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MetaMask Snaps to let users interact with Solana DApps through Solflare

Solflare co-founder Filip Dragoslavic said that the integration removes the “friction” that prevented potential users from entering the Solana ecosystem.

Bitcoin ETF optimist and Worldcoin skeptic Gracy Chen: Hall of Flame

Gracy Chen is managing director of crypto exchange Bitget and judge of Web3 reality show Killer Whales.

Manta Network’s L2 hits mainnet to drive ZK-enabled DApp development

Manta Network has launched its zero-knowledge proof layer-2 scaling network, which promises lower fees and higher throughput for developers looking to deploy decentralized applications.

Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky seeks dismissal of FTC case

Former Celsius CEO is currently out on bail facing multiple charges of criminal fraud and market manipulation from various U.S regulatory agencies.

Venture capital exec says ‘lack of innovation’ drives funding away from crypto

Foresight Ventures partner Tony Cheng said that most of the narratives like layer-2 solutions, zero-knowledge tech and nonfungible tokens have already "played out."

Bitget exec says KYC is useful to filter out illegitimate users

Bitget managing director Gracy Chen said that if users are not doing illegitimate activities like money laundering, they should be "pretty comfortable" with the KYC process.

CNA Insurance excludes NFTs from coverage of $20M trust policy

The insurer attached an exclusion saying that any losses, damage, claim, occurrence or lawsuit related to NFTs are not covered by the policy.

Hackers behind $41M Stake heist shifts BNB, MATIC in latest move: CertiK

A total of $4.8 million in funds have now been moved by the hacker to Bitcoin and now Avalanche.

Banana Gun’s failed contract passed 2 audits, but ChatGPT found the bug in seconds

Banana Gun’s newly launched token plummeted more than 99% within three hours of its launch after a bug was discovered in the token's contract.

BIP-300 biff: Debate reignites over years-old Bitcoin Drivechain proposal

The proposal would allow other blockchains built on the Bitcoin network. In August, a core developer rewrote the proposal's code and requested it be added to Bitcoin's codebase, sparking new debate over its merits.

Bitget announces further $100M fund for ecosystem development

The announcement follows the launch of a $100 million fund back in April focused on investing in crypto projects in Asia.

Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations

a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm joined to advocate for clear regulations.

How Web3 improves data storage: GhostDrive joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

FileCoin-based data storage app GhostDrive focuses on user experience and encryption features.

Aave v3 fork debuts noncustodial liquidity markets on Base

Seamless Protocol, a fork of Aave v3 deployed on Base, enables smart contracts with predetermined borrowing strategies to conduct undercollateralized borrowing on-chain.

6 Questions for Kei Oda: From Goldman Sachs to cryptocurrency

Kei Oda spent 16 years trading bonds for Goldman Sachs — a life that eventually bored him. That was when he turned to cryptocurrency.

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers request pre-trial release citing poor internet connection

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's bail was revoked on Aug. 11 after he was found to be trying to contact witnesses in the case and malign witness credibility.

Solana falls 6% amid fears of FTX dump — but there's a catch

The price of Solana has plunged as the market fears a large FTX sell-off, however, it seems unlikely that the now-defunct exchange will dump all of its holdings at once.

Avalanche's HyperSDK blockchain upgrade hits 143K TPS on testnet

Ava Labs is testing a high-throughput framework that will enable developers to build their own virtual machines.

Is 2023 the year genuine cross-chain interoperability takes off?

Blockchains need to become interoperable in order for the industry to truly flourish and several innovations will accelerate the ecosystem towards it, say executives.

AI token trading volume stagnant despite Worldcoin buzz – Kaiko data

The examination revealed a moderate increase in the trading volume of AI tokens last month, reaching approximately $870 million, up from $570 million at the close of July.

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