DeFi hacks and rug pulls, Bitcoin ATM fraud, crypto’s role in US elections

In today’s episode, we discuss US senators addressing fraud concerns involving Bitcoin ATMs, as well as the recent DeFi hack targeting Delta Prime and the BaseBros rug pull. We also cover the crypto community’s relief efforts for Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi, in addition to the growing influence of crypto PACs in Arizona’s and Michigan’s Senate races.

Plus, we dive into the latest crypto investment trends, which have seen $436 million in inflows despite Ethereum’s continued struggles. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!

Further reading:

• US lawmakers urge top crypto ATM operators to tackle fraud
• Delta Prime DeFi protocol hacked for $6M on Arbitrum
• BaseBros DeFi rug pull results in $2M loss on Base
• Crypto community rallies for Vietnam typhoon relief with aid donations
• 50 days until US election, crypto Super PAC pours $7.8M into Senate races
• Crypto investment products see $436M inflows while Ethereum struggles

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