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China launches blockchain-powered data exchange

The platform will facilitate the buying and selling of Web3 data among enterprises; Alibaba Cloud and Huawei are among the companies to participate.

Multichain victims search for answers in $1.5B exploit as new evidence emerges

Chinese police may have busted Multichain in a money laundering investigation, but many questions remain, including its CEO’s alleged fake ID.

Recursive inscriptions: Bitcoin ‘supercomputer’ and BTC DeFi coming soon

Recursive inscription proponents claim the tech can bring DeFi to Bitcoin, create an on-chain AWS competitor — and even a BTC “supercomputer.“

Iman Europe and The Agenda chat mental health, music, Web3 and The Homies DAO

Musician and The Homies DAO founder Iman Europe sat down with The Agenda podcast to discuss how her Web3-based project promotes wellness among music workers.

FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms

Although the likes of Lazarus group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto funds, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds as they can be tracked and frozen.

How to put words into a Bitcoin address? Here’s how vanity addresses work

A Bitcoin vanity address is your signature on the blockchain canvas — a custom touch in the realm of digital finance.

Australian CBDC could be useful for payments, tokenization, says RBA

The RBA has wrapped up its CBDC pilot program and outlined four key areas that could be improved by the introduction of central bank-issued digital currency.

World Mobile launches on Google Play for customers in Australia, Canada, UK, and US

The company also announced a partnership with artificial intelligence company SingularityNET.

Stellar joins Bytecode Alliance to help develop EVM alternative Wasm

Stellar joined the industry group developing Wasm, an alternative computation engine for running smart contracts.

Chinese official sentenced to life in prison for Bitcoin mining, corruption

Xiao Yi was accused of abuse of power and corruption in operating a $329 million Bitcoin mining enterprise.

Crypto Banter’s Ran Neuner says Ripple is ‘despicable,’ tips hat to ZachXBT: Hall of Flame

Crypto Banter host Ran Neuner takes aim at Ripple and FatMan Terra, tips his hat to ZachXBT and explains his young kids can read charts.

ZK-proof Web3 infrastructure developer gets backing from Binance Labs

Delphinus Lab is building a zero-knowledge proof rollup service aimed at powering Web3 application development.

SEC-Ripple lawsuit cost XRP 3 years of adoption: Lawyer

Crypto lawyer John Deaton cited several instances where major crypto players like Coinbase reached out to the SEC for regulatory clarification before listing XRP, but didn’t face any objection.

Mysterious Bitcoin wallet becomes 3rd largest BTC holder in 3 months

An unknown wallet has accrued more than $3 billion worth of Bitcoin in the last three months, sparking a wave of theories about the potential owner.

Friend.tech denies report that database of over 100K users was ‘leaked’

Friend.tech has hit back at a report which suggested that its API “leaked” personal data of its users.

Crypto miner Hive Digital CEO sees AI working in unison with blockchain

Despite the competition between the two sectors, Hive Digital Technologies CEO Aydin Kilic said that blockchain and AI can work to the benefit of each other.

Coinbase sees lukewarm demand for debt buyback, raises offer

The United States crypto exchange has increased its offer for discounted debt by 3%.

PayPal’s new PYUSD stablecoin faces legal headwinds and ‘less functionality’

Industry experts explain the benefits and disadvantages of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin.

Kenya forms parliamentary committee to investigate Worldcoin

The controversial crypto project’s launch has been marred into controversy and it's already facing investigations in nearly half a dozen countries.

5 strategies to mitigate side channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets

Explore strategies to prevent side-channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets, ensuring your digital investments remain secure.

Bitget mandates KYC requirements in line with tightening global regulations

The exchange operator is instituting new KYC requirements for users from September 2023 to comply with developing global regulatory guidelines.

Friend.tech hype unsustainable? Critics give it only months to live

Most crypto industry heavyweights have been bullish about the new decentralized social media app friend.tech, but some critics warn it's getting too hot too quickly.

Ripple CTO clarifies on SEC appeal, spotlights case complexity

According to the CTO, the SEC is seeking an appeal at this specific point based on its interpretation that the legal case has not yet reached a conclusion.

SEC seeks appeal over Ripple, crypto prices plunge and EU debuts Bitcoin ETF: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 13-19

SEC files motion for appeal on Ripple’s case, Bitcoin and Ether prices plunge and Europe welcomes first spot Bitcoin ETF.

DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks

A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor's team is still estimating the amount stolen.

The ultimate guide to password management for crypto enthusiasts

Explore strong password creation, management and advanced protection techniques to secure crypto holdings.

Elon Musk endorses pro-crypto presidential republican candidate

Musk's statement, "He is a very promising candidate," piqued curiosity about Ramaswamy's candidacy and his stance on cryptocurrencies.

Sam Bankman-Fried requests weekday freedom for legal defense work

Lawyers of SBF stated that their client faced difficulties in thoroughly reviewing the extensive document accumulation related to the case while confined to the detention center.

Curve Finance to reimburse users, another DeFi hack, and ConsenSys launches L2: Finance Redefined

The DeFi ecosystem had another exploit of over $2 million on a stablecoin liquidity pool this past week, just weeks after the Curve Finance exploit.

Crypto grants foster innovation amid venture capital exodus

Alternative funding options, such as grant programs, have grown in popularity as the bear market continues to slash venture capital from the crypto industry.

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