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Indonesian postal service launches NFT stamps

Indonesia’s state-owned postal service has launched a physical postage stamp with an NFT counterpart. 

US trading app Robinhood launches ‘crypto transfers’ in Europe

Robinhood users in Europe can now deposit and withdraw crypto using external wallets and exchanges like Binance.

September 2024 crypto hacks surpass $120M, centralized exchanges hit

Cryptocurrency hacks in September totaled over $120 million, with centralized exchanges BingX and Indodax accounting for more than half.

Bitcoin all-time high target remains as BTC price bounces back to $64K

Bitcoin traders see any BTC price dips as buying opportunities, predict further upside after 7% September gains.

Bitcoin curious Michael Dell sells $1.2B worth of Dell stock

Michael Dell, the seemingly Bitcoin-curious founder of his namesake tech firm, sold 10 million shares worth of his company for the second time in September.

Synthetix activist investor ‘overhaul’ gathers 99% approval from SNX holders

A new proposal looking to completely reboot DeFi protocol Synthetix has garnered 99.4% approval from community members. 

Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws

Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business. 

Base creator Jesse Pollak to join Coinbase exec team and lead wallet charge

Two industry observers believe Pollak’s involvement in Coinbase Wallet and Base may finally offer a solution to crypto’s long-standing UX issues that have hamstrung adoption. 

Judge axes class action claiming Iris Energy misled investors during IPO

Iris Energy went public in late 2021, raising $232 million from an IPO, but its stock price fell quickly not long after, along with the rest of the crypto market.

Restaking is growing like crazy… but it could crash and burn

Users are flocking to yield farm restaking protocols, but poor risk management and due diligence is a ticking time bomb.

Crypto founders increasingly look to ‘geofencing’ amid US uncertainty

Variant Fund chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky says geofencing is an extreme measure to ensure compliance with US law. 

CleanSpark still to restore 165MW in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

The massive category 4 hurricane has killed at least 137 people, and many more are still missing — while millions of homes and businesses remain without power. 

SEC wins case against defunct crypto firm over $18M ICO

A US federal judge found Rivetz and its CEO Steven Sprague sold unregistered securities when it offered an Ethereum-based token in 2017.

Crypto exchange Gemini to close all customer accounts in Canada

Gemini told its Canadian users they have 90 days to withdraw their funds before it closes all accounts by the end of this year. 

Australian bank joins Project Guardian to explore RWA tokenization

Major Australian bank ANZ is interested in exploring how it can move its Australian dollar-backed A$DC stablecoin between blockchains.

Bitcoin drops to $63K, fails to rebound after Fed hints at future interest rate cuts

Bitcoin surprised traders by opening the week in the red, and the Federal Reserve’s announcement about future rate cuts failed to reverse the downtrend.

Ethereum gas fees rose 498% in two weeks as network activity surged — Report

An uptick in Ethereum network activity was accompanied by a 498% rise in ETH gas fees. Will Ether price respond?

Tons of options: 5 crypto wallets that support TON blockchain

As the TON network continues to develop, holders are demanding wallets with complex functionalities that support the chain’s assets.

Ohio to consider accepting crypto for tax payments and fees

They tried once in 2018, but the State Board of Deposits "failed" to show any enthusiasm.

4 times key players in crypto were accused of insider trading

There have been some high-profile instances of insider trading at major exchanges that show a larger issue underneath. 

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