Pump.Fun's Removal of $2 Issuance Charge Pushes Daily Fees to All-Time Highs, But Users are Unhappy.

The viral application allows anyone to issue a token on the Solana blockchain. It recently dropped a fee it charged for doing so, leading to thousands of “rugs” being created and attracting a spike in complaints. origin »

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A Trump administration could be the turning point for crypto: expert.

Trump’s recent appearance in an interview with Elon Musk was expected to be one of the biggest crypto-related discussions in 2024. Given Trump’s recent overtures to the crypto space—ranging from public endorsements to campaign promises—the hopes were high. Polymarket odds… origin »

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Iran offers $20 to report on shady crypto miners amid ongoing power crisis.

Iran has started offering $20 rewards to report illegal crypto miners amid severe power shortages disrupting the country’s electricity grid. Iran is now offering rewards of $20 to the public for reporting illegal crypto mining activities as the country faces… origin »

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The rise of neo-banking and its role in banking the underbanked.

Emerging nations are the fastest growing regions in crypto adoption and the growing presence of neo-banks plays the biggest role in this growth. Could these innovative platforms be the solution to financial inequalities and the lack of adequate banking services for over one billion people? As Satoshi once remarked in his now-stopped social messages, “Bitcoin […] The post The rise of neo-banking and its role in banking the underbanked appeared first on CoinJournal. origin »

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Bybit unveils new listing framework to elevate crypto market standards.

Bybit has launched a comprehensive new listing and delisting framework for cryptocurrencies in a bid to improve user protection. The exchange, which is the world’s second largest by trading volume, announced the changes in an Aug. 13 press statement. In… origin »

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Crypto scammer pleads guilty to AI trading bot scam.

A cryptocurrency scammer has pleaded guilty to defrauding multiple individuals by promising lucrative gains via an artificial intelligence-powered trading bot. According to a report from 5news, Kolin Lukas Deshazo, a resident of Springdale, California, orchestrated a cryptocurrency investment scam involving… origin »

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Grayscale launches Maker fund, whales start accumulating.

Whales have started accumulating Maker tokens after Grayscale announced the launch of its MakerDAO Trust. On Aug. 13, leading crypto asset manager Grayscale launched its MakerDAO (MKR) investment fund. origin »

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Rollblock presale skyrockets as Tron and Cardano duel for crypto top 10.

As TRX and ADA vie for top 10 crypto status, Rollblock's surging presale positions it as a strong contender to join the ranks. #partnercontent origin »

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PAW Chain’s Layer 3 blockchain: A new contender in decentralized finance.

As DeFi reshapes the financial landscape, PAW Chain’s Layer 3 solution promises to overcome its challenges, enabling a new era of decentralized finance. #partnercontent origin »

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Ledger Live adds support for Revolut to increase accessibility for crypto.

Revolut has teamed up with Ledger to integrate its app into Ledger Live, allowing crypto purchases through the Ledger app for users in select European countries. Revolut and Ledger have announced a new integration that allows its users in select… origin »

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CertiK: Vow suffered $1.2m exploit, token plunged 80%.

Vow, a decentralized discount voucher issuer, recently suffered an exploit that put its native token on the cusp of a collapse.   According to a CertiK report shared with crypto. news, Vow was exploited to $1. origin »

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Solana Meme Coin WIF Recovers, But Will Whales Return? Whale Activity Surrounds New Dog Meme Coin PlayDoge.

Solana meme coin WIF rebounds after crash, but PlayDoge emerges as potential successor with Play-to-Earn twist. Dogwifhat (WIF), a prominent meme coin on the Solana blockchain, has experienced a notable recovery after a sharp decline. origin »

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and SOL Propel Index to a 1.3% Increase.

Render climbs 3.3% while Solana adds 3.0%, helping drive the index upward. origin »

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First Mover Americas: BTC Tops $61K, But Traders Remain Cautious.

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. origin »

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Crypto Is a 'Purple Issue': Circle's Jeremy Allaire.

The Circle CEO cited prior bi-partisan work on stablecoin legislation and FIT21 as proof crypto doesn't belong to a particular political party origin »

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Goldman Sachs reveals $418m bet on Bitcoin ETFs.

Leading global investment banking firm Goldman Sachs has disclosed it holds $418 million in several Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds. The revelation came through Goldman Sachs’ latest 13F filing for the second quarter of 2024, released on Aug. 14. According to the… origin »

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Goldman Sachs holds $238 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shares.

Goldman Sachs' significant investment in Bitcoin ETFs signals growing institutional acceptance and could drive broader adoption of crypto assets. The post Goldman Sachs holds $238 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Zcash surges as Memeinator bounce excites traders.

Zcash (ZEC) continues to see decent gains as the broader market waits for potential fresh moves ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release. While ZEC basks in the 35% jump in price over the past week, there’s potential for meme coin Memeinator (MMTR) to follow suit as the industry aims for upside […] origin »

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BRETT Surges 40% and Base Dawgz Nears DEX Listing: Best Meme Coins on Base for 300x.

Base Dawgz surges as a top meme coin on the Base network with multi-chain capabilities and strong community engagement. The market is showing signs of recovery after a challenging start to August, marked by significant declines in many leading cryptocurrencies. origin »

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Ethereum-Based Swell Imports Wrapped Bitcoin to Serve as Liquid Restaking Token.

Users can deposit their wBTC to get swBTC in return, with yield expected to start flowing from mid-September – as part of a blockchain "restaking" scheme ultimately designed to secure protocols in the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. origin »

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Hut 8 Upgraded to Buy, Risk Reward Is to the Upside: H.C. Wainwright.

The broker upgraded the bitcoin miner's shares to buy from sell and raised its price target on the stock to $13.50 from $7.50. origin »

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Harris presidency might not be negative for crypto, CoinShares suggests.

A Harris presidency could lead to a more balanced crypto regulatory environment, potentially aligning with bipartisan support for positive legislation. The post Harris presidency might not be negative for crypto, CoinShares suggests appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Book of Meme (BOME) struggles to maintain bull trend amid bearish pressure.

Book of Meme (BOME), a once-prominent meme coin, finds itself in a challenging position as it navigates a volatile market. Despite a recent uptrend, bearish sentiment continues to loom large, putting pressure on BOME’s ability to sustain its momentum. origin »

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Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty.

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's shock removal from office by a court on Wednesday may not impact crypto rules in the nation, even if some policy implementations may be affected, experts told CoinDesk. origin »

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Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43M.

The large funding round was led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital and included participation from Samsung, Matrix Partners, Foresight Ventures and others. origin »

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Poodlana price forecast as SOL meme coin scores major exchange listings.

Poodlana is in the final stage of its presale, with over $7.1 million raised as the 30-day presale inches towards the final 48 hours. With the meme coin already going viral before its presale began, the tempo in these last two days just got a fresh push with massive exchange listing news. Here’s a look […] origin »

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Stablecoins bring financial inclusion, but their fate is still undecided | Opinion.

If the digital asset industry exerts the influence it so clearly now has, then stablecoins can continue to proliferate, and millions can reap the benefits of financial inclusion. origin »

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Ethereum Set for Overhaul of Crucial Programming Standard With 'EVM Object Format'.

The EOF proposal is a series of smaller EIPs that include measures aimed at updating and improving the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the programming environment that executes smart contracts on the blockchain, and arguably Ethereum’s secret sauce that made it different from Bitcoin and other early distributed networks at the time it launched in 2015. origin »

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Chart of the week: Aave and Sui predictions hit the mark.

The Chart of the Week series has consistently delivered accurate predictions, and the past two weeks’ focus on Aave and Sui is no exception. Both tokens moved as anticipated, allowing traders to hit profit targets and realize substantial gains. Aave… origin »

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Crypto.com Secures Multiyear Sponsorship Deal With UEFA Champions League.

Crypto.com's sponsorship of the Champions League will be unveiled officially at Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta in Warsaw. origin »

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WazirX Ends Custody Relationship With Liminal, Is Moving Funds to New Multisig Wallets.

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which suffered a $230 million exploit in July, is ending its relationship with custody provider Liminal. origin »

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DBS pilots blockchain-based treasury tokens with Ant International.

Singaporean financial giant DBS has launched a treasury token pilot with Ant International to improve cross-border treasury and liquidity management. DBS Group has initiated a blockchain-based pilot in collaboration with Ant International in a bid to streamline cross-border treasury and… origin »

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Goldman Sachs holds over $418 million in Bitcoin ETFs.

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has revealed it held over $418 million in several Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the April-June quarter on behalf of its institutional investor clients. origin »

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Base leads as Ethereum L2 transactions hit an ATH of 12.5 million.

Ethereum layer-2 networks recorded an unprecedented 12. 52 million transactions, setting a new all-time high. According to data from growthepie, this peak, recorded on Aug. 13, surpasses the previous record of 11. origin »

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Federated Multichain Network “Apex Fusion” Launching Public Testnet.

Apex Fusion, a promising federated multichain L1 solution is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated public testnet. This marks a significant milestone in the project roadmap and a big step in knocking down fragmentation, one of the most significant barriers to Web3 adoption, efficiency, and security. origin »

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Goldman Sachs Holds Over $400M in Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Goldman Sachs revealed over $400M in spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling the investment bank's growing appetite for Bitcoin exposure. Major financial firms increasingly embrace Bitcoin products. origin »

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Riot increases stake in Bitfarms with $2.2m share purchase.

Riot continues to push its acquisition efforts, having recently acquired $2.2 million in Bitfarms shares. Riot Platforms has announced the purchase of 1 million common shares of its rival Bitfarms, raising its stake in the Canadian Bitcoin mining firm to… origin »

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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs record second day of joint inflows streak.

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States continue their streak with a second consecutive day of positive inflows this week. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total inflow of $38.94 million… origin »

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Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project.

Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) before revealing it was failing, it announced Wednesday. origin »

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Bitcoin Miner Capitulation and Record High Hashrate Point to Possible Price Bottom: CryptoQuant.

Such expansion comes despite a recent drop in bitcoin (BTC) prices, indicating positive sentiment among miners after a bout of selling in the past few months. origin »

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Goldman Sachs Holds Over $400M in Bitcoin ETFs.

Investment banker says it owns over $400 million in bitcoin ETFs, according to a recently filed 13F. origin »

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Shiba Inu and DOGE On the Cusp Of Gigantic Price Explosions as Trump-Musk X Interview Boost Odds.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently interviewed Republican Presidential Contender Donald Trump on X, a move that could spell major gains for canine-themed meme coins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Musk has previously expressed his support for the largest meme coin, DOGE. origin »

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Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Declarative, Intent-Based' Blockchain.

The investment was led by Archetype and included contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Amber Group and Big Brain Holdings. origin »

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Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding.

The company plans to reach $16 million by the end of a second closing. origin »

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Memecoin casino: $100 bet on Pump.fun has worse odds than roulette.

Traders are disillusioned with the ultra slim chances of picking a memecoin winner.

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Sahara AI secures $43M to develop collaborative, decentralized AI platform.

Sahara AI’s funding round was led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital, with participation from Samsung and Matrix Partners, among other investors. origin »

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Floki Reveals Ad Campaign for Valhalla throughout the English Premier League for 2024-2025 Season.

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TON Crypto Ecosystem Gets Its Own Venture Fund to Invest $40M in Consumer Apps.

The TON ecosystem, originally started by Telegram, has seen explosive growth lately with web3 games such as Hamster Kombat attracting many millions of users. origin »

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Bitcoin Crosses $61K as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of U.S. CPI, Further Unwinding of Yen Carry Trade.

BTC beats the CoinDesk 20 during the Asia trading hours, while traders remain bullish on TON because of its GameFi integration. origin »

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Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed to Offer Crypto RWAs in LatAm With eNor Securities.

ENor Securities, an exchange based in El Salvador, will offer Backed’s bTokens to retail investors in Latin America. origin »

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