The SEC has reportedly shared a list of 48 cryptocurrencies that it considers to be securities, according to a tweet by Chinese journalist Colin Wu. Notably, Bitcoin and Ethereum are not on this list. The SEC has been cracking down on cryptocurrencies, claiming that most digital tokens are unregistered securities. Ripple Labs and its XRP token were the first target of the SEC's securities agency, with the company accused of selling XRP as unregistered securities to investors.

According to reports, approximately $73.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies on Ethereum were stolen in the Curve Reentrancy exploit. As of now, 73% of the stolen funds ($52.3 million) have been returned.The remaining $19.7 million worth of cryptocurrencies on Ethereum have not yet been returned by the initial exploiter of the Curve CRV-ETH vulnerability (0xb752...b324).

The price of Bitcoin is currently hovering around $29K and there is speculation about what it will take to push it past $30K. Despite this, there are new developments in the crypto world and DeFi is still relevant. The article also includes CSS code for a responsive widget container and media queries for different screen sizes.

Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, is launching its mainnet on August 9, allowing developers to deploy applications and opening bridges for selected tokens. To celebrate the launch, Base is organizing "Onchain Summer," a month-long festival featuring art, music, gaming, and advocacy, with collaboration from major brands.

The MEV bot that drained over 6,000 Ether from the Curve Finance pETH-ETH pool has returned most of the funds to the JPEG'd deployer. The bot's address sent a message on the Ethereum blockchain to prove their email address was associated with the frontrunning bot, which led to negotiations and the partial return of funds. However, all other exploited funds are still under the control of the attacker who initiated the exploit, and the Curve team is attempting to get the rest of the funds returned. This is an ongoing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

The upcoming Cancun-Deneb upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain will enhance scalability and security. The Cancun upgrade includes 5 EIPs, including the eagerly awaited Proto-DankSharding, which will lay the groundwork for the full implementation of DankSharding. Other EIPs aim to decrease data storage costs, enhance cross-chain bridges and stake pools, and eliminate code that could terminate smart contracts.

The use of cryptocurrency has grown significantly in recent years, with many large companies adopting blockchain technology. While Bitcoin remains the most valuable and popular digital currency, other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Tether have also made an impact. This has resulted in more online platforms and physical stores accepting crypto payments, making transactions faster and more convenient for consumers.

ProShares has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on bitcoin and ethereum.According to the filing, the Bitcoin & Ether Equal Weight ETF will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."

According to a recent Web3 Development Report by Alchemy, web3 developer activity continued to grow in Q2, with Ethereum and crypto wallet SDKs seeing 26.8 million and 11.1 million installations, respectively. While the crypto market remains shaky due to regulatory pressure and economic uncertainty, the increase in developer activity is a promising sign for the industry.

Altcoin Sherpa, a pseudonymous trader, has identified Maker (MKR), an altcoin based on Ethereum, as having the potential to surge by almost 30% from its current price. The trader believes that MKR has shown "immense strength" in the current market environment and could reach above $1,700 if it overcomes the resistance level of around $1,330.

Optimism, a Layer 2 scaling solution built on top of Ethereum, has surpassed Arbitrum in daily transactions despite having a smaller total value locked. The growth in daily transactions has been attributed to increased use from Coinbase and Worldcoin, and the network is set to implement zero-knowledge proof systems. However, Arbitrum still dominates in decentralized finance applications such as Uniswap and AAVE. Optimism's ecosystem is set for advancements with proposals to implement zero-knowledge proof systems, and the increase in daily active addresses is promising for its continuous growth. Please note that this article is for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal or investment advice.

The Twitter account of Ethereum developer Tim Beiko was suspected of being hacked to post a phishing link related to an ETH airdrop. Users were warned not to click on any suspicious links. This incident joins a recent string of Twitter account hacks in the crypto community, prompting security experts to remind users to enable two-factor authentication with Google Authenticator.

New Bitcoin City, a platform built on the Bitcoin blockchain, has launched games that offer payouts on wins and NFT auctions. The developers aim to expand the usage of Bitcoin beyond trading and investments and make it more generalized. The platform also includes a marketplace and uses a layer 2 network called NOS to combat Bitcoin's slow transactional speeds. The introduction of BRC-20 standards has allowed developers to issue tokens and build DeFi applications on Bitcoin, leading to the development of digital artwork and meme coins. The developers believe that combining the best of both worlds, Ethereum and Bitcoin, is the way forward.

According to a popular crypto analyst, Dogecoin (DOGE) may experience a significant downward movement after its strong performance last month. The analyst, known as Rekt Capital, believes that DOGE appears bearish after failing to break through the resistance of a falling wedge pattern. In the worst-case scenario, DOGE could drop to the diagonal support of the pattern at around $0.055. Rekt Capital also shares insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and TomoChain, stating that BTC is still bullish, ETH needs to stay above $1,863 to rally above $2,000, and TOMO may be poised for a correction after closing below its high timeframe resistance at $1.60.

BitKeep, a Web3 multi-chain wallet, and Hope.money, a decentralized stablecoin protocol, have unveiled an exciting ecosystem campaign for users. The campaign is scheduled to run from August 1st, 19:00 (UTC+8), through August 8th, 19:00 (UTC+8), and will allow users to earn their share of an impressive $20,000 prize pool comprising of both $HOPE and $LT (Light Token). To participate, users simply have to either fill in a simple form with their BitKeep Ethereum address, or complete specific tasks on Galxe, QuestN, or TaskOn.

This week in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has seen a range of offerings highlighting the expanding industry, despite a sluggish market and declining sales. Practical NFT applications have emerged, such as gaming NFT cards from Gods Unchained and fantasy sports NFTs from Sorare.

The recent hack of decentralized finance protocol Curve Finance has had negative implications for multiple blockchains in the Web3.0 ecosystem, with Ethereum being one of the most affected. The total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum's Layer 1 network has dropped by almost 8% since the Curve attack went mainstream.

Information on the chain shows that more than 83 million stablecoin FDUSD were issued today, of which 68.29 million were issued on Ethereum and 14.98 million were issued on BNB Chain. As of press time, the circulation of FDUSD on Ethereum is 79.42 million, and the circulation on BNB Chain is 25.07 million.

Term Labs has launched its fixed-rate lending protocol on Ethereum, which promises zero slippage and no spread. The protocol is designed to appeal to professional portfolios by offering low fees and high-quality blue chip collateral such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. The lending and borrowing activities that have been most popular among the 2,000 testnet users and private mainnet beta involve borrowing stablecoins against liquid staking tokens and Tether against USDC. Term Finance plans to expand to other blockchains and layer-2 solutions in the near future.

Investors are accumulating stablecoins such as Tether USDT, USDC, BUSD, and DAI as Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to surpass their psychological barriers. BTC has been unable to break the $31,000 mark, while ETH is facing challenges maintaining the $2,000 level. Traders are finding comfort in their stablecoin positions amidst the volatile crypto market. Despite this, data from Coinglass suggests that traders remain optimistic and are betting on a potential price rise for BTC and ETH.