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California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns

The law appears more corporate-friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier.

Lower interest rates could be the key to DeFi summer: HashKey CEO

Declining interest rates — along with rising investment in Bitcoin — could provide the fuel the DeFi market needs to experience a long-awaited resurgence.

AI researchers want to solve bot problem by requiring ID to use internet

The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.

Crypto VC funding hits $2.7B in Q2, Tron may be ‘most profitable blockchain’ — Finance Redefined

Crypto startup funding rose over 2.5% in Q2, and Tron could be on track to become the most profitable blockchain in terms of revenue, according to Justin Sun.

Texas senator discloses up to $100K in BTC after blockchain endorsement

After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023.

VC Roundup: Crypto fundraising grows, but investors are more wary

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Parfin, Andrena, Blockscout, and Cartridge.

Price analysis 8/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin bulls are holding on to the $55,500 support, but an increase in futures open interest and a death cross on the BTC chart have traders worried that further downside is in store.

Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets

According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024.

Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina

Bybit’s registration as a virtual asset service provider was made possible by a law passed in July.

Goldman Sachs, Capula, Avenir were biggest BTC ETF buyers in Q2 — CoinShares

The companies collectively purchased nearly $1.3 billion worth of Bitcoin ETF shares during the quarter.

NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes

Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ether ETF options.

US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI

In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury.

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO to co-lead Trump transition team

The financial services company has managed the treasury portfolio for stablecoin issuer Tether since 2021.

Bitcoin price stumbles as gold price hits $2.5K for the first time ever

Bitcoin could hardly look less like gold as sideways BTC price moves meet all-time highs.

Bitcoin is back in 'accumulation' — But what does it mean for BTC price?

Bitcoin could stage a recovery above $66,000 by September but faces significant resistance around $61,700.

Ronin bridge hack caused by error in upgrade deployment script — Verichains

The upgrade deployment script failed to call an important initialization function, leaving the vote threshold at zero and allowing anyone to withdraw “without signature.”

DeFi market stages a comeback as derivatives surge

Onchain derivatives fuel DeFi’s resurgence, with daily volumes reaching $5 billion amid rising competition.

How BitTorrent Chain is advancing blockchain interoperability

With 6,200 stakers and 39.9 trillion BTT locked, the BitTorrent Chain is already thriving and is set to supercharge Tron’s DeFi ecosystem with fast, low-cost cross-chain transfers.

Malaysia adopts Worldcoin for personal verification and digital ID

Malaysia aims to tackle national challenges and unlock economic opportunities by adopting cutting-edge biometric verification technology.

Bitdeer to expand operations with $150M convertible notes offering

Bitdeer Technologies Group’s stock price dropped to $6.33 after it announced a senior convertible notes offering. 

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