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What is a rug pull in crypto and 6 ways to spot it?

Ever heard of crypto rug pulls? Find out what they are and how to identify the six warning signs that could protect your hard-earned money from disappearing overnight.

Telegram to enable NFT conversion for new Gifts feature

While Telegram did not specify a specific date for implementing NFT support for Gifts, its CEO said that the feature will be launched “later this year.” 

LEGO removes crypto scam from homepage after being hacked: Report

The "LEGO Coin" token appeared on the toy manufacturer's homepage for roughly 75 minutes before being taken down, onlookers said.

Will Satoshi be doxxed? Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 29 – Oct. 4

HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025: Hodlers Digest

Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund

The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering.

Coinbase urges court to reconsider appeal, cites SEC vs Ripple

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase in June 2023 and accused the company of selling unregistered securities.

EigenLayer says $5.7M hack ‘isolated’ incident, no vulnerability on protocol

EigenLayer said that some of the stolen funds have been frozen as part of ongoing recovery efforts.

XRP price falls 15% in 3 days — Will Ripple’s legal setback mark the bottom? 

XRP could see a 4,000% rally in the next bull market cycle, according to a fractal pattern reminiscent of its 2017 price surge.

'Ancient' Bitcoin whale moves more BTC mined from 2009: Arkham

The mysterious Bitcoin whale has now sent $3.58 million worth of Bitcoin to Kraken’s crypto exchange, Arkham Intelligence said.

Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison

David Carmona was the “mastermind” behind IcomTech’s “Ponzi scheme," which netted an estimated $8.4 million from victims.

Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?

The late cryptographer and privacy advocate is in the spotlight because bettors on Polymarket think he may be identified as Satoshi Nakamoto.

AI chatbots are getting worse over time — academic paper

A dwindling consumer interest in chatbots caused a drop in AI-sector revenues during the second business quarter of 2024.

SUI charts 115% monthly gain as its ecosystem memecoins rally after USDC integration

SUI gained 115% in a month after integrating USDC into its blockchain, which resulted in a parabolic surge in user and network activity.

CleanSpark reports 187% hashrate growth

CleanSpark’s hashrate increased from 9.6 EH/s to 27.6 EH/s over the past year, driven largely by strategic acquisitions that boosted its mining capacity.

Crypto Biz: Axelar’s new interoperability stack goes live

With dozens of layer-1 blockchains on the market, communication between networks has become a significant pain point for the broader adoption of Web3-based applications. 

Crypto-friendly gaming giant Tencent considering Ubisoft buyout: Report

The Guillemot family and Tencent would likely take the company private if the deal happens. 

US jobs report signals fewer rate cuts, still bullish for BTC: Grayscale

The bullish jobs report adds fuel to hopes for an “Uptober” and fourth-quarter rally in Bitcoin’s price.

Bitcoin price recovery driven by growing US financial concerns 

Bitcoin price recaptures the $62,000 level as investor grow increasingly concerned about the fiscal health of the US

Bitcoin decentralization is a matter of national security — Auradine CEO

According to CryptoQuant, the current Bitcoin network difficulty is 88.4 trillion — down from the 92 trillion recorded on Sept. 20, 2024.

‘Uptober’ builds strength as Bitcoin held on exchanges falls to 6-year low

Bitcoin held on exchanges fell to a new low while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows resumed pace. Is Uptober back on?

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