8 月加密貨幣解鎖將代幣發行量推至 $1.5B

8 月，主要加密項目將釋放近 15 億美元的代幣，其中 Ripple 的 10 億 XRP 代幣（6.09 億美元）在 8 月 1 日佔據了很大一部分。

Major crypto projects are set to unlock nearly $1.5 billion in tokens in August, with Ripple's 1 billion XRP tokens ($609 million) being unlocked on August 1st. This is part of Ripple's monthly 1 billion XRP release since 2017, with a large portion typically being re-locked. In June, 800 million XRP were re-locked, while 300 million ($182 million) were sold.

主要加密項目將於 8 月解鎖近 15 億美元的代幣，其中 Ripple 的 10 億 XRP 代幣（6.09 億美元）將於 8 月 1 日解鎖。這是 Ripple 自 2017 年以來每月發行 10 億 XRP 的一部分，其中很大一部分通常會重新鎖定。 6 月份，8 億 XRP 被重新鎖定，同時售出 3 億 XRP（1.82 億美元）。

Other notable August unlocks include Wormhole's 600 million W tokens ($180.5 million) on August 3rd and Avalanche's 9.4 million AVAX ($268 million) on August 20th. Sui, dYdX, and ZetaChain will also have unlocks on August 1st, ranging from $11 million to $50 million. Later in the month, ImmutableX, Aptos, The Sandbox, Starknet, and Arbitrum will also have significant token unlocks, ranging from $35 million to $80 million.

其他值得注意的 8 月解鎖包括 8 月 3 日 Wormhole 的 6 億個 W 代幣（1.805 億美元）和 8 月 20 日 Avalanche 的 940 萬個 AVAX（2.68 億美元）。 Sui、dYdX 和 ZetaChain 也將於 8 月 1 日解鎖，金額從 1,100 萬美元到 5,000 萬美元不等。本月晚些時候，ImmutableX、Aptos、The Sandbox、Starknet 和 Arbitrum 也將解鎖大量代幣，金額從 3,500 萬美元到 8,000 萬美元不等。

In other crypto news, a UK hacker has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for compromising over 500 Coinbase accounts through phishing websites in 2018-2019, stealing more than $900,000. Elliot Gunton, who was 17-18 at the time, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering.

在其他加密貨幣新聞中，一名英國駭客因在 2018 年至 2019 年期間透過網路釣魚網站入侵 500 多個 Coinbase 帳戶、竊取超過 90 萬美元而被判處 3.5 年監禁。埃利奧特·岡頓（Elliot Gunton）當時17歲至18歲，他承認共謀欺詐和洗錢罪。

This isn't Gunton's first offense. In 2019, he received a 20-month sentence for stealing TalkTalk customer data, which he avoided by completing a rehabilitation order. He was also ordered to repay £407,359 for hacking high-profile Instagram accounts.

這並不是岡頓第一次犯規。 2019 年，他因竊取 TalkTalk 客戶資料而被判 20 個月監禁，但他透過完成康復令避免了這一刑罰。他還因駭客入侵 Instagram 知名帳戶而被命令償還 407,359 英鎊。

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has announced a recovery plan after a $230 million cyberattack. The plan includes a 55/45 strategy where users get immediate access to 55% of assets, with 45% locked in USDT-equivalent tokens. Users have two options for managing remaining assets, to be chosen by August 3, 2024. WazirX will create a diversified portfolio for the unlocked 55% of assets, with valuation based on July 21, 2024 prices from CoinMarketCap and select exchanges.

印度加密貨幣交易所 WazirX 在遭受 2.3 億美元網路攻擊後宣布了恢復計畫。該計劃包括 55/45 策略，用戶可以立即存取 55% 的資產，其中 45% 鎖定為 USDT 等值代幣。用戶有兩種管理剩餘資產的選項，將於2024 年8 月3 日之前選擇。 21 日價格。

Finally, Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, is facing SEC charges for allegedly profiting $16 million through misleading stock recommendations. The SEC claims Left engaged in a “bait and switch” strategy, making public recommendations contrary to his trading activities. The Department of Justice has also filed criminal charges against Left for securities fraud and lying to federal law enforcement. If convicted on all 18 charges, he could face up to 25 years in prison.

最後，Citron Research 創辦人 Andrew Left 因涉嫌透過誤導性股票推薦獲利 1,600 萬美元而面臨 SEC 指控。美國證券交易委員會聲稱萊夫特採取了「誘餌和轉換」策略，公開提出與其交易活動相反的建議。司法部也對萊夫特提出證券詐欺和向聯邦執法部門撒謊的刑事指控。如果 18 項罪名全部成立，他可能面臨最高 25 年的監禁。

Left, a vocal crypto skeptic, previously stated in July 2022 that the crypto industry is “just complete fraud, over and over and over.” In a recent interview, Left also claimed that he lost millions of dollars in crypto after being "tricked" by his friend, despite his skepticism.

Left 是一位直言不諱的加密貨幣懷疑論者，他曾在 2022 年 7 月表示，加密貨幣行業「完全是一場徹頭徹尾的欺詐」。在最近的一次採訪中，萊夫特還聲稱，儘管他對此表示懷疑，但在被朋友「欺騙」後，他損失了數百萬美元的加密貨幣。

A US grand jury has indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for conspiracy to hack and extort hospitals, launder ransom proceeds, and fund intrusions into defense, technology, and government entities worldwide. The US State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to Rim's identification or location.

美國大陪審團指控北韓公民林正赫密謀駭客攻擊和勒索醫院、洗錢贖金以及資助入侵全球國防、技術和政府實體。美國國務院懸賞 1000 萬美元，獎勵提供有關 Rim 身份或位置的資訊。

Rim and his co-conspirators, known as “Andariel,” “Onyx Sleet,” and “APT45,” are alleged to work for North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau. The Justice Department and FBI have seized approximately $614,000 in crypto proceeds from the group's activities.

Rim 和他的同謀（被稱為“Andariel”、“Onyx Sleet”和“APT45”）據稱為朝鮮偵察總局工作。司法部和 FBI 已從該組織的活動中扣押了約 614,000 美元的加密貨幣收益。