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Adoption
Lugano teams with Tether to drive citywide blockchain adoption
Tether to run validator node for Lugano to elevate blockchain utilization in city's financial infrastructure.
Exchanges
Rising stock of regulated crypto companies as OANDA acquires Coinpass
Oanda steps into crypto trading, acquiring UK-based Coinpass amid increased demand.
Crime
Thailand looks to ban Facebook next week over crypto ad scams
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is taking steps to shut down Facebook in the country, citing harmful investment scams causing economic…
Legal
FTX bankruptcy hearing set for Thursday outlines key agenda
FTX bankruptcy case poised for critical updates in upcoming hearing amid allegations of massive fraud.
Exchanges
FTX revises bankruptcy court motion to expedite crypto claim settlements
FTX modifies course to appease stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings with new $7m small claims cap.
Exchanges
ETF delay disappointment triggers $55M outflow from digital assets – reports
Market reacts with disappointment to delayed ETF approval, leading to substantial outflows in digital assets.
Crime
Terra official website compromised, replaced with phishing site
Terra users warned against interacting with official site after it turns into a phishing trap.
Adoption
HashKey exchange set to debut retail crypto trading services in Hong Kong on Aug. 28
Unveiling Hong Kong's first retail-friendly crypto platform, HashKey gears for launch amidst regulatory advancements.
Regulation
No decision expected today on Grayscale’s challenge to SEC over Bitcoin ETF conversion
Rumors have swirled this week that the markets might anticipate a decision by Friday, but they appear to have been just that.
Analysis
TRX leads market, $100B wiped from total crypto market cap, as ETH transaction values soar over 100%
Amid a crypto market plummet, Tron minimizes losses as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple witness sharp declines.
Trading
Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain?
SEC set to approve first-ever ETFs based on Ethereum futures, signaling a new era for cryptocurrency integration into mainstream finance.
DeFi
A silent security scandal or dying profession? DeFi Bug Bounty Wall of Shame has millions in unpaid bounties
Lack of accountability in DeFi bug bounty programs amplifies the need for transparency and trust.
