Secrecy Act, as they aim to include cryptocurrencies and digital assets in new reporting requirements.

South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks

Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase. 

HashKey and Catizen join forces in TON ecosystem expansion

HashKey Group’s collaboration with Catizen on the TON ecosystem marks a significant step in Web3 and GameFi development.

Goldman Sachs lowers US recession risk to 20% — What it means for Bitcoin

Goldman Sach’s economists said the Federal Reserve could also cut rates in September, and analysts say this could be welcomed by Bitcoin traders.

Vitalik registers defensive accelerationism (d/acc) ENS domain, so what is it?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has just paid around $500 to register a new Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain name called "dacc.eth."

Australia took down 600 crypto scams, says AI will make it worse

Australia’s financial markets regulator says due to the evolving nature of technology, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for consumers to identify fraudulent schemes.

Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin

The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it's likely a phishing scam.

75% of all Bitcoin has been hodled for over 6 months

Despite Bitcoin dropping 21% from its all-time high, the majority of Bitcoin held in wallets hasn't been sold or moved for the last six months.

Man allegedly tries to ‘recover’ losses from BitConnect, kidnapping two

Indian authorities have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping two employees of BitConnect creator Satish Kumbhani and extorting $125 million in crypto.

Clicker games and more: 6 projects growing on TON blockchain

The TON ecosystem has seen a significant influx of new users amid promising new projects appearing on the blockchain.

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