BitGo CEO argues WBTC security is unchanged amid concerns
BitGo recently announced a new venture to diversify its Wrapped Bitcoin custodial locations, and Justin Sun’s involvement has caused concern for some. Source link
Bitcoin new addresses hint at ‘renewed interest’ from retail investors
Retail investors could be coming back into the market after a recent upward trend in new Bitcoin addresses. Source link
Bitfarms stock rises 22% after Q2 loss came out better than expectations
Bitfarms stock had a strong trading session on Aug. 8 amid lower-than-expected losses in its latest quarterly earnings report. Source link
What happens when 1% of Bitcoin holders control 99% of BTC supply?
Whales have amassed a large portion of the Bitcoin in circulation, with around 1.86% of addresses holding most of the supply. Source link
Is government oversight non-negotiable for the future of crypto?
Governments aren’t known for allowing anything to thrive without some oversight or control, but for the most part, crypto is proving to be an exception. Source link
Bitcoin is no ‘silver bullet’ for money’s ethical problems
Both Bitcoin and fiat currency are often in the firing line over ethical concerns, with a dedicated group of defenders and critics. Source link
Blockchain can help eliminate cybercrime threats
Cybercrime is a growing scourge that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon without a serious game changer to stem the tide. Source link
Is crypto market past ‘point of no return?’
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have been gleefully declared dead more than a few times during bear markets, but some experts say it would take a genuinely extreme set of events for it to truly die. According to 99Bitcoins — a website that, among other things, tracks how many times Bitcoin (BTC) has been…
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Crypto adoption crosses party lines amid Washington’s political deadlock
Crypto’s legitimacy and adoption have increased in recent years, and along with the uptick in use, the tech has become a topic of political divisiveness, resulting in a perception of partisanship — especially in the United States. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Jonathan Jachym, the Global Head of Policy at U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken, said he doesn’t…
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Australia’s markets regulator to prioritize shielding citizens from crypto harm
Australia’s financial regulator, Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has pledged to put crypto assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) firmly in its sights over the next four years. According to ASIC’s newly released “Corporate Plan” released on Aug. 22, the financial regulator said it will be focusing on “digitally enabled misconducts” as “emerging technologies and…
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