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ZK-proofs could protect privacy and still combat bad actors, VC argues

ZK-proofs could protect privacy and still combat bad actors, VC argues

The crypto-focused investment arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz argued that modern cryptographic techniques, such as zero-knowledge proofs, can protect user privacy and still allow law enforcement to crack down on bad actors. In a report on Tuesday, a16z Crypto policy partner Aiden Sla…

Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ plans have stalled: Report

Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ plans have stalled: Report

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has quietly shifted his attention away from forming his “America Party,” a political party he proposed creating last month after splitting from the White House.Musk wants to focus on his company and maintain ties to Vice President JD Vance, who could be a top Republican co…

ARK Invest buys dip: purchases $21M Bullish, $16M Robinhood shares

ARK Invest buys dip: purchases $21M Bullish, $16M Robinhood shares

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest doubled down on crypto-linked equities, scooping up shares of Bullish and Robinhood amid a broad sector sell-off.According to Tuesday’s trade notifications, ARK Invest’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 356,346 shares of Bullish, valued at about $21.2 million, an…

Ether ETFs post $197M outflows on Monday, second-largest ever

Ether ETFs post $197M outflows on Monday, second-largest ever

Spot Ether funds started a new week with a major sell-off, posting almost $200 million in outflows on Monday in extending a trend that started last week.Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $196.7 million of outflows, marking their second-largest daily outflow since launching. Monday’s outfl…

Bitcoin won't go below $100K 'this cycle' as $145K target remains: Analyst

Bitcoin won't go below $100K 'this cycle' as $145K target remains: Analyst

Key points:Bitcoin is safe from breaking below $100,000 for the rest of the current bull market, analyst BitQuant said.The latest predictions hint that $145,000 is still in play for BTC price.A new dip below $114,500 closes a CME futures gap in place since July.Bitcoin will not “come close” to $100…

Solana hits 100K TPS milestone with stress test transaction spike

Solana hits 100K TPS milestone with stress test transaction spike

Solana throughput briefly spiked to six figures under a high load of program call transactions over the weekend, according to a developer. Mert Mumtaz, the co-founder of the Solana developer tooling firm Helius, said on Sunday that Solana became the “first major blockchain” to record 100,000 transac…

Spot Ether ETFs rack up $3B in August as ETH hits yearly high

Spot Ether ETFs rack up $3B in August as ETH hits yearly high

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded more than $3 billion in net inflows in the first two weeks of August, marking their second-strongest monthly performance to date, with more than two weeks left in the month. According to ETF data tracker SoSoValue, spot Ether ETFs are also set to …

Hong Kong issues strict new crypto custody rules for cold wallets

Hong Kong issues strict new crypto custody rules for cold wallets

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued immediately effective guidance on cryptocurrency custody standards, introducing sweeping security requirements and a ban on smart contracts in cold wallet implementations.In a circular released on Friday, the regulator outlined prescriptiv…

Jack Dorsey’s Block targets 10-year lifecycle for Bitcoin mining rigs

Jack Dorsey’s Block targets 10-year lifecycle for Bitcoin mining rigs

Bitcoin-focused fintech company Block Inc. has introduced a new cryptocurrency mining system designed to extend the lifespan of mining rigs and lower operational costs — a potential boost for miners facing steep capital expenditures to maintain facilities.At the center of the launch is Proto Rig, a …

TeraWulf secures $3.7B AI hosting deal backed by Google, shares soar

TeraWulf secures $3.7B AI hosting deal backed by Google, shares soar

TeraWulf has become the latest cryptocurrency miner to pivot into AI infrastructure hosting, reaching a long-term agreement with Fluidstack that’s backstopped by Alphabet’s Google — in a move expected to significantly increase the company’s revenue run rate.During its shareholder call on Thursday, t…

Bitcoin sell-off intensifies after hot US inflation report rattles stocks, crypto

Bitcoin sell-off intensifies after hot US inflation report rattles stocks, crypto

Key takeaways:Bitcoin drops below $118,000 after a hot US PPI print fueled inflation concerns.Federal Reserve interest rate cut odds dropped to 90.5% from 99.8%.Double top signals and short-term pullbacks in BTC price give altcoins room to rally.Bitcoin (BTC) has pulled back sharply from its fresh a…

Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025

Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025

Crypto exchange Coinbase closed the acquisition of Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options trading platform by volume, adding to its portfolio of digital asset businesses.Trading volumes on Deribit topped $1 trillion in 2024, and the platform has a “loyal base” of institutional and sophisticated…