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Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO

Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity.

VC Roundup: Blockchain startups remain popular among investors in August

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Orderly Network, Echelon, Solayer Labs, Parlay Labs, Level, and Quai. 

Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea

Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.

24X Exchange files amended application that could bring 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs

It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US. 

Bitcoin price keeps falling under $60K — Here is why

Many analysts say a drop in spot Bitcoin ETF demand is the primary reason for BTC’s price weakness, but there’s more to it than that. 

DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’

The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold. 

Chip breakthrough could bring ultra-fast 6G network ‘within a decade’

This research could have revolutionary implications for tech, especially in the areas of AI, VR and blockchain.

Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report

Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns.

Trump’s approach to crypto voters ‘seems to have paid off’ — Poll

The results of a poll conducted before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race suggested that Donald Trump had more support among crypto owners than Kamala Harris.

Bitcoin price technicals target $87K by 2025, with one key resistance level in the way

Bitcoin’s price breakout could be delayed until October unless it manages to overcome the key $59,600 resistance.

Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE lead in crypto adoption: Report

Singapore scored high in the adoption index because of several criteria, including regulations, innovation and technology.

Ethereum research team numbers surge 2,100% since 2019

An investment of $1,000 into Ether five years ago would be worth over $14,900 today.

Banks face new risks from permissionless blockchains, BIS warns

To mitigate risks associated with public blockchain networks, the paper proposed appointing an entity with the authority to “control and limit access” to cryptocurrency assets.

Justin Sun taunts SUN token bears after 240% rally — SBF déjà vu?

The X post draws immediate similarities to a previous post of FTX’s Sam-Bankman Fried, back when the Solana token was trading at just $3.

9 months after SBF conviction, Peter Singer defends effective altruism in debate

According to the prominent voice for effective altruism, Sam Bankman-Fried’s version of the philosophy was only one among many.

Toncoin hits $13.96B market cap amid Durov debacle

Toncoin reached a significant milestone with 1.1 million daily users, but its market experienced turbulence following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

Binance to support Cardano’s network upgrade

The Cardano network is ready for the Chang hard fork, part of the transition to the Voltaire era of decentralized network governance.

Crypto bankruptcies net law firms $751M in fees

Four law firms collectively earned $484 million from their work on the crypto bankruptcies, representing 64% of all fees requested and received in these cases.

Chinese ‘CoinGecko’ investigated by local police — Report

Launched in 2017, Feixiaohao is one of the many Chinese websites that remained operational even after the major cryptocurrency ban was enforced in China in 2021.

Bitcoin hashprice slump echoes March 2020 BTC price launch zone

Bitcoin hashprice, when compared to BTC price action, is reminiscent of conditions that preceded the 2020 breakout to new all-time highs.

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