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Crypto Exchange HTX Lost M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says
HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun.

Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping

We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy
Mudrex successfully registered with Italy’s Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.

Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi

First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for 0M Since August
The software ompany now holds nearly $4.68 billion worth of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser.

The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge
Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler.