β‘οΈBreaking: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested in France for money laundering, drug trafficking, and child pornography. π
Durov is accused of being complicit in these crimes because they allegedly happen through the messaging platform. Reports indicate that Pavel holds French citizenship, and under local laws, these charges could lead to a 20-year prison sentence β οΈ
Durov is accused of being complicit in these crimes because they allegedly happen through the messaging platform. Reports indicate that Pavel holds French citizenship, and under local laws, these charges could lead to a 20-year prison sentence β οΈ
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Here are some of the famous people and communities who supported Durov:
π£ Vitalik Buterin expressed concern about the future of software and communication freedoms in Europe, noting that the accusations against Telegram are troubling.
π Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele invited people to move to El Salvador, promising protection for free speech, no censorship, and no property taxes.
πΈ Justin Sun offered $1 million to support Durov and launched the FreePavel DAO. Memeland and DWF Labs also bought TON for $1 million and $500,000 respectively, pledging not to sell until Durov is freed.
π Tetherβs Paolo Ardoino criticized Europe, suggesting itβs regressing to darker times.
π Elon Musk also advocated the dismissal of Telegram's founder.
π£ Vitalik Buterin expressed concern about the future of software and communication freedoms in Europe, noting that the accusations against Telegram are troubling.
π Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele invited people to move to El Salvador, promising protection for free speech, no censorship, and no property taxes.
πΈ Justin Sun offered $1 million to support Durov and launched the FreePavel DAO. Memeland and DWF Labs also bought TON for $1 million and $500,000 respectively, pledging not to sell until Durov is freed.
π Tetherβs Paolo Ardoino criticized Europe, suggesting itβs regressing to darker times.
π Elon Musk also advocated the dismissal of Telegram's founder.
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SEC's Bid to Hinder TRON Case Rejected by NY Judge
βοΈ A New York federal judge has denied the SEC's attempt to force a pre-trial conference in its securities fraud lawsuit against TRON and its founder, Justin Sun.
πThe SEC accused TRON's lawyers of introducing new arguments after their initial dismissal motion, specifically challenging the "common enterprise" prong of the Howey Test.
π TRONβs legal team argued that the SECβs move was an attempt to create controversy and requested the court to reject the SECβs demands.
π The judge agreed with TRON, ruling that the SECβs request was untimely and unwarranted. The case continues in the Southern District of New York.
βοΈ A New York federal judge has denied the SEC's attempt to force a pre-trial conference in its securities fraud lawsuit against TRON and its founder, Justin Sun.
πThe SEC accused TRON's lawyers of introducing new arguments after their initial dismissal motion, specifically challenging the "common enterprise" prong of the Howey Test.
π TRONβs legal team argued that the SECβs move was an attempt to create controversy and requested the court to reject the SECβs demands.
π The judge agreed with TRON, ruling that the SECβs request was untimely and unwarranted. The case continues in the Southern District of New York.
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π According to a survey, women consider cryptocurrency one of the least attractive hobbies for men β even less attractive than watching anime or reading comics. π
The only thing less appealing than crypto enthusiasts is Funko Pop collectors! π€
Hey, folks, do you think you're attractive?
βͺοΈ Yes, I'm just a handsome devil the world has never seen! - π
βͺοΈ No, I even close my eyes while brushing my teeth to avoid seeing my reflection in the mirror β I'm that ugly! π
The only thing less appealing than crypto enthusiasts is Funko Pop collectors! π€
Hey, folks, do you think you're attractive?
βͺοΈ Yes, I'm just a handsome devil the world has never seen! - π
βͺοΈ No, I even close my eyes while brushing my teeth to avoid seeing my reflection in the mirror β I'm that ugly! π
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π³ Another Ethereum Whale Awakens
An inactive Ethereum address, which received its coins in the Genesis block and held 2000 ETH (worth $5.476 million), has moved all its funds to various wallets today.
The price of 1 ETH during the ICO was $0.31. π
An inactive Ethereum address, which received its coins in the Genesis block and held 2000 ETH (worth $5.476 million), has moved all its funds to various wallets today.
The price of 1 ETH during the ICO was $0.31. π
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π Bitcoin's clock reads 19:57
Bitcoin fans have crafted a cyclical model (with a full cycle being 4 years, and each "15 minutes" equating to 1 year), which suggests the bull market should start at 21:00 (in 4 months) and hit its peak at 00:00 (around 1 year and 4 months from now). π§
This model is based on past bull and bear cycles, with key markers being all-time highs and correction lows. ππ
So, brace yourselves for a potential $1 million per BTC in about 4 years π
Bitcoin fans have crafted a cyclical model (with a full cycle being 4 years, and each "15 minutes" equating to 1 year), which suggests the bull market should start at 21:00 (in 4 months) and hit its peak at 00:00 (around 1 year and 4 months from now). π§
This model is based on past bull and bear cycles, with key markers being all-time highs and correction lows. ππ
So, brace yourselves for a potential $1 million per BTC in about 4 years π
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Crypto investo: " I never selling my car for the dip"
The next day : "A bicycle is an excellent, ecological mode of transport" π€£
The next day : "A bicycle is an excellent, ecological mode of transport" π€£
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Durov could be released tomorrow π§
The French prosecutor's office has indicated that Pavel Durov might be released as soon as tomorrow. π
However, this remains a rumor, and the price of TON has shown little response so far π€·
The French prosecutor's office has indicated that Pavel Durov might be released as soon as tomorrow. π
However, this remains a rumor, and the price of TON has shown little response so far π€·
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TON Network Overload: Delays in Transactions π§
π Since the launch of the DOGS token withdrawal feature to non-exchange wallets, the TON network has been experiencing significant delays in transactions. Warnings about service disruptions have been posted in the interfaces of the Wallet crypto wallet, the STONfi trading platform, and other services.
πΆ DOGS has become the second major application on the TON blockchain to generate significant hype, following Notcoin.
π According to market participants, DOGS isn't just another memecoin. The project's creators aim to realize Pavel Durov's vision of integrating stickers into Telegram that can be exchanged and traded as NFTs.
With this concept's strong potential, DOGS could become a pioneer in this niche.
π Since the launch of the DOGS token withdrawal feature to non-exchange wallets, the TON network has been experiencing significant delays in transactions. Warnings about service disruptions have been posted in the interfaces of the Wallet crypto wallet, the STONfi trading platform, and other services.
πΆ DOGS has become the second major application on the TON blockchain to generate significant hype, following Notcoin.
π According to market participants, DOGS isn't just another memecoin. The project's creators aim to realize Pavel Durov's vision of integrating stickers into Telegram that can be exchanged and traded as NFTs.
With this concept's strong potential, DOGS could become a pioneer in this niche.
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MakerDAO has rebranded to Sky π«
As part of the rebranding, new tokens will be released on September 18:
βͺοΈ USDS instead of DAI
βͺοΈ SKY instead of MKR
DAI and MKR will remain in circulation, and the new tokens will coexist alongside them. Holders of the old tokens can exchange them for the new ones at a 1:1 ratio.
As part of the rebranding, new tokens will be released on September 18:
βͺοΈ USDS instead of DAI
βͺοΈ SKY instead of MKR
DAI and MKR will remain in circulation, and the new tokens will coexist alongside them. Holders of the old tokens can exchange them for the new ones at a 1:1 ratio.
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Vitalik Buterin Reveals His Salary from the Ethereum Foundation π°
π²Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, earns an annual salary of 182,000 Singapore dollars ($140,000) from the Ethereum Foundation.
π He shared this detail in response to a follower's inquiry about his income, based on the Foundation's 2023 payment report.
This figure doesn't include Buterin's personal investments in crypto and other assets. His public wallet, vitalik.eth, alone holds nearly $1.5 million in assets. π§
In June, Arkham valued Buterin's personal net worth at $850 million, with his crypto portfolio growing by around $300 million since the start of 2024.
π²Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, earns an annual salary of 182,000 Singapore dollars ($140,000) from the Ethereum Foundation.
π He shared this detail in response to a follower's inquiry about his income, based on the Foundation's 2023 payment report.
This figure doesn't include Buterin's personal investments in crypto and other assets. His public wallet, vitalik.eth, alone holds nearly $1.5 million in assets. π§
In June, Arkham valued Buterin's personal net worth at $850 million, with his crypto portfolio growing by around $300 million since the start of 2024.
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Binance Blocks Some Palestinian Customer Accounts
Ray Youssef, CEO of P2P marketplace NoOnes, has alleged that Binance confiscated all funds from Palestinian customers following a request from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
π Youssef refers to a document signed by an Israeli Ministry of Defense official, detailing the administrative seizure of a user's crypto wallets due to funds received from Dubai Exchange in Gaza, an entity labeled as a terrorist organization in Israel.
Youssef asserts that Binance has refused to return the assets, with all appeals being rejected. π²π«
However, journalist Colin Wu reports that Binance only blocked a small number of accounts connected to illicit funds.
Ray Youssef, CEO of P2P marketplace NoOnes, has alleged that Binance confiscated all funds from Palestinian customers following a request from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
π Youssef refers to a document signed by an Israeli Ministry of Defense official, detailing the administrative seizure of a user's crypto wallets due to funds received from Dubai Exchange in Gaza, an entity labeled as a terrorist organization in Israel.
Youssef asserts that Binance has refused to return the assets, with all appeals being rejected. π²π«
However, journalist Colin Wu reports that Binance only blocked a small number of accounts connected to illicit funds.
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The Socios platform demonstrated the practical utility of fan tokens by facilitating real-life interactions between football stars and their fans. βοΈβ½οΈ
π°π· During a promotional tour in South Korea, Tottenham Hotspur, the English football club, gave fan token holders the chance to meet and engage with four of their star players, including South Korean icon Son Heung-min.
π°π· During a promotional tour in South Korea, Tottenham Hotspur, the English football club, gave fan token holders the chance to meet and engage with four of their star players, including South Korean icon Son Heung-min.
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Crypto soothsayer
TON Network Overload: Delays in Transactions π§ π Since the launch of the DOGS token withdrawal feature to non-exchange wallets, the TON network has been experiencing significant delays in transactions. Warnings about service disruptions have been posted inβ¦
TON broke down because of DOGS π
Due to the huge number of transactions with $DOGS, the TON network stopped producing blocks. π«
TON was down for more than 7 hours.
Due to the huge number of transactions with $DOGS, the TON network stopped producing blocks. π«
TON was down for more than 7 hours.
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π Bitcoin below $59k
π During the night, BTC dropped below $59k, and ETH fell below $2.4k. After a brief rebound, the price of Bitcoin is back to where it wasβ$58,400 at the moment.
In the past 24 hours, positions worth $322 million have been liquidated ($287 million in long positions and $35 million in short positions). π§
π During the night, BTC dropped below $59k, and ETH fell below $2.4k. After a brief rebound, the price of Bitcoin is back to where it wasβ$58,400 at the moment.
In the past 24 hours, positions worth $322 million have been liquidated ($287 million in long positions and $35 million in short positions). π§
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In 2017, French and UAE intelligence agencies hacked Pavel Durov's smartphone - Wall Street Journal
π The operation was launched due to "extreme concerns" that Telegram was being used for recruiting individuals into terrorist groups.
π½π· A year later, Durov was already dining with the President of France. Despite this, various governments have continued to target him over the years. π€
π The operation was launched due to "extreme concerns" that Telegram was being used for recruiting individuals into terrorist groups.
π½π· A year later, Durov was already dining with the President of France. Despite this, various governments have continued to target him over the years. π€
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Sony has rolled out the testnet for its new L2 blockchain, Soneium. π
π§βπ» Developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a partnership between Singaporeβs Startale Labs and Sony Group, Soneium is an EVM-compatible blockchain.
π¨ It leverages Ethereumβs base layer infrastructure and is built using the Optimism Foundationβs OP Stack and Superchain tools.
π§βπ» Developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a partnership between Singaporeβs Startale Labs and Sony Group, Soneium is an EVM-compatible blockchain.
π¨ It leverages Ethereumβs base layer infrastructure and is built using the Optimism Foundationβs OP Stack and Superchain tools.
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Crypto soothsayer
MakerDAO has rebranded to Sky π« As part of the rebranding, new tokens will be released on September 18: βͺοΈ USDS instead of DAI βͺοΈ SKY instead of MKR DAI and MKR will remain in circulation, and the new tokens will coexist alongside them. Holders of theβ¦
Co-founder of Sky (formerly MakerDAO) Rune Christensen has announced that the asset freezing feature will only be applied to the new stablecoin USDS.π«π₯Ά
DAI will continue to operate as before. π
There is no need to update your coins.
DAI will continue to operate as before. π
There is no need to update your coins.
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