Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack
Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds. Go to Source
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Exclusive: Franklin Templeton mulls bringing RWAs to Ethereum, user-managed wallets
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph. Go to Source
Is government oversight non-negotiable for the future of crypto?
Governments aren’t known for allowing anything to thrive without some oversight or control, but for the most part, crypto is proving to be an exception. Go to Source
VanEck says Bitcoin could hit $2.9 million per coin by 2050
Bitcoin Layer-2s could be collectively worth around $7.6 trillion, the report added. Go to Source
Craig Wright’s colleague tried to stop court case — He didn’t listen
Christen Ager-Hansen told Cointelegraph that he warned his former colleagues, including Craig Wright and financial backer Calvin Ayre, against going to court. Go to Source
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House
The Financial Technology Protection Act passed the House of Representatives by voice vote roughly a year after lawmakers sent it out of committee. Go to Source
Forcount crypto scheme promoters plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
On July 22, two of the five individuals who allegedly stole $8.4 million from investors between 2017 and 2021 by promoting Forcount pleaded guilty. Go to Source
Gemini reaches settlement with IRA Financial Trust over $36M exploit
The lawsuit, initially filed by IRA in June 2022, alleged that Gemini misrepresented its security protections, resulting in an exploit that removed $36 million in crypto. Go to Source
Elon Musk lashes out at EU over ‘illegal’ free speech deal
The European Commission and Elon Musk’s social media site, X, look set to battle over alleged transparency violations. Go to Source
SEC approves Grayscale, Proshares spot Ethereum ETFs for trading on NYSE Arca
The issuers must still await final regulatory signoff on S-1 filings before listing the funds. Go to Source
