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Could Toncoin tank another 30% in September?

Toncoin has managed to recover part of its losses following Pavel Durov’s arrest, but it faces the risk of a bull trap.

Ether.fi launching ‘crypto-native’ credit card on ZK-rollup Scroll

The degen-branded card is non-custodial and lets users pay by borrowing against crypto collateral, Ether.fi said.

Apple Intelligence rival secures $10M to develop open-source alternative

PIN AI, backed by a16z, develops a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Apple’s AI, utilizing blockchain to empower users in monetizing their personal data.

Crypto Super PAC pours $660K into Senate race as US election closes in

With 57 days until the US election, expenditures from Super PACs seem to be heating up in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Leaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceable

A copy of the now-deleted Monero tracing video was shared with Cointelegraph, and it suggests the firm can trace XMR transactions and associated IP addresses.

Healthcare projects are leading the pack in decentralized science

Medicine is leading the charge toward decentralized science — here’s why.

Crypto products post $726M outflows amid rate cut uncertainty

CoinShares expects that a 50 basis point cut is more likely if inflation comes in below expectations in the upcoming inflation report on Sept. 10.

Ether poised for price breakout after summer slump in crypto markets

Ether whale interest is slowly reemerging after summer illiquidity, with technical chart patterns pointing to an imminent price reversal.

Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies 

Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers.

Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto secures full license in Indonesia

Binance described Tokocrypto as its “subsidiary,” suggesting that it may have a controlling stake in the Indonesian trading platform. 

Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT receives $3.3B monthly volume commitment

The significant contractual volume commitment from the 16 market makers comes shortly ahead of GRVT’s mainnet launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Starknet minting vote will be gasless with new governance protocol

Snapshot X enables gasless onchain voting for DAOs using Starknet technology, advancing governance with lower costs and enhanced security.

Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges

Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses as it aims to protect investors and encourage innovation in the growing market.

Bitcoin ETFs record combined $1.2B in outflows in 8 days

Despite the outflows, crypto ETFs outshined the over 400 new ETFs in 2024, with the four biggest launches being spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Is crypto entering a bear market? — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin and crypto institutional product outflows underscore what is becoming a standard September for BTC price performance.

‘Big Sybil hunt’ and durable users helped LayerZero airdrop succeed, says CEO

LayerZero’s native ZRO token has vastly outperformed the tokens of other projects, including ZKsync and Starknet, which were airdropped around the same time. 

Bitcoin ETFs need time to be ‘instrument of adoption’ — Bianco Research CEO

Bianco Research CEO Jim Bianco says the next Bitcoin halving in 2028 and significant development of onchain tools are needed for wider ETF adoption.

Bitcoin ETFs need time to be ‘instrument of adoption’ — Bianco Research CEO

Bianco Research CEO Jim Bianco says the next Bitcoin halving in 2028 and significant development of on-chain tools are needed for wider ETF adoption.

Japanese power giant TEPCO explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report

The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining.

Crypto firm’s CEO resigns after being robbed of company funds at gunpoint

Revelo Intel’s now-former CEO Nick Drakon believes the robbery may have been an inside job and is working with local authorities on the matter.

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