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Coinbase’s UK ad gets banned. CEO says censorship proves the ad struck a nerve, and crypto offers a real solution.

Silbert resigned as Grayscale chairman in 2023 when the asset manager was early in the midst of a legal battle with the New York Attorney General’s office.

Triton is Nvidia’s open-source inference server designed to optimize AI model deployment, now at the center of newly disclosed security vulnerabilities. Technology company Nvidia released on Saturday a software update to patch vulnerabilities in its Triton server, which clients use for artificial intelligence models. The vulnerabilities, which cybersecurity company Wiz calls “critical,” could lead to the takeover of AI models, data theft and response manipulation if not patched. “Wiz Research found a chain of vulnerabilities that, when combined, could let an attacker with no prior access take full control of an AI server,” Wiz head of vulnerability research Nir Ohfeld told Cointelegraph. Read more

Capital B has raised €11.5 m through equity and convertible bonds with TOBAM, allocating 95% to Bitcoin. The move could lift holdings to 2,173 BTC and follows ALTBG’s 2,275 % return since Nov 2024. Convertible terms link share conversion to premiums that sustain BTC-per-share growth.   The post Capital B Raises $13.3M Through Convertible Bonds to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Strategy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Verb Technology has priced an oversubscribed $558 million private placement to pivot into a Toncoin (TON)-focused treasury vehicle in partnership with Kingsway Capital. According to an Aug. 4 statement, Verb plans to rebrand to TON Strategy Co. (TSC) post-close and become the first publicly traded treasury reserve for Toncoin (TON), expected on or around August […] The post Verb secures $558M to become first TON treasury vehicle, plans TON Strategy rebrand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Web3 pump-and-dump schemes thrive on hype, anonymity, and unregulated markets; understanding their playbook is key to avoiding costly traps. Pump-and-dump schemes in Web3 manipulate a cryptocurrency’s price through coordinated buying along with misleading information and hype to lure investors in before a mass selling of a token, leaving it almost worthless. Decentralized anonymity and 24/7 unregulated trading make the industry particularly vulnerable to these manipulative investment schemes. A pump-and-dump follows four stages, including the token prelaunch, promotional hype building at launch, price pumping through buying action and a coordinated sell-off by orchestrators running off with profits.  Read more

$XLM has climbed on steady volume as Stellar has broadened institutional ties, including PayPal’s forthcoming PYUSD launch and Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot, reinforcing the network’s reputation for fast, compliant cross-border settlement and growing real-world asset flows. The post $XLM Jumps 5% to $0.41 After PayPal PYUSD and Visa Deals – Is $0.46 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Former UK Chancellor and current Coinbase adviser George Osborne says the UK is falling behind in the cryptocurrency market, particularly when it comes to stablecoins. The United Kingdom is falling behind in the digital asset market, particularly in the area of stablecoins, despite the technology’s potential to help the country preserve its leading role in global financial services. That was a central message in a recent Financial Times op-ed by George Osborne, the former UK chancellor turned crypto lobbyist, who joined Coinbase as an adviser last year. “What I see makes me anxious. Far from being an early adopter, we have allowed ourselves to be left behind,” Osborne wrote, referring to his native UK.  Read more

Bullish has filed for a U.S. IPO, aiming to raise up to $629 m by selling 20.3 m shares at $28–31, which would value the exchange at about $4.2 bn. The NYSE-bound listing, trading under BLSH, has attracted non-binding indications of up to $200 m from BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK.   The post Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Exchange Bullish Files for U.S. IPO on NYSE at $4.23B Valuation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has urged US lawmakers to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by incorporating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) into the country’s financial compliance framework. In an Aug. 4 statement, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal argued that ZKPs could enhance financial transparency while simultaneously protecting consumer privacy. Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs? According to him, the existing Know-Your-Customer […] The post Coinbase urges US to modernize financial compliance with zero-knowledge proofs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

"Thank you everyone for your support and trust. Let's get it done," Charles Hoskinson said.

CoinShares joins ETF staking rush with Solana filing as crypto funds chase yield and juggle redemption risks.

BitMine Immersion has accumulated 833,137 ETH valued at over $2.9 billion within 35 days, about 5% of Ethereum’s supply. This places the firm behind only MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital in corporate crypto holdings, as BMNR stock has seen one of the market’s highest recent trading volumes. The post BitMine Immersion’s $2.9B ETH Haul Tops 5% of Supply – But Can the Run Last? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BNB's price rose nearly 2% to top $760, driven by a surge in volume and coordinated buying that pushed through technical resistance levels.

XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 8% over the past 7 days, as the broader crypto market cools off from its July highs in what many see as a healthy correction. But does the recent price action support a bullish or bearish XRP price prediction?Trading volume has declined by 25% in the past 24 hours, even […] The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Bounces From $2.72 Bottom – Could $10 Be Hit Within Days? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The layers of disappearing stripes creating the illusion of Satoshi, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, that fade into code when viewed head-on had stood on the site since late 2024.

With influential figures rotating away from higher-risk assets like Pepe, its late-month fall may be more than a correction. The post Pepe Price Prediction: Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes Sells PEPE – Is The Bull Market Over?  appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is trying to start a recovery from $112,000, but bears may pose a substantial challenge at $117,000 and then at $120,000. Key points: Bitcoin is trying to take support near $112,000, but higher levels are likely to attract selling by the bears. The deep pullback in several altcoins suggests the next leg of the up move may not happen in a hurry.   Read more

The platform launched very recently and is already the victim of a hack.

The digital exchange operator and media company is eyeing an initial public offering of between $28 and $31 per share, regulatory filings show. Cryptocurrency exchange operator and media company Bullish plans to raise between $568 million and $629 million in a US initial public offering (IPO), having already drawn interest from major institutional investors. Just weeks after its initial IPO submission, Bullish submitted an updated F-1 document with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), outlining plans to issue 20.3 million shares, potentially valuing the company at up to $4.2 billion. If the IPO is approved, Bullish shares could begin trading as early as Aug. 12. Read more