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Bitcoin analyst warns of $105K 'danger zone' as open interest stays frothy

The short-term outlook for Bitcoin remained cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst called a “hidden danger zone” for BTC price.

UK’s Smarter Web Company raises $21M via Bitcoin-denominated bonds

UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.

Crypto investor falls victim to phishing scam, loses $3M with single click

Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.

UK allows retail access to crypto ETNs, signals push to become crypto hub

The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.

XRP custody goes live for Korean institutions via BDACS amid ‘strong interest’

South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.

Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns

China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.

Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman Brothers

Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao seeks dismissal of $1.8B FTX lawsuit

Changpeng Zhao has asked a court to dismiss FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit over a share buyback deal the bankrupt exchange claims was funded with misused assets.

Solana treasury race heats up as firms hunt staking rewards

Three public companies increased their Solana holdings this week, as BitGo speculated that firms are buying Solana to stake it and earn rewards.

Hyperliquid revenue surges as it takes users from Solana: VanEck

Hyperliquid’s derivatives platform drove 35% of blockchain revenue in July, capturing high-value users from struggling Solana.

Bitcoin may still have steam for $250K this year: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee said Bitcoin should hit $1 million “over time” and isn’t ruling out $250,000 for 2025.

Indonesia is exploring a national Bitcoin reserve, says local group

Bitcoin Indonesia said it recently pitched Bitcoin to the Vice President’s office and explored Bitcoin mining as a national reserve strategy.

Binance futures volume hits 6-month high amid Bitcoin volatility

Crypto derivatives volumes surged across major exchanges last month, with Binance leading at $2.55 trillion.

SEC’s crypto pivot has ‘not been priced in’ — Bitwise CIO

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan remarked on coming across “the most bullish document I’ve read on crypto.”

Crypto exec to pay $10M to settle SEC claims over betting on TerraUSD

The founder of the lending firm MyConstant agreed to pay over $10 million to the SEC to settle claims he stole millions to buy the now-collapsed Terra stablecoin.

Bitcoin dip to $112K lacks whiff of altcoin summer: Bitfinex

The performance of altcoins this week suggests “rapid derisking across the high-beta segments” of the crypto market.

Base blames faulty sequencer for 33-minute outage, fixes made

Base blamed a 33-minute outage on Tuesday on an unprepared sequencer. The blockchain team said it would update the infrastructure

SEC's guidance on liquid staking tokens a win for DeFi, institutions

Institutions may now have a clearer footing to build products around liquid staking tokens and unlock new market segments, according to industry executives.

US SEC commissioner slams agency statement on liquid staking: 'Muddies the waters'

Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw warns that the SEC’s statement offers little clarity for liquid staking providers.

Coinbase launches embedded wallets tool as self-custody, DeFi gain momentum

The developer tool offers customizable wallets, USDC rewards and deeper integration with Coinbase’s Base app, aligning with recent pro-crypto legislation.

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