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SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda proposes a specialized S-1 form for digital assets, addressing unique needs and clarifying regulatory challenges. This move could streamline compliance, foster innovation, and encourage institutional investment in the crypto market.
Corey Caplan, co-founder of DEX Dolomite, joins World Liberty Financial as an advisor for a real estate tokenization project led by Eric and Donald Trump Jr. The initiative aims to revolutionize real estate via blockchain technology.
Telegram games are driving crypto adoption, with 50% of players being newcomers, says Blum CEO Gleb Kostarev. These games act as a gateway to digital assets, expanding the user base and enhancing access to DeFi applications.
Hacker behind WazirX breach launders $6.5M in ETH via Tornado Cash. The wallet still holds 61.1 ETH ($152,700). North Korean Lazarus Group suspected in the $235M breach. Highlights ongoing crypto vulnerabilities and need for heightened security.
BlueSky gains 1M users in 3 days after Brazil bans X (formerly Twitter). The surge follows the Supreme Court’s decision due to X’s non-compliance and office closure. BlueSky, launched by ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, emphasizes user control and data privacy.
Blockchain and AI projects raised $821M in August, with $80M led by Story Protocol and $640M for AI startup Groq, now valued at $2.8B. Binance Labs was the most active investor, backing 11 startups.
SEC warns FTX against repaying creditors in cryptocurrencies, citing legality concerns. Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer criticizes the lack of clear guidelines. FTX plans to distribute $14B-$16B to creditors despite regulatory hurdles. Clear guidelines needed.
Ukrainian entrepreneur loses $250K in $USDT to scammers posing as police. The culprits accused the victim of treason and coerced a transfer. Ukrainian authorities arrested the fraudsters, seizing luxury assets and fake IDs.
Cardano ($ADA) transforms into a governance token post-Chang hard fork, introducing CIP-1694 to enhance on-chain governance. A temporary committee will oversee governance for 90 days, marking the start of the Voltaire era towards full decentralization.
August 2024 saw $313.86M in crypto losses: $293.4M from phishing, $12M from Ronin Bridge hack, and $1.2B total for the year. @KMbappe’s social media was hijacked to promote a scam. @chainalysis reports a rise in simpler scams like “pig butchering”.
Crypto investors show a 50% preference for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris (38%) in the 2024 election, while non-crypto investors favor Harris (53%) over Trump (41%). This highlights the growing political influence of the cryptocurrency sector.
$BTC ETFs in the U.S. saw a $175.67M outflow on Aug 30, doubling the previous day’s figure, marking four consecutive days of declines. $ETH ETFs remained stable, while Hong Kong ETFs had mixed movements in $BTC and $ETH. @CryptoMarketInsights
Singapore leads global crypto adoption with a score of 45.7, driven by innovation and supportive regulations. Hong Kong (42.1) and UAE (41.8) follow. No CIS countries in the top 20, highlighting regional disparities.
CoinEx has launched a detailed CET token information page, revealing its total issuance, economic model, and buyback/burn activities. CET holders benefit from fee discounts and early access to products, showcasing its integration in the CoinEx ecosystem.
