It’s been nearly 8 years, but yes Vitalik, I believe we have earned it now 🤝Still much to be done though.Defending the right to privacy is extremely important…and it’s under attack. We need to win on that front.But I do think as an expression of technology, Ethereum *has* earned it now.It’s time to win.vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin):So total cryptocoin market cap just hit $0.5T today. But have we *earned* it? ...

Market Trends & Crypto Performance - Bitcoin dipped slightly below $120,000 but Ether rose to $4,468, approaching its 2021 all-time high of over $4,800; Solana also increased to $181 [2] - Increased crypto activity is observed when Bitcoin reaches all-time highs, impacting altcoins as well [12][15] - July saw elevated crypto activities with Bitcoin reaching approximately $123,000, followed by an "alt season" with Ethereum and Solana rising [13][15] Regulatory Landscape & Company Initiatives - Paxos is seeking a national trust bank charter, aiming for federal regulation [4][5] - Circle also submitted a bank charter application to the office of the controller of the currency [6] - Regulatory advancements in the US are seen as a positive sign for crypto, potentially leading to mainstream adoption [14] - eToro expanded its crypto offerings for US users, now allowing trading of over 100 cryptocurrencies and planning to launch staking [16][17] - eToro believes blockchain technology will facilitate the transfer of wealth as traditional assets move onto the blockchain, with plans to launch tokenized stocks [21] Company Financials & Performance - Circle reported a 53% jump in revenue, reaching $658 million from $430 million a year ago, but had a net loss of $482 million due to charges related to its NY debut; USDC circulation grew 90% year-over-year [6][7] - eToro's net contribution from crypto grew 34% year-over-year to $27 million, driven by higher invested amount per trade [9][11]

Legal & Regulatory - Do Kwon pleaded guilty to two criminal counts of fraud [1] - The fraud charges are in connection with the $40 billion crash of TerraUSD and Luna coins in 2022 [1] Cryptocurrency Market - The TerraUSD and Luna coins experienced a $40 billion crash in 2022 [1]

🇧🇾 BULLISH: Belarus President has asked how the country can use cryptocurrency, “especially now, to facilitate payments,” calling it important for himself and the nation. https://t.co/R573HZW7SB ...

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Business Strategy - Western Union is considering launching its own dollar-backed stablecoin [1] - The move is in response to the growing number of cryptocurrency projects competing with its core business [1]

Ethereum is sending…Find out why in the last @ForbesCrypto featuring yours truly.Charles Lloyd Bovaird II (@CharlesLBovaird):Ether Prices Surpassed $4,300 Today, Extending Recent Gains As Multiple Factors Fueled Gains. https://t.co/J61CgkQftZ @ForbesCrypto #Ether #cryptocurrency #Crypto ...

RT Charles Lloyd Bovaird II (@CharlesLBovaird)Ether Prices Surpassed $4,300 Today, Extending Recent Gains As Multiple Factors Fueled Gains. https://t.co/J61CgkQftZ @ForbesCrypto #Ether #cryptocurrency #Crypto ...

The killer app is network-level usernames and contact lists, encrypted metadata, and instantly-settled affordable transactions.Money should just work. Just like Dash.Spade (@SpadesHQ_):I’m shocked more people aren’t talking about usernames on $DASH Platform. You can now send peer to peer payments to a simple username instead of a long, complicated wallet address. Crypto is officially becoming seamless for the average person. https://t.co/9BukfrP52H ...

RT DashPay🇨🇦Canada (@DashpayCanada)Why $DASH deserves your attention:1️⃣ Speed: Transactions confirmed in seconds via InstantSend2️⃣ Privacy: Optional PrivateSend for discreet payments3️⃣ Innovative governance: A DAO that funds its own ecosystem4️⃣ Real adoption: Accepted in hundreds of businesses worldwide ...