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Bitwise Bitcoin ETF to absorb $120M Osprey Bitcoin Trust
Subject to closing conditions, the agreement will see Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF scoop up all the Bitcoin from the Osprey Bitcoin Trust.
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📈 Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off
💸 Bitcoin poised for $150K ‘batshit season’ but sellers could dent rally
📈 The number of Bitcoin millionaires around the world has grown 111% in the last year, according to a new report on crypto wealth.
📩 Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta's decision to censor certain COVID-19 content, claiming that his company was "pressured" by the Biden administration.
💰 Celsius has distributed $2.5 billion to 251,000 creditors as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, covering about 84% of the total owed
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🧬 MakerDAO has rebranded to Sky and introduced a new stablecoin, $USDS, and a native governance token, $SKY
🔎 What’s the least attractive hobby for men?
🇺🇸 Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to launch options on a Bitcoin index.
🗣️ Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum and the creator of Polkadot, discusses how to increase adoption of Web3 by Web2 users. ⚡️
🇺🇸 JUST IN: Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to launch options on a Bitcoin index.
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🧬 JUST IN: MakerDAO has rebranded to Sky and introduced a new stablecoin, $USDS, and a native governance token, $SKY, aiming to enhance DeFi accessibility and user experience.
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💰 Celsius has distributed $2.5 billion to 251,000 creditors as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, covering about 84% of the total owed.
Despite this, over 121,000 creditors have yet to claim their funds, with many having small amounts less than $100.
📈 The number of Bitcoin millionaires around the world has grown 111% in the last year, according to a new report on crypto wealth.
Six new crypto billionaires were also minted in the last year, bringing the total number of nine-figure crypto holders to 28.
Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off
Coinbase layer-2 network Base has notched a record number of daily active addresses amid a surge in growth of the new “basenames” service.
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🇮🇳 JUST IN: Telegram is under investigation in India following the arrest of co-founder Pavel Durov in France, with authorities probing the platform for illegal activities, potentially leading to a ban in its largest user base.
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🇫🇷 JUST IN: French President Emmanuel Macron states that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest was part of a judicial inquiry, dismissing any political motives.
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🚨 Breaking on Rise’n’Crypto: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested in France, sparking a wave of controversy and global reactions.
What’s behind the shocking charges? Join us as we uncover the explosive details.
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💤 A dormant pre-mine address holding 2,000 $ETH ($5.5M) just woke up after 9.1 years.
Purchased during the 2015 Ethereum ICO at just $0.31 per $ETH, the funds have now started moving.
🗣 Shiba Inu’s marketing head has shared plans for a DAO that will allow SHIB holders to have a say in the future direction of the memecoin project.
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Rumble boss says he 'departed' from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski says he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site.
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French authorities to issue statement on Pavel Durov’s detention
It remains unclear if Durov has been officially arrested or charged.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Aug. 24. Here’s what we know so far 👇
🔸 Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport north of Paris after landing in his private jet from Azerbaijan.
🔹 The arrest is linked to a search warrant issued by OFMIN, which oversees crimes against minors. AFP reported that the allegations range from fraud and drug trafficking to cyberbullying and organized crime.
🔸 Numerous reports note that the investigation is rooted in Telegram’s alleged lack of content moderation. Durov was reportedly expected to appear in court on Aug. 25.
🔹 TON blockchain remains operational despite Durov’s arrest and the community expressed support for Durov.
🔸 Tech leaders are reacting: Elon Musk shared a #FreePavel hashtag. Vitalik Buterin voiced concerns about the future of software and communications freedom in Europe.
🔹 In a previous interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed FBI’s interest in Telegram’s source code.
‘PolitiFi’ tokens surged 667% so far this year, outperforming all memecoins
Political-themed memecoins completely outpaced all other memecoin categories this year and Donald Trump has just dropped another NFT collection.
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🗣️ In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum and the creator of Polkadot, discusses how to increase adoption of Web3 by Web2 users. ⚡️
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🔎 What’s the least attractive hobby for men?
A recent survey reveals that crypto ranks surprisingly low on the attractiveness scale for women — below even anime and cosplay!
Discover why and see how your favorite hobbies stack up. 🎧
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📩 Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta's decision to censor certain COVID-19 content, claiming that his company was "pressured" by the Biden administration.
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Bitcoin poised for $150K ‘batshit season’ but sellers could dent rally
One analyst predicts a $150,000 price tag for Bitcoin by the end of this year, however other indicators point to increased short-term selling.
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🗣️ Rumble boss says he 'departed' from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
🧐 Polygon Discord compromise hits Avalanche, ZKsync hours later
🗣 Shiba Inu’s marketing head has shared plans for a DAO that will allow SHIB holders to have a say in the future direction of the memecoin project
💁♀️ A survey revealed that women find men involved in crypto less attractive than those with hobbies such as cosplay and anime
💤 A dormant pre-mine address holding 2,000 $ETH ($5.5M) just woke up after 9.1 years
🇦🇷 Argentina has introduced Ethereum and blockchain technology education into Buenos Aires high schools, aiming to equip students with the skills needed for a tech-driven economy
🚨 Rise’n’Crypto: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested in France, sparking a wave of controversy and global reactions
🔔 French authorities extend Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention amid allegations of his app facilitating criminal activities
🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron states that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest was part of a judicial inquiry, dismissing any political motives
🚨 French authorities can hold Pavel Durov in custody until August 28th as part of an ongoing investigation.
🇮🇳 JUST IN: Telegram is under investigation in India with authorities probing the platform for illegal activities, potentially leading to a ban in its largest user base.
🚨 JUST IN: French authorities can hold Pavel Durov in custody until August 28th as part of an ongoing investigation.
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🔔 UPDATE: French authorities extend Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention amid allegations of his app facilitating criminal activities.
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🇦🇷 JUST IN: Argentina has introduced Ethereum and blockchain technology education into Buenos Aires high schools, aiming to equip students with the skills needed for a tech-driven economy and future career opportunities.
Would you study crypto in high school?
🔥 - Yes, it's a DREAM!
🌚 - No way!
💁♀️ A survey revealed that women find men involved in crypto less attractive than those with hobbies such as cosplay and anime, ranking crypto significantly lower on the "attractive" scale
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Polygon Discord compromise hits Avalanche, ZKsync hours later
The Discord servers of several high-profile blockchain projects were all hit with similar attacks over the weekend — all sharing links to sham token distribution schemes.
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🚨 JUST IN: Telegram Responds to EU Law Compliance Concerns
Telegram has officially addressed concerns over its compliance with EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA). Its moderation practices align with industry standards and are continually improving.
In a statement, Telegram emphasized that it is unreasonable to hold a platform or its owner accountable for the misuse of the service by users. CEO Pavel Durov, who frequently travels across Europe, has expressed transparency in Telegram’s operations.
The singularity: How AI could become the final boss whale of crypto
World-renowned futurist Ray Kurtzweil says the singularity is coming sooner than expected.
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Bitcoin chart signals possible move to $68K 'extremely quickly' — Traders
Bitcoin traders are eyeing $68,000 if it can stay above $64,000, a level it has struggled to hold above after 20 days below.
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