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Bitcoin $110K setup ‘still in play,’ but analysts warn of sub-$40K dip first

Could Bitcoin see a correction below $40,000 before breaking out toward a six-figure valuation?

Is Solana price dropping under $100 in September?

SOL price has lost support and closed multiple daily candles below the 200-day EMA for the first time since September 2023. 

Crypto whales like Humpy are gaming DAO votes — but there are solutions

Despite promises of decentralization, DAOs remain at the mercy of large tokenholders whose inactivity can be just as dangerous as their involvement.

Amazon to revamp Alexa with Anthropic's Claude AI model: report

Amazon is set to overhaul its Alexa virtual assistant, integrating Anthropic's Claude AI model to enhance its capabilities, with a new premium version scheduled to launch in October.

Qatar introduces regulatory framework for digital assets

Qatar’s central bank governor believes that the framework will bring opportunities to the country’s financial sector. 

New Web3 wallet rolls out decentralized crypto inheritance 

DeTrust Wallet will enable the creation of complex inheritance plans, including designated spending funds.

Crypto products hit with $305M outflow amid strong US economic data

CoinShares expects that crypto investment products will become “increasingly sensitive” to interest rate expectations in September.

Monthly NFT sales fall below $400M, marking yearly low

NFTs saw a sharp decline in August 2024, with monthly sales dropping to $374 million — the lowest this year.

Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel 

Amid multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its naira currency.

A classic ‘Rektember?’ 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

BTC price performance starts September off in the standard way — but not every Bitcoin market take is bearish on what comes next.

Japanese Bitcoin investor Metaplanet works with Ripple’s partner SBI

SBI Group’s fully-owned crypto exchange, SBI VC Trade, will assist Metaplanet in its Bitcoin strategy by providing various support in trading, storage and operation.

HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia

HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with the Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch.

OKX bags Singapore crypto license

OKX Singapore also announced that it has hired Gracie Lin as its CEO. Lin previously worked at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. 

Chase ‘infinite money’ glitch leaves TikTokers in huge debt

Users on social media have been reporting a “glitch” with Chase Banks ATMs that allowed them to withdraw large sums without having sufficient funds in their accounts.

Crypto execs plan to raise $100K for Harris at fundraiser: Report

A group of crypto industry players wants to sway Kamala Harris to soften on crypto as she maintains a slight lead in national polling over Donald Trump.

Central banks buying gold at record levels, but Bitcoin still outperforms

Central banks bought a record 483 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2024, driving the asset to an all-time high. 

Crypto liquidations may be way worse than data has let on, suggest researchers

“Liquidation data from exchanges are bogus and a vast underrepresentation of actual liquidation volumes in the market,” according to K33 Research.

SEC says it could challenge FTX crypto repayment plan

The regulator said that while stablecoin-denominated creditor repayments may not be illegal, it “reserves its rights” to challenge transactions involving crypto assets.

Bitcoin miners see worst revenues in 11 months as difficulty climbs

August was the lowest revenue month for Bitcoin miners so far in 2024 and the worst revenue month since September last year.

Cardano’s Chang hard fork successful as it shifts to decentralized governance

The upgrade will transform Cardano governance over the next few months, enabling ADA holders to participate in the voting process. 

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