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Ethereum (ETH) approached within 3.9% of its all-time high as altcoins demonstrated broad strength. Leverage across major alternative cryptocurrencies reached a record $47 billion according to Glassnode data. Ethereum traded at $4,738.94 as of press time, up by 3.1% in the past 24 hours and just 2.7% away from its all-time high registered in November […] The post Ethereum nears all-time high as altcoin leverage reaches record $47B levels appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Major U.S. banking trade groups have urged Congress to address a GENIUS Act loophole that lets stablecoin affiliates offer interest to token holders. They warn this could shift deposits away from banks, affecting lending and potentially reshaping stablecoin use in domestic and global payment systems. The post GENIUS Act Bombshell? Banking Groups Demand Stablecoin Interest Loophole Close Before Cash Flees appeared first on Cryptonews.

Waar Japan normaal gesproken bekendstaat om schone steden, waren de straten rond vestigingen van McDonald’s afgelopen weekend bezaaid met afval en eten. Verzamelaars en handelaren kwamen namelijk maar voor één ding naar de snackketen: de nieuwe, exclusieve Pokémon-actie.

Bitcoin set another all-time high at $123,231 after US Consumer Price Index data showed July inflation was unchanged month-on-month and up 2.7% year-on-year. Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new all-time high above $123,231 on Wednesday on Coinbase, following a similar performance from the S&P 500 which rallied to a record high of 6,457. Bitcoin’s ascent to new highs comes one day after the July US CPI print showed inflation holding at 2.7% year-over-year, which was unchanged from June and below the forecast 2.8%. The data showed overall CPI increasing 0.2% versus a 0.3% increase in June. Following the report’s release, the CME FedWatch tool showed the market odds of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting rising to 93.9%. Read more

De eerste lijsttrekker en partijleider van ChristenUnie Kars Veling is op 77-jarige leeftijd overleden. Veling zat sinds 1991 in de Eerste Kamer, maar verdween kort na zijn nieuwe functie als partijleider van het politieke toneel.

The network is facing competition from next-generation layer-1 blockchains and layer-2 networks from within its own ecosystem. The Ethereum transaction count is rising amid Ether’s (ETH) push toward the $5,000 milestone. However, increased competition is eating into network revenue and user mindshare. Ethereum’s daily average transaction count is hovering near all-time highs, at over 1.7 million transactions recorded on Tuesday, according to Nansen. For comparison, Ethereum layer-2 networks, Arbitrum and Base, recorded over 3.4 million transactions and 8.6 million transactions, respectively, and Aptos, a competing layer-1 blockchain, hosted 3.8 million transactions on Monday, according to The Tie. Read more

The Republic of Azerbaijan has sent another shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of power equipment.

Crypto exchange OKX said Wednesday that it will slash the supply of its OKB token, prompting the price to skyrocket.

ChatGPT's SOL Analysis has detailed Solana's breakout above $200 after a brief pullback, reflecting bullish technical indicators, 400B transactions milestone, institutional adoption, and spillover momentum from Ethereum's rally, with forecasts pointing toward $250-$300 potential. The post ChatGPT’s SOL Analysis: Ethereum’s $4,700 Surge Sparks SOL’s $200 Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

Paris Saint-Germain heeft woensdag ten koste van Tottenham Hotspur de Europese Super Cup veroverd. De Parijzenaars wonnen via strafschoppen, nadat de wedstrijd na negentig minuten in 2-2 was geëindigd. Micky van de Ven maakte het openingsdoelpunt, maar miste in de penaltyreeks een strafschop.

Pe 14 august 1948, se naște poetul Lucian Avramescu. La aceeași dată, dar în 2021, se stinge marele regizor Dan Puican, primul soț al regretatei actrițe Stela Popescu.

Google Play’s updated policy, effective Oct. 29, will require crypto wallet apps to meet specific licensing rules in certain countries. Update (Aug. 13, 9:33 pm UTC): This article has been updated to clarify that Google's upcoming requirements will not apply to non-custodial wallets. Google Play will require crypto wallet providers in over 15 jurisdictions, including the United States and the European Union, to be licensed and comply with “industry standards” under an updated policy. The revision does not affect non-custodial wallets. According to Google Play’s policy notice, the changes take effect Oct. 29. Developers in the US will need to register with local regulators as either a money services business or money transmitter. Those in the EU must register as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP). Read more

Google Play Store introduced licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications across 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. According to a report by the Rage, developers must obtain regulatory approvals before publishing apps on the platform. Furthermore, the policy requires software wallet developers to comply with local financial regulations “to ensure a safe and […] The post Google Play Store bans crypto wallets in 15 jurisdictions, requires new licensing compliance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Chinese experts believe that “the U.S. undersea surveillance system suffers from a number of vulnerabilities," according to a U.S. Naval College professor.

President Trump has signed an executive order permitting US workers to diversify retirement portfolios with alternative assets, including Bitcoin. The move expands Crypto 401(k) options, reflecting mainstream acceptance while raising questions about fiduciary risk and long-term investment strategies. The post President Trump Signs Order Letting Americans Add Crypto to 401(k) Plans – Here’s the Risk appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pe litoralul românesc, turiștii au fost expuși unui risc alimentar grav: porțiile de shaorma de la un restaurant au fost găsite cu bacterii fecale (enterobacterii). Autoritățile sanitare avertizează că igiena precară și manipularea greșită a alimentelor pot provoca boli severe.

Владимир Путин не заинтересован в завершении войны и использует переговоры, чтобы затянуть время, избежать санкций и расколоть единство между Европой и США, об этом в эфире "АпострофTV" заявил Питер Дикенсон, научный сотрудник Atlantic Council.

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high Wednesday, breaking the previous milestone from July—and an Ethereum record may not be far behind.

Invites parties to join Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan; Announces creation of Army Rocket Force; Grand ceremony held