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Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF X post pleads not guilty

Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account.

Crypto’s future at stake: How the 2024 US election could shape the industry

In our latest Cointelegraph video, we take a deep dive into the potential short- and long-term impacts of the US presidential elections on the cryptocurrency landscape.

Price analysis 10/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bulls aim to knock out Bitcoin’s all-time high before the US elections wrap up. Will altcoins follow?

Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin

Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. 

Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov’t

According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors.

Next phase of the bull run is ‘all about’ Bitcoin, not ETH or memecoins — Analyst

Mati Greenspan says the next phase of the bull run will be “all about” Bitcoin and that AI-based memecoins are a massive gamble.

What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing

After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison.

Bitcoin price is headed toward $100K — One analyst explains why

Institutional adoption, US government overspending and future economic stimulus packages are just a few reasons why analysts believe Bitcoin price is on the path to $100,000.

Meta strikes its first AI news deal with Reuters: Report

Meta partners with Reuters in its first major AI news deal, bringing real-time Reuters content to its AI chatbot on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

80% of Bitcoin ETF demand comes from retail investors: Binance

Retail investors, not institutions, have been responsible for most of the demand for spot bitcoin ETFs since their launch, says a new report from Binance. 

Israel-Hamas conflict creates recruitment challenges for blockchain industry

 Increased emigration from Israel has led to fears of a brain drain.

Etherscan releases v2 beta: Unifies API for over 50 blockchains

Etherscan’s v2 API beta unifies access to more than 50 EVM-compatible networks, simplifying development and increasing efficiency.

MicroStrategy overtakes Microsoft in all-time stock gains as Bitcoin bet pays off

MicroStrategy is up over 1,500% since 1999 compared to Microsoft’s 1,460% gains during the same 25-year period.

Ethereum falls to 42-month lows vs. Bitcoin — Is the bottom close?

Ether's monthly momentum indicator suggests a potential 25-50% rebound against Bitcoin in 2025.

Base blockchain exploit leads to $1M theft — Cyvers Alerts

An exploit on the Base blockchain revealed major vulnerabilities leading to $1M in stolen funds and raising security alarms in DeFi.

The ECB is wrong about Bitcoin — It’s central banks that are unfair

The central bankers are the ones printing money and making everyone poorer via inflation. Bitcoin is the solution, not the problem.

Bitcoin analyst: $100K BTC price by February 'completely within reason'

BTC price trajectory appears all but destined for six figures in the mid-term — despite almost eight months of Bitcoin market consolidation.

Chiliz’ Socios.com secures in-principle license approval in Malta

A Class 3 VFAA license will allow Socios.com to provide any digital asset service and hold or control clients’ assets as they provide virtual financial asset services. 

Ripple files Form C, appeals SEC ruling on XRP institutional sales

Ripple challenges SEC’s ruling on institutional XRP sales, claiming the Howey test was misapplied.

A truly decentralized system would decentralize authority — Cardano exec

Cardano Foundation chief technology officer Giorgio Zinetti told Cointelegraph that centralized authority is good for speed, but decentralized governance offers long-term sustainability. 

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