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Venezuelan censorship escalated post-July 28 presidential election, blocking access to Binance and other platforms amid nationwide protests. The blockade, first detected on August 9, raises concerns about its impact on the local economy and citizens' access to stable currencies.

Three Arrows Capital has filed a $1.3B lawsuit against TerraForm Labs, claiming market manipulation led to significant losses during the LUNA and TerraUSD crash. 3AC alleges that TerraForm inflated the prices of LUNA and TerraUSD, which induced them to invest heavily.

World Mobile launches its second batch of AirNode sales, deploying over 700 AirNodes in Northern Nevada and California to enhance connectivity for underserved communities. The first batch reinforces World Mobile's commitment to expanding its decentralized wireless network.

Tether has partnered with crypto firm Xion Global to enhance blockchain education in South Africa. The initiative will provide educational resources, including videos and case studies, focusing on cryptocurrency payments. The collaboration aims to demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments.

Jatinder Singh, 39, was jailed for three years after spending $4.4M from an erroneous refund by Crypto.com. In May 2021, a staff error led to Singh's partner receiving AU$10.47M instead of a $65 deposit. The couple spent much of the money on luxury items, real estate, and even gifted AU$1M to a friend.

OKX is investing millions into its Irish subsidiaries while restructuring its European operations, focusing more on Malta. The exchange established its initial base in Ireland in 2022, joining other major exchanges in obtaining licenses from the Central Bank.

Metaplant has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 303.095 BTC after purchasing 57.103 BTC at an average price of 8,756,107 Japanese yen per Bitcoin. CEO Simon Gerovich announced plans to position Metaplant as a leading Bitcoin company in Asia, emphasizing long-term commitment to Bitcoin investment.