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Immutable taps Fireblocks to help game developers manage digital assets

Immutable teams up with Fireblocks to secure asset management for Web3 games, NFTs and DeFi projects within its ecosystem. 

OKX Wallet expands Blinks to EVM-compatible chains

OKX Wallet now supports blockchain links (Blinks) across all EVM-compatible chains, enhancing multichain transactions without switching platforms.

WazirX schedules maintenance to restore balances after $234M hack

WazirX’s ability to restore balances and secure assets on its platform will impact its future and the security of the broader industry.

Hashing It Out: Navigating Web3 hiring

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw confronts the realities of Web3 hiring with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol.

Ethereum supply surpasses 120M ETH as staking, restaking surge

Despite Ethereum’s inflationary trend, staking and restaking gains momentum, boosting network security and rewards.

First leveraged MicroStrategy ETF launches in US

The ETF could offer more leveraged exposure to Bitcoin, especially for institutional investors looking to diversify their holdings.

Sotheby's to sell CryptoPunk and Beeple NFT at digital auction

The online event will occur at 7 pm UTC and end on Aug. 22. 

US gov’t $590M Silk Road Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase unlikely to be sold — Analyst

The government could also be looking to custody or trade the Bitcoin, based on a recent partnership with Coinbase Prime.

EigenLayer TVL hits $12.9B, climbs 11% in one week — IntoTheBlock

EigenLayer leads the restaking sector with a $12.9 billion TVL, driven by AVS rewards and growing interest in Ethereum-based restaking.

Multiple arrests made in $14.4M Holograph hack investigation

While the suspects’ names remain undisclosed, the arrests mark a significant step toward justice for the victims of the Holograph hack.

Malaysian kidnappers abducted Chinese man for $1M USDT: Report

Six Malaysian nationals, including a couple, have been charged with kidnapping a Chinese citizen and demanding a ransom of $1 million in USDT.

Bitcoin sell pressure may break $56K support as options expiry looms

The Bitcoin price could experience significant downside volatility unless it manages to recover above $60,000 before the options expire on Aug. 16.

US gov’t Bitcoin sale ‘doesn’t affect anything’ as analyst blames bears

Governments divesting themselves of their BTC is a non-event, but Bitcoin bears make sure that the market feels the heat regardless, analysis says.

Nigerian crypto wallets tied to protests evade government freeze efforts

The discrepancies between the government’s claims and the blockchain data highlight the tense dynamic between digital finance and state authorities.

Tokenized US Treasurys expected to surpass $3B by end of 2024

Increased crypto adoption and high treasury yields could push tokenized US Treasurys toward a $3 billion market cap by the end of 2024.

Boomer says ETH fundamentals at all-time high, price is ‘lagging’

Ether’s current price doesn’t reflect the true performance of the network’s fundamentals in recent times, according to an investment manager.

Iran is giving $24 to anyone who dobs in illegal crypto miners

The boss of Iran’s state-run electricity company said some had exploited subsidized electricity to run crypto mining operations, straining the power grid.

Two-thirds of institutional Bitcoin ETF holders held or bought more in Q2

44% of asset managers increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings, while 22% held their position, which was a “pretty good result,” according to Bitwise’s investment chief.

Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers

New rules from the FTC mean crypto influencers will face stiff fines for fake followers and likes, while celebrity testimonials are also in the firing line.

Fed rate cuts are not a sure thing — What does this mean for Bitcoin?

A portfolio manager says market participants are a bit too optimistic about an aggressive Fed interest rate cut, which could pose risks.

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