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Between mid-July and Base’s public introduction in August, more than 500 scam tokens, like BASEPEPE (BPEPE) and Baby Yoda (YODA), were deployed on the blockchain, as reported by Solidus Labs, Around 300 of these tokens enabled their creators to generate an unlimited number of coins, unbeknownst to Base users, significantly impacting the tokens’ values. Moreover, about 60 tokens prevented buyers from reselling them on exchanges. The scam tokens collectively generated approximately $3.7 million in trading volume and yielded around $2 million in profits, according to Solidus.

Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization. This approval allows Coinbase to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and provide eligible US customers with access to crypto futures through its platforms. With this approval, Coinbase becomes the first crypto-native platform to offer a combined solution featuring traditional spot crypto trading and regulated, leveraged crypto futures for their US verified customers.

Dasset, a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand, has left its users unable to access their holdings. Attempts to log onto the official site redirect customers to the webpage of the law firm Grant Thornton. A released statement details that Grant Thornton will control the liquidation process of the exchange. It has immediate plans to cooperate with all customers to safeguard all the residual funds. "Dasset’s management says a significant reduction in asset values and trading levels impacted its ability to trade profitably. It was determined the appointment of liquidators was in the best interests of all stakeholders," Grant Thornton highlighted.

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein, in an interview with Bloomberg, expressed his regret for missing the opportunity to invest in Bitcoin when a single coin was worth just $100. Not one to dwell on past mistakes, David's currently pouring capital into companies making crypto trading accessible for everyone. Sound familiar? David's story echoes in many of us.

Following a probe by the Twitter user OnchainPenguin, a dubious $9.5 million transaction was tied to a fresh acquisition proposal. The inflow to Hodlnaut's wallet was 2221 times higher than the average. Insights from OnchainPenguin pinpoint this account as the source of rewards to OPNX’s leadership. It seems that Hodlnaut's funds were in some way supporting OPNX's functional outlays,and the trading platform's chiefs might be on a mission to save the virtual currencies FLEX and OX. There's a looming risk that these tokens could nosedive in value if Hodlnaut opts to liquidate its possessions to repay its lenders.

Kaiko Research’s data highlights reduced engagement in prominent tokens: “AXS, the governance token of the Axie Infinity ecosystem is down more than 90% since early 2022 and SAND, MANA and GALA tokens have seen a a similar drop in value.” Analysts point out that monetary incentives were a primary motivator for users, but these platforms faced challenges in maintaining their user base due to diminishing in-game rewards.

X (Twitter) is actively seeking a financial-data giant to collaborate on building a trading hub within its app. The request for plans emphasizes the importance of real-time information, particularly in the realm of investing. The company aims to offer financial content, real-time stock data, and other related features to enhance user experience. Reminding that Elon Musk envisions the platform as a Western super-app akin to WeChat in China, Gojek in Indonesia, Grab in Singapore, and Gozem in Africa. Such super-apps integrate various consumer services like food delivery, ride-hailing, payments, investing, and identity authentication into a single app, providing a comprehensive user experience.

The SEI token, having just been released, now finds itself in the 85th spot in terms of market capitalization, as reported by Coinmarketcap. It's also making its presence felt in daily trading, occupying the seventh position with a volume of $1,6 billion. While current metrics paint a promising picture for the project, it's worth noting that the cryptocurrency arena frequently sees such developments. Therefore, it's wise to approach this news with measured optimism.

Stated to be a staggering 10 times faster than Solana, the network accomplishes transaction finality in just 250 milliseconds. Trading of the blockchain's native token (SEI) has started on different centralized exchanges, and it's now valued at approximately $0.19. There's also news of an airdrop, but claiming will be permitted only after the "initial warm-up period." The time frame for this warm-up has not yet been revealed.

The US Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation, is set to be unveiled at 12:30 pm UTC. Current index level: 3.0% Forecast: 3.3%, marking a 0.3% CPI increase Discover more about the CPI in our article. Stay vigilant during potential market swings and approach trading wisely! UPD: The rate of inflation in the United States has risen to 3.2%, a bit under the forecasted amount.

The purpose of this program is to impose restrictions on certain cryptocurrency-related activities and create a more level playing field for banks involved in serving the digital asset industry. It which aims to ensure consistency in crypto-related regulations for all banks under Federal Reserve supervision. The activities that fall under the purview include custody, lending, trading, issuance, and distribution of crypto, including stablecoins.

The largest copycat token was launched shortly after the news and managed to amass a trading volume of $2.6 million within just eight hours, experiencing an astonishing surge of 12,000%. However, its price has since significantly dropped. Another noteworthy token, going by the name PepeYieldUnibotSatoshiDoge, also exhibited remarkable growth of 3,000%. Most of these fake PYUSD tokens are probably created as "honeypots."

As Elon Musk occupies himself with the Twitter rebrand, the crypto community is enthusiastically trading tokens that bear association with the well-known platform only through its former name. The TwitterDAO (TWITTER) token is presently priced at $0.0001, despite a rocky start.This rise is attributed to the automatic system's verification and contract audit. Yet, it's vital to bear in mind that such tokens often morph into money-making tools for fraudsters, leading to a total wipeout of the assets belonging to external investors. The recent situation with BALD serves as a stark reminder of this risk.

During its second-quarter 2023 earnings call on August 3, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, expressed confidence that the exchange would win the court case, stating, “We do think we can win. We expect to win.” In terms of their financial performance: Coinbase reported a net loss of $97 million on $708 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2023. Trading volume fell by 37%, and operating expenses were down nearly 50% year over year, partly due to a 30% reduction in headcount.