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The DOGS meme coin has put the TON network to the test, achieving an impressive 150,000 requests per minute following its on-chain claiming launch. TON showcased its capabilities with up to 10 million users trading simultaneously, maintaining one of the fastest speeds in the crypto space.

U.S. Representative Mike Collins has been caught engaging in active trading of altcoins, a rarity among Congress members who typically favor stocks. Collins purchased up to $50,000 worth of the obscure altcoin Aerodrome (AERO) on July 26, 2024, sold it shortly after, and then bought back in just a day later.

Argentina's Buenos Aires Ministry of Education is integrating Ethereum and blockchain technology into high school curricula, starting August 27. The initiative, led by the ETH Kipu Foundation, aims to prepare students for a tech-driven economy by teaching them about blockchain and decentralized applications.

Australia is poised to play a crucial role in the global shift towards renewable energy, particularly through its silicon production for solar cells. The journey from quartz to solar cells involves complex processes, including reductive smelting and chemical purification to create high-purity polysilicon.

Thailand extradited Malaysian businessman Teow Wooi Huat to China for his alleged involvement in a $14 billion cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Teow was handed over to Chinese authorities on August 20, 2023, marking the first extradition under a 1999 treaty between Thailand and China.

Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has secured $3 million in a convertible note round to expand its credit services. The funding aims to enhance access to consumer credit for underbanked Egyptians, aligning with the country's financial inclusion goals.

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport near Paris on August 24, 2024, as part of a judicial investigation by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office's cybercrime division, JUNALCO. Following the news of Durov's arrest, the cryptocurrency TON saw a nearly 18% drop, trading at around $5.60.