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Crypto ETFs will expand to new asset types, indexes — Grayscale executive

The pace of adoption of crypto exchange-traded funds in the United States has been surprising even to Grayscale.

Coinbase finds flawed analysis in SEC's proposed exchange definition

In its third letter to the SEC, the crypto exchange said it would withdraw the proposal, which was first released in 2022, and start over again.

Price analysis 8/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA

The S&P 500 Index is extending its recovery, boosting buying in Bitcoin and select altcoins in the near term.

Hamster Kombat turns down venture capital offers

Hamster Kombat has attracted more than 300 million users to the game, setting records in Web3 game development.

Bitdeer clocks 50% gross profit jump amid Bitcoin mining ramp up

The Bitcoin miner reported a net loss of $17.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 despite hashrate growth.

DEF buys patent to stop lawsuits against MakerDAO and Compound

The patent for “oracle-like” data storage contained technology that was already in existence, DEF said.

Judge finds Ripple Labs liable for $125M penalty in SEC case: Law Decoded

Ripple faces a $125 million civil penalty after a federal judge rules in favor of the SEC, rejecting the agency’s $2 billion claim.

Super PAC focuses on unseating Sen. Warren, spends $850K on John Deaton

The Commonwealth Unity Fund has disseminated more than $1 million in Massachusetts to support Republican John Deaton’s bid for the US Senate.

Chance of Bitcoin price drop to $52K rises as derivatives show traders losing hope

Worsening US macroeconomic data and some slight changes in the Bitcoin options market could be signs that BTC’s price weakness is set to intensify.

SEC charges Novatech, company founders, promoters with fraud

Novatech claimed funds were stolen via a cyberattack in May 2023 and reassured customers the company was working to recover the assets.

US Democrats are ‘increasingly gravitating towards crypto’ — Poll

A poll of 804 self-identified Democrats suggested a majority favored some of the core values surrounding digital assets, as well as the US leading the world on innovation.

Bitcoin price dip may retest $55K before next leg up

Based on the upcoming Aug. 14 CPI reading, Bitcoin lost a key trend line when it fell under $63,000, but it could still be on track to recover.

Bitcoin miner Argo repays $35M Galaxy bailout loan

The loan saved Argo from bankruptcy during the crypto winter of 2022.

Tigran Gambaryan’s health worsens, surgery now required

Gambaryan has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024 and has suffered numerous chronic health conditions during that time.

Euler announces 29 audit reports after $4M spent to shore up security

Some vulnerabilities in Euler v2 were found and resolved, and a subsequent $1.25 million bug bounty contest found no vulnerabilities of medium or greater severity.

Aleph Zero launches zkOS-powered Ethereum layer 2 mainnet

Aleph Zero’s mainnet launch integrates Arbitrum Orbit technology and zkOS tools to revolutionize blockchain privacy and speed.

Lido community votes to bring stETH to BNB Chain

Lido Finance is the market leader in Ethereum staking, claiming 28.2% of net ETH deposits.

Ripple vs. SEC: ‘Victory,’ or another chapter in the legal battle?

Some lawyers question whether the latest court decision in the Ripple case should be regarded as a victory over the SEC.

Whale continues $154M dumping spree with 5K ETH deposit to OKX

Lookonchain wrote that the whale bought 1 million tokens during the Ethereum initial coin offering.

World’s largest Bitcoin miner announces $250M raise to buy more Bitcoin

The new raise is part of Marathon’s strategy to go “full hodl” and make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset for the company.

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