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Protecting Ted Cruz’s Senate seat is a ‘top priority‘ — Crypto PAC

Ted Cruz, representing Texas in the US Senate since 2013, has received millions in support from the crypto industry but is still at risk of losing his seat to Colin Allred.

Here’s what it took to free Julian Assange — Lugano’s Plan B Forum

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in 2019 after spending seven years trapped in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, England.

4 reasons why Bitcoin price is not trading above $70K 

Bitcoin’s path to $70,000 hinges on lower interest rates, the US election outcome, boosted BTC miner profits, and strong spot ETF demand.

Unsubstantiated Tether investigation report shakes crypto market 

“Old noise” may be a new name for FUD, as Tether defends itself from a report in The Wall Street Journal about US government investigations.

Bitcoin ETF demand hits 6-month high while futures volumes remain ‘subdued’

Spot Bitcoin ETF demand soars to a six-month high, but BTC futures contract volumes “remain somewhat subdued” and could be a reason why the price is constrained.

Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined

Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade.

SOL, XRP ETF filings are ‘call options’ on Trump win: Bloomberg analyst

In the United States, issuers are seeking to register ETFs for Solana and XRP ahead of the November presidential elections. 

Neuromorphic computing breakthrough could enable blockchain on Mars

The first interplanetary blockchain-based transaction could potentially happen in 2026.

Ethereum price enters buy zone — Is a revenge rally in the making?

Ethereum could be preparing to bounce from a demand zone at $2,500, as fresh activity in ETH derivatives markets catches traders' attention.

Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?

As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?

Binance Connect relaunches with integrated crypto-to-fiat service

Binance has integrated the revived Binance Connect service more tightly into its ecosystem.

Bitstamp secures trading facility license in Europe

Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients. 

Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF X post pleads not guilty

Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account.

Crypto’s future at stake: How the 2024 US election could shape the industry

In our latest Cointelegraph video, we take a deep dive into the potential short- and long-term impacts of the US presidential elections on the cryptocurrency landscape.

Price analysis 10/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bulls aim to knock out Bitcoin’s all-time high before the US elections wrap up. Will altcoins follow?

Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin

Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. 

Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov’t

According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors.

Next phase of the bull run is ‘all about’ Bitcoin, not ETH or memecoins — Analyst

Mati Greenspan says the next phase of the bull run will be “all about” Bitcoin and that AI-based memecoins are a massive gamble.

What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing

After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison.

Bitcoin price is headed toward $100K — One analyst explains why

Institutional adoption, US government overspending and future economic stimulus packages are just a few reasons why analysts believe Bitcoin price is on the path to $100,000.

Meta strikes its first AI news deal with Reuters: Report

Meta partners with Reuters in its first major AI news deal, bringing real-time Reuters content to its AI chatbot on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

80% of Bitcoin ETF demand comes from retail investors: Binance

Retail investors, not institutions, have been responsible for most of the demand for spot bitcoin ETFs since their launch, says a new report from Binance. 

Israel-Hamas conflict creates recruitment challenges for blockchain industry

 Increased emigration from Israel has led to fears of a brain drain.

Etherscan releases v2 beta: Unifies API for over 50 blockchains

Etherscan’s v2 API beta unifies access to more than 50 EVM-compatible networks, simplifying development and increasing efficiency.

MicroStrategy overtakes Microsoft in all-time stock gains as Bitcoin bet pays off

MicroStrategy is up over 1,500% since 1999 compared to Microsoft’s 1,460% gains during the same 25-year period.

Ethereum falls to 42-month lows vs. Bitcoin — Is the bottom close?

Ether's monthly momentum indicator suggests a potential 25-50% rebound against Bitcoin in 2025.

Base blockchain exploit leads to $1M theft — Cyvers Alerts

An exploit on the Base blockchain revealed major vulnerabilities leading to $1M in stolen funds and raising security alarms in DeFi.

The ECB is wrong about Bitcoin — It’s central banks that are unfair

The central bankers are the ones printing money and making everyone poorer via inflation. Bitcoin is the solution, not the problem.

Bitcoin analyst: $100K BTC price by February 'completely within reason'

BTC price trajectory appears all but destined for six figures in the mid-term — despite almost eight months of Bitcoin market consolidation.

Chiliz’ Socios.com secures in-principle license approval in Malta

A Class 3 VFAA license will allow Socios.com to provide any digital asset service and hold or control clients’ assets as they provide virtual financial asset services. 

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