August 2024 - Crypto News And Market Updates

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Coinbase International’s Perpetual Futures Trading Volume Soars to $38 Billion

August 5, 2024 Gonzalo

Coinbase International Exchange reports record-breaking $38 billion in perpetual futures trading volume for July, the highest since May 2024.

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OpenAI Holds Back ‘Highly Accurate’ AI Content Detection Tool Over Stigmatization Concerns

August 4, 2024 Gonzalo

OpenAI delays its ‘highly accurate’ AI content detection tool, citing concerns about stigmatization of non-English speakers and potential for tampering.

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Crypto Community Slams WazirX’s ‘Socialized Losses’ Plan After Hack

August 4, 2024 Gonzalo

WazirX’s “socialized losses” plan after a $230M hack sparks outrage among users, demanding improved security and transparency from the exchange.

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Jerome Powell’s Crucial Statements Send Ripples Through Crypto Market, Shiba Inu Eyes Birthday Rally, Here’s How Much Bitcoin BlackRock Currently Holds

August 4, 2024 Gonzalo

Jerome Powell’s statements ripple through the crypto market; Shiba Inu eyes a birthday rally; Discover BlackRock’s current Bitcoin holdings.

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Bitcoin Slumps Below $63K, Altcoins Rekt, as Crypto Succumbs to Risk-Off Mood

August 3, 2024 Gonzalo

Bitcoin drops below $63K amid an equity market slump and large crypto movements from Genesis Trading wallets, significantly impacting major altcoins.

Genesis Concludes Bankruptcy with $4 Billion Creditor Payout

August 3, 2024 Gonzalo

Genesis Global has begun disbursing $4 billion in creditor payouts following its restructuring, with varying recovery rates across different crypto assets.

Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong’s Former Company Subpoenaed in CFTC Fraud Probe

August 3, 2024 Gonzalo

The CFTC has subpoenaed Hit Network, a former company of Ben Armstrong , amid a fraud investigation involving 15 cryptocurrencies, including memecoin BEN.

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Genesis Transfers $3 Billion Worth of Crypto Amid Bankruptcy

August 2, 2024 Gonzalo

Genesis Trading transfers $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum amid bankruptcy to manage creditor repayments and financial restructuring efforts.

India’s Enforcement Directorate Cracks Down on $890K Emoillent Crypto Scam

August 2, 2024 Gonzalo

India’s Enforcement Directorate targets Emoillent Coin founders, uncovering a crypto scam that deceived 2,508 investors, stealing approximately $890K.

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Fed’s Lean Toward September Rate Cut Bullish for Bitcoin

August 1, 2024 Gonzalo

Fed’s likely rate cut in September looks bullish for Bitcoin, signaling increased market liquidity and investor confidence, according to QCP Capital.