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Ethereum price shows strength, but a 23% drop in DApps activity raises concern

Declining DApp activity and lackluster demand for the ETH ETFs could limit Ethereum’s recent price rally.

Bitcoin open interest soars to 1-year high as BTC price rallies toward $68K

Demand for leverage in BTC futures jumped to $38 billion, but traders appear well-positioned enough to avoid surprise price swings.

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. 

Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Curtis Bashaw

As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Canary Capital files S-1 for Litecoin ETF

Only days earlier, Canary filed to create an XRP ETF in what analysts dub a “call option” on the November US presidential elections. 

Azra Games secures $42.7M funding for mobile RPG game

Venture firm Pantera Capital is backing the gaming startup’s Series A, with participation from a16z Crypto, a16z Games and NFX. 

Google’s nuclear power plan could revolutionize cryptocurrency mining

The advent of small modular reactors should make on-site nuclear energy economically feasible at scale.

Ethereum traders see limited ‘upside’ in ETH price beyond $2.6K

ETH options analysts say the "relatively small number" of Ether calls bought suggests that the altcoin's price gains may be limited in the near term.

Crypto market matured ‘dramatically’ in 2024: Coinbase

Range-bound price action shouldn’t obscure the fast progress being made in bringing institutions and users onchain, Coinbase and Glassnode said in a Q4 report. 

Blockstream secures $210M debt funding for Bitcoin layer-2 strategy

The company raised $210 million in debt financing less than a month after launching a security token offering in Europe.

Bitcoin traders brace for new highs after BTC rally to $68K

A key Bitcoin price metric mirrors levels not seen since February, suggesting that new BTC highs could be on the way.

Cointelegraph partners with WAGMI to gather Web3 pioneers in Miami

The upcoming WAGMI 2025 conference in Miami aims to become the biggest Web3 and blockchain event in the United States, bolstered by a new partnership with Cointelegraph.

Nansen ‘Beyond DeFi’ report highlights $3.2B market for AI services

The report indicated that DePIN and NodeFi may be the most profitable verticals for decentralized finance going forward.

BTC price focus shifts to $69K as Bitcoin challenges 8-month downtrend

Bitcoin looks increasingly apt to ditch its consolidation range as BTC price volatility kicks in at the Wall Street open.

Off The Grid may be the ‘catalyst’ for new crypto gaming bull run: Web3 Gamer

Off the Grid has topped the download charts and may spark a Web3 gaming bull run say analysts, with VCs getting bullish again. Web3 Gamer.

Scammers promote fake Uniswap L2 on Google amid Unichain hype

Google mistakenly promoted a fake version of the Unichain website that spammed users with requests to drain their wallets.

EU’s MiCA bill set to shape global stablecoin regulations — Binance

While MiCA is seen as a net positive for stablecoin regulation, it introduces consolidation concerns, especially among small crypto firms.

Waves founder unveils Units protocol for layer-2 interoperability

Waves founder Sasha Ivanov believes the industry cannot move forward if blockchain interoperability remains unresolved. 

These 5 Bitcoin price metrics hint at a new all-time high in 2024

Bitcoin open interest is rising and bulls are eyeing new all-time highs above $75,000 as "Uptober" begins to take shape. 

Trump leads Harris, but POTUS won’t matter for Bitcoin: BlackRock’s Fink

As Trump extends his lead over Harris in the prediction markets, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it doesn’t matter to Bitcoin who occupies the White House.

Is the election the end for PolitiFi memecoins — Or just the start?

PolitiFi memecoins are surging as they near the US elections, which could mark their final act unless they find new life serving the community’s interest.

a16z-backed onchain messaging platform Towns officially launches

The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app.

Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe

Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said.

PancakeSwapX launches with zero-fees, gasless swaps on Ethereum, Arbitrum

Gasless swaps could ease the DeFi onboarding process, bolstering mass crypto adoption among new holders.

Ripple announces exchange partners for RLUSD stablecoin

More regulatory-compliant stablecoins like RLUSD could benefit mainstream crypto adoption worldwide.

Gaming serves as a sandbox to explore tech avenues — Mysten Labs exec

Mysten Labs chief information security officer Christian Thompson told Cointelegraph that gaming is a playground for technologists to explore Web3. 

Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email

Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, having accounted for more than $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen in September.

Regulation by enforcement leads to ‘exodus’ of talent — RAK DAO exec

RAK DAO chief commercial officer Luc Froehlich told Cointelegraph that regulations require clarity, and a regulation-by-enforcement approach drives talent away. 

Different this time? Bitcoin RSI says $233K BTC price possible in 2025

Bitcoin RSI is either on track to deliver a six-figure BTC price next year or "this time is different," analysis says.

Are non-KYC exchanges riskier? Understanding legal implications

Non-KYC crypto exchanges expose users to significant legal risks, including liability for money laundering, asset seizure and tax compliance issues.

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