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ROLLUP: Ethereum Foundation Sells $100M? | Telegram Founder Arrested | SEC Targets Opensea

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Aug 30, 2024
This week, the arrest of Telegram's founder raises crucial questions about privacy rights. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation's shocking $100 million ETH sale stirs up debate over transparency in the crypto community. The SEC targets OpenSea with a Wells Notice, adding to the growing scrutiny of NFT regulations. Also, insights into crypto market metrics and the implications of macroeconomic factors keep the conversation lively.
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ANECDOTE

Telegram Founder Arrested

  • Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France, facing charges related to organized crime and child exploitation.
  • Durov was released on bail but must remain in France.
INSIGHT

Base Dominates L2 Active Users

  • Base is currently dominating the Layer 2 space in terms of monthly active user addresses, showing impressive growth.
  • However, this metric can be influenced by Sybil farming and doesn't reflect the true number of unique users.
INSIGHT

Arbitrum Leads TVL

  • Arbitrum leads in total value locked, surpassing other Layer 2s like Base and Optimism.
  • Mantle is the next largest Layer 2 with $1.1 billion in total value locked.
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