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Goldman Sachs lowers US recession risk to 20% — What it means for Bitcoin

Goldman Sach’s economists said the Federal Reserve could also cut rates in September, and analysts say this could be welcomed by Bitcoin traders.

Vitalik registers defensive accelerationism (d/acc) ENS domain, so what is it?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has just paid around $500 to register a new Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain name called "dacc.eth."

Australia took down 600 crypto scams, says AI will make it worse

Australia’s financial markets regulator says due to the evolving nature of technology, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for consumers to identify fraudulent schemes.

Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin

The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it's likely a phishing scam.

75% of all Bitcoin has been hodled for over 6 months

Despite Bitcoin dropping 21% from its all-time high, the majority of Bitcoin held in wallets hasn't been sold or moved for the last six months.

Man allegedly tries to ‘recover’ losses from BitConnect, kidnapping two

Indian authorities have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping two employees of BitConnect creator Satish Kumbhani and extorting $125 million in crypto.

Clicker games and more: 6 projects growing on TON blockchain

The TON ecosystem has seen a significant influx of new users amid promising new projects appearing on the blockchain.

What does Bitcoin smell like? AI startup wants to ‘teleport’ digital scents

The technology could also help detect diseases such as cancer.

Bitcoin bulls should steer clear of MicroStrategy's new leveraged ETF

Leveraged ETFs chronically underperform comparable investments. There are better ways to place bullish bets on Bitcoin than MicroStrategy's new ETF.

Colorado Church group tokenizes $2.5M chapel

This may be the first tokenized church in the world.

Bitcoin metrics line up bull signals with $60.6K BTC price level to beat

Bitcoin is giving hints that an upward BTC price phase is about to begin, as measured by two popular trading tools.

Nigeria’s tax watchdog proposes comprehensive crypto bill

The Federal Inland Revenue Service’s initiative to regulate cryptocurrency and update tax laws reflects a broader trend in Nigeria toward embracing and managing digital assets.

Coinbase, KuCoin, others file crypto license applications in Turkey

As the Turkish Capital Markets Board continues to update the list and companies work to meet regulatory requirements, the Turkish crypto market is poised for significant changes.

Crypto analyst doubts Bitcoin dominance is ‘going back up’ to 70% again

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen expects Bitcoin dominance to make its “final move” to 60% either in September or, at the latest, by December 2024.

Bitcoin miners may gain $13.9B yearly from 20% shift to AI and HPC: VanEck

Bitcoin miners could increase profitability and improve "bad balance sheets" by allocating some of their energy capacity to the AI and HPC sectors, according to VanEck.

Bitcoin bull rally far from over, MetaMask partners with Mastercard, and more: Hodler’s Digest Aug 11 – 17

US gov’t won’t sell $590M Bitcoin on Coinbase. Does Harris plan to continue Biden’s crypto crackdown? Hodler’s Digest

America should learn from the optimism of HODLing

History is littered with failed predictions about the future of technology. Have we learned anything along the way?

Swiss tech firm launches AI made of human brain cells rental service

The organoids only live about 100 days, then, ostensibly, the AI dies.

Former BAYC creative director Jeff Nicholas joins Meta’s Reality Labs

Nicholas joins Meta as an executive mixed reality producer for entertainment experiences.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI ‘should have crypto wallets’

Armstrong’s statements come as Coinbase launches a $15K bot accelerator.

Why is Solana's Dogwifhat (WIF) memecoin crashing?

WIF price risks declining by another 48% due to the formation of a classic bearish reversal setup.

WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear

The delay in withdrawals has impacted individual investors and raised concerns about the overall security and reliability of cryptocurrency exchanges.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract investor interest despite August outflows

The positive inflows into ETFs from major players like Fidelity and BlackRock highlight the growing confidence in the investment vehicles.

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund Bitcoin exposure not ‘intentional’

If the fund was aiming to increase its Bitcoin exposure, there would be more “evidence of direct exposure initiatives,” according to an analyst.

US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyer

The lawyer’s claims spark questions about market stability amid the potential sale of Silk Road Bitcoin by the US Marshals.

Bitcoin $59K price may swing 'drastically’ amid election year parallels

If Bitcoin follows the same pattern as previous election years, August will be "nothing crazy," but a breakout may occur within a month or two, according to a crypto analyst.

Advisor holdings in Bitcoin ETFs rise, hedge fund stakes dip — Coinbase

Investment advisors are expanding their spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, but Coinbase warns that "large inflows" might not be seen immediately due to the slow summer period in the United States.

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

In March, a jury convicted Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov of four counts related to money laundering through the operations of the crypto mixing service.

Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats

Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys.

Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto

Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet.

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