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Convicted FTX executive Ryan Salame is officially in prison custody

During a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, Salame claimed federal prosecutors unfairly targeted him for political reasons. 

BTC price eyes sub-$65K hurdles as metric hints Bitcoin 'going to rip'

Bitcoin bulls enjoy more weekend BTC price gains as market cap signals point to a classic bull run comeback.

British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill

James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request.

Scroll lists on Binance, sparking debate over centralization concerns

Scroll’s Binance listing has sparked community debate, with critics raising concerns about centralization, while Scroll’s co-founder has highlighted global growth strategies.

Bitcoin ETFs end three-day skid with $254M inflow

The $254 million inflow day was the third-largest ever on days when BlackRock’s IBIT failed to contribute.

Alleged crypto fraudster on the run after tampering ankle bracelet

USI-Tech’s former CEO Horst Jicha was placed under home detention in New York on a $5 million bond guaranteed by his partner and children before fleeing.

SEC again delays decision on spot Ethereum ETF options

The securities regulator authorized Bitcoin options to list on BlackRock's spot BTC ETF in September.

Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx

According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Blockchain data firm Arkham to launch derivatives exchange: Report

Arkham Intelligence's token, ARKM, is up more than 16% on the news, according to CoinGecko. 

Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles

Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe. 

3 key metrics point to ‘up only season’ in altcoins — Analysts

The crypto market is recovering from this week’s brutal sell-off, and analysts say 3 key metrics suggest an altcoin season could be on the way.

Ripple co-founder donates $1 million in XRP to Harris campaign

According to the latest Polymarket election odds, Kamala Harris has a 45.9% chance of securing the Oval Office in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Price analysis 10/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin and altcoins made a strong comeback on Oct. 11, indicating solid buying at lower levels.

Fairdesk crypto exchange to shut down over regulatory concerns

The Singapore-based exchange will officially shutter on Nov. 30, 2024.

Sen. Hagerty introduces Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2024

The new bill is a refinement of Rep. Patrick McHenry’s 2023 bill, which has bipartisan support.

WEF talks DeFi regulation, HKDA stablecoin integrates Chainlink: Finance Redefined

The World Economic Forum has urged policymakers to adopt sandbox-based frameworks to enhance regulatory clarity for DeFi innovations and address key risks.

Mt. Gox pushes repayment plan deadline to October 2025

The trustee overseeing Mt. Gox assets has extended the deadline for creditors’ restitution to October 2025 as over 44,900 BTC remains unpaid.

Bipartisan support for crypto is ‘fragile’ — Congressman John Curtis

71 Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in a rare bipartisan effort to repeal the SEC’s SAB-121 guidelines from earlier this year.

Uber stock jumps, Tesla stumbles after Elon Musk’s Cybercab reveal

Tesla’s failure to demonstrate progress in the field of autonomous vehicles appears to be making investors skittish. 

Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request

Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview.

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