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Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit

Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.

Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains

Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.

Congressional elections critical for crypto’s future in the US

The industry has amassed a historically large war chest, but little of it will be spent on the presidential clash between Trump and Harris.

Why Bitcoin will likely retrace to $54K before the big breakout

Bitcoin futures CME gaps have been filled by price every time over the past quarter, and over the weekend, another gap was formed near $54,000. 

Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer

The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.

Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto — Consensys

The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections.

Lufthansa, Deutsche Telekom launch DePIN blockchain nodes

Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption.

DOGS token sets memecoin record with 17M users on The Open Network

According to the TON community, the DOGS airdrop’s success could be trumped by the upcoming Hamster Kombat and Catizen airdrops in September.

Crypto becomes US election issue for the first time — Survey

Up to 73% of US respondents who currently own cryptocurrency said that a candidate’s position on crypto would influence their vote in the presidential election.

Ethena’s risky path: A synthetic stablecoin cautionary tale

The alternative stablecoin market is evolving, and projects like Ethena are leading the way, with a total value locked of $2.7 billion.

Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns

IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia’s crypto ecosystem. 

Telefónica Tech joins Polygon's Privado ID as system integrator

Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation.

Bitcoin speculators repeat 2021 de-risking as exposure drops 21.6K BTC

BTC price action over the past month has had major consequences for Bitcoin investor dynamics.

Bitfarms postpones ‘special meeting’ over Riot’s board change demand

Bitfarms delayed its special shareholders’ meeting to address Riot’s demand for board changes, aiming for an informed decision.

Bitcoin ETFs see $28.6M inflows after 8-day outflow streak

Three spot Bitcoin ETF issuers saw inflows on Sept. 9 — but they didn’t include BlackRock, which recorded rare outflows on the day.

AI deepfake attacks will extend beyond videos and audio — Security firms

AI-powered deepfake scams targeting crypto wallets are rising, with experts warning of evolving threats and urging users to protect their digital assets.

Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales

Singapore is investigating unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity.

SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’

SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”

Kujira team to build new THORChain app layer following ‘Rujira’ merge

DeFi project Kujira merged with three ecosystem partners to create an alliance to build THORChain’s app layer, backed by a new token. 

FTX finalizes settlement with Emergent over $600M Robinhood shares claim

FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash.

SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023

The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon.

Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook amid iPhone 16 livestream

A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.

Bitcoin in ‘seasonal slog’ with slim chance of short-term price catalysts: NYDIG

“Potential upcoming near-term catalysts for Bitcoin are sparse at the moment,” says NYDIG head of research Greg Cipolaro.

North Carolina Senate overrides governor veto to pass Fed CBDC ban bill

A Senate veto-busting vote saw 12 Democrats who initially voted for North Carolina’s CBDC banning bill switch to backing Governor Roy Cooper’s veto.

2 auditors miss $27M Penpie flaw, Pythia’s ‘claim rewards’ bug: Crypto-Sec

Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec

FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023

The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found.

Bitcoin traders celebrate ‘good news’ as BTC price trades above $57K

Bitcoin’s weekly close above a key support level is “good news,” according to traders, and the day’s rally to $57,500 could be a sign that the bottom is in.

US, Canadian investors to get full compensation in GSB Group settlement

The German group is accused of running a multilevel marketing scheme that took in hundreds of millions of dollars in supposed crypto and metaverse investments.

Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case

Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections.

UK Parliament could summon Elon Musk over X operations

Labour MP Dawn Butler wants Musk to discuss the operations of his social media network X and its role in spreading misinformation.

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