Ripple CEO optimistic about crypto post-election, regardless of outcome

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the US will become more crypto-friendly regardless of which political party wins the upcoming election, CNBC reported on Oct. 24. Garlinghouse said during DC Fintech Week: “This is the most important election we’ve had, but I also believe no matter what happens, we’re going to have a more pro-crypto, […] The post Ripple CEO optimistic about crypto post-election, regardless of outcome appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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MEW explodes to new all-time high after Bitstamp listing

Cat in a dogs world, the cat-themed meme coin on Solana, rose sharply to hit a new all-time high on Oct. 24. With meme coins surging over the past few days, cat in a dogs world (MEW) added to recent… дальше »

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Pyth Network expands DeFi reach with crypto redemption rate feeds

Pyth Network, a top oracle network, has expanded its reach within the decentralized finance market with a new feature dubbed Redemption Rate Feeds. Announced on Oct. 24, the redemption rate feeds, or RRF, provide real-time valuations for liquid staking tokens,… дальше »

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US prosecutors recommend leniency for former FTX executive Nishad Singh following ‘substantial assistance’

US prosecutors have requested that the court favorably consider former FTX executive Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” during their investigation into the failed crypto exchange, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

Stablecoin issuer Tether has proposed a new initiative to Turkey: digital tokens backed by boron, a mineral in which the country holds over 70% of the global reserves, Bloomberg News reported on Oct. дальше »

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Pennsylvania House passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill for digital asset clarity

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Oct. 24 aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. дальше »

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Critical US swing state passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill to protect BTC holders

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Oct. 24 aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. дальше »

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Cardano taps into $1.3 trillion BTC liquidity via BitcoinOS bridge

Cardano is set to unlock further liquidity for its decentralized finance ecosystem through a major integration with BitcoinOS, the smart contract layer on Bitcoin. According to an announcement on Oct. дальше »

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Kraken eyes DeFi expansion with launch of Ink, its new Ethereum layer-2 network

Crypto exchange Kraken announced the upcoming launch of Ink, an Ethereum layer-2 network based on the Optimism Superchain, in an Oct. 24 statement. Ink aims to empower users to trade, borrow, and lend tokens without the need for intermediaries, marking a significant shift from Kraken’s current centralized exchange model. дальше »

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Blockchain startup R3 exploring strategic options including sale

R3, a distributed technology and digital services provider based in New York, United States, is reportedly weighing options for its business, including a potential sale. In a report published on Oct. дальше »

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South Korea’s crypto exchange closures lock $13M in investor assets

More than 33,000 crypto investors in South Korea are currently unable to access their assets, which amount to around $13 million, due to the closure of several crypto exchanges in the country, local media outlet The Korea Times reported on Oct. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong offers AI agent Truth Terminal its own crypto wallet

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has offered to establish a dedicated crypto wallet for Truth Terminal, an AI agent that has recently gained fame within the crypto community. On Oct. 23, Armstrong inquired whether Truth Terminal would be interested in obtaining its wallet, as its current wallet is managed by its human creator, Andy Ayrey. дальше »

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Near token could surge 225%, crypto analyst predicts

Near Protocol token remains in a strong bear market after falling by almost 50% from its highest level this year. Near (NEAR) was trading at $4.62 on Oct. 24, as Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins remained under pressure. However, Michael… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: BTC Rebounds to $67K After Subdued U.S. Economic Data Reading

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Radiant Capital hacker moves $52M worth of crypto funds into Ethereum

Blockchain forensic firm PeckShield discovered wallets belonging to Radiant Capital’s exploiter transferred $52 million funds into the Ethereum network. In an Oct. 24 X post, PeckShield reported that addresses linked to the Radiant Capital hacker moved “nearly all stolen funds”… дальше »

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Denmark could consider taxing unrealized crypto gains: report

The Tax Law Council in Denmark has recommended proposing a bill to tax unrealized gains and losses on crypto assets under an inventory taxation model. According to an Oct. 23 announcement citing Danish Tax Minister Rasmus Stoklund, the proposed bill… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF inflows resume with $192.3m as BTC rebounds from $65K 

On Oct. 23, investors in BlackRock’s IBIT capitalized on Bitcoin’s over 3% decline, contributing $317 million in inflows to the fund as the cryptocurrency tested a critical support level at $65,000. дальше »

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Base to bring Optimism’s fault-proof system to enhance decentralization

Coinbase’s layer-2 network Base is set to launch the fault-proof system, allowing users to independently confirm the validity of withdrawals. Ethereum-based network Base will integrate Optimism‘s fault-proof system — also known as fraud proofs — on Oct. 30, enabling users… дальше »

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$581m in Bitcoin left CEXs in 7 days, whales restart accumulation

The Bitcoin outflows from centralized exchanges and the rising whale accumulation helped it surpass the $67,000 mark again. According to data provided by IntoTheBlock, the Bitcoin (BTC) exchange net flows witnessed two days of inflows on Oct. 20 and 21,… дальше »

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Hong Kong targets global fintech leadership with new virtual asset strategies

Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on virtual asset trading and digital financial systems, local media reported on Oct. 23, citing Financial Secretary for Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. дальше »

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Uniswap launches permissionless bridging across nine networks

Decentralized exchange Uniswap has launched in-app, permissionless cross-chain bridging for its users, with service available across nine blockchain networks. On Oct. 23, the Uniswap (UNI) team announced that its permissionless cross-chain bridge was now live, bringing the DEX protocol closer… дальше »

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Vietnam aims to lead blockchain innovation with 2030 strategy

Vietnam unveiled its National Blockchain Strategy, setting ambitious goals to advance its blockchain capabilities in an Oct. 23 announcement. The initiative aims to position Vietnam as the region’s leading hub for blockchain research, application, and innovation by 2030. дальше »

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Chinese trader helped Lazarus Group launder millions: ZachXBT

A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars’ worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct. 23 that Yicong Wang, a Chinese over-the-counter trader who operated under… дальше »

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Bitcoin network’s all-time high hash rate pushing mining difficulty upward

Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached a record high, driven by an unprecedented surge in the network’s seven-day moving average hash rate. On Oct. 21, data from Blockchain. com revealed that Bitcoin’s seven-day hash rate reached an all-time peak of nearly 703 exahashes per second (EH/s), marking the first instance where the network surpassed 700 EH/s. дальше »

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Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse joins crypto leaders in backing John Deaton over Elizabeth Warren

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly endorsed pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton‘s campaign to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren and become the next senator from Massachusetts. On Oct. 22, Garlinghouse stated that he supports Deaton “enthusiastically and wholeheartedly ” and praised the attorney for being a tireless advocate for XRP and the broader cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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Tesla holds firm on Bitcoin despite wallet shuffle – Arkham Intelligence

Tesla maintains its remaining Bitcoin holdings despite recent wallet transfers that triggered speculation of a potential sell-off, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. In an Oct. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: BTC's Fall Below $67K Prompts Broad Market Dip

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs break 7 day $2.6 billion inflow streak with $79 million outflow

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered net outflows on Oct. 22, 2024, halting a seven-day streak of inflows that had accumulated over $2. 6 billion since Oct. 11. The total outflow amounted to $79. дальше »

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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges

The Nigerian government has officially dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings executive, who had been detained since February. On Oct. 23, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the case withdrawal at the Federal High Court in Abuja. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin outlines how Ethereum’s Verge can bring blockchain nodes to smartwatches

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has laid out further plans to improve the blockchain’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system through a new upgrade called “The Verge. ” In a blog post published on Oct. дальше »

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BEAM futures open interest hits 3-month high as it secures top gainer spot

While the rest of the crypto market slumped, BEAM was up 7.4%, emerging as the leading gainer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies on Oct. 23. Beam (BEAM) rose for five consecutive days to an intraday high of $0.0198, a 27%… дальше »

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Crypto hedge fund managers JellyC and Trovio merge to attract pension fund investment

Australian crypto hedge fund manager JellyC has merged with Singaporean Trovio Asset Management in an effort to attract bigger allocations from investors, such as pension fund investment. According to a Bloomberg report on Oct. 23, Australian hedge fund manager JellyC… дальше »

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Crypto selloff is cooling down, liquidations plunge 40%

The cryptocurrency market is stabilizing after a major fall on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Consequently, the liquidations show signs of a cooldown. According to data from CoinGecko, the global crypto market capitalization saw a $57 billion loss yesterday, reaching $2.44 trillion,… дальше »

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Tesla didn’t sell its Bitcoin—could BTC payments be back on the table?

Tesla might still be holding onto its $777 million Bitcoin stash after last week’s transfers to multiple new wallets, which sparked speculation that a sell-off could be forthcoming. In an Oct. 22 follow-up, Arkham Intelligence noted the recent movements of… дальше »

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Norway Central Bank to decide on digital currency recommendation next year

Norway’s Central Bank, Norges Bank, will make a decision regarding whether or not it will introduce a digital currency next year, says Deputy Central Bank Governor Pal Longva. In an interview with Bloomberg on Oct. 22, Norges’ Deputy Central Bank… дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs record outflows of $79.1m led by ARK and 21Shares’s ARKB

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States recorded significant net outflows on Oct. 22, ending their seven-day inflow streak, with all the outflows attributed to ARK 21Shares’s ARKB. Data from SoSoValue revealed that the entire $79.1 million net outflow… дальше »

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Institutional investors now hold 20% of US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs

Institutional investors now hold approximately 20% of all US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to recent data. CryptoQuant CEO and founder Ki Young Ju revealed that the latest 13F Form filings show that institutional investors hold over 193,000 BTC via Bitcoin ETFs as of Oct. дальше »

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SEC chair Gensler defends enforcement approach to crypto amid criticism

SEC chair Gary Gensler pushed back against criticism of the agency’s enforcement-driven regulatory approach to crypto during an interview on Bloomberg Technology on Oct. 22. Responding to criticisms that the SEC has not adapted its approach to the evolving digital asset space, Gensler reiterated the importance of using established laws to protect investors and maintain […] The post SEC chair Gensler defends enforcement approach to crypto amid criticism appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Core Scientific’s AI deal fuels $8.7 billion revenue forecast, shares rise

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific expects to generate roughly $8. 7 billion in revenue over the next 12 years, following an expansion of its hosting agreement with CoreWeave, according to an Oct. 22 statement. дальше »

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Peter Todd slams HBO for putting his life in danger by calling him Bitcoin’s creator

Canadian cryptographer Peter Todd has entered hiding following the release of an HBO documentary that accuses him of being the elusive creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, according to an Oct. 22 Wired report. дальше »

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Ethereum price: Analyst points to potential short-squeeze

Ethereum price traded near $2,600 as crypto experienced a brief lull. A CryptoQuant analyst says ETH could witness a short squeeze, but points to $2. 7k as key resistance. Ethereum traded to near $2,750 on Monday, Oct. дальше »

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Raydium beats Ethereum in 24-hour fee revenues

Solana-based Raydium clocked $3.4 million in fee revenue on Oct. 21 versus $3.35 million for Ethereum, according to DeFiLlama. 

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Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO’s ‘Satoshi’ film

Peter Todd, a Canadian cryptographer and developer recently “identified” as the mystery creator of Bitcoin in an HBO documentary, has reportedly been forced into hiding. On Oct. 9, a HBO documentary film “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” aired. The big… дальше »

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D3 launches .APE domain names for ApeCoin users

D3 Global, a web3 domain name company, has launched top-level domain names for the ApeCoin community. An announcement the firm published on Oct. 22 noted that the ApeCoin (APE) ecosystem can now use the .APE top-level domain names on the… дальше »

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Here’s why ApeCoin has suffered a harsh reversal

ApeCoin token experienced a sharp reversal on Oct. 22, erasing some of the gains made in the previous five days. ApeCoin (APE), associated with Yuga Labs, the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club, retreated to $1.44, down by nearly 20%… дальше »

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Grass crypto pre-market futures steady as airdrop details emerge

Newly launched Grass pre-market futures held steady on Tuesday, Oct. 22, as traders awaited the upcoming airdrop. Grass (GRASS) futures offered by OKX were trading at $1.15, 52% higher than last week’s low of $0.7330.  The rally occurred after the… дальше »

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Bitcoin miners combined $28 billion market cap potentially undervalued compared to BTC trading volumes

Bitcoin’s daily trading volume is regularly surpassing the total market capitalization of public Bitcoin mining companies, amid concerns public miners are overvalued. On Oct. 21, Bitcoin recorded $37 billion in spot trading volume, maintaining a trend between $20 billion and $40 billion throughout 2024. дальше »

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Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Pours Another $10 Million In XRP Into Kamala Harris’ Campaign

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First Mover Americas: BTC Revisits $67K on Leverage Flush, APE Options Fly

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Microstrategy founder Michael Saylor says he will return his Bitcoin trove ‘to the civilization’ after he’s gone

MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, claims he intends to return his Bitcoin wealth back “to the civilization” after he dies. In his interview with Madison Reidy on Markets with Madison, Oct. дальше »

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