Ex-Pump.fun dev Jarett Dunn pleaded guilty to stealing $2M in tokens via wire fraud. He's currently jailed for violating bail & awaits sentencing. (via Decrypt) #crypto #pumpfun #fraud
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Citigroup is exploring crypto custody & payment services for stablecoins & cryptocurrencies, including solutions for Bitcoin ETFs. They're developing a service for stablecoin transfers & USD conversions, actively engaging with clients on digital asset use cases. #crypto #Citigroup
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US stocks closed mixed today: S&P 500 +0.03% (3rd record high!), Nasdaq -0.01%, Dow -0.02%. Crypto movers: Coinbase -0.65%, Circle -9.10%, Bullish +9.75%. #stocks #marketupdate
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Puffer Finance launched UniFi V2 testnet! π This upgrade boosts Ethereum infrastructure with faster (sub-second!) confirmations, atomic withdrawals, & EIP-7702 support. Includes MEV sharing & leverages EigenLayer. Rollout will focus on speed & volume. #Ethereum #rollup #PufferFinance
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Crypto markets faced a volatile 24hrs with $998M in liquidations (Coinglass). Longs were hit hardest ($749M) vs. shorts ($248M). BTC liquidations: $214M, ETH: $322M. #crypto #liquidations #BTC #ETH
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X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing an outage affecting over 16,000 US users, according to DownDetector. Issues reported nationwide as of 10:59 AM EDT.
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TeraWulf scores a huge win! π $3.7B AI hosting deal with Fluidstack (backed by Google) for 10 years (up to $8.7B with extensions). Google guarantees the deal & takes 8% of TeraWulf. π‘ Big for AI infrastructure!
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Block, Jack Dorseyβs company, launched Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining rig, & Proto Fleet, open-source mining software. Aims to boost efficiency, cut costs & democratize mining, challenging large operations & promoting a more distributed network. #Bitcoin #Mining
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Ark Invest made a big bet on Bullish (BLSH) β buying $170M+ worth of shares across its ETFs on day one! π BLSH soared 84% above its IPO, closing at $68. Other new crypto stocks like Circle & eToro didn't fare as well. #ARKInvest #Bullish #Crypto
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Coinbase maintenance on Aug 18 will cause delays for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Zcash, Dash, Lightning Network, Ethereum & Ethereum Classic (incl. ERC20) transfers. Buying, selling & trading will remain online. #Coinbase #crypto
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