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Bitwise has filed an XRP ETF

The crypto-focused asset manager filed the exchange-traded fund application in the state of Delaware. 

CME’s Bitcoin Friday Futures launch with 31K contracts on day one

CME’s new derivatives product allows market participants to hedge or speculate on Bitcoin price movements in the short term. 

MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region

Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin.

Hashdex files amended S-1 for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF

The filing signals progress toward a possible spot cryptocurrency index ETF listing in the US. 

Crypto hackers steal $750M in Q3 2024, as losses grow by 9.5% — CertiK

Q3 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents. 

EigenLayer’s EIGEN cracks top 100 market rank in trading debut

EigenLayer’s native token unlocked at 5:00 am UTC on Oct. 1 and has been trading at just under $4 per token, or around a $6.5-billion fully diluted value. 

Hamster Kombat tappers evolve with Swipe-to-Earn + Axie Pals Tamagotchis: Web3 Gamer

Hamster Kombat is “lighthearted and fun” but tap-to-earn gameplay is evolving; gamers playing 80-hrs a week to win a $100K prize: Web3 Gamer.

Stop panicking about Wrapped Bitcoin — Mint Coinbase’s cbBTC instead

Concerns about wBTC’s planned custody shakeup are overblown. For added safety, cbBTC is the best alternative. 

Kamala Harris knows crypto voters are up for grabs: New polls confirm

New polling suggests crypto voters could have a meaningful impact on the outcome of the election, and they're still divided on who to vote for.

Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration

Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator. 

3 signs that Bitcoin’s Q3 close was bullish

Bitcoin may not be embracing “Uptober” with a bang, but there are plenty of reasons to be bullish on BTC price performance.

Europe gathers global experts to draft ‘Code of Practice’ for AI

The EU is bringing together top global experts to draft the first “Code of Practice” for general-purpose AI models, setting new standards for transparency and risk management under its AI Act.

Gemini’s exit from Canada: What’s driving crypto exchanges out?

Gemini’s exit came just a few days after the Canadian Securities Administrators released an update to crypto trading firms about stablecoins.

Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox

The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub.

European blockchain sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort

The European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative expands with 41 regulators and authorities from 22 countries, boosting blockchain innovation and regulatory collaboration.

Börse Stuttgart, ECB cut settlement time in blockchain test

Börse Stuttgart Group’s blockchain test, in collaboration with the European Central Bank, aims to revolutionize securities transactions by reducing settlement times to minutes.

Malaysia steps up its AI game with regulations and cloud computing policy

Malaysia has strengthened its AI and cloud computing landscape with new regulations and partnerships, positioning itself as a hub for ethical AI and digital innovation.

'Quantile Regression' Bitcoin price model hints at $275K BTC by November 2025

A Bitcoin researcher says a quasi-exponential decay trend could even see BTC's price going as high as $300,000 in 2025. 

Ripple receives in-principle license approval in Dubai

Ripple has acquired in-principle financial services license approval from Dubai’s DFSA, moving closer to offering cross-border crypto payment services in the UAE.

DeFi resurgence driven by Fed cuts, China, key protocols

An Apollo Crypto report links DeFi resurgence to US Federal Reserve rate cuts, China’s credit expansion and improved DeFi infrastructure.

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