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Telegram issues official statement on Pavel Durov detention

The Telegram team said, "Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe."

French authorities to issue statement on Pavel Durov’s detention

It remains unclear if Durov has been officially arrested or charged.

Bitcoin bulls run risk of 'Bart Simpson' BTC price dip to $62K

Bitcoin holds its latest advances over the weekend, but there are plenty of arguments calling for a snap BTC price retracement.

MATIC, SUI, RENDER and TAO could soar if Bitcoin holds $64K

Altcoin traders could send MATIC, SUI, RENDER and TAO higher if Bitcoin manages to continue trading above $64,000.

The singularity: How AI could become the final boss whale of crypto

World-renowned futurist Ray Kurtzweil says the singularity is coming sooner than expected.

Will Telegram-linked Toncoin bounce back after Pavel Durov’s arrest?

TON traders might view the recent dip as a chance to buy low if Durov’s arrest is an isolated incident.

Thai authorities raid illegal Bitcoin mine behind local power outages

Illegal Bitcoin mining has been a growing problem in Southeast Asia, with operators exploiting the region’s relatively low electricity costs

9 of the weirdest crypto projects, from Dentacoin to Cthulu  

Crypto is full of odd people who have put some of their eccentricity into the crypto projects they develop.

Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation

While the government’s concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes.

WazirX slams external forces for delaying restructuring efforts

This restructuring plan is expected to provide greater clarity on the steps WazirX will take to stabilize its operations and protect its users’ interests.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrest — What we know so far

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24. Here’s what we know and how prominent figures are reacting.

US Trustee challenges FTX reorganization plan, citing legal concerns

The objections raised by the US Trustee and the creditor group are likely to play a significant role in the court’s deliberations.

Toncoin open interest surges 32% following Pavel Durov's arrest

Toncoin's price sharply declined following the news that Pavel Durov had been arrested, and future traders saw it as an opportunity with open interest surging 32%.

Bitcoin chart signals possible move to $68K 'extremely quickly' — Traders

Bitcoin traders are eyeing $68,000 if it can stay above $64,000, a level it has struggled to hold above after 20 days below.

CZ and Binance face new lawsuit, RFK Jr suspends campaign, and more: Hodler’s Digest Aug. 18 – 24

Binance and former CEO CZ face lawsuit by investors over unrecoverable assets; RFK Jr. suspends, but doesn’t end, campaign: Hodler’s Digest.

Breaking: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov allegedly arrested in France

Reports are trickling in via social media and mainstream news outlets, but so far, we haven’t seen any official confirmation.

Federal agencies are missing the mark on celebrity crypto endorsements

It's time for a review exploring whether the rules that federal agencies impose on crypto-related speech pass constitutional muster.

DNA computing breakthrough could turn living cells into functioning blockchains

Scientists built a DNA computer capable of playing chess.

Meta cancels next-gen headset as Reality Labs remains mired in VR

There’s more to the metaverse than hardware, and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be learning that lesson the hard way.

Big tech is prepping an explosive pivot to robotics

The ten most valuable tech firms in the world are all involved in developing technology for the robotics industry.

Whatever happened to the 10 biggest projects from the ICO era?

Projects that raised millions in the ICO era have struggled to gain traction.

EU AI rules stifle innovation, Meta and Spotify CEOs warn

Zuckerberg and Ek’s concerns highlight the need for balanced regulation of emerging technologies.

Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control

As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find.

Analyst eyes Ether ‘major push’ to $3.5K amid traders betting on upswing

A crypto analyst says Ether could make a “major push” to $3,500 if it holds a $2,800 weekly close, and futures traders are betting on an upward move.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs top $250M AUM

For the Hong Kong-based spot Bitcoin ETFs to compete with their US counterparts, they will need to attract more retail and institutional investors.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium hits 39-day high as $63K is reclaimed

Bitcoin demand among United States investors surged after the Federal Reserve confirmed its intentions to lower interest rates.

Tether has 'redistributed' $108.8M USDT from illicit activity since 2014

The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a "significant victory" in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether.

Solana TVL hits near 1-year high — Will SOL price follow?

The total value locked on Solana surged but is this enough to send SOL price to a new all-time high?

Perplexity AI’s ad integration plan draws shock, mockery: ‘This company is toast’

The company reportedly intends to charge a much higher-than-average premium for ad space in its AI-powered search engine.

Crypto advocates file brief against SEC's investor tracking database

The Consolidated Audit Trail would gather a monumental amount of data, and more than it is meant to when it exposes the identity of crypto wallet holders.

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