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Ethena Labs launches Solana version of USDe stablecoin

USDe was made available on Solana and became integrated with multiple Solana-based DEXs and DeFi protocols, including Kamino, Orca and Drift.

Judge finds Ripple Labs liable for $125M penalty in SEC case

Ripple’s civil case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged the blockchain firm used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds.

3 key Bitcoin price metrics highlight traders’ lack of enthusiasm

Bitcoin price struggles as stablecoin and futures market data show declining confidence among traders.

How DePIN is shaping the future of crypto — Polygon Labs exec

Real-world tokenized assets returned an average of roughly 213% this year, making the sector one of the highest-performing in the industry.

UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance

The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October.

Atari’s ‘onchain’ game hacked, Notcoin to launch story-driven Lost Dogs game: Nifty Newsletter

Developer Kautuk Kundan claimed to have hacked Atari’s “onchain” game and said that it’s not really on the blockchain.

EU watchdog sues Elon Musk’s X over alleged AI data violations

As recently as July 25, the DPC seemed to believe the matter would be resolved without court actions.

Gov. Tim Walz accepted — and returned — $4K donation from FTX exec

Nishad Singh and Sam Bankman-Fried contributed to the campaigns of two Minnesota policymakers mere days before FTX’s collapse in 2022.

Price analysis 8/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin’s recovery bounce is losing steam, indicating that the bears remain active at higher levels.

Morgan Stanley advisers can officially pitch Bitcoin ETFs

For now, the advisory platform is only recommending ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity.

UK-based tech startup could become Nvidia of quantum

Riverlane’s error-correction chips could do for quantum computing what Nvidia’s GPUs did for artificial intelligence.

Real-world tokenization can drive homeownership — Quarter Homes CEO

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the United States are close to 7%, as younger individuals struggle to purchase property.

US Presidential election now a ‘tossup’ — Polymarket

Donald Trump still has a slight lead on the betting platform, but Harris is closing in.

Eisenberg seeks to have Mango Markets fraud convictions thrown out

Eisenberg has insisted all along that his actions on Mango Markets were legal trading and not fraud or market manipulation.

Crypto Super PACs win big backing candidates in 3 US state primaries

After backing two losing candidates in Arizona primaries on July 30, the crypto-backed Fairshake PAC and its affiliates could claim up to four new victories in congressional races.

How Chinese traders and miners get around China’s crypto ban

Chinese crypto traders, miners and airdrop farmers aren’t letting an almost total ban on crypto in China stop them from joining the fun.

Solana hits new all-time high against Ethereum, but is $200 SOL price within reach?

Solana’s price could rally to $200 if SOL manages to flip $148 into a support level, technical analysis suggests.

BTC price eyes $58K CME gap as analysis flags 2 Bitcoin 'death crosses'

Bitcoin faces issues with liquidity despite an admirable comeback from six-month lows — can BTC price upside last?

Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripe’s crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced Bitstamp’s acquisition for $200 million.

Bitcoin could fall below $50K if Magnificent 7 stocks stage another $500 billion loss

Bitcoin could see more downward pressure if the top tech stocks in the US continue to shed value.

Diamond hands: Mt. Gox creditors HODL Bitcoin despite 10-year wait

Mt. Gox creditors defy expectations by holding onto their Bitcoin despite a decade-long wait to get their hands on it.

Grayscale introduces Bittensor and Sui trust products

Grayscale has added the Bittensor protocol and the Sui network to its list of crypto investment products.

Why crypto stakeholders see bright future for prediction markets in Africa

The combination of technological advancements, cultural factors, and increasing financial diversification suggests that decentralized prediction markets could thrive on the continent.

Blockchain reduces airline cargo costs by 7%, boosts efficiency

Airlines were able to reduce communication errors by 90% thanks to the transparency of blockchain technology.

Plus Token Ponzi-linked wallet moves $2B ETH after 3.3 years of dormancy

After 3.3 years of inactivity, cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Plus Token Ponzi scheme move $2 billion in Ether (ETH), potentially impacting the market.

India has no plans to regulate crypto sales and purchases

Despite tightening measures against money laundering and terror financing, India has no immediate plans to regulate cryptocurrency transactions.

Telegram could onboard the first billion cryptocurrency users — X10 CEO

Recognizing the potential of Mini Apps, X10 is also working on a Telegram-based crypto trading application that could help the industry reach the first billion crypto holders.

New Tonkeeper app enhances crypto asset security, preventing hacks

Tonkeeper’s Signer app enhances security for users’ crypto assets by protecting them against hacks, scams and mistaken transactions.

Cryptonauts, LaborDAO, Nym and WetSpace update The Agenda on the state of crypto

The Agenda catches up with previous guests to see how they managed in 2024 and discuss their plans for 2025.

Rain exchange attacker address starts laundering ETH through Tornado Cash

This breach and subsequent laundering activity highlight the ongoing risks faced by centralized exchanges, even those with robust security measures.

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