Blockchain and Crypto News

Don’t miss real-time updates

Decentral Block Post

Access real-time blockchain and cryptocurrency news updates from around the globe.

Off The Grid may be the ‘catalyst’ for new crypto gaming bull run: Web3 Gamer

Off the Grid has topped the download charts and may spark a Web3 gaming bull run say analysts, with VCs getting bullish again. Web3 Gamer.

Scammers promote fake Uniswap L2 on Google amid Unichain hype

Google mistakenly promoted a fake version of the Unichain website that spammed users with requests to drain their wallets.

EU’s MiCA bill set to shape global stablecoin regulations — Binance

While MiCA is seen as a net positive for stablecoin regulation, it introduces consolidation concerns, especially among small crypto firms.

Waves founder unveils Units protocol for layer-2 interoperability

Waves founder Sasha Ivanov believes the industry cannot move forward if blockchain interoperability remains unresolved. 

These 5 Bitcoin price metrics hint at a new all-time high in 2024

Bitcoin open interest is rising and bulls are eyeing new all-time highs above $75,000 as "Uptober" begins to take shape. 

Trump leads Harris, but POTUS won’t matter for Bitcoin: BlackRock’s Fink

As Trump extends his lead over Harris in the prediction markets, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it doesn’t matter to Bitcoin who occupies the White House.

Is the election the end for PolitiFi memecoins — Or just the start?

PolitiFi memecoins are surging as they near the US elections, which could mark their final act unless they find new life serving the community’s interest.

a16z-backed onchain messaging platform Towns officially launches

The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app.

Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe

Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said.

PancakeSwapX launches with zero-fees, gasless swaps on Ethereum, Arbitrum

Gasless swaps could ease the DeFi onboarding process, bolstering mass crypto adoption among new holders.

Ripple announces exchange partners for RLUSD stablecoin

More regulatory-compliant stablecoins like RLUSD could benefit mainstream crypto adoption worldwide.

Gaming serves as a sandbox to explore tech avenues — Mysten Labs exec

Mysten Labs chief information security officer Christian Thompson told Cointelegraph that gaming is a playground for technologists to explore Web3. 

Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email

Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, having accounted for more than $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen in September.

Regulation by enforcement leads to ‘exodus’ of talent — RAK DAO exec

RAK DAO chief commercial officer Luc Froehlich told Cointelegraph that regulations require clarity, and a regulation-by-enforcement approach drives talent away. 

Different this time? Bitcoin RSI says $233K BTC price possible in 2025

Bitcoin RSI is either on track to deliver a six-figure BTC price next year or "this time is different," analysis says.

Are non-KYC exchanges riskier? Understanding legal implications

Non-KYC crypto exchanges expose users to significant legal risks, including liability for money laundering, asset seizure and tax compliance issues.

Metaplanet shares jump 16% after buying 107 Bitcoin

Metaplanet has doubled its Bitcoin holdings this month with purchases totaling more than 450 Bitcoin.

Grayscale puts DOGE, Worldcoin on list of 35 potential crypto products

Grayscale listed 35 cryptocurrencies it’s mulling to potentially include in its suite of crypto investment products. 

MEV bot scam rides AI hype to return under new name, says SlowMist

Blockchain security firm SlowMist found a growing number of people lost funds to fake trading bots that use OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the name to build legitimacy.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $556M inflows in biggest day since June

More than half a billion dollars flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US as the cryptocurrency topped $66,000.

Australia’s first ETF directly holding Ether goes live

The Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH) went live on Cboe Australia on Oct. 15, following the issuer’s launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in June.

Trumps crypto project claims 100K signups ahead of token sale

Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial claims it’s seen 100,000 signal interest in the platform and brought on Paxos co-founder Rich Teo as a stablecoin and payments lead. 

Crypto stocks see price rally as Bitcoin tops $66K

Crypto exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin miners CleanSpark and IREN closed Oct. 14 with double-digit percentage gains and continued to climb after the bell.

Hyperliquid prepares for HYPE token launch, EVM rollout on mainnet

The perpetual futures DEX has set up a foundation and will announce the details of an airdrop next month.

Harris beats Biden, lags Trump on crypto policy — Galaxy Research

Harris takes a softer stance than Biden on crypto regulation but is more skeptical than Trump on taxes, Bitcoin mining and self-custody, according to Galaxy Research.

Is Bitcoin’s Uptober beginning, or will today’s BTC rally end with more of the same? 

Bitcoin rallied to $66,300 on Oct. 14, but definitive proof of a structural trend change remains in question. 

UAE stablecoin issuer gets greenlight, FTX customers sue hedge fund: Law Decoded

While the UAE central bank has given a significant regulatory nod to a new stablecoin, an FTX customer sued hedge fund Olympus Peak over its alleged profits from the exchange’s meltdown.

Drex Brazilian CBDC pilot will work on privacy, DeFi in phase 2

The Brazilian central bank has 13 participants for phase 2 so far, and it is willing to take on an unlimited number. 

MrBeast allegedly reaped $10M promoting and dumping altcoins

The YouTube creator doesn’t appear to have broken any laws, but his actions have sparked ethical concerns within the crypto community.

Price analysis 10/14: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA

Bitcoin’s rise above $66,500 could open the doors for a rally to new highs and altcoins look set to follow.

Image