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September 3, 2024
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Shaking up Crypto VC: Telegram Founder’s Detention Sends Shockwaves

TLDR:

Strengths:

  • Akash Network was the best performer, rising 5.33%
  • Bitcoin touched $65,000 for the first time in three weeks

Weaknesses:

  • Notcoin was the worst performer, down 22.55%
  • The detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has impacted the crypto venture capital sector

Despite setbacks, there is a possibility that the SEC will approve options on spot Bitcoin ETFs by May. MakerDAO is rebranding as Sky to attract mainstream users and expand its platform. Solayer Labs raised $12 million in a funding round to grow their restaking protocol. However, the SEC settling with Abra and the potential legal action against OpenSea for unregistered securities pose threats to the industry.

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