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#security 1️⃣ TRM: Argentine Federal Police have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national in Buenos Aires, accusing him of laundering cryptocurrency for various criminals, including the notorious North Korean hacker group, Lazarus. 🚨 2️⃣ Radio Slobodna Evropa: Montenegrin police have apprehended Roman Zemian, a 51-year-old co-founder of the crypto pyramid scheme FutureNet. Zemian, who had been living under a false identity, was captured in Podgorica following an international operation led by Interpol. 🌍 3️⃣ Cointelegraph: The majority of hacked cryptocurrencies fail to regain their value after an exploit. Over 77.8% of projects targeted by hackers suffer a lasting negative impact on the price of their native tokens within six months of the incident. Notably, 51.1% of these tokens lose more than half of their value within this period. 📉 4️⃣ Turkiye Today: Turkish authorities have detained Andreas Sakach, a Swedish national, for his role in orchestrating the OmegaPro cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, which caused investors to lose a staggering $4 billion. 💸 5️⃣ BaFin: Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 crypto ATMs for operating without a license. The agency stated that these devices were used without the necessary BaFin authorization, posing a significant money laundering risk. The suspect had been under surveillance since November 2023, frequently changing residences. His final location was traced with assistance from the Binance exchange. 🕵️‍♂️ If you haven't subscribed yet, now is the time! Be sure to like this post or share your thoughts in the comments below. 💬 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ GlobeNewswire: Grayscale Investments has unveiled its latest product — the Grayscale Avalanche Trust. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is specifically designed for investors looking to gain exposure to the AVAX cryptocurrency. 🌟 2️⃣ Bybit: Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is set to list the eagerly awaited $DOGS token on its spot trading platform. The token will be available for trading starting at 12:00 UTC on August 26, 2024. 🐶 3️⃣ Galaxy: The Dencun upgrade, which was activated on Ethereum in March, has triggered a surge in bot activity and a notable increase in failed transactions within layer-2 networks. ⚙️ 4️⃣ Magic Eden: The team behind the NFT marketplace Magic Eden has introduced a new token, ME. This token is designed to streamline transactions across various blockchain networks, including Ethereum and Polygon. 🔗 5️⃣ Sony: Sony Block Solutions Labs, a collaboration between Sony Group and Singapore’s Startale Labs, has announced the launch of Soneium, a layer-2 solution on Ethereum. 🚀 If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the perfect time! Don’t forget to like this post and share your thoughts in the comments below! 😊 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Arkham: An anonymous trader recently acquired 43.8 million SUNWUKONG tokens on the Tron (TRX) network for just $997. At the time of writing, their value has surged to over $441,450, and the trader continues to hold onto the asset. 💰 2️⃣ Blockhead: Singapore's largest financial institution, DBS Bank, has initiated a pilot program aimed at streamlining the process of distributing government grants. The project leverages a blockchain-based solution to enhance efficiency. 🏦 3️⃣ Arkham: Over the past seven months, BlackRock has amassed 350,000 BTC, making it one of the largest holders of Bitcoin. The only entities holding more are the cryptocurrency's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. 🪙 4️⃣ Bitfarms: Canadian mining company Bitfarms has finalized an agreement to acquire its U.S. competitor, Stronghold Digital Mining, in a deal valued at approximately $125 million. 📈 5️⃣ The Bitcoin Office: The government of El Salvador is launching an educational initiative to train 80,000 public sector employees on the fundamentals of Bitcoin (BTC). This project is designed to improve their cryptocurrency literacy and skills. 🎓 Enjoyed these updates? Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the like button, or share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 @beesyst

#security 1️⃣ ASIC: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a report on its efforts to combat online financial fraud. Over the past year, the regulator successfully shut down 7,300 phishing and fraudulent websites. 🔒 2️⃣ Jupiter: The team at Jupiter, a decentralized exchange aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, uncovered a malicious Google Chrome browser extension. Hackers have been using this extension to steal digital assets, as detailed in the platform's report. 🛡 3️⃣ Binance: In 2024, Binance thwarted attempts to steal more than $2.4 billion in user funds. These incidents impacted 1.2 million customers of the exchange. 💰 4️⃣ Incrypted: A hacker gained access to the Instagram account of McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain, and used it to promote the meme coin GRIMACE. Although the fake post was eventually removed, the hacker claimed responsibility under the name India_X_Kr3w and thanked them for $700,000 in Solana, possibly profiting from the token's rise in value. 🍔 5️⃣ CertiK: An unidentified major holder lost $55.4 million in DAI stablecoins due to a phishing attack. 🎣 If you enjoyed this update, don’t forget to subscribe for more, or leave a comment to share your thoughts! 💬 @beesyst

#ai 1️⃣ Live Science: The Swiss company FinalSpark has developed a groundbreaking computer architecture using living biological matter—organoids derived from human brains. They’re now offering this technology to scientists for rent at $500 a month. 🧠 2️⃣ FT: AMD has announced its acquisition of AI infrastructure developer ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion. 💰 3️⃣ Google Research: Researchers in India are utilizing a Google AI model to detect tuberculosis by analyzing cough sounds. In March, Google introduced Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR), a bioacoustic model designed to analyze audio data and identify early signs of disease. This model has been trained on 300 million audio samples, including 100 million cough recordings. 🩺 4️⃣ SCMP: Agibot, a startup, has introduced a line of five humanoid robots designed to perform both household and industrial tasks. 🤖 5️⃣ OpenAI: OpenAI has partnered with Condé Nast to bring content from major publications to platforms like ChatGPT and SearchGPT. Thanks to this collaboration, you’ll have access to articles from Vogue, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, Wired, Bon Appétit, and more. 📰 If you found this information useful, don’t forget to like and subscribe! What are your thoughts on these developments? Share them in the comments below! 💬 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Babylon: The first phase of the Babylon staking protocol’s mainnet is set to launch on August 22, 2024. In this phase, the staking capacity will be capped at 1000 BTC. 🪙 2️⃣ Deepak: Deepak Thapliyal, who made headlines for purchasing CryptoPunk 5822 for 8000 ETH (worth $23.7 million at the time) in 2022, has sold the asset at a significant loss of 80%. 💸 3️⃣ Binance: Binance has announced the listing of the DOGS token, a popular project from Telegram. Spot trading for DOGS will commence on August 26 at 12:00 UTC. 🐕 4️⃣ Arkham: A savvy crypto trader turned $1.69K worth of SUNDOG tokens into a staggering $20 million in just six days. 🚀 5️⃣ MalaysiaGazette: Malaysian authorities crushed 985 Bitcoin mining rigs with a steamroller in a symbolic gesture. The destroyed equipment was valued at approximately $427,000. 💥 If you enjoyed this, don't forget to subscribe, hit the like button, or share your thoughts in the comments! 😊 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Suisse Gold: The Swiss-based company Suisse Gold, renowned for its expertise in precious metals trading, has begun accepting XRP tokens as a form of payment. According to company representatives, customers can now use XRP to purchase gold, silver, platinum, and other valuable products. 🪙 2️⃣ Bitwise: Bitwise, a leading digital asset management firm, has announced its acquisition of ETC Group, a London-based issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This move strengthens Bitwise's position in the rapidly growing digital assets market. 💼 3️⃣ Drift: The team behind Drift, a protocol for trading perpetual contracts on the Solana blockchain, has unveiled their latest project—BET, a prediction platform designed to bring new opportunities to the crypto community. 🎯 4️⃣ Base: On August 21st, the Base team will introduce the Basenames domain name system for their Layer 2 (L2) solution, leveraging the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) infrastructure. As part of the launch, base.eth subdomains will be available through a Dutch auction, where prices will gradually decrease over a 36-hour period. 🔗 5️⃣ Weixin.qq.com: China's Supreme Court has officially recognized transactions involving "virtual assets" as a form of money laundering, enshrining this in the nation's legal framework. This marks a significant step in the regulation of digital currencies in China. ⚖️ If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the perfect time—click that subscribe button! If you found this content helpful, give it a like, or share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 @beesyst

#report 1️⃣ BPI: According to a study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), the energy consumption of AI may have already surpassed that of Bitcoin mining. The report estimates that annual energy usage at mining facilities is approximately 121.13 TWh. In 2023, AI was responsible for consuming between 20 and 125 TWh. However, making a more accurate assessment is challenging since AI operations are supported by data centers that serve multiple purposes. ⚡️ 2️⃣ Citizens for Ethics: Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for U.S. President, has reportedly earned $7.15 million from the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). 🤑 3️⃣ Arkham: Analysts at Arkham Intelligence have found that BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs have outperformed the crypto funds managed by Grayscale Investments. Their data shows that the assets under management (AUM) for the investment products under the tickers IBIT and ETHA have reached an impressive $21.21 billion. 📈 4️⃣ Glassnode: Despite a 21% correction in Bitcoin's value from its all-time high (ATH), 74% of coins have remained untouched and unmoved over the past six months. 🛡 5️⃣ CoinShares: During the period from August 12 to 17, 2024, capital inflows into crypto funds dropped to $30 million. 📉 If you found this update insightful, don’t forget to subscribe! Hit the like button and share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬 @beesyst

#security 1️⃣ Holograph: The Holograph protocol team reported that law enforcement authorities have apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in the project's hack. This incident occurred on June 13, 2024. 🔒 2️⃣ ZachXBT: Crypto analyst ZachXBT recounted a case where a company fell victim to cybercriminals. The project lost $1.3 million after hiring IT specialists who used fraudulent documents. North Korean hackers exploited fake identities to infiltrate the company's team and breach its network from within. 🕵️‍♂️ 3️⃣ Chainalysis: The first half of 2024 witnessed a significant increase in hacking activity. The average value of cryptocurrency stolen in a single attack surged by nearly 80%, rising from $5.9 million to $10.6 million, based on the asset values at the time of theft. 📈 4️⃣ Elastic Security Labs: Researchers at Elastic Security Labs have uncovered a new piece of malware, Banshee Stealer, which targets macOS systems, focusing on crypto wallets and over a hundred browser extensions across nine different browsers. 🛡 5️⃣ Optimism: The Optimism Foundation has successfully restored the L2 network after auditors discovered vulnerabilities in its decentralized fault-proof mechanism. 🔄 If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure to do so to stay informed with the latest updates! Don't forget to like this post or share your thoughts in the comments! 🌟 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Cointelegraph: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ruled that paying wages in digital assets is legal. This decision was reached during the review of a lawsuit filed by an employee of a local company, who accused his former employer of failing to pay part of his salary in EcoWatt (EWT) tokens. 💼 2️⃣ SunPump: A new platform for launching meme coins, called SunPump, has emerged on the TRON network. SunPump rigorously screens projects before they are allowed to launch on the platform, ensuring they meet specific standards of integrity. 🚀 3️⃣ The Block: Analysts at Bernstein have given an outperform rating to the stocks of mining companies Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, IREN, and Core Scientific. This rating indicates a strong forecast for these companies' stock price growth, accompanied by a recommendation to buy. 📈 4️⃣ Worldcoin: MIMOS Berhad has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity (TFH), and e-government service provider MyEG. The aim of this agreement is to integrate the Worldcoin protocol and TFH technologies into Malaysia's digital infrastructure. As part of this partnership, individuals will have access to personalized identity verification through iris scanning. 🌐 5️⃣ Yandex: Yandex has updated its advertising policies, now prohibiting the promotion of digital assets, mining, blockchain, and cryptocurrency projects on its platform. 🚫 If you found this information useful, make sure to subscribe for more updates! Or feel free to leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions! 👍 @beesyst

#ai 1️⃣ Qwen: Alibaba has introduced a new series of large language models (LLMs) named Qwen2-Math, which excel in mathematics and are said to "outperform GPT-4o and Claude 3.5" in this domain. 📊 2️⃣ Google: Google has unveiled its latest line of Pixel 9 smartphones, featuring the AI assistant Gemini as the default, alongside the voice-enabled chatbot Gemini Live, smartwatches, headphones, and other AI-driven products. 📱 3️⃣ Cyberport: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Cyberport have launched a generative AI sandbox aimed at the financial sector, designed to enhance the efficiency of various organizations in this industry. 💰 4️⃣ SCMP: German automaker Mercedes-Benz has formed a partnership with ByteDance's cloud division, Volcano Engine, to collaborate on AI initiatives. 🚗 5️⃣ OpenAI: Developers at OpenAI have banned a group of ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence campaign that was generating content about the U.S. presidential elections. 🚫 If you found this update interesting, please consider subscribing or giving a like! What do you think about these developments? Share your thoughts in the comments! @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Lookonchain: An anonymous trader skyrocketed their deposit by 104 times within just seven hours. They transformed $650 into over $68,000 by trading the meme coin SUNDOG on the TRON network. Reports indicate they invested 5,000 TRX, valued at $650 at the time, to acquire 6.87 million SUNDOG tokens. After seven hours, they sold 4.57 million tokens for 522,840 TRX, equivalent to about $68,000. 🚀 2️⃣ The Block: The MakerDAO community has approved a proposal to halt the issuance of new loans backed by BitGo's Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). 🔒 3️⃣ Incrypted: The team behind the Floki project has announced their official partnership with Nottingham Forest Football Club in the English Premier League (EPL). ⚽️ 4️⃣ Renzo: The Renzo liquid restaking protocol has announced its launch on the Solana market with the introduction of the LRT token, ezSOL, on the Jito platform. 🌊 5️⃣ Airhead: The Airhead project team, creators of an NFT collection based on Ordinals, has opened a whitelist. This initiative is backed by crypto expert Arthur Hayes and the Oyl Wallet. 🎨 If you found this update interesting, please consider liking and subscribing! What are your thoughts on these developments? Share in the comments! @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ CoinDesk: MetaMask, the non-custodial crypto wallet, is set to launch a Mastercard debit card in collaboration with Baanx. 💳 2️⃣ Iran International: In Iran, citizens who report illegal cryptocurrency mining will receive a reward of 1 million tomans (approximately $20). 💰 3️⃣ vitalik.eth: Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has donated 200 ETH to the Animal Welfare Fund via Effective Altruism Funds, urging the development of innovative support for community projects. 🐾 4️⃣ Binance: Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully registered as a reporting organization with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND). 📈 5️⃣ Jeremy Allaire: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced the integration of contactless payment functionality, Tap to Pay, using USDC on iPhones. 📱 If you found this update interesting, please consider subscribing or giving a thumbs up! What are your thoughts on these developments? Share your opinions in the comments! @beesyst

#security 1️⃣ Gov.ua: Ukrainian law enforcement has wrapped up an investigation involving 10 members of a criminal group that solicited funds under the pretense of cryptocurrency investments. The scheme was orchestrated by three individuals from the Zhytomyr region, with accomplices from various parts of Ukraine. The group advertised profit opportunities from crypto trading in Telegram chats. 💰 2️⃣ CoinDesk: Hacking incidents and breaches continue to pose significant threats to the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, even with a reduction in total damages in 2023. A report highlights the top 100 hacks in DeFi from 2016 to 2023, revealing total losses of $7.4 billion, predominantly affecting projects on the Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon blockchains. 🔒 3️⃣ BCSC: David Smiley, the founder of the Canadian trading platform ezBtc, faces allegations of cryptocurrency fraud totaling $9.5 million. He reportedly misappropriated client funds and used them for gambling activities. 🎲 4️⃣ AustLII: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) analyzed Facebook advertisements related to digital assets. Their findings showed that over 58% of banners, videos, and other ads violated Meta's advertising policies or were potentially linked to fraudulent activities. 📊 5️⃣ NST: In Malaysia, authorities have arrested and charged six suspects in the kidnapping of a Chinese national, demanding a ransom of $1 million in cryptocurrency. This information has been reported by local media. 🚨 If you found this update informative, consider subscribing for more insights! What are your thoughts on current crypto regulations? Share your comments below! @beesyst

#report 1️⃣ Ki Young Ju: Over the past 30 days, the balance of wallets held by long-term investors in the first cryptocurrency has surged by 404,448 BTC, totaling $23 billion. 📈 2️⃣ PitchBook: In Q2 2024, venture capital investments in cryptocurrency projects grew by 2.5%, reaching a total of $2.7 billion. 💰 3️⃣ CoinShares: From August 3 to 9, cryptocurrency investment funds saw inflows of $176 million, recovering from an outflow of $528 million the previous week. 🔄 4️⃣ The Block: Since the start of 2024, the decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has amplified its total revenue from fees by over 13 times, hitting $51 million in August alone. 💸 5️⃣ Vetle Lunde: The Government Pension Fund of Norway has raised its Bitcoin holdings from 1,507 BTC to 2,446 BTC since the beginning of this year. 🇳🇴 If you enjoyed this update, please like or subscribe! What are your thoughts on these developments in the crypto space? Share your insights in the comments! 💬 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Ledger: The company Ledger, a manufacturer of hardware wallets for storing digital assets, has announced a partnership with the neobank Revolut. 🚀 2️⃣ The Block: Singapore's largest bank, DBS Bank, has launched a pilot project called DBS Treasury Tokens in partnership with Ant International. This initiative aims to improve treasury management and liquidity. 💼 3️⃣ Bybit: The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the implementation of a new comprehensive token listing and delisting system. This initiative is designed to enhance user protection, support market integrity, and promote further ecosystem development. 🔒 4️⃣ OKX: The team at the cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced the listing of the DOGS token. This will take place on August 20, 2024, with the asset deposit feature open since August 14. 🐶 5️⃣ Crypto.com: The cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced a partnership with the European football associations' union (UEFA). As part of this collaboration, Crypto.com will become the official global sponsor of the UEFA Champions League tournament. ⚽️ If you enjoyed this update, don’t forget to like or subscribe! What are your thoughts on these developments? Feel free to share in the comments! 💬 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ Amir Taaki: One of Bitcoin's early developers, Amir Taaki, introduced the first fully anonymous DAO with token-based governance. According to the programmer, none of the decentralized organization's actions can be tracked online. Participants, their shares, transactions, treasury, and all aspects related to voting remain hidden. 🔒 2️⃣ James Otudor: Nigerian activist and political figure James Otudor has filed a lawsuit against the President, the Minister of Finance, and the Attorney General of the country. He aims to protect the population's rights to purchase, store, and trade crypto assets. ⚖️ 3️⃣ Binance: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced the delisting of six assets. On August 26, 2024, PowerPool (CVP), Ellipsis (EPX), ForTube (FOR), Loom Network (LOOM), Reef (REEF), and VGX Token (VGX) will be removed from the platform. 🛑 4️⃣ Symbiotic: The Symbiotic restaking protocol team announced the launch of the developer mainnet (devnet). The release of the public mainnet is expected later in Q3 2024. The network already features key contracts, including storage and collateral systems. The latter allows assets to be staked to enhance the security of third-party projects. 🚀 5️⃣ BitGo: Custodial platform BitGo has expanded the jurisdictions for storing Bitcoin used in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to Singapore and Hong Kong. This became possible after forming a strategic partnership with BiT Global, a firm associated with Tron. 🌏 If you enjoyed this update, make sure to subscribe if you haven't already, or leave a like! Got any thoughts? Drop a comment below! 💬 @beesyst

#crypto 1️⃣ pump.fun: On August 9, 2024, the pump.fun developers announced significant changes to the meme coin launch mechanism. They have made token creation free and introduced an incentive of 0.5 SOL for assets listed on the Raydium exchange. 🎉 2️⃣ Ripple: On the same day, Ripple Labs revealed that they are testing a dollar-pegged stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains. 💵 3️⃣ Tonkeeper: The creators of the non-custodial TON wallet, Tonkeeper, launched the Signer app, which enables users to store private keys securely and sign transactions on offline devices using QR codes. 🔐 4️⃣ Binance: Venezuelan authorities have restricted access to Binance, social media X, and several other online services due to unrest following the presidential elections on July 28. The platform's representatives assured users that their funds remain safe. 🇻🇪 5️⃣ SEC: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) has announced the launch of a sandbox specifically designed for the cryptocurrency sector. 🏦 If you found this information valuable, please consider subscribing or leaving a like! What are your thoughts on these developments? We’d love to hear from you in the comments! @beesyst

#ai 1️⃣ Figure: Figure has unveiled the next generation of its humanoid robot—Figure 02. In this second iteration, the company claims to have completely overhauled both the hardware and software, achieving significant advancements in AI, computer vision, batteries, electronics, sensors, and actuators. 🤖 2️⃣ AppFigures: OpenAI’s mobile app, ChatGPT, has achieved a record-breaking monthly revenue. Reports indicate that the chatbot's software generated $39.9 million in earnings. 💰 3️⃣ OpenAI: OpenAI has introduced a new feature in the free version of ChatGPT, allowing users to generate up to two images per day using the DALL-E 3 AI model. 🎨 4️⃣ SoundHound: SoundHound has officially announced the acquisition of Amelia AI for $80 million. The company also reported a record revenue in Q2 2024. 📈 5️⃣ SCMP: Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is set to integrate Google’s AI Gemini into its latest flagship smartphone series, the 15 lineup. 📱 If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe, leave a like, or share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 @beesyst

#security 1️⃣ AFP: The Australian Federal Police have launched an investigation into a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that has impacted over 2,000 wallets. 🕵️‍♂️ 2️⃣ PeckShield: The Ronin sidechain, integral to the blockchain game Axie Infinity, has reportedly fallen victim to yet another hacker attack. Two suspicious withdrawals were detected, totaling $9.33 million and $2 million. 💰 3️⃣ Cyvers: Nexera, a blockchain infrastructure protocol, has suffered a security breach. The Nexera team confirmed a vulnerability within their smart contracts. As a precaution, they’ve suspended trading of the NXRA token on decentralized exchanges and are in discussions with centralized platforms to manage the situation. 🚨 4️⃣ AFM: Kazakhstan's Agency for Financial Monitoring (AFM) has uncovered 18 criminal cases involving illegal cryptocurrency operations and mining, with a total turnover exceeding 36 billion tenge ($75.4 million). In 2024, six convictions were handed down for illegal digital asset trading. Pre-trial investigations have led to the seizure of assets valued at 1.2 billion tenge ($2.51 million). ⚖️ 5️⃣ Laine: Solana developers, validators, and client teams have successfully addressed a critical network vulnerability through a coordinated update effort. 🛠 If you enjoyed this update, don't forget to subscribe, give it a thumbs up, or share your thoughts in the comments below! 🚀 @beesyst