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- NFL Star Trevor Lawrence and Youtube Influencers Settle Allegations Over
**In a recent court document, Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence and two others have chosen to settle allegations that they misled investors, leading to losses in the FTX collapse. Lawrence, among several high-profile endorsers of FTX, has not publicly revealed the terms of his settlement.**
## Jaguars’ Quarterback Trevor ‘Sunshine’ Lawrence to Settle FTX Endorsement Lawsuit
On Friday, Bloomberg’s Jef Feeley [revealed](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-15/jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-to-settle-ftx-endorsement-fraud-suit?srnd=cryptocurrencies-v2) that YouTube personalities Tom Nash and Kevin Paffrath, along with NFL star Trevor Lawrence, have settled allegations of misleading investors through their endorsement of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange, FTX. Lawrence, the quarterback for the Jaguars, joined FTX as a partner in April 2021.
By May 2021, Lawrence [announced intentions](https://news.bitcoin.com/no-1-nfl-draft-pick-trevor-lawrence-signing-bonus-cryptocurrencies/) to transform his entire signing bonus into cryptocurrency. That year, his bonus was a staggering $24 million. Lawrence expressed his excitement about collaborating with Blockfolio, an FTX subsidiary. FTX had previously acquired Blockfolio, a leading portfolio tracking app, in 2020 for a cool $150 million.
- Bitcoin’s cycles are changing — Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts explains
This week’s episode of Market Talks discusses how Bitcoin cycles are changing and how it could impact the upcoming halving.
In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s *Market Talks*, host [Ray Salmond](https://cointelegraph.com/authors/ray-salmond) speaks with Jamie Coutts, a chartered market technician and crypto market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.
When asked whether Bitcoin’s pre- and post-halving price action could differ from previous cycles due to a change in global monetary policy, Coutts said:
> “I’ve been writing about this for most of the year. We do have some strong fundamentals in the space, but ultimately, what drives risk assets is liquidity. The longer that we have this tightening cycle, and if we start to see an uptick in unemployment and more stress in the banking sector, then there could be a bit more pain for risk assets like Bitcoin.”
- Mark Cuban’s Crypto Wallet Hacked, $870,000 Lost
**Hackers have apparently compromised a wallet belonging to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, stealing a number of cryptocurrencies. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, who confirmed the breach, has been able to transfer the remaining digital funds to U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase.**
## Mark Cuban’s Metamask Wallet Drained by Hackers
Cryptocurrency worth hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars has been evidently stolen by hackers from a hot wallet owned by American entrepreneur Mark Cuban. The billionaire confirmed to crypto media he was the victim of an attack.
The suspicious movement of funds from the wallet, which had been inactive for 160 days, was first noticed by blockchain sleuth Wazz (X handle @WazzCrypto) on Friday.
- DeFi economic activity drops 15% in August —VanEck
According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume across DeFi protocols declined to $52.8 billion in August, 15.5% lower than in July.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has suffered more setbacks in August as on-chain economic activity dwindled. According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume [declined](https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vaneck-monthly-crypto-recap-for-august-2023/) to $52.8 billion in August, 15.5% lower than in July.
The findings are based on VanEck's MarketVector Decentralized Finance Leaders Index (MVDFLE), which tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid tokens on DeFi protocols, including Uniswap
The DeFi Index underperformed Bitcoin and Ether in August, falling 21% in the month, notes the report. The results were exacerbated by UNI token negative performance of 33.5%, as investors sold off tokens to capture gains from July.
Another key metric for the ecosystem, the total value locked (TVL) declined 8% in August, from $40.8 billion to $37.5 billion, slightly outperforming Ethereum’s 10% slump in the month.
- An argument for the @Starknet airdrop
An argument for the [@starknet ](https://twitter.com/Starknet)airdrop:
\- 9% tokens allocated to Community Provisions
\- 9% tokens allocated to Community Rebates
\- 8.1% tokens are "unallocated" Community Provisions: *"for those who performed work for Starknet"* Community Rebates: *"to cover the costs of onboarding to Starknet"* Unallocated Tokens: for the community & decided by the community" Why this could mean an airdrop: The first two token positions are allocated for different purposes.
But It's entirely possible that Starknet decides to change the usage of those. We are talking about 18%, there would be room for an airdrop.
- Magic Eden integrates Solana’s compressed NFTs into marketplace
NFT marketplace Magic Eden believes that lowering the costs in NFT production creates an “easy access point” for new users to try NFTs.
Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden has announced that it will support Solana’s compressed NFTs (cNFTs) to provide a cost-efficient and scalable alternative to owning digital collectibles.
CNFTs differ from the usual Solana NFTs because their data is [compressed](https://solana.com/news/how-to-use-compressed-nfts-on-solana) and stored off-chain. Because of this, production in larger quantities is more feasible as they require lesser fees to mint.
According to Magic Eden, this type of NFT is ideal for creating mass-produced collections in various industries like gaming, music, events and the metaverse. The NFT marketplace believes that it allows creators to reach wider audiences without spending more.
The NFT marketplace also believes that by lowering the costs involved in NFT production, it can potentially promote adoption and become an “easy access point” for new people to try out collecting NFTs. With lower costs, users can collect NFTs without risking a large amount of funds to acquire collections. It lowers the risk of losing money over NFTs.
- Gemini Blasts DCG and Genesis Bankruptcy Plan, Calling It ‘Misleading
Under the plan, Gemini creditors would receive a “fraction” of the money they are owed, Gemini’s lawyers said.
Crypto exchange Gemini has criticized a bankruptcy recovery plan related to Genesis, Gemini’s partner on a lending program that’s been frozen for months, saying the potential deal is “misleading at best,” according to a [Friday court filing](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysb.314889/gov.uscourts.nysb.314889.704.0.pdf).
Earlier this week, Genesis and its parent company, Digital Currency Group, said more than 230,000 retail creditors who used Gemini’s Earn program stand to be made “nearly whole” under a proposed remuneration deal to be voted on later this year. Earn was offered to customers of the Gemini crypto exchange, but Genesis supplied the financial infrastructure that ran the program. (Genesis, like CoinDesk, is owned by DCG.)
But Gemini said Friday that Gemini Earn users will not recover “anything close \[to the] real value” of the money they’re owed under the proposal.
“DCG touts proposed recovery rates that are a total mirage – misleading at best and deceptive at worst,” Gemini’s lawyers said in the filing. “Make no mistake: Gemini Lenders will not actually receive anything close in real value terms to the proposed recovery rates under the current ‘agreement in principle.’”
DCG owes more than null.65 billion to the beleaguered crypto lender Genesis, which, in turn, [owes some null.2 billion to Gemini](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/07/04/geminis-cameron-winklevoss-tweets-15b-final-offer-in-debt-talks-over-crypto-firm-genesis/). Genesis owes over $3 billion to its top 50 creditors overall.
- DJ 3LAU causes a stir after opting out of Friend.tech over regulatory risk
3LAU noted that the risks were high and that he has a “responsibility” to avoid regulatory gray areas.
Popular DJ and [crypto investor Justin Blau](https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-music-marketplace-royal-raises-55m-in-series-a-round), better known by his stage name 3LAU, has caused a stir in the crypto community after suddenly opting out of the decentralized social media platform Friend.tech. Explaining the decision, the DJ highlighted concerns over the regulatory risks that the platform may pose.
In a Sept. 15 X ( formerly Twitter) thread, 3LAU revealed that he stepped away from Friend.tech after “understanding more of the risks.”
3LAU added that his main concern was around the automated market maker (AMM) that enables the trading of user keys (formerly known as shares) on the platform.
He suggested that such a feature on a social media platform sits in a regulatory gray area that [could cause issues](https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-charges-company-behind-stoner-cats-nft-series-unregistered-securities-sale) for users down the track.
- What are address poisoning attacks in crypto and how to avoid them?
Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses.
Address poisoning attacks are malicious tactics used by attackers who can reroute traffic, interrupt services, or obtain unauthorized access to sensitive data by inserting bogus data or changing routing tables. The integrity of data and network security are seriously threatened by these assaults, which take advantage of flaws in network protocols.
This article will explain what address poisoning attacks are, their types and consequences, and how to protect oneself against such attacks.
## Address poisoning attacks in crypto, explained
In the world of cryptocurrencies, hostile actions where attackers influence or deceive consumers by tampering with cryptocurrency addresses are referred to as [address poisoning attacks](https://cointelegraph.com/news/countering-address-poisoning-this-browser-extension-offers-users-protection).
On a blockchain network, these addresses, which are made up of distinct alphanumeric strings, serve as the source or destination of transactions. These attacks use a variety of methods to undermine the integrity and security of cryptographic wallets and transactions.
Address poisoning attacks in the crypto space are mostly used to either illegally acquire digital assets or impair the smooth operation of blockchain networks. These attacks may encompass:
- Coinbase Earned nullM Amid Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims
Coinbase received 570 ETH, the second-largest payout tied to MEV in Ethereum’s history, to process transactions related to the Curve exploit.
* The $73 million Curve exploit in July briefly pushed prices on the DeFi platform out of whack, and a trading bot paid 570 ETH to ensure it could take advantage of that once-in-a-lifetime arbitrage opportunity.
* The Ethereum validator that received that payment was apparently run by Coinbase, making it an unwitting beneficiary of the incident.
* Exploit victim Alchemix reached out to Coinbase to seek a refund for victims, but the crypto exchange has evidently not turned over the money.
- SMI Vantage Expands Crypto Reach With New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Sarawak
**The Singapore-based investment management and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, SMI Vantage, plans to launch a bitcoin mining facility in the state of Sarawak in Borneo, Malaysia. The company has signed a rental agreement and anticipates operations to begin by the end of the third quarter.**
SMI Vantage Charts New Territory With Sarawak Bitcoin Mining Venture
According to a report from The Edge Singapore, SMI Vantage, an investment and SaaS firm, has disclosed its intention to commence bitcoin mining operations in Sarawak. The firm is in the process of setting up two containers equipped with application-specific integrated circuit mining machines. Operations are projected to start by October 1, 2023, or the conclusion of the third quarter.
SMI’s recent agreement was advised by Sovereign Systemtechnik, a Singapore-based engineering and technology firm. The deal was inked in September 2022 and marks SMI’s third bitcoin mining venture. While SMI already has operations in Melaka, Malaysia, it also boasts a bitcoin mining facility in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital. Beyond SaaS and cryptocurrency mining, SMI has a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics solutions.
- Paul Krugman: 'The War on Inflation Is Pretty Much Won' – Claims 'Remarkable Disinflation' Occurred
**On Wednesday, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman provided a brief analysis of the current economic landscape in the United States. Krugman asserted that the nation has experienced “remarkable disinflation.” According to him, the available data paints a compelling picture, suggesting that the “war on inflation has been pretty much won — without a recession.” Krugman emphasized that inflation turned out “to be transitory,” contrary to initial apprehensions.**
Krugman Declares Victory — ‘Inflation Turns Out to Have Been Transitory After All’
On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) unveiled its eagerly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, shedding light on the nation’s current inflation rate. The report revealed a notable surge in the CPI for all urban consumers, marking a 0.6% increase in August when adjusted for seasonal variations. This significant uptick followed a 0.2% rise in July, making it the most substantial month-to-month price escalation witnessed in well over a year.
- City boss Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker picked up a knock in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester United.
The England defender, in superb form of late, had to be substituted in the final moments of the 2-1 win over the Reds and though his back injury has improved slightly, his fitness will be monitored as the week progresses.
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/pep-guardiola-city-v-inter-kyle-walker-injury-update-63821655
- HAALAND: WE WANT TO FINISH INCREDIBLE SEASON IN ‘BEST WAY POSSIBLE’
**Erling Haaland admits it will be a ‘special’ moment to compete in the Champions League final as he looks to help City finish the season ‘in the best way possible’.**
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/erling-haaland-manchester-city-inter-63821650
- ETIHAD PLAYER OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY NOMINEES REVEALED
It's time to vote for your Etihad Player of the Month...
In a month where City played SIX of our seven games away from home - winning four, drawing two and losing once - there were many standout performers.
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/etihad-player-of-the-month-february-nominees-revealed-63813285
- EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | Bristol City 0-3 Man City | City progress to last eight!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3C-66F8Dzc
- City are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Nathan Ake’s right-footed strike shortly after the hour mark sealed the win for the Blues and kept alive Pep Guardiola’s hopes of winning the prestigious cup competition for a second time.
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/arsenal-fa-cup-fourth-round-match-report-63810434
- Manchester City v Arsenal | Key Moments | Fourth Round | Emirates FA Cup 2022-23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5N8-BmXfMM
- US Senator Ted Cruz pushes for crypto in Congress ... using snacks
A newly introduced resolution could potentially see lawmakers buying sodas and chips using crypto-supporting vending machines.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-senator-ted-cruz-pushes-for-crypto-in-congress-using-snacks
- First Mover Asia: Cryptos Shrug Off Latest US Productivity, Jobs Data; Bitcoin Hovers at $22.9K
ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers litecoin's strong performance over the past year compared to bitcoin and ether. The first altcoin has been operating largely out of the spotlight.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/01/27/first-mover-asia-cryptos-shrug-off-latest-us-productivity-jobs-data-bitcoin-hovers-at-229k/
- Goldman Sachs Ranks Bitcoin Best Performing Asset so Far This Year
**Goldman Sachs has ranked bitcoin the best-performing asset so far this year. The cryptocurrency also tops the global investment bank’s list as the asset with the highest risk-adjusted return — above gold, real estate, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq 100.**
https://news.bitcoin.com/goldman-sachs-ranks-bitcoin-best-performing-asset/
- Learned about all the web3 lingo on @orbapp.lens app, and also got a NFT. Now I'm certified slang master 🧙
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on @orbapp.lens app, and also got a sick NFT 🤩
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals and mission of @orbapp.lens project, and got a sick NFT 🔥
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals and features of @LensProtocol on the @orbapp.lens app, and got a dope NFT 🌿
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of crypto wallet on @orbapp.lens app, and got a sick NFT 🤯
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of web3 on @orbapp.lens app, and got a dope NFT 😇
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- CITY 3-1 SEVILLA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/sevilla-home-champions-league-highlights-63803008
- DE BRUYNE AND HAALAND UP FOR PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/de-bruyne-haaland-premier-league-player-of-the-month-october-63803066
- HAALAND ADAPTING TO OUR STYLE SAYS PEP
Pep Guardiola says despite Erling Haaland’s superb start to life in sky blue, he is still adjusting to the way City play.
https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/pep-guardiola-press-conference-aston-villa-v-manchester-city-63797713
- 3AC founders reveal ties to Terra founder, blame overconfidence for collapse
Su Zhu revealed the 3AC team had close ties to Terra co-founder Do Kwon, which made them overlook several red flags with the project that eventually led to a multi-million dollar loss for the hedge fund.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3ac-founders-reveal-ties-to-terra-founder-blame-overconfidence-for-collapse
- Crypto Community Responds to Tornado Cash Sanctions, Privacy Advocates Say 'There Are Many Legitimate Reasons to Seek Financial Anonymity'
The U.S. government banning the ethereum mixing service Tornado Cash and the enforcement that has followed has the crypto community in an uproar about the event. A large number of crypto and privacy advocates have spoken out against the actions the government has taken so far, and the nonprofit advocacy group Fight for the Future calls the ban “a threat to the future of financial privacy.”
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-community-responds-to-tornado-cash-sanctions-privacy-advocates-say-there-are-many-legitimate-reasons-to-seek-financial-anonymity/
- Crypto.com secures UK registration for 'cryptoasset activities’
As defined by the FCA, "cryptoasset activity" includes anything that involves exchanging one crypto for another or exchanging crypto for fiat and vice versa.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-com-secures-uk-registration-for-cryptoasset-activities
- ASTON VILLA V CITY: GUARDIOLA UPDATES ON INJURED QUARTET
Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish are fit and ready to return to action against Aston Villa this weekend, but Kalvin Phillips remains a doubt for the trip to Villa Park.
Phillips has missed both of Manchester City’s last two fixtures since limping off in the charity game against Barcelona, whilst Ake and Grealish have not featured since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth three weeks ago.
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/aston-villa-man-city-injury-news-63797717
- DIAS: WE HAVE TO PLAY EVERY GAME AS IF TITLE IS ON THE LINE
Ruben Dias has insisted that, despite a promising start, City cannot relax if we are to win a third consecutive Premier League title.
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/aston-villa-plp-quotes-63797722
- Bitcoin Mining Operations Continue to Expand Amid the Crypto Winter, While Converting 'Wasted Gas to Energy at Scale'
The bitcoin mining industry continues to expand as companies are obtaining more megawatts of capacity, building new facilities, and acquiring thousands of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs. On Friday, the firm Validus Power revealed it has acquired two natural gas power stations in Ontario, Canada, that will become crypto mining facilities. On the same day, the firm Applied Blockchain got a $15 million loan to fund growth and “buildout of its data centers.” While the bitcoin mining industry’s growth has been exponential, at the same time, bitcoin mining operations are making a significant dent toward cleaning up the world’s CO2 emissions.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-mining-operations-continue-to-expand-amid-the-crypto-winter-while-converting-wasted-gas-to-energy-at-scale/
- Bitcoin traders still favor new $20K lows as Ethereum hits $2K
It is high time for a deeper retracement on the "relief" rally in Bitcoin, say commentators, but upside targets of $28,000 stay on the table.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-still-favor-new-20k-lows-as-ethereum-hits-2k
- Crypto lending platform Hodlnaut suspends services due to liquidity crisis
Hodlnaut avoided 3AC exposure and earlier denied ever buying UST, but several reports and on-chain data have shown that the lending firm at one point owned over $150M worth of UST.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lending-platform-holdnaut-suspends-services-due-to-liquidity-crisis
- Axie Infinity cuts rewards from classic game, subtly forcing P2E players to new mode
The team described the move as part of its efforts to balance the economy for the Smooth Love Potion token.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/axie-infinity-cuts-rewards-from-classic-game-subtly-forcing-p2e-players-to-new-mode
- BlackRock Launches Spot Bitcoin Private Trust, Bitcoin Outlook as Ethereum Merge Approaches
"All About Bitcoin" discusses the news moving crypto markets. BlackRock offers U.S.-based institutional investors a spot bitcoin private trust. How could the Tornado Cash U.S. ban impact the future of crypto? Guests include Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital and Doug Schwenk, CEO of Digital Asset Research.
https://www.coindesk.com/tv/all-about-bitcoin/all-about-bitcoin-august-11-2022/
- INSIDE CITY EPISODE 406: AKANJI SIGNS AND HAALAND SHINES!
In the latest episode of Inside City, our cameras take you behind-the-scenes on another busy few days that saw Manuel Akanji become our latest signing and the goals fly in at the Etihad.
https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/inside-city-episode-406-63797803
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqfYTp2oYYc
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