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Ethereum whale transactions peak at 2-month high amid Goerli testnet merger

ETH price reached a new 2-month high of $1,919 as institutional inflows saw seven straight weeks of inflows even when Bitcoin has seen a net outflow in the same period.

How do you pick your next NFT? Community responds

Redditors discussed various strategies on how they pick the next NFT collection they will invest in.

OpenSea introduces new stolen item policy to combat NFT theft

A Twitter user claimed that they purchased a stolen NFT and OpenSea support advised them to sell it on another marketplace.

21-year-old got ‘thought-provoking’ questions after teaching crypto to old folks

When the 21-year-old Quai Network marketing associate was asked to present a crypto class to residents of an assisted living community, he was more than happy to oblige.

MakerDAO should 'seriously consider' depegging DAI from USD: Founder

In light of the recent Tornado Cash and frozen USDC addresses debacle, MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen is hoping to move DAI’s collateralization away from USDC.

DeFi platform Oasis to block wallet addresses deemed at-risk

Users report that their sessions were disconnected when trying to interact with Oasis with allegedly high risk wallets.

Cross-chains in the crosshairs: Hacks call for better defense mechanisms

Cryptocurrency security firms, decentralized finance and cross-chain platforms are stressing the importance of improved defense mechanisms after a spate of hacks and exploits targeting the ecosystem.

Over 1,900 block-producing nodes in the Solana ecosystem, new report reveals

Solana released its first "Validator Health Report" post-wallet hack, which reveals 3,400 validators across six different continents.

BlackRock announces the launch of a new private spot Bitcoin trust

The move comes one week after its partnership with Coinbase to provide institutional clients with crypto trading access.

Reinventing yourself in the Metaverse through digital identity

Metaverse users can reinvent themselves with a digital identity built upon avatars and digital assets, but there are challenges to consider.

How to earn interest from crypto saving accounts

Crypto investors can earn interest via crypto lending by finding a cryptocurrency exchange or DApp that offers a crypto interest account.

Interlay launches trustless BTC stablecoin bridge on Polkadot

InterBTC operates as a BTC-backed stablecoin, secured by a decentralized network of overcollateralized vaults, which according to Interlay, resembles MakerDAO’s DAI token.

1inch plugs into KuCoin Wallet to improve token swaps

1inch Network expands to another cryptocurrency exchange as KuCoin Wallet integrates its automated market maker functionality to improve token swaps.

The Philippines halts virtual asset provider license applications

The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that the closing of VASP applications begins on Sept. 1, 2022, and will last for three years.

88% of Nomad Bridge exploiters were 'copycats' — Report

Copycats used the same code as the original hackers but modified the target token, token amount, and recipient addresses.

Decentralized apps on Polygon hit 37,000, rocketing 400% this year

It comes as the number of monthly active teams for the blockchain reached 11,800 in July, up from 8,000 in March.

Cross-chain bridge RenBridge laundered $540M in hacking proceeds: Elliptic

The blockchain forensics firm said cross-chain bridges provide an "unregulated alternative" to exchanges for transferring value between blockchains.

Truly decentralized Web3 needs more developers: Animoca co-founder

Animoca Brands' Yat Siu said developers continue to “struggle under the yoke of centralized platforms," urging them to move into the Web3 space.

Coinsquare chief operating officer shares thoughts on being the first regulated crypto dealer exchange in Canada

The past actions of bad actors has forced the country's regulators to take a tough stance on crypto exchanges.

Crypto exchange Hotbit says it froze customer funds due to alleged criminal ties of formal employee

It's not yet clear how the alleged criminal misconduct of a former employee led to a law enforcement freeze on users' funds.

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