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VC Roundup: Borderless eyes token buyback, commodity hardware models for DePIN funding

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Borderless Capital’s new DePIN fund, Mawari Network, Darkbright Studios, Hemi, Sorted Wallet, Podeo, SecondLive, and other startups.

$100K Bitcoin price depends on 'increasing demand' and ‘favorable seasonality’ — CryptoQuant

History favors Bitcoin’s price prospects for Q4, but CryptoQuant analysts caution that a consistent uptick in demand will be a critical component.  

Price analysis 10/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Altcoin prices crumbled as Bitcoin fell to $60,000, but charts suggest buyers could step in soon.

Digital Asset’s Canton Network tokenizes gold, Eurobonds, gilts

After a successful US Treasurys project, Digital Asset has turned its attention to collateralizing more bonds and gold.

BTC whales not in sufficient profit to dump on market — Ki Young Ju

Immediately following an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the price of Bitcoin fell by approximately $4,000 on Oct. 1.

People pay a huge price for their genetics, but DeSci has a solution 

DeSci could mitigate the huge price people unknowingly pay for their genetics.

Crypto lawyers on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s ‘crimes’ — Is it legal?

Was it right to arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov? Or is it like arresting a telco CEO because criminals discussed crime on a phone call?

Bitcoin open interest surge past $35B raises 'overheating' concerns

Bitcoin’s recent surge in open interest beyond $35 billion has analysts worried about potential signs of froth in the market.

Impersonators use Slack ‘driver’ in attempt to swindle crypto educator

The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’

Lamborghini brings cars to Web3 games with Animoca, Motorverse partnership

Lamborghini has teamed up with Animoca Brands to launch its first interoperable blockchain-based digital vehicles, bringing the cars to Web3 gaming.

Bitwise files for first XRP ETF with US SEC

Subject to approval from the SEC, the Bitwise spot XRP ETF will provide exposure to the value of XRP held directly by the trust.

Ava Protocol, Sony’s Soneium partner for no-code blockchain automation

Ava Protocol’s automation tools will simplify smart contracts on Soneium, while supporting developers with no-code solutions and lower costs.

Franklin Templeton’s onchain money fund goes live on Aptos blockchain

Franklin Templeton’s FOBXX is the first money market fund to be launched on Aptos.

UK city minister pushes blockchain gilts despite gov’t concerns

Despite resistance from the UK’s Debt Management Office, City Minister Tulip Siddiq pushes for blockchain-based bonds to modernize financial markets.

Bitcoin breaking $74K will 'take time' as BTC structure 'moving to neutral' — Analyst

Bitcoin’s short-term structure signals that most of October could be a cooling-off period before the “next bullish attempt,” according to a crypto analyst.

Kraken to end Monero support in European Economic Area

Monero’s price fell by 8% a day after Kraken announced it would stop supporting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Taurus, Chainlink collaborate to facilitate institutional tokenization

Taurus teams up with Chainlink Labs to address challenges related to tokenized assets, including cross-chain mobility, data integration and security.

Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis

Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption. 

Bitcoin traders see $54K BTC price or lower amid Middle East tensions

BTC price expectations have flipped as geopolitical uncertainty rocks Bitcoin and risk assets.

OpenAI’s new updates enhance voice and vision capabilities of AI

OpenAI has released a series of updates aimed at improving its AI models with advanced voice and vision features for real-time conversations and better image recognition.

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