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Hamster Kombat token price plunges on exchange debut

Amid Hamster Kombat officially listing on exchanges like Binance and HashKey, the HMSTR token has been plummeting.

Despite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOY

Losses from scams and hacks in Q3 declined by 40% compared to the previous year, but CEX hacks still pose a problem for the industry.

Avalanche to reward devs building layer-1 chains with $40M grant

An Avalanche spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the grant program will reward developers who create layer-1 chains and critical tools on the Avalanche9000 testnet.

South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws

Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF posts September's biggest daily inflow of over $180M

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw the highest daily inflow of any fund this month on Sept. 25, amid a wider five-day inflow streak across all spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.

Bitcoin traders brace for US macro data, Fed as BTC price bounces 2%

BTC price downside fails to disrupt a resurgent Bitcoin mood on a day of US GDP data, unemployment figures and Federal Reserve speeches.

Ethena to launch new stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe can benefit from incorporating UStb during periods of weak funding conditions, Ethena Labs said.

Crypto investor turns $1,300 into $3.4M in 15 days

A crypto trader turned $1,331 into $3.4 million by investing in Moo Deng, but liquidity concerns and insider suspicions arose.

Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing

VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly. 

Exclusive: Inside a Swiss nuclear bunker’s secret Bitcoin vault

A state-of-the-art nuclear bunker in the Swiss Alps is being used to safeguard Bitcoin.

Bitcoin $73.7K breakout ‘imminent,’ sell-off intensity ‘might vary’ — Analyst

A Bitget analyst predicts that Bitcoin’s “imminent” price breakout will come with “occasional cool-offs” unless there’s stronger confidence in a “pro-Bitcoin” president taking office.

Web3 music streaming brings direct stablecoin payouts to musicians

Web3 is reshaping the music industry as platforms like Audius enable direct stablecoin payouts, offering artists more control over pricing and fan engagement.

TON blockchain validators prepare for Hamster Kombat coin minting

The Open Network blockchain warns validators to anticipate increased demand as Hamster Kombat expands its user base and introduces HMSTR coin minting.

Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit

A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia.

Taurus, Aktionariat partner to enable trading of tokenized shares

Taurus and Aktionariat’s collaboration will allow Swiss SMEs to tokenize shares, offering new trading possibilities for investors on the TDX platform.

FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer

“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers.

Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased its “most advanced” smart glasses,  a new AR headset and its AI model voiced by Judy Dench.

Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter

The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter.

Terror victims claim DOJ withholding their cut of $4.3B Binance penalty

Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department claiming it hasn't put the billions from Binance's settlement into a victim fund.

NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would fight the federal criminal charges with “every ounce of my strength and spirit.”

Ethereum bulls and bears fight to win this week’s $2.8B ETH options expiry

Ethereum price showed strength in September, but data suggests holding above $2,600 will be a challenge.

3 reasons why Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to hold $64.5K

Bitcoin lost momentum as weak macroeconomic data, fear of a stock market correction, and worries over the upcoming US elections impacted investor sentiment.

Coinbase-backed Truflation confirms hack, estimated around $5M

Truflation’s team said that no customer funds were stolen in the security breach.

Price analysis 9/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB 

Bitcoin continues to face selling near $65,000, but the intensity seems to be reducing, paving the way for an upside breakout.

Kamala Harris wants the US to be ‘dominant’ in blockchain

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh.

Financial institutions are experimenting with Bitcoin-backed lending: Ledn

Lower interest rates and accelerating crypto adoption are spurring more financial institutions to try Bitcoin-backed lending. 

PayPal enables business accounts to buy, sell, and trade crypto

In 2020, PayPal began allowing individual retail customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto directly from their PayPal and Venmo accounts.

Bitcoin price stuck in ‘extended consolidation phase’ due to drop in capital inflows — Report

Bitcoin’s significant drop in capital inflows over the last six months is contributing to the current price consolidation. 

Terraform Labs may close products, services in bankruptcy wind-down

Get it before Oct. 30, Terraform Labs tells the third parties it is discussion its wind-down with.

Solana may hit $330 and reach 50% of ETH market cap — VanEck research

Solana uses a monolithic structure that allows the network to capitalize on the speed and efficiency absent from modular blockchains.

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