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Trump crypto project proposes Aave link in governance proposal

The Trump-backed crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, looks to run as an instance on the DeFi protocol Aave.

Bitcoin miner IREN overstated its compute ability and prospects, says lawsuit

Investors in IREN, formerly Iris Energy, sued the crypto miner, accusing it of overstating its high-performance computing ability and business prospects.

Crypto swiping malware infects 28K users, steals just $6K: Report

A cryptojacking and stealing malware infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers made off with only around $6,000.

Retail investors increasingly buying crypto despite volatility: IOSCO

Crypto ownership among retail investors continues to increase despite market setbacks over the past four years. 

Cardano hosts first smart contract legally enforceable in Argentina

Cardano is host to the first smart contract where Argentina’s courts have jurisdiction after the country legalized crypto as a payment method in commercial contracts last December.

ZachXBT reveals Murad Mahmudov’s alleged $24M memecoin wallets

ZachXBT shared what he claims are nearly a dozen wallets controlled by memecoin trader Murad Mahmudov, which drew mixed reactions online.

Overturned Chevron deference likely won’t impact crypto regulation: Tom Emmer

Only a Donald Trump election victory and a mostly Republican Congress could make Chevron potentially impactful, says Representative Tom Emmer.

Decentralization could help humanity to avoid an AI doomsday scenario

AI development must strike a balance between enhancing efficiency while accounting for ethical and safety considerations.

SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of 4 fraudulent crypto firms

A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes have been tackled by US federal authorities.

Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder

Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.

Vitalik Buterin seen as dark horse for 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

The co-founder of Ethereum is considered a “non-traditional” pick, but his contributions are undeniable.

Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7

The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June.

Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K — Analyst

Bitcoin price oscillates in a narrow price range as BTC's low volatility hints at a sharp price move around the corner.

Bitcoin ETF options expected by Q1 2025: Bloomberg analyst

Options on Bitcoin ETFs could speed up adoption among financial advisers, James Seyffart said at Permissionless. 

Bitcoin traders don’t expect new highs until the 200-MA becomes support

Bitcoin price trades in a 7-month range, and charts suggest the pattern could culminate with a strong downside move. 

Wisdomtree debuts debit card spending for onchain money fund 

The card links to WisdomTree's WTGXX onchain money fund, which yields 4.6% APR. 

Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing

Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward.

WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement

Wrapped Bitcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $9.5 billion and a circulating supply of 154,782 tokens.

Bitcoin’s drop below $62K shows BTC price remains on ‘delicate ground’

The battle between Bitcoin buyers and sellers continues as BTC’s price falls closer to a key support level.

a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’

Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors.

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