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Trump to allow crypto in 401(k) plans for US workers: White House

The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans.

Hyperliquid drives $487B July surge in decentralized crypto trading

Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.

XRP whales offload $1.9B as analyst sounds alarm over risk of 30% price crash

XRP may stay structurally weak unless whale wallets see daily inflows above 5 million tokens, one analyst warned.

Bitcoin-DeFi startup BOB tops up funding to $21M as Castle Island, Anchorage join

Build on Bitcoin raised $21 million to unlock native BTC DeFi with a new bridge, hybrid layer-2 infrastructure and institutional investor backing.

Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits

Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites.

Bitcoin price echoing 2024 pattern that saw 50% BTC gains: Trader

Bitcoin price analysis looked to last November for clues as to how high BTC might go if recent bull market history repeats.

Dubai and UAE move to align crypto frameworks under new partnership

A VARA spokesperson told Cointelegraph that while mutual license recognition is a feature, it does not mean automatic passporting to different emirates.

Coinbase to levy 0.1% fee for USDC to US dollar swaps over $5M

Coinbase will soon lower the fee-free benefit of USDC to US dollar conversions to $5 million as the exchange has missed revenue expectations for two quarters running.

Crypto trader bot scam on YouTube looted 256 ETH: SentinelLABS

Aged YouTube accounts with a history of posting crypto news and investing tips have been taken over by bad actors to advertise a scam trading bot that steals crypto.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP price bump pushes market sentiment to ‘Greed’

Crypto analysts echoed the positive sentiment around Bitcoin, with some speculating it could jump to $125,000 in the near term.

HashFlare founders want no more jail time as US asks for 10 years

Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin asked a court for time served after admitting to wire fraud, but US prosecutors want them imprisoned for 10 years for their "classic Ponzi scheme.”

Parataxis to go public in $640M SPAC merger with Silverbox

Bitcoin asset manager Parataxis will go public via a SPAC deal that could see up to $640 million in gross proceeds to fund a Bitcoin treasury.

Bitcoin short-term holders ‘cooled off’ profit-taking as price sticks to $115K

The Bitcoin market is in a “relatively balanced position” despite a recent price pullback from all-time highs, Glassnode said.

KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report

KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market.

IREN soars 11% after mining more Bitcoin than MARA in July

Shares in IREN closed trading on Wednesday up 11.4% after it reported mining more Bitcoin than MARA Holdings in July.

Number of salaries paid in crypto tripled in 2024: Report

Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey.

US DOJ could still pursue money laundering, sanctions charges against Roman Storm

Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said.

Dollar weakness boosts Bitcoin hopes, but macro risks could delay $120K

Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.

Nomura's Laser Digital to launch first regulated OTC desk for crypto options in Dubai

Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.

Bakkt spins yarn into Bitcoin with 30% stake in Japan’s Marusho Hotta

The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.

US government announces ChatGPT integration across agencies

The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.

Tornado Cash co-founder found guilty on 1 of 3 charges after jury deadlock

With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.

Price predictions 8/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.

XRP price faces 'full pump retrace' if $2.65 support fails

XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction.

Judge pushes jury to end Storm trial after days of gridlock

Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.

Retail investors can reclaim crypto's promise through IDOs

Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise.

This man used a Coinbase-like URL — Now he’s facing a major lawsuit

A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.

Ethereum top is in? ETH sell-pressure hits $419M, second-highest level ever

ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.

Ethereum transaction volumes see year-high amid SEC staking drama

Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.

Tokenized stocks rise 220% in July, reminiscent of ‘early DeFi boom’

Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.

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