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Euroclear makes first Asia investment with Marketnode stake

The major European securities settlement firm has found an Asian platform for its FundPlace offering.

Worldcoin rebrands as ‘World,’ unveils next generation Orb

The blockchain identity verification company also announced new verification methods.

Solv launches Bitcoin staking token on Solana

Bitcoin’s emerging layer-2 and DeFi ecosystems are sparking competition for BTC liquidity on other chains.  

The ‘memecoin supercycle’ theory is converting crypto unbelievers

The memecoin supercycle theory has spread quickly, convincing many of the potential for big profits.

Bitcoin bears turn ‘giddy’ at prospect of sub-$60K BTC price

Analysts say Bitcoin price pullbacks “will happen” and suggest that traders avoid impulsive trading.

Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Kari Lake

As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge — report

Stablecoins pegged to the United States dollar have outpaced Bitcoin as a store of value in developing countries with runaway inflation.

Bitcoin price drops under $67K as investors chase profit in stocks 

Bitcoin pulled back from its range high as investors moved to greener pastures, but a possible misstep by the SEC could benefit BTC. 

HUMBL issued US patent for blockchain payments technology

The company’s CEO described getting a blockchain patent in the US as “a very challenging process.” 

Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition

The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA.

Most US voters prefer a pro-crypto candidate — Grayscale CLO

More than half of voters in the United States are more likely to vote for a pro-crypto candidate versus one who is not, Craig Salm said. 

Nvidia’s new open-source AI model beats GPT-4o on benchmarks

The new model appears to be a fine-tuned version of Meta’s Llama-70b.

Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes

The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing. 

The dams are open: Spot Bitcoin ETFs harness $20B after 4th consecutive day of inflows

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have had four consecutive days of inflows, resulting in over $20 billion in cumulative flows since their launch in January.

Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix

In 2024, malware spread through the Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs and even automated email threads.

FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval

Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud. 

Bitcoin rally to $68.4K may have been the Uptober top — Here’s why

Bitcoin’s price rejection at $68,500 and the record high use of leverage could be signs that BTC is in for a sharp correction.

gmoney’s anguish over ‘buying the top’ of CryptoPunks: NFT Collector 

Crypto markets plunged straight after gmoney paid a record price for a CryptoPunk in 2021. But the sale still looks like a steal in 2024.

India’s crypto tax is a gov’t attempt to ‘displace’ the tech — Lawyer 

Legal practitioner Amit Kumar Gupta told Cointelegraph that the Indian government’s stance on crypto reflects a lack of understanding of the technology. 

Bitcoin traders see $70K BTC price as market trims Fed rate cut bets

Bitcoin avoids excess volatility after its trip beyond $68,000, but BTC price analysis warns that sharp moves may be next.

Decentralized vacation rental platform Dtravel joins Fetch.ai network

Dtravel’s AI agents will bring peer-to-peer rentals to Fetch.AI’s blockchain.

Bitcoin ETFs hit $20B milestone as price remains stuck in downtrend

Bitcoin price remains in a seven-month downtrend despite the record ETF net flows.

Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token

According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC.

Two builders produce 88% of Ethereum blocks in October, raising concerns

Some analysts don’t see this as a centralization concern due to the Ethereum network’s underlying builder-proposer architecture. 

Hamster Kombat Season 2 lets players become CEOs, build game studios

Hamster Kombat teased its new storyline for Season 2 in a newly released trailer for the popular Telegram clicker game.

Trump’s Bitcoin U-turn: How the crypto critic became a pump signal

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pitched himself as a pro-Bitcoin candidate, but not too long ago he said it was based on “thin air.”

5 reasons why Trump’s World Liberty Financial token crashed and burned

The former pesident’s DeFi token saw poor sales for various issues, including restrictions on who can invest, non-transferability and others

Web3 provider says access to quantum computing is ‘human right’

Dynex co-founder Daniela Herrmann told Cointelegraph that innovation is a human right and that she believes technology should be available to everyone. 

Stellar ecosystem implements Blockaid security features

Stellar’s Lobstr and Freighter Wallets are the first to receive the new Blockaid security features.

Why are Bitcoin traders worried about a 'painful' BTC price dip?

Crypto market analysts say Bitcoin price may see a “corrective move” before a major rally in Q4.

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