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Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT receives $3.3B monthly volume commitment

The significant contractual volume commitment from the 16 market makers comes shortly ahead of GRVT’s mainnet launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Starknet minting vote will be gasless with new governance protocol

Snapshot X enables gasless onchain voting for DAOs using Starknet technology, advancing governance with lower costs and enhanced security.

Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges

Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses as it aims to protect investors and encourage innovation in the growing market.

Bitcoin ETFs record combined $1.2B in outflows in 8 days

Despite the outflows, crypto ETFs outshined the over 400 new ETFs in 2024, with the four biggest launches being spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Is crypto entering a bear market? — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin and crypto institutional product outflows underscore what is becoming a standard September for BTC price performance.

‘Big Sybil hunt’ and durable users helped LayerZero airdrop succeed, says CEO

LayerZero’s native ZRO token has vastly outperformed the tokens of other projects, including ZKsync and Starknet, which were airdropped around the same time. 

Bitcoin ETFs need time to be ‘instrument of adoption’ — Bianco Research CEO

Bianco Research CEO Jim Bianco says the next Bitcoin halving in 2028 and significant development of on-chain tools are needed for wider ETF adoption.

Bitcoin ETFs need time to be ‘instrument of adoption’ — Bianco Research CEO

Bianco Research CEO Jim Bianco says the next Bitcoin halving in 2028 and significant development of onchain tools are needed for wider ETF adoption.

Japanese power giant TEPCO explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report

The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining.

Crypto firm’s CEO resigns after being robbed of company funds at gunpoint

Revelo Intel’s now-former CEO Nick Drakon believes the robbery may have been an inside job and is working with local authorities on the matter.

Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense

Law firm Covington & Burling has denied Steven Nerayoff's allegations, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it.

Crypto ownership isn’t rising with recent market growth, Fed survey claims

Crypto ownership has not significantly risen even with the bear market over, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute.

Crypto platform Friend.tech sees token dive 26% following admin transfer

Friend.tech transferred control of some of its smart contracts to a null address, which can never be reversed.

Martin Shkreli’s claim he forfeited all copies of Wu-Tang album ‘dubious,’ says PleasrDAO

PleasrDAO claims Martin Shkreli hasn’t handed over all existing copies of a one-of-one Wu-Tang album, alleging he publicly boasted about giving copies to “like, 50 different chicks.”

Bitcoin ‘could very well catch fire’ as next generation of investors mature

Economist and podcast host Suze Orman is bullish on Bitcoin, but says ETFs are the way to go.

Bitcoin range recovery could boost UNI, SUI, OP and HNT

Bitcoin remains below $55,724 support, but the selling may be reducing, increasing the possibility of a relief rally in UNI, SUI, OP and HNT. 

Elon Musk: ‘first Starships to Mars will launch in 2 years’ 

He says crewed missions will begin within 4-6 years depending on whether certain economic and technological challenges can be overcome.

Telegram clicker game Catizen reaches 800K paying users in first 6 months

The firm claims to have 30M total users and the top revenue spot among Telegram apps.

Bitcoin analyst sees 'biggest bull cycle' with $45K now BTC price floor

BTC price is due some "final corrections" before going on a bull run lasting at least two years, says crypto entrepreneur Michaël van de Poppe.

Tether invests $100M in agriculture firm as stablecoin competition grows

This is Tether’s first investment in the agriculture and food sector, after investments in artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining operations, and digital education initiatives.

Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

Stacks hit a record of over 1,400 monthly smart contract deployments ahead of the Nakamoto upgrade, which is set to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi and scalability.

Sonic blockchain reaches record 720ms finality in testnet phase

Sonic could become the fastest blockchain by finality if it maintains the performance on its mainnet.

Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin rally after closing short position

Bitcoin could start its rally next week on a potential liquidity injection in the world’s largest economy.

Elon Musk denies Tesla will pay xAI for AI technology partnership

The clarification comes after a news report stated Musk’s AI startup has discussed sharing its technology with Tesla and, in return, would earn revenue from the carmaker. 

Demand for Japanese yen stablecoins is ‘only a matter of time’ — Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that Japan’s efforts on regulatory clarity have allowed “entrepreneurship and investment to really thrive.”

CFTC submits emergency motion to block Kalshi's election betting contracts

The CFTC asked the court to block Kalshi from offering election betting contracts until it reviews the reasoning for the denial of its order.

Arthur Hayes’ ‘sub $50K’ Bitcoin call, Mt. Gox CEO’s new exchange, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 1 – 7

Arthur Hayes revealed he “took a cheeky short” on Bitcoin, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles will launch a new crypto exchange: Hodler’s Digest

Roblox will allow devs to skip Robux and charge players in fiat money

The company has also partnered with Shopify to enable physical merchandise sales from directly within Roblox experiences.

Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ gov meme sends political speculation soaring

Musk previously signaled he was ready and willing to serve if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States.

Is XRP price quietly setting up for a rally toward $1?

An inverse-head-and-shoulder pattern is developing on the XRP weekly chart, awaiting a breakout toward $1. 

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