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DeFi booming as $11B Bitcoin whale stirs ‘Uptober’ hopes: Finance Redefined

An $11 billion Bitcoin whale returned to crypto markets this week, likely seeking trading opportunities tied to October’s historic crypto rallies and uncertainty in the US.

Bitcoin advocate, human rights activist María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader has championed Bitcoin as a lifeline for individuals trying to protect their wealth or attempting to flee the country.

Trader loses $21M on Hyperliquid after private key leak: How to stay protected

A Hyperliquid trader lost $21 million in a private key exploit, raising new concerns about DeFi security and user vigilance amid growing DEX activity.

Banks explore launching a stablecoin linked to G7 currencies

The group of banks said the stablecoin initiative would explore the “benefits of digital assets” in bringing new products to the market.

Crypto safety 2025: 7 easy ways to avoid hacks and scams

Discover seven simple, proven habits — strong 2FA, safe signing, hot/cold wallet separation and recovery plans — to block phishing, toxic approvals, fake support and more.

AI bubble? Bitcoin's high correlation to Nvidia sparks 80% crash warning

Circular AI investments among Nvidia, OpenAI and AMD have shown similarities to the dot-com bubble, which could spill over to harm the crypto market.

Aurelion Treasury launches Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed reserve

The move marks the debut of Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed corporate treasury, which will be established via a $150 million financing round.

Major crypto betting platform Shuffle announces user data breach

Crypto betting platform Shuffle suffered a data breach via its CRM provider Fast Track, exposing most users’ data, founder Noa Dummett said.

It’s Solana’s turn to fill the corporate crypto war chest

From the FTX fallout to Metaplanet-inspired expansion, Solana’s corporate story is coming full circle through its SOL treasury companies.

Kalshi raises $300M to expand prediction markets to 140 countries

Polymarket’s rival prediction marketplace Kalshi told Cointelegraph that its platform will be restricted in 38 jurisdictions, including France and the UK.

Tokenization needs guardrails, not just innovation

Real-world asset tokenization needs compliance frameworks and verified ownership checks built into the infrastructure to prevent fraud and build institutional trust.

How SWIFT’s blockchain could challenge Ripple’s grip on payments

Can SWIFT’s blockchain match Ripple’s technological edge? Explore the key challenges it faces and its potential impact on global payments.

CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers

Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.

Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long

Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.

Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank

Gold has hit its highest share of central bank reserves in decades, potentially shaping Bitcoin’s path as a future reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank.

South Africans can now pay with crypto at 650K stores via Scan to Pay

A new integration allows South Africans to spend Bitcoin, stablecoins and other crypto directly at more than 650,000 merchants nationwide.

$11B Bitcoin whale bets on BTC, ETH correction with $900M shorts

In one of their first moves in two months, the Bitcoin whale returned to short Bitcoin and Ether for hundreds of millions of dollars, betting on their short-term price decline.

Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards

Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.

HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg

HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an IPO in the city, aiming to raise up to $500 million.

XRP whales dump $50M per day: Will it crash the price?

XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.

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