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Crypto Twitter shares security concerns regarding Meta’s recent NFT integration news

Meta recently announced its latest NFT feature will allow users to connect their digital wallets to Instagram and Facebook.

Ticketmaster selects Flow blockchain for minting NFT event tickets

Customers will receive an NFT on top of a regular ticket purchase for select events.

US Federal Reserve discussion paper takes cold, hard look at DeFi, gives it mixed review

The authors see DeFi growing despite barriers such as crypto’s volatility; risks to users and TradFi institutions are inherent in the technology as well as incidental.

South Korean authorities arrest 16 individuals connected to $2B crypto forex transactions: Report

More than $283 million of the $2 billion in crypto transactions were reportedly facilitated through illegal remittance agencies.

A16z proposes a set of licenses especially for NFTs, based on Creative Commons model

The six licensing templates devised by VC firm Andreessen Horowitz are irrevocable and amendable, and give creators the power to set five variables for the future use of their works.

Hardware wallet Trezor enables direct crypto purchases with MoonPay

The new integration with MoonPay and SatoshiLabs-founded Invity platform provides buy, sell and exchange features directly in the Trezor wallet.

Mt. Gox trustee releases repayment procedures update

The Restriction Reference Period is one of the final steps in repaying creditors, according to the document released Wednesday.

Mt. Gox trustee releases repayment procedures update

The Restriction Reference Period is one of the final steps in repaying creditors, according to the document released Wednesday.

Price analysis 8/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, SHIB

Bitcoin (BTC) price has been trying to change course while the S&P 500 is still giving up gains on a daily basis. Even though the United States equities markets have been grinding lower since Aug. 26, Bitcoin has managed to hold on to the $20,000 mark. 

However, investor interest seems to be shifting away from Bitcoin. That has led to a reduction in assets under management (AUM) for Bitcoin investment products, which dropped 7.16% in August to $17.4 billion, according to a new report by CryptoCompare.

In comparison, the AUM for Ethereum (ETH) products increased 2.36% to $6.81 billion during the same period, indicating that investors are positioning themselves in Ethereum products ahead of the Merge.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Even though prices are down across the ecosystem, bear markets at least offer attractive opportunities to long-term investors. To capitalize on this opportunity, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm Seven Seven Six is aiming to raise $177.6 million for a crypto investment fund. On similar lines, former executives from Galaxy Digital and Genesis are looking to raise a $500 million fund.

Although the near term looks uncertain, long-term investors may be looking for bottom fishing opportunities. Could Bitcoin and major altcoins stay above their immediate support levels? Let’s study the charts of the top-10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

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Price analysis 8/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, SHIB

Bitcoin’s technical setup leans toward additional downside, leading some traders to exit altcoins which are struggling at overhead resistance levels.

Price analysis 8/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, SHIB

Bitcoin’s technical setup leans toward an additional downside, leading some traders to exit altcoins, which are struggling at overhead resistance levels.

DC Attorney General sues Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy for tax evasion

"If you enjoy all the benefits of living in our great city while refusing to pay your fair share in taxes, we will hold you accountable,” said DC Attorney General Karl Racine.

DC Attorney General sues Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy for tax evasion

"If you enjoy all the benefits of living in our great city while refusing to pay your fair share in taxes, we will hold you accountable,” said DC Attorney General Karl Racine.

Meta says FB and IG users can post NFTs: Nifty Newsletter, Aug 24–30

Trading volume from NFT marketplace OpenSea has gone from $405 million on May 1 to $5 million in Aug. 28.

Twitter brings back suspended NFTs accounts as Solana threatens to pause ad spend

No official explanation was given as to why the accounts were suspended in the first place.

Get ready for the feds to start indicting NFT wash traders

Securities and Exchange Commission regulators should move to protect investors from traders who distort the NFT market with manipulative trades — and they probably will soon.

Accomplice of 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova faces extradition to US: Report

The British national facing extradition was allegedly involved in laundering $105 million through the crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin starting in 2014.

Ethereum to $2K? ETH price 'bull flag' hints at September gains versus Bitcoin, dollar

Ether is forming classic bullish patterns against the greenback and its top crypto rival on shorter-timeframe charts.

Ethereum to $2K? ETH price 'bull flag' hints at September gains versus Bitcoin, dollar

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), looks ready to grow stronger compared to the U.S. dollar and Bitcoin (BTC) in the days leading up to its proof-of-stake transition in September.

ETH price chart bullish setup

The bullish outlook emerges from classic technical indicators on ETH/USD and ETH/BTC charts. For instance, ETH/USD has been forming a "falling wedge" pattern with a profit target sitting around 30% above the current prices. 

Meanwhile, the ETH/BTC chart is painting a potential "bull flag" that could increase the price by approximately 10% from current price levels upon resolution.

Here's how these bullish setups could play out.

Ethereum to $2K next?

Falling wedges form when the price trends lower inside a descending, contracting channel.

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Will Ethereum 2.0 be vulnerable to censorship? Industry professional explains

Ryan Berckmans, Ethereum community member and investor, discussed the potential consequences that the Tornado Cash ban could have on the future of the network.

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