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WazirX finds no evidence of compromised devices after preliminary investigation

The exchange received emails from Liminal with the correct destination addresses, implying that Liminal’s system was breached, WazirX claimed.

VanEck says Bitcoin could hit $2.9 million per coin by 2050

Bitcoin layer 2s could be collectively worth around $7.6 trillion, the report added.

Institutional tokenization will propel Web3 forward — Jason Dehni

The real-world asset tokenization market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030 despite a rocky start, according to McKinsey & Company.

Trump reelection campaign raised $3M in crypto for Q2 2024

The most significant contributions came from Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who announced their support for the Republican candidate on X.

Ethereum Foundation wallet moves 92K ETH after 7 years

The Ether, worth roughly $290 million at the time of publication, had been at the same address since 2017.

Don’t miss the bull run that could make Bitcoin great again

Donald Trump has seen the light when it comes to cryptocurrency. Love him or hate him, that's a good thing for the industry.

BTC price inches up with US stocks as Bitcoin bulls fight for $65K

Bitcoin sees a round of automated selling as BTC’s price vies with battered US stocks for a short-term recovery.

Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures

The number of startups using the Web3 platform has already increased by some 50%, according to Fireblocks.

Mt. Gox still has 90,000 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $6 billion

The infamous collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange occurred in 2014, and creditors have been waiting for reimbursement for over a decade.

Ethereum and layer-2 addresses surge 127% this year — Glassnode

While Bitcoin saw a 20% drop in daily active addresses in Q2 2024, Ethereum and L2s posted a 127% increase in such addresses in H1 2024.

When Musk Empire listing? Find love in The Sandbox and more: Web3 Gamer

Web3 gaming is taking an unexpected turn this year says Delab Games head of strategy.

Compound, Celer attack may have been caused by faulty migration system — DNS experts

The July 11 Compound and Celer attacks may have been rooted in a Squarespace migration, and blockchain may help prevent future attacks.

World’s largest BTC miner Marathon buys $100M BTC to go 'full hodl'

Marathon remains bullish on Bitcoin price in the long term, as it sold none of the BTC it mined during June.

Bitget Wallet tops Nigeria’s app store as OKX exits market

Bitget Wallet’s surge in popularity among Nigerian users highlights its growing appeal in the Web3 space amid evolving digital finance trends.

The rise and fall of celeb tokens: Over 99% of value wiped out

Celebrity-endorsed tokens on Solana (SOL) have crashed dramatically, leaving investors reeling from massive losses.

Bitstamp starts Mt. Gox creditor repayments

The announcement comes three days after the Mt. Gox Trustee executed the first test transactions on Bitstamp exchange.

Atari to bring retro games onchain with Base

Players can mint a non-fungible token that acts as their access pass and play the classic game Asteroids on the blockchain.

Coinbase UK fined $4.5 million for ‘high-risk’ customer onboarding

The $4.5 million fine could signal the start of more scrutiny for crypto exchanges in the region.

Latvia's economic shift: Minister of Economics on crypto law and blockchain innovations

Latvia’s Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis shared insights on the country's vision for a tech-driven future and new crypto laws and blockchain initiatives aimed at transforming its economy.

Galaxy Asset Management raises $113M for new crypto venture

The $113 million could be a significant financial lifeline for cryptocurrency startups, inviting more institutional attention to the crypto space.

Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise

As governments globally, including in Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders such as Yellow Card provide important guidance.

Insider trading allegations hit Mystiko Network airdrop

Mystiko claims that the two wallets that airdropped substantially more tokens were early protocol contributors.

Revolut secures UK banking license after three-year wait

Revolut secured a UK banking license after a three-year regulatory process, marking a significant milestone in its expansion and solidifying its position in the home market.

Bitcoin whales go on ‘unprecedented’ $23B July buying spree — New data

Bitcoin permanent holders boost their balances by 358,000 BTC in a firm commitment to current price levels.

India cracks down on darknet drug deals using crypto tracking

India’s NCB forms a special task force and initiates digital forensics training to tackle the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking.

Ethereum ETF sell-off signals more trouble — 10x Research

According to insights from 10x Research, the recent launch of Ethereum ETFs triggered a sell-off and revealed shifting market dynamics.

Bitcoin mainnet receives first-ever verified ZK-proof

BitcoinOS successfully verified the first ZK-proof on the BTC mainnet, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a platform for decentralized applications.

Bitcoin dip under $65K is not ‘likely’ due to Mt. Gox sell-off

There could be seasonal, political and other reasons why Bitcoin has dipped below $65,000, but Mt. Gox Bitcoin sales aren’t one of them, say analysts.

Spot Ethereum ETFs post $113M of outflows on second day of launch

The “newborn” eight ETFs didn’t manage to outrun the $327 million of outflows from Grayscale’s recently converted Ethereum Trust.

Riot Platform buys Kentucky-based Block Mining for $93M

Riot says the deal will immediately add one exahash per second to its self-mining hashrate and expands its footprint in the United States.

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