Month: August 2024
DeFi Summer Is Making a Comeback, Steno Research Says
Total value locked across the crypto ecosystem is expected to reach an all-time high in the first half of next year, the report said.
Bitcoin Tops $61K Ahead of Jackson Hole as Ether ETFs Extend Record Outflow Streak
Comments at the Jackson Hole symposium later Friday may give clues about the Federal Reserve monetary policies, will boost or undermine prices of risk assets, including bitcoin.
Soneium blockchain launched by Sony to attract Web3 developers
Sony Block Solutions Labs, a year-old joint venture between Sony Group and Startale, has introduced an Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain to lure app developers across various sectors.
Decentralized naming could bring ‘next billion’ users to Bitcoin
Spaces Protocol founder Mike Carson argues that in light of the recent Squarespace DNS attack, domains should be decentralized and put on the blockchain.
Bitcoin avg transaction fee rises 937.7% in 24 hours
Bitcoin transaction fees surged nearly 940% on Aug. 22, reflecting heightened network demand and pressure on users.
India to Invite Industry Stakeholders to Help Shape Crypto Policy in Upcoming Consultation Paper
The Indian government is taking steps to shore up its domestic crypto policy as it attempts to juggle innovation with regulatory oversight.
360 One lifts its valuation of India’s National Stock Exchange to $29.9B
360 One Asset, an investor in National Stock Exchange (NSE), has increased its valuation for India’s top stock exchange to $29.9 billion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Crypto pyramid scheme leader extradited to China after global pursuit
As digital currencies continue to gain popularity worldwide, the risk of related economic crimes also increases.
Australia’s Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken’s Local Operator
The Federal Court of Australia ruled on Friday that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s operator in Australia, Bit Trade Pty Ltd, “contravened” with a section of the nation’s Corporations Act.
Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court
A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws.
Bitcoin must ‘clear resistance’ at $62K to avoid another ‘Black Monday’
If Bitcoin fails to hit $62,000 and hold there, it could drop below $50,000, according to analysts from Kraken, but some aren’t as pessimistic.
Crypto law firm loses appeal to force SEC’s hand on Ether classification
Hodl Law sued the SEC in 2022, claiming it could face the regulator’s ire for using Ethereum and wanted a court to force it to decide if ETH is a security.
2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed
United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement.
OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4 billion crypto scam
Andreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar crypto scheme.
Get in on the ground floor with Tesla’s humanoid by pretending to be one for pay
Tesla is hiring individuals standing between 5’7 and 5’11 to carry up to 30 pounds for seven hours a day to train its Optimus robot. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australian Court Sides with Regulator in Case Against Kraken’s Domestic Operator Bit Trade
The court found Bit Trade failed to comply with legal obligations regarding the design and distribution of Kraken’s margin trading product.
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ETH Dencun upgrade attracts more L2 bots and failed txs: Galaxy Research
Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade has “greatly improved” the economics of Ethereum rollups. However, Galaxy says it also brought more failed transactions.
Sony’s Long-Awaited Ethereum Layer-2 Chain to Launch in Coming Weeks
Sony is expected to release technical documentation and tools for developers, providing firsthand experience, in the coming weeks.