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US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyer

The lawyer’s claims spark questions about market stability amid the potential sale of Silk Road Bitcoin by the US Marshals.

Bitcoin $59K price may swing 'drastically’ amid election year parallels

If Bitcoin follows the same pattern as previous election years, August will be "nothing crazy," but a breakout may occur within a month or two, according to a crypto analyst.

Advisor holdings in Bitcoin ETFs rise, hedge fund stakes dip — Coinbase

Investment advisors are expanding their spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, but Coinbase warns that "large inflows" might not be seen immediately due to the slow summer period in the United States.

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

In March, a jury convicted Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov of four counts related to money laundering through the operations of the crypto mixing service.

Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats

Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys.

Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto

Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet.

Franklin Templeton files S-1 for new crypto index ETF

Issuers are lining up for the next wave of cryptocurrency exchange-trade funds.

Tron network leads in stablecoin market share amid growing monthly transfer volume

Tron’s share of the stablecoin market continues to grow as the network’s adjusted transfer volume in USDT hit $384 billion in July.

Crypto Biz: Riot increases Bitfarms stake in takeover strategy

This week’s Crypto Biz examines Bitdeer’s earnings boost, Hamster Kombat’s rejection of venture capital offers, Grayscale’s new crypto fund and a Solana exchange-traded fund in Brazil.

California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns

The law appears more corporate-friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier.

Lower interest rates could be the key to DeFi summer: HashKey CEO

Declining interest rates — along with rising investment in Bitcoin — could provide the fuel the DeFi market needs to experience a long-awaited resurgence.

AI researchers want to solve bot problem by requiring ID to use internet

The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.

Crypto VC funding hits $2.7B in Q2, Tron may be ‘most profitable blockchain’ — Finance Redefined

Crypto startup funding rose over 2.5% in Q2, and Tron could be on track to become the most profitable blockchain in terms of revenue, according to Justin Sun.

Texas senator discloses up to $100K in BTC after blockchain endorsement

After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023.

VC Roundup: Crypto fundraising grows, but investors are more wary

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Parfin, Andrena, Blockscout, and Cartridge.

Price analysis 8/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin bulls are holding on to the $55,500 support, but an increase in futures open interest and a death cross on the BTC chart have traders worried that further downside is in store.

Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets

According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024.

Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina

Bybit’s registration as a virtual asset service provider was made possible by a law passed in July.

Goldman Sachs, Capula, Avenir were biggest BTC ETF buyers in Q2 — CoinShares

The companies collectively purchased nearly $1.3 billion worth of Bitcoin ETF shares during the quarter.

NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes

Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ether ETF options.

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