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Debate shifts negative as Solana memecoin trading volume dips

A Messari data engineer has called it the “most extractive crypto phenomenon” since the ICO boom, but the jury's still out on that one. 

China Supreme Court revises Anti-Money Laundering law to include ‘virtual assets’

Supreme People’s Procuratorate said there has been a 20-fold increase in people prosecuted for money laundering since 2019. 

Shaquille O’Neal may still be in hot water over Astral NFTs, says judge

A Miami judge didn’t dismiss a claim that basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal was a “seller” of Astrals NFTs and found they could be securities under US law.

Bitcoin’s range-bound price action could kickstart BNB, TON, AAVE and HNT

Bitcoin’s price consolidation could convince traders that it's time to play with altcoins. BNB, TON, AAVE and HNT are the ones on Cointelegraph's radar.

Hash Ribbons signal end of miner capitulation: CryptoQuant

On Aug. 11, Bitcoin miners recorded the lowest levels of daily revenue in 2024, highlighting the profit squeeze miners are experiencing.

Cryptography startup Fabric raises $33M for new data privacy chip

Blockchain Capital and 1kx co-led the Series A round that will back the development of a new computing chip focused on data privacy.

Ethereum DApp volumes drop 33% in a week — Is more ETH price weakness ahead?

Ethereum’s dominance in decentralized application deposits compensates for the reduced onchain volumes, but what about ETH price?

Solana ETF ‘still in play’ despite Cboe filing removal — VanEck exec

VanEck is still advocating for its Solana ETF with regulators, said Matthew Sigel.

Moody’s, Elliptic join forces for enhanced VASP risk screening

The companies will combine their strengths to provide enhanced virtual asset service providers screening ability.

Bitcoin pinned below $60K — Is BTC consolidating or preparing for more downside?

Institutional spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and lowered Bitcoin miner profitability could be driving the current price drop

Solana ETPs see $39M outflow — Is the SOL price top in? 

CoinShares data shows Solana investment products registering a $39 million outflow, while Bitcoin investment products saw modest inflows.

Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case.

Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded

Dubai's latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance.

Decentralized Web3 AI firm Theoriq joins Google startup accelerator

The partnership looks to scale Theoriq’s platform for artificial intelligence agents.

Price analysis 8/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA

The S&P 500 Index is nearing its all-time high, but Bitcoin is struggling to rise above $60,000, pointing to further underperformance in the near term.

Binance dominates among Chinese crypto users, X provides guidance

A survey of more than 2,000 Chinese speakers shows clear favorites and frequent appeals for supernatural assistance.

No mention of crypto in US Democratic Party’s 2024 platform

The 91-page party platform is expected to be passed on Aug. 19 in a vote from the Democratic National Convention.

EigenLayer’s EigenDA touts 10x cut in data prices

The data availability protocol is also introducing a “free tier.”

Cardano (ADA) loses top 10 crypto spot as Tron sees growth

ADA falls from the top 10 list of largest cryptocurrencies as competing blockchains see an uptick in users. 

Kamala Harris is bungling her opportunity to win crypto voters

Kamala Harris seems to be trying to promise that she'll change her position on crypto if she's reelected to the White House, but her message is falling flat.

Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase

According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans.

Tokenized RWAs are ’a $30-trillion opportunity’ — Polygon exec

High-net-worth individuals and private equity funds will drive adoption, said Colin Butler.

Crypto voters could cost Harris the US election, warns SkyBridge founder

According to Anthony Scaramucci, crypto voters could swing the elections in favor of pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump.

Crypto VCs see ‘big opportunities’ with L2 interoperability, but not AI

Cointelegraph spoke to VCs to find out which sectors they’re currently interested in, as investments increased in Q2.

Ether price drop due to investor sentiment, not $420M ETF outflows — Nansen

Ether’s price is subdued by a lack of risk appetite among investors caused by wider macroeconomic conditions.

ParaSwap launches intent-based protocol to curb MEV attacks

Popular MEV attacks, such as sandwich transactions, have netted attackers nearly $17 billion in the past 30 days.

Polychain leads $6.7M investment in new Bitcoin-centric yield network Corn

Corn aims to unlock more of Bitcoin’s $1.1 trillion liquidity for DeFi applications.

Strategic blockchain investments by HTX Ventures: A mid-year analysis

HTX Ventures’ 2024 Half-Year Investment Report reveals targeted investments in BTCFi, multichain infrastructure and user experience, which aim to unlock Bitcoin’s potential in DeFi and enhance blockchain interoperability.

Ether price drops 26% since ETF launch as supply increases by 60,500 ETH

The US Ether ETFs generated over $420 million worth of selling pressure for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

Gate.io to launch $100M innovation fund with the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi

The fund aims to advance decentralized infrastructure and blockchain adoption and support talent from the US, Asia, Europe and the MENA region.

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