Why This Crypto Asset Is Bitwise CIO’s Best Contrarian Bet Right Now

In an interview with Aaron Arnold, founder of Altcoin Daily, Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise Asset Management, shared his optimistic outlook on Ethereum for 2025. Amidst a crypto landscape where Bitcoin and emerging high-performance blockchains like Solana, Sui, and Aptos dominate headlines, Hougan positions Ethereum as a “contrarian bet” that may offer significant returns for investors willing to look beyond current market sentiments. дальше »

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Minutes Network Appoints Gaming & Web3 Veteran Jamie King, Former Rockstar Co-Founder, as Chief Marketing Officer

Minutes Network, the world's first blockchain-based international voice-calling and wholesale termination service provider, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jamie King as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 14th, 2024. дальше »

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NYDFS chief’s advice for crypto firms: ‘Never surprise your regulator’

Adrienne Harris, the head of the New York State Department of Financial Services, has been called the most powerful crypto regulator in the United States.  дальше »

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Brazil’s central bank plans to regulate stablecoins by 2025

Brazil’s Central Bank Chief, Roberto Campos Neto, announced on Tuesday that stablecoins and asset tokenization are set to be regulated in the country next year. He shared these remarks in a video for market intelligence firm Uqbar. дальше »

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Copper appoints new CEO to focus on strengthening US presence

Crypto custodian firm Copper has appointed a new chief executive to double down on its presence in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. Copper, a crypto custodian and collateral management hub, announced the appointment of Amar Kuchinad as its… дальше »

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Minutes Network Announces The Appointment of Rockstar Games Co-founder Jamie King as Chief Marketing Officer

Minutes Network, the groundbreaking blockchain-based international voice-calling and wholesale termination service provider, is excited to share the appointment of Jamie King as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 14th, 2024. дальше »

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Minutes Network Appoints Gaming & Web3 Veteran Jamie King as Chief Marketing Officer

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Minutes Network Appoints Gaming & Web3 Veteran Jamie King, Former Rockstar Co-Founder, as Chief Marketing Officer

Leeds, United Kingdom, 14th October 2024, Chainwire The post Minutes Network Appoints Gaming & Web3 Veteran Jamie King, Former Rockstar Co-Founder, as Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley urges CIOs to explore Bitcoin mining stocks amid rising energy prospects

Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley’s global head of research recommended chief investment officers (CIOs) to consider adding Bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks to their portfolios as new opportunities emerge in energy infrastructure, VanEck head of digital assets research Mathew Sigel shared in a social media post on Oct. дальше »

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Bad Decisions By Ethereum Foundation Hurt ETH Price, Hedge Fund CIO Says

Zaheer Ebtikar, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and founder of Split Capital—a hedge fund specializing in liquid token investments—has attributed the Ethereum underperformance over the last months to strategic missteps by the Ethereum Foundation and structural shifts in crypto capital flows. дальше »

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dYdX’s Juliano returns as CEO just six months after stepping down

Antonio Juliano has returned as CEO of dYdX, six months after stepping down, emphasizing the need for founder-led leadership. DYdX founder Antonio Juliano has resumed his role as chief executive officer of the decentralized exchange after a six-month hiatus, citing… дальше »

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Bitcoin may hit $80K if crypto ‘animal spirits’ awaken, says Bitwise CIO

Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, believes Bitcoin could still reach new all-time highs of $80,000 this year but only under specific conditions. In an Oct. 9 note to investors, Hougan outlined the key factors that could influence Bitcoin’s upward trajectory, including the outcome of the US election, economic conditions, and the absence of major […] The post Bitcoin may hit $80K if crypto ‘animal spirits’ awaken, says Bitwise CIO appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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State Street Works on Tokenized Bond and Money Market Fund; No 'Current Plans' for Stablecoin Project

Tokenized collateral could have helped avoid or lessen the 2022 "liability-driven" crisis, Donna Milrod, chief product officer said in the interview with Financial News. дальше »

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Will Trump’s SEC pick be crypto’s savior? All eyes on Dan Gallagher

Is the SEC about to get a crypto-friendly makeover with Dan Gallagher at the helm? How would his approach differ from Gensler’s crackdown? Crypto’s Robinhood in the making? Rumors are swirling that Dan Gallagher, Robinhood‘s Chief Legal Officer and a… дальше »

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BingX returns to normal operations after $43m hack

BingX announced that normalcy had returned to its embattled crypto exchange, but some users highlighted unresolved issues concerning the KOKO cryptocurrency. According to Vivien Lin, BingX’s chief product officer, the digital asset trading platform has resolved most of the issues… дальше »

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Robinhood CLO has shot at SEC chair: report

Robinhood’s chief attorney, who once served at the SEC, could lead the regulator if President Donald Trump is re-elected next month. Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer Dan Gallagher has been mentioned as a leading chair candidate at the U.S. Securities… дальше »

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BREAKING: Robinhood Crypto Executive Could Be The Next SEC Chair

In a developing story from Politico, a potential clash between Wall Street’s regulator and Robinhood Crypto is looming. As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to scrutinize Robinhood’s cryptocurrency operations, chief legal officer Dan Gallagher is emerging as a leading candidate to head the SEC should Donald Trump secure another term as president. Potential […] дальше »

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The Privacy Imperative: Achieving true final settlement in Bitcoin

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. In the digital age, financial privacy has become a pressing issue because surveillance is ingrained in all electronic transactions. дальше »

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Buying this Bitcoin dip is a ‘no-brainer’ — Hedge fund manager

Lekker Capital chief investment officer Quinn Thomspon says this week’s Bitcoin dip shows a “clear invalidation” when compared to previous price stumbles.  дальше »

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SEC enforcement chief Grewal to step down

The end of his tenure, marked by aggressive cryptocurrency enforcement, could signal a change in the agency’s approach to crypto.  дальше »

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Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat. дальше »

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Bitget Research chief analyst forecasts Solana (SOL) could hit $180 in October

Solana (SOL) is emerging as one of the most dynamic players in the cryptocurrency market, and the outlook for October 2024 appears even more promising. In an exclusive Solana price forecast shared with Invezz, Ryan Lee, the Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, stated that Solana is expected to show bullish momentum, with the potential to […] дальше »

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Inside Bitget’s Success: COO Vugar Usi Zade on Winning Users in a Crowded Crypto Scene

In an exclusive interview, Bitget’s Chief Operating Officer, Vugar Usi Zade, shares his perspectives on the current crypto landscape, the success behind Bitget Wallet, and the evolving role of meme coins in the industry. дальше »

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AI pioneer Mira Murati leaves OpenAI amid high-stakes leadership shifts

Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has announced her departure from the company after six and a half years. In a message to colleagues, Murati expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the technical organization and highlighted recent achievements, including the releases of speech-to-speech technology and OpenAI o1. дальше »

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NYDFS 'More Eager Than Anyone' for Federal Legislation, Chief Says

NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said any federal legislation should still keep a role for state regulators. дальше »

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Hoskinson slams legacy crypto media after calling Ethereum a ‘dictatorship’

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano founder and former Ethereum chief executive, criticized an article published by Cointelegraph after an interview where he dubbed Ethereum a ‘dictatorship’ when compared to Cardano’s new governance model. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison sentenced to 24 months in prison over FTX fraud

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to two years in prison. Ellison will also forfeit $11 billion Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, has been handed a 24-month prison sentence. дальше »

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Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest

Messaging app Telegram made significant changes to its terms of service, chief executive officer Pavel Durov said in a post on the app on Monday. дальше »

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Harris delivers crypto-positive remarks, says she’ll invest in “America’s future”

Vice President Harris reveals her stance toward AI and digital assets at a New York fundraiser Harris wants to help boost investment in AI and crypto Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer at Variant, said Harris’s remarks showed “progress” US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has spoken about crypto during a New York […] The post Harris delivers crypto-positive remarks, says she’ll invest in “America’s future” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Coinbase chief legal officer responds to cbBTC service terms fears

Coinbase's cbBTC is backed at a 1:1 ratio with Bitcoin, which serves as the underlying asset for the tokenized BTC wrapper.

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Ripple CTO Denies XRP Price Suppression Accusations, Claims He Would Raise Price If He Could

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Token extensions are “a big good” reason why PayPal taps Solana for stablecoin, says PayPal crypto chief

PayPal's adoption of Solana for its stablecoin highlights the growing importance of blockchain efficiency and advanced token features in digital payments. The post Token extensions are “a big good” reason why PayPal taps Solana for stablecoin, says PayPal crypto chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Analyst: Bull Market Hinges On This Indicator Reaching 45%

In a detailed post on X, crypto analyst Jamie Coutts outlined various indicators he monitors to gauge when the market might pick up bullish momentum. Crypto Market Might Be In The Final Stage Of The Bearish Phase Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at the financial knowledge and education platform RealVision, noted that the cryptocurrency market has gradually declined. дальше »

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BingX confirms ‘minor’ losses amid panic over hot wallet movements

Crypto exchange BingX’s product chief Vivien Lin has confirmed there was a hack and a “minor asset loss,” which is still being calculated. дальше »

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Robinhood CLO Accuses SEC of Stifling Crypto Innovation with ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics

Robinhood's Chief Legal Officer, Daniel Gallagher, has slammed the SEC's "scorched earth" approach to crypto regulation, warning it stifles innovation and harms U.S. competitiveness. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO Calls Ethereum The ‘Microsoft Of Blockchains’, Can ETH Make A Comeback?

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan dubbed Ethereum (ETH) the ‘Microsoft of blockchains’, adding that none of the smart contract platform’s challenges are existential. Ethereum Has Challenges, But None Of Them Are Existential In a recent memo titled ‘A Contrarian Bet on Ethereum’, Hougan highlighted the tumbling ETH/BTC trading pair, indicating the weakening Ethereum price versus Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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US losing edge in crypto due to SEC’s ‘scorched earth’ tactics, Robinhood exec says

Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer Daniel Gallagher criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to crypto regulation in written testimony submitted for a Sept. 18 hearing before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets. дальше »

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BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin is an opportunity: Bullish for Bitcoin Dogs?

Bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset that offers new opportunities, says BlackRock chief executive officer Larry Fink. What does this mean for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG)? Bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset, Larry Finks says While the Blackrock CEO acknowledges his previous skeptical stance around Bitcoin and crypto, he says he’s learned about […] The post BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin is an opportunity: Bullish for Bitcoin Dogs? appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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The Agenda explores the future of biometrics, privacy and Big Tech with Privado

Biometric verification is an everyday part of life, but Privado chief product officer Sebastian Rodriguez says users should be curious about how service providers use their data. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO likens Ethereum to Microsoft, bets on underappreciated dominance despite bearish sentiment

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that Ethereum to tech giant Microsoft in a recent memo, asserting that the blockchain giant’s foundational role in the ecosystem is being underestimated amid current bearish sentiment. дальше »

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Bitcoin Slips to $58K as Fed Faces Split Rate Cut Expectations

"Rarely has the market gone into the Fed meeting with maximum uncertainty (halfway between 25bps and 50bps)," Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex дальше »

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Bloomberg's Chief Expert Makes Bearish Bitcoin Forecast as BTC Fails to Surpass $58,000

Bloomberg's Mike McGlone believes Bitcoin decline may continue дальше »

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Crucial Bitcoin vs. Banks Warning for Australia From Chief Crypto Analyst

Chief crypto analyst shares concerns about growing censorship in Australia, which might also be aimed at Bitcoin дальше »

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Ripple's Chief Lawyer Roasts SEC, Offers Updated Logo

Ripple's Stuart Alderoty slams SEC's inconsistent crypto regulations as pretzel of contradictions дальше »

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DFINITY president notes 500% YoY ICP compute growth

Dominic Williams, chief scientist at DFINITY Foundation, shared major upgrades implemented across the Internet Computer blockchain protocol. Williams shared an updated Internet Computer (ICP) deck detailing new developments on the self-styled “World Computer” decentralized network. Perhaps the boldest claim in… дальше »

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Robinhood’s Tenev says crypto can solve tradfi legacy issues

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes crypto can modernize traditional finance by addressing inefficiencies in the traditional financial infrastructure. Crypto can solve legacy inefficiencies in traditional finance by revolutionizing how financial services are offered and delivered, Robinhood chief executive Vlad Tenev… дальше »

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Bitcoin faces September slump but optimism grows for year-end rally – Bitwise CIO

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan cautioned investors that ongoing market uncertainty is driving significant volatility in Bitcoin and other digital assets but expressed optimism for a recovery later in the year. дальше »

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SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’

SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.” дальше »

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Bitwise CIO highlights rapid adoption of Bitcoin ETFs by advisors

Bitwise Chief Information Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan asserted that investment advisors are adopting spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faster than any other ETF launched in recent history. дальше »

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How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?

The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has offered scant hints so far about what it will actually do. дальше »

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