bitcoin
* Bitcoin traders show mixed reaction in derivatives market after Jackson Hole symposium. * Increased buying of call spreads indicates optimism for future price increases. * Significant selling of Bitcoin call options with $100,000 strike price suggests caution for immediate price surge. * Volatility indicators show shift toward put options, reflecting concerns about
arrest
* Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France on charges related to the operation of the messaging platform. * The arrest has led to a sharp decline in the price of Toncoin, the token of the Telegram-affiliated The Open Network. * French authorities have accused Durov of various offenses, including terrorism,
bitcoin
* Hong Kong's spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $15 million in inflows, the highest in a month. * The ChinaAMC Bitcoin ETF had its biggest single day of inflows since July 12th. * Bosera Hashkey and Harvest Bitcoin ETFs saw no flows on August 22nd. * Hong Kong approved its first three spot
acquisition
* Bitfarms has acquired Stronghold Digital Mining in a $175 million deal to resist a hostile takeover by Riot. * The acquisition will boost Bitfarms' valuation and operations, making it a more challenging acquisition target for Riot. * Bitfarms will add 307 MW of power capacity to its mining operations, strengthening its
braincomputerinterface
* Neuralink's second patient, referred to as Alex, has successfully learned to play video games and use CAD software via the brain implant chip. - * Alex broke the record for brain-computer interface cursor control on the first day of using the Link. - * The experience of using the chip
blockchain
* Executives from Blockchain Capital, MetaGood, Dragonfly, Arche Capital, and Breyer Capital discuss venture capital strategy at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium. * Investors with traditional approaches lag behind crypto-native counterparts in terms of investment performance. * Dragonfly's Rob Hadick highlights the differences in liquidity, development time, risk, and open source nature of
bitcoin
* Bitcoin's price rises following the release of the US Federal Reserve's minutes suggesting an interest rate cut in September. * Ethereum also sees a slight increase in price. * Most officials at the meeting agreed to cut interest rates depending on economic data. - Jerome Powell is expected
crypto
* Vice President Kamala Harris will support policies to foster the cryptocurrency industry, according to a senior campaign advisor. * The Democratic National Committee Chair, Jamie R. Harrison, met with executives from Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital. * The Democratic Party's official platform does not mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. * Democratic
acquisition
* Crypto commentator Jacob Silverman convinces judge to order Elon Musk to reveal X shareholders. * Silverman believes public should know who owns important site for public discourse. * Judge rules in favor of Silverman's request for public disclosure. * List of Twitter shareholders to be revealed for public interest in understanding
bitcoin
* Bitcoin's volatility has surpassed levels seen during its all-time high in March. * Traders believe this increased volatility could be the catalyst for Bitcoin to break out of its consolidation phase. * Bitcoin must hold above $61,000 and retest the $62,000 level to trigger a rally. * Increased volatility
bitcoin
* Bitcoin mining is often portrayed as an environmental disaster, but a documentary called Dirty Coin debunks these myths. * The film highlights how Bitcoin mining can incentivize renewable energy projects and empower underprivileged communities. * It addresses controversies surrounding the carbon footprint of mining and exposes the hypocrisy of the banking industry.
bitcoin
* RFK Jr. sparked debate on Crypto Twitter with his sign-off statement in an interview with Charles Hoskinson. * He declared his love for the Bitcoin community and hinted at causing disruption if he gets into the White House. * Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, faced criticism for engaging with RFK Jr., while some