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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France by National Anti-Fraud Office
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France by the National Anti-Fraud Office at Le Bourget airport, according to French news site TF1. Durov, traveling with a woman and his bodyguard, was detained based on a search warrant related to an investigation by OFMIN, an agency focused on combating child sexual exploitation. Sources suggest he may face multiple charges, including terrorism, drug-related offenses, fraud, and money laundering. Durov is expected to appear before a judge, with a possible indictment on Sunday.
AI Tokens Rally Ahead of 'Super Bowl' Nvidia Earnings Report
Artificial intelligence-focused crypto assets have surged by up to 70% in the past week as anticipation builds for Nvidia's upcoming earnings report. AI tokens like Near Protocol, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance's (FET), Bittensor (TAO), and Render (RENDER) have outperformed the broader crypto market, with significant gains leading up to the report. Nvidia, a key player in the AI revolution, is expected to release its Q2 results on August 28, with analysts calling it the "most important tech earnings in years." This has fueled speculation and investment in AI-related cryptocurrencies, with Nvidia's stock also seeing substantial growth.
Stacks' Nakamoto Upgrade Set to Enhance Bitcoin DeFi on Wednesday
On August 28, Stacks (STX) will activate its Nakamoto Upgrade, the most significant enhancement in its history, drastically improving transaction speeds from 10-30 minutes to around five seconds. This upgrade will introduce sBTC, a decentralized asset backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, facilitating efficient BTC transfers and serving as gas for transactions. This advancement aims to address Bitcoin’s slow transaction speeds that have previously hampered DeFi applications on Stacks, potentially transforming the ecosystem and enhancing user experiences on platforms like Velar. The upgrade comes as Bitcoin’s ecosystem gains renewed interest, driven by innovations like the Ordinals Protocol, positioning Stacks at the forefront of Bitcoin’s Web3 and DeFi evolution.
Trading Desk Insights
Bitcoin broke out of its previous range on Friday, driven by heightened trading activity and a significant increase in open interest. Spot volume has slightly decreased following the initial surge, with both Bitcoin and the Nasdaq trending lower since early morning. The recent recovery in cryptocurrency prices has been bolstered by a robust expansion in stablecoins, with $1 billion in new tokens minted over a seven-day average. Bitcoin's open interest is once again approaching the critical resistance level of 180,000 to 190,000 contracts, a point historically associated with sharp market movements. A pullback to $62,000 could present a strong buying opportunity for those looking to go long.
Among the top-performing altcoins over the past week, AVAX leads with a 27% gain, followed by NEAR, MATIC, and TON, each up 24%. Over the last three months, TON has risen 49%, while XRP has gained 14%; however, BNB and SOL have declined by 5%. Artificial Intelligence tokens surged on Monday, ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA) highly anticipated earnings report on August 28th.
In the US-listed ETF market, Bitcoin saw inflows of $250 million on Friday, coinciding with remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The inflows occurred amidst robust trading activity, with the eleven Bitcoin-related products recording over $3 billion in trading volume, the highest in more than a month. Ethereum, on the other hand, lagged behind, with outflows of $5.7 million despite a slight uptick in trading volume.
In other developments, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris and taken into custody on allegations related to the misuse of the messaging platform for criminal activities. Telegram stated that it fully adheres to European Union regulations and maintains content moderation practices that align with industry standards.
Equity futures remained steady on Monday as investors anticipate a push toward record-high levels following signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rate cuts may be on the horizon. Stocks are coming off a strong week, highlighted by Powell's comments suggesting that rate reductions are imminent.
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