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Bitfinex hack launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ wants time served as sentencing looms

Heather Morgan has argued for no more jail time for her role in laundering some of the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex by her husband Ilya Lichtenstein.

Ethereum is like ‘Amazon in the 1990s’ — 21Shares

“Just as Amazon evolved beyond books to redefine entire industries, Ethereum may surprise us with revolutionary use cases that we can't fully envision today,” a 21Shares executive said.

Bitcoin to move 10% ‘either direction’ depending on US election: Trader

Crypto investors should prepare for even more volatility around the US election, with “at least” a 10% move foreseen for Bitcoin.

Ramaswamy’s Strive launches wealth management arm offering Bitcoin to clients

By integrating Bitcoin into client portfolios, Strive’s new wealth management unit can, in part, offer Americans “true financial freedom,” its CEO Matt Cole said.

Trump dump: Crypto liquidations hit $350M as Bitcoin drops below $69K

Donald Trump’s winning odds on Polymarket narrowed and Bitcoin's price dip prompted big liquidations.

Bitcoin looks ripe for a rebound, and so do ETH, DOGE, LTC, and XMR

Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to pick up after the US elections, and charts suggest that ETH, DOGE, LTC and XMR could be the first to follow.

Online Casino MetaWin hacked for $4 million — ZackXBT

According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, losses from digital asset scams and cybersecurity exploits topped $129 million in October.

Binance co-founder clarifies asset listing policies, dispels FUD

According to Binance, 98% of applications sent to the exchange for new token listings never receive a reply from the company.

7 favorite words and phrases used by crypto shillers

What crypto shillers say and what they mean aren’t always the same thing.

Companies without a crypto wallet will be left behind

Wallets can be a gateway to a multitude of functionalities that will expand businesses.

Viral squirrel ‘Peanut’ triggers Solana memecoin frenzy

Following the controversial death of Peanut the Squirrel, memecoins themed after Peanut have surged on Solana, with some hitting market caps of more than $100 million.

Bitcoin analyst sees $66K 'local bottom' as BTC price liquidates $200M

Bitcoin sets up a volatile US election week with increasingly deep BTC price support retests below $70,000.

What is BlackCat ransomware in crypto?

BlackCat ransomware is known for its advanced techniques and is often associated with programs that enable cybercriminals to launch attacks.

October crypto losses reach $129M from hacks and exit scams

The biggest incidents in October included the Radiant Capital hack, a phishing attack and the hacking incident involving crypto exchange M2. 

Crypto projects set to unlock $2.6B in tokens in November

The most noteworthy token unlocks in November include Memecoin, Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche and Optimism. 

Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment

Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale.

Off The Grid drops 'insane' Trump and Harris outfits before US election 

Gaming commentators noticed the voice clip of the character that resembles Kamala Harris, where she calls out a “one percenter” and says they should be taxed.

Saylor falls for fake Trump news, Kraken restructures, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 27 – Nov. 2

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor falls for a post about Donald Trump’s position on taxing crypto, Kraken declares “new day.” Hodler’s Digest

Bitcoin price peels back from its weekly high, but BTC derivatives markets look good 

Wider economic and stock market-related issues are impacting Bitcoin’s softening price, but futures market data shows traders still feel bullish.

Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju

Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls. 

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