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Radiant Capital halts lending after exploit

Approximately $58 million has been lost from a cybersecurity breach at the lending protocol, one expert said. 

DTCC launches digital sandbox to innovate capital market infrastructure

The DTCC aims to invite market participants to address pain points and let clients try DTCC products on their own use cases.

Chevron overturn unlikely to impact SEC's conduct — Ripple CLO

In 2023 alone, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed over 20 lawsuits against firms and individuals in the crypto industry.

Ethereum price crashes often follow ETH open interest peaks — Will history repeat?

Ethereum’s futures open interest hit a new all-time high, but data shows this feat is usually followed by an ETH price crash.

Kalshi election betting contracts multiply after court win

The prediction marketplace has certified more than a dozen political event contracts since prevailing in a court battle in September.

Price analysis 10/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin bulls are keen to hit $70,000, but a selloff at this level could trigger a sharp downside in BTC and altcoins.

NFT holders sue art gallery, Ubisoft to launch Web3 game: Nifty Newsletter

A group of NFT holders sued an art gallery, claiming it failed to deliver its promised metaverse club.

VC Roundup: Capital flows into emerging AI-blockchain sector

Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features venture funding for the Wire Network, OpenGradient, Blockcast, Apex Fusion, PiP World and Lombard.

Regulatory clarity key for banks entering crypto, industry exec says

Lead Bank executive Erica Khalili talks about why now’s not an easy time in the digital banking sector. 

Bitcoiners should be wary of final dip ‘before another leg up’ — Analyst

Analysts warn that Bitcoin price might not be going “to the moon” all in one go. 

Chainalysis to appear in court over $650M defamation suit

The suit alleges Chainalysis falsely labeled the YieldNodes project a scam.

4th time's the charm? Bitcoin tags $68K in attempt to break 217-day downtrend

Multiple onchain metrics showed a surge in activity as Bitcoin price rallied to $68,000, possibly signaling that the price momentum is sustainable.

Thailand’s oldest bank announces stablecoin remittance services

The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company, founded in 1907, was the first bank established in the South Pacific country.

Pennsylvania, Wisconsin drive surge in crypto interest among swing states

According to a16z’s “State of Crypto” report, crypto interest has surged in three of the top five swing states since 2020.

Adam Back: Bitcoin’s value lies in its founder’s anonymity

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Back explains why Bitcoin’s value relies on its dual identity as hard money and digital gold.

STKD launches Bitcoin and gold ETF as ‘debasement trade’ gains traction

The fund touts leveraged exposure to Bitcoin and gold as investors brace for inflation and geopolitical strife. 

Bitcoin risks ‘exit pump’ on 3-month DXY highs as BTC price hits $68K

BTC’s price reached its highest level since late July, but US dollar strength is starting to undermine Bitcoin bulls’ confidence.

Ethereum validators up 30% in a year, driven by institutional adoption

Institutional interest is increasing thanks to the capital efficiency introduced by restaking and liquid staking.

From landfill to lawsuit: James Howells’ quest to reclaim lost Bitcoin

James Howells has expressed his frustration with Newport City Council for refusing to allow him to retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive from a local landfill, pushing him to take legal action.

Fake Rabby Wallet scam linked to Dubai crypto CEO and many more victims

Magazine follows a trail of clues left behind by the fake Rabby Wallet scammer to uncover a network of scams and links to a Dubai crypto CEO.

EU markets watchdog urges amendments to MiCA crypto regulations

The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives.

Dogecoin 'god candle' coming? DOGE price jumps 10%

The price of DOGE staged a double-digit rally over the past week as memecoin traders took new positions, expecting more upside.

P2P touts revenue share as EigenLayer operators vie for restakers

P2P aims to retain its lead among EigenLayer validators ahead of the protocol’s expected boost to restaking rewards.

TON partners with Axelar to link 68 blockchains in Web3 ecosystem

Axelar’s Interchain Amplifier and Mobius Development Stack can bring blockchain interoperability to TON’s ecosystem.

Trump pump? Bitcoin climbs to 2.5-month high as Trump widens lead

Industry watchers are pointing to Bitcoin’s increasing correlation with the winning odds of former President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk and crypto: 6 times ‘Dogecoin’s CEO’ rocked markets

When Musk tweets, the crypto market listens — and often pays the price.

MicroStrategy shares soar 1,540% since 2020, outperforming S&P 500

MicroStrategy is up over 1,500% since 2020, while the S&P 500 index rose just over 111% during the same four-year period.

Italy considers raising capital gains tax on Bitcoin to 42% from 26%

Italy plans to raise the tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42% and remove the 750 million euro minimum revenue requirement for the Digital Services Tax.

First major step taken toward XRP ETFs: CME director

After the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, investors await the potential debuts of XRP and Solana ETFs, which could significantly impact crypto markets.

Bitcoin profit-taking nears $74K peak as speculators send Binance $500M

Bitcoin short-term holders waste no time in sending coins to exchanges for mass profit-taking.

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