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Consensys acquires Wallet Guard to enhance MetaMask security

Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats.

Bitcoin or bust: Companies add BTC to treasury for long-term potential

Corporations are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset, with companies like MicroStrategy, Tesla and Coinbase leading the charge.

Could a financial crisis end crypto’s bull run?

Blockchain technology doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and the outside world has become a less secure place. Could crypto survive a TradFi collapse?

KuCoin VAT charge raises concerns among Nigerian crypto community

The approving authority behind this taxation remains unclear, whether it's the Nigerian government or an agency like the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security

The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA.

World's largest Bitcoin miner didn’t sell any BTC in June

Marathon Digital said it aims to further strengthen its Bitcoin holdings through open-market acquisitions but may also sell to support operations in the future.

CoinDCX crypto exchange acquires BitOasis, expands into MENA region

CoinDCX’s acquisition of BitOasis opens new opportunities in the Middle East and ensures regulated and secure trading.

Holograph protocol sabotaged by disgruntled contractor

Holograph’s internal investigation, aided by Halborn, revealed a former contractor’s role in the $14 million token heist.

What pushed Bitcoin price below $60K? Charts point at potential Mt. Gox repayment

Bitcoin has been in a downtrend since the beginning of June, struggling to gain upward momentum despite positive ETF inflows.

Nigerian trader’s integrity restores trust in crypto

The act of goodwill has gone viral on social media, restoring Nigerians’ trust in the crypto community.

$8M theft forces Bittensor network shutdown

All user funds are safe following the network halt, according to the Bittensor team.

Bitget in ‘active discussions’ to obtain India license

Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations.

RedStone Oracles raises $15M led by Arrington Capital

The oracle solution said it amassed $4 billion in total value secured across 100 individual clients.

Canadian crypto adoption struggles as cash remains king

For two years in a row, Canadians have shown a strong preference for cash and card payments for day-to-day purchases.

Deutsche Telekom joins Subsquid decentralized network

Deutsche Telekom’s latest partnership with Subsquid follows its recent announcement to expand into Bitcoin mining at the BTC Prague conference.

Bitcoin gives up late June gains amid warning $60K holding is ‘lucky’

Bitcoin is coming full circle to remove any trace of last weekend’s BTC price run-up, and liquidity is waiting below $60,000.

Ethereum ETFs in ‘window dressing’ stage, approval in weeks — Galaxy

Galaxy Digital’s head of asset management, Steve Kurz, is confident that Ethereum ETFs will be approved within the month.

Fidelity, Sygnum partner with Chainlink to bring NAV data onchain

The partnership will make the Net Asset Value of Fidelity’s $6.9 billion Institutional Liquidity Fund accessible onchain in real time.

South Korea crypto body says mass token delistings ‘unlikely’ amid new laws

South Korea’s incoming crypto investor protection laws will see local exchanges review over 1,300 listed tokens over the next six months.

CleanSpark mined 445 Bitcoin in June, surpasses hash rate target

CleanSpark’s CEO Zach Bradford said his firm has set its sights on increasing future hash rate instead of branching out to alternative revenue streams.

TON blockchain integration enhances digital asset security

Cobo expands its digital asset custody solutions by integrating the TON blockchain, enhancing security and flexibility for institutional clients.

Meta seeks AI expert for metaverse expansion with $347K salary

Meta is seeking an expert to lead its AI metaverse vision, though a regulator has prohibited the company from using personal data from Brazilians to train its AI.

Sydney Sweeney’s X account hacked to promote crypto memecoin

The self-proclaimed hacker behind Sydney Sweeney’s X account also claims they were behind similar recent hacks on 50 Cent and Hulk Hogan.

Ethereum will outperform Bitcoin after ETF launch: K33 Research

The price of Ethereum could be bolstered by inflows into upcoming U.S. spot ETFs, while Bitcoin faces headwinds from Mt. Gox creditor repayments.

Aave protocol’s GHO stablecoin now live on Arbitrum

The deployment of the GHO stablecoin on the Ethereum layer-2 network will leverage Chainlink's CCIP interoperability protocol.

3 reasons why Bitcoin analysts think a BTC price ‘cycle top’ is in

Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says that multiple onchain metrics point to a “sign of weakness” in Bitcoin price.

Ethereum Foundation email hacked to promote Lido staking phishing scam

A hacker broke into the Ethereum Foundation’s email server and sent scam emails to 35,794 people, recording 81 subscriber email addresses in the process.

Ethereum DApp volume surges by 83%, but there could be a catch

Ethereum network volumes have soared, but a single decentralized application accounted for 59.5% of the entire network’s volume.

3 ways futures traders can use leverage and avoid liquidation losses

Pro traders use a combination of futures trading strategies to generate profits while limiting their liquidation risk.

VC Roundup: Blockchain-AI startups grab investors’ attention

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Lombard, Redacted, RedStone, Covalente, and more.

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