CFA Report Pegs US Crypto Fraud Losses at $80.7B

Bitcoin experienced a rapid price decline, sparking social media frenzy with claims of a flash crash and potential legal consequences. Despite the attention, the sell-off was orderly and did not lead to a full recovery.

Investment firms are submitting applications for advanced crypto exchange-traded funds, shifting towards leveraged and actively managed strategies for broader institutional exposure. Issuers are adapting to potential regulatory changes, with multiple ETF approvals expected in October.

AUSTRAC has directed Binance Australia to appoint an independent auditor due to serious concerns about its crime prevention systems. The regulator highlighted gaps in anti-money laundering controls and gave Binance 28 days to nominate external auditors for approval.

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed hotel group, will be added to the FTSE Japan Index, transitioning from small-cap to mid-cap status. This move aims to integrate Bitcoin further into mainstream equity portfolios, with the company recently purchasing an additional 103 BTC.

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, criticized his arrest by French police as "legally and logically absurd" one year after being detained for alleged criminal activity on his platform. Despite being released on bail, he must still return to France every 14 days with no appeal date set.

A large sell order of 24,000 BTC worth $2.7 billion caused a 3.74% flash crash, resulting in over $623 million in liquidations. Despite this, Bitcoin is up 2.41% from its weekend low, currently trading near $113,169.

The Philippines has proposed establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, requiring the central bank to accumulate 10,000 BTC over five years. The bill, if enacted, would make the Philippines one of the first countries in Asia with a sovereign Bitcoin reserve.

Ethereum reached a new all-time high price, surpassing its previous record set in November 2021. The recent surge was driven by factors such as growing interest from traditional finance firms and a favorable regulatory environment.

Public Keys by Decrypt reports on publicly traded crypto companies, with recent surges in crypto and stock markets attributed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Bitcoin miners and Ethereum treasury companies saw significant gains, while Ethereum funds received net deposits after five days of losses.

Trish Turner, head of the IRS digital assets unit, is leaving for the private sector amid upcoming tax policy changes. The IRS faces a significant influx of crypto filings while experiencing budget cuts and staff reductions.