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According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.

The US is in danger of being left behind by more progressive jurisdictions in Asia, Europe and elsewhere.

Following the collapse of the FTX exchange, the FTT token collapsed by more than 80% and wiped away over $2 billion in customer value. 

Binance founder CZ walks free, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years, and more: Hodlers Digest

The crypto world is full of technical terms, some of which are so difficult that almost no one understands them.

Bitcoin has surged past $65,000, boosted by China’s stimulus measures and stablecoin inflows.

John Deaton has discussed his stance on US Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity and government accountability in his Senate run.

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil.

Most of August was spent in “Fear” on the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, with sentiment hitting a yearly low of 17 on Aug. 6.

Tether says it aided in the recovery of the stolen crypto by freezing the scammers wallets, which the FBI then seized.  

According to a previous Forbes report, Zhao and Binance collectively hold 71% of the roughly 146 million BNB tokens in circulation. 

After four months in jail and social media discretion, CZ is free. What’s next for the former crypto titan who led Binance to the top?

Crypto platforms in Canada are having trouble preparing for new stablecoin regulations. Take your time, the Canadian Securities Administrators said.

Bitfarms and Riot Platforms settle months of corporate disputes with board review, while BlackRock moves for changes to Bitcoin ETF withdrawals. 

Many traders believe Changpeng Zhao’s release will send BNB price into the $700 to $1,000 range, but does BNB Chain activity support this view? 

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the wealthiest person to serve jail time in the US, with current net worth estimated more than $60 billion.

He served four months in federal prison for charges including alleged violations of United States Anti-Money Laundering rules.

CCData estimates stablecoins will lose approximately $625 million in interest income for each 50-basis point cut. Further cuts in 2024 could reduce annual revenue by as much as $1.5 billion.

Bitcoin’s break above $65,000 and solid buying in-the-spot BTC ETFs have traders convinced that the bull market is back in full swing.

In 2022, Mango Markets suffered a high-profile exploit perpetrated by Avraham Eisenberg that drained the platform of $100 million.

Pepe’s trading volumes tripled over the past week, triggering a strong double-digit rally in the frog-themed memecoin.

Solana’s market cap could reach 50% of Ether’s due to its superior transaction throughput, according to asset management giant VanEck.

Following the indictment of its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, Binance now says compliance is at the top of its agenda.

Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar.

The French website offers NFTs for fantasy sports team competitions and as collectibles. 

Crypto analysts say a daily close above $65,000 would confirm “bullish momentum,” but a possible reversal still can’t be ruled out.

The ETFs add leverage to MicroStrategy’s already levered-up Bitcoin strategy, and investors can’t seem to get enough.

Inclusion could boost the industry. “Anyone that owns an S&P 500 Index fund will own Bitcoin once MSTR makes it into the index.” 

The growing social media and online gaming usage will require more decentralized and community-owned alternatives.

The rise came immediately after Bolivia’s central bank lifted a 42-month ban on cryptocurrency payments, allowing financial entities to conduct transactions with digital assets.