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MicroStrategy’s $42B Bitcoin bet is bullish for shareholders — Analyst

One analyst raised his price target from $245 to $300 per share on news of MicroStrategy’s bold Bitcoin buying plans. 

Judge sentences IcomTech promoter to 8 years to deter ‘crypto frauds’

Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez’s sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison.

Franklin Templeton launches tokenized money fund on Base

Franklin Templeton says this is the first tokenized money fund to launch on Coinbase’s layer-2 network. 

Ethereum price rally to $3K depends on a few key factors

If the Ethereum network makes a few critical adjustments, ETH price could sustainably rally to $3,000 and above.

Donald Trump makes a last-minute appeal to crypto voters

The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

DePIN Glow secures $30M from Framework Ventures, USV

Funds will support the expansion of Glow’s solar grid in India, which is expected to replace the energy consumption of 34,000 households.

BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns

Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out.

Mainstream musicians pile into Web3 to revolutionize artist rights with blockchain 

Prominent artists, including Imogen Heap and Deadmau5, join KOR Protocol in shaking up the music industry, using blockchain to challenge streaming giants and put power back in artists’ hands.

Italy’s finance minister defends 42% crypto capital gains tax plan

Giancarlo Giorgetti said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin presented a “very high level of risk,” highlighting the need for additional taxes.

Ethereum ‘final dip’ to $2.5K likely before ETH treks to new all-time high — Analyst

Ethereum price continues to consolidate, but a fledgling technical pattern hints at an upcoming rally to $2,800. 

Crypto.com acquires SEC-registered broker to expand equities offerings

The acquisition will allow Crypto.com’s family of companies to offer stocks and equity options to eligible traders in the United States.

ETHSafari brings crypto world to Africa, and Africa to the crypto world

The ETHSafari crypto conference in Kenya is a world away from Token2049… and a completely different mindset.

How the Lindy Effect can make users overconfident in DeFi 'brands'

Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.

How the Lindy Effect can make users overconfident in DeFi 'brands'

Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.

MicroStrategy shares fumble as Q3 earnings fall just short of estimates

MicroStrategy’s stock price dropped after its Q3 earnings missed estimates, while an analyst forecast potential volatility after the US elections.

Russia’s Bitcoin, AI play with BRICS is ‘game theory’ in motion: Analyst

Russia’s plan to build out Bitcoin mining in other countries could inspire other nations to do the same domestically. 

Crypto titans back clothing firm’s suit against SEC’s ‘unwritten’ rules

Coinbase, a16z, Multicoin Capital, and Paradigm have filed an amicus brief supporting Beba LLC and DeFi Education Fund’s preemptive lawsuit against the SEC.

AI boosts Meta and Microsoft Q3 earnings, but outlook sours stock prices

Meta and Microsoft have reported better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter carried by their AI businesses, but muted outlooks saw their shares drop after hours.

Riot revenue rises 65% from 2023 but says hashrate plans hampered

Riot has reduced its hashrate projections due to delays in expansion at its recently acquired Kentucky facility.  

Another one? Satoshi’s identity to be revealed Oct. 31, claims PR firm

A public relations firm claims Satoshi Nakamoto will reveal their “legal identity” at an upcoming press conference, but spelling gaffes, broken links, and AI-generated press releases have raised eyebrows. 

Bitcoin investors pile $875M into BlackRock fund amid crypto rally

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recorded $875 million of inflows on Oct. 30, surpassing its previous record by about 3%.

Crypto apps see malicious popups after Ace Drainer hacks animation library

The popular Lottie Player animations library was hacked to push a crypto-draining popup on multiple websites, which has now been fixed.

Robinhood doubles crypto trading volume, but shares dip 12% on Q3 earnings

Robinhood also reported a 76% year-on-year increase in assets under custody, attributed to rising crypto valuations.

MicroStrategy to raise $42B to buy Bitcoin in ‘21/21 plan’

Crypto commentators are “bullish” on MicroStrategy’s plan, predicting it will propel the company ahead of not just other public firms but countries too.

Canary Capital files for spot Solana ETF with SEC

The crypto asset manager has now filed for a spot Solana ETF after getting the ball rolling for a spot for XRP ETF and Litecoin ETF earlier in October.

Polymarket presidential election odds rife with wash trading — report

According to the current Polymarket presidential election odds, Donald Trump is favored to win the election at 65.5%.

Coinbase is ‘prepared to work’ with either Harris or Trump presidency

CEO Brian Armstrong also announced an additional $25 million contribution to the Fairshake PAC for the 2026 midterms “to elect pro-crypto candidates.” 

Kazakhstan CBDC pilot drastically reduces VAT refund wait

The National Bank's latest project again shows the advantages of programmable central bank digital currency.

Coinbase shares drop after-hours on Q3 earnings miss

COIN shares have dropped in after-hours trading as the crypto exchange missed earnings estimates, blaming “softer market conditions.”

5% of US voters identify as single-issue crypto voters — Paradigm poll

According to Paradigm, 20% of individuals surveyed indicated that they currently hold or have previously purchased crypto.

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