Changex combines crypto trading and lending with traditional banking features that also include an upcoming Visa debit card.
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SEC delays BTC ETF decision, Grayscale triumphs SEC, and BitBoy gets the boot: Hodler’s Digest, Aug 27 – Sept 2
Keep track of Grayscale’s victory over the SEC, Ben Armstrong getting the boot and delays for spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Attorney outlines Ripple-SEC settlement path amid Coinbase case impact
Deaton clarified that even if an appeal were possible in such a situation, the agency's authority would be diminished.
How Web3 can prevent Hollywood strikes - Replay joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Hollywood strikes echoed the unbalanced value distribution in the streaming video industry — blockchain can change that.
Whale Alert sparks speculation as XRP transfers surge
This substantial move has sparked speculation about its potential impact and its proximity to the $1 price point.
MakerDAO co-founder proposes fork of Solana codebase for native chain
Rune Christensen stated that Solana’s codebase should be the foundation of MakerDAO’s upcoming blockchain, as he highlighted that it’s optimized for building “highly efficient blockchains.”
Balancer protocol exploited for $900K as DeFi hacks mount: Finance Redefined
DeFi exploits resulted in losses of over $16 million in August.
Polygon makes new sidechain developer stack opensource, supporting ZK-powered Layer 2s on Ethereum
Polygon’s Chain Development Kit allows developers to freely build, customize and deploy layer 2 chains connected to the wider Ethereum ecosystem.
Brazilian crypto streamer loses $50K by accidentally exposing private key
The risks of cryptocurrency self-custody are real and should not be underestimated as the private key can be stolen, destructed or lost.
FBI report warns against 'Infamous Chisel' - new malware targeting crypto wallets
The FBI and the UK’s GCHQ published a joint report warning users about a new malware called “Infamous Chisel” which targets Android devices.
StarkWare, Herodotus launch tech to verify data from any point in Ethereum's history
Storage Proofs could prove useful for services like account recovery tapping into the ability to access and verify historical Ethereum data.
Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report
Cybersecurity firm CertiK reported that as of August, over $997 million was lost to flash loan attacks, exit scams and exploits in 2023.
Coinbase vs SEC: New attorney Patrick V. Kennedy joins fight
Attorney Patrick V. Kennedy files a motion to appear pro hac vice in the Coinbase vs. U.S. SEC lawsuit for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
UK's Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
The crypto Travel Rule, which came into effect on Sept. 1, aims to stop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities carried out on-chain.
Thailand’s national airdrop, Delio users screwed, Vietnam top crypto country: Asia Express
Thailand to give every citizen 10,000 Baht in crypto, Delio users unlikely to recover all funds, Vietnam is world’s No.1 country for crypto.
If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?
Worldcoin could make it easier to create digital identities for people worldwide. And even if it fails, more projects like it are coming.
$16M in crypto lost to hacks in August — Report
Four security incidents took place on Coinbase's layer-2 solution Base shortly after its launch.
Nexo launches crypto Mastercard for EEA citizens
The card is only available to citizens of the 30-country European Economic Area.
GTA owner joins Web3, Bitcoin casino, Sunflower Land review: Web3 Gamer
Grand Theft Auto’s parent company launches new blockchain game. Plus: Bitcoin casino, FarmVille-like Sunflower Land game reviewed, and more.
Swift says blockchain integration 'more plausible' than unifying CBDCs
Swift claims that interlinking existing systems with blockchains is better for the short term than bringing CBDCs together with tokenized assets in a single ledger.
Lufthansa airline launches NFT loyalty program on Polygon
Airline passengers can get rewards such as flight upgrades or airport lounge access after completing NFT collections.
Arkham IDs Robinhood as 5th-largest ETH holder
Arkham Intelligence said the wallet contains approximately $2.54 billion worth of ETH under custody for user balances.
Trump NFTs back in demand, SEC says NFT sales are unregistered securities: Nifty Newsletter
Trump NFT prices spiked after the former U.S. president’s mugshot in police custody was released.
76% of Vietnamese crypto holders invest based on referrals — Report
Vietnam is currently among the top countries in the world in terms of crypto adoption.
How to protect your crypto in a volatile market: Bitcoin OGs and experts weigh in
Crypto OGs Brock Pierce and Tim Draper and other experts provide essential advice on how to protect your hard-earned stack.
How blockchain tech and dMRV can help carbon trading markets
Combining blockchain with digital monitoring, reporting and verification protocols may not only improve VCMs but even rescue them.
Nigeria’s Patricia crypto exchange seeks to explain its token amid confusion
Patricia clarified that it will operate similarly to an IOU (I owe you) document, serving as a means for the exchange to acknowledge its debt to its users.
Google Cloud to digitize El Salvador's governance, healthcare and education
Google Cloud and the government of El Salvador have entered into a 7-year partnership to digitize the country’s infrastructure in various sectors.
6 Questions for Leila Ismailova
Leila Ismailova left Belarus — and an epic TV career — behind when she moved to America. Today, she’s at the forefront of digital fashion.
Researchers develop Crypto Literacy Scale to measure consumer financial awareness
This could help raise cryptocurrency education, insulate consumers against scams, and increase the potential for wealth generation in crypto.