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Auditor flagged issue before $2.59M Nemo hack, team admits

Sui-based yield trading protocol Nemo lost $2.59 million in a Sept. 7 exploit caused by unaudited code deployed without multisignature controls.

XRP price: Why the next logical target is $4.50

XRP analysts highlighted the potential to rebound to $4.50 and higher as institutional demand and derivatives trader interest increased steadily.

Avalanche to raise $1B to create crypto stacking vehicles: Report

Avalanche Foundation reportedly expects to raise up to $1 billion for treasury-related ventures, planning to sell millions of AVAX at a discounted price.

Latin American devs favor Ethereum and Polygon over new chains: Report

Researcher Luiz Eduardo Abreu Hadad told Cointelegraph that while devs are drawn to established ecosystems, the region can create new platforms.

Bitcoin price can hit $160K in October as MACD golden cross returns

Bitcoin has seen a key golden cross for the first time since April — last time it flashed, BTC price gained over 40% in a month.

BitGo touts compliance as OpenEden pledges yield in USDH proposals

OpenEden and BitGo round out the list of eight bidders on the final day of submission in the race to issue Hyperliquid’s stablecoin. Voting begins today and will end on Sunday.

Apple’s new iPhone 17 makes signing safer for frequent crypto users

Apple’s new Memory Integrity Enforcement system in iPhone 17 aims to block zero-day exploits targeting crypto wallets and Passkey signing operations.

Russia could consider crypto bank to combat fraud, help miners

Evgeny Masharov, a member of the Russian Civic Chamber, says Russia should start a crypto exchange through a major financial institution.

Sending Bitcoin to Mars is now theoretically possible: Researchers

Bitcoin could be sent to and from Mars within three minutes by leveraging an optical link from NASA or Starlink and a new interplanetary timestamping system.

Altseason index hits highest level this year: Here’s what traders think

Altseason indicators surged to 76 this week, marking the highest crypto market levels since December as altcoins outperformed Bitcoin.

BitMine makes second huge ETH grab this week, holdings hit $9.2B

Ether treasury company BitMine has expanded its investment in Ethereum by another $200 million, bringing its ETH stockpile above $9 billion.

Goldman Sachs CEO doubts 50 basis point cut is ‘on the cards’

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon anticipates one or two more rate cuts, depending on how “economic conditions play out.”

‘Fat apps’ could become a major narrative in a few months: Bitwise exec

The market has “already started voting” on the issue as Solana, Avalanche, and other chains have “gone sideways” against Bitcoin, a recent report says.

South Korea crypto firms get ‘venture company’ status next week

South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups, Han Seong-sook, said the regulatory change could stimulate growth in crypto and blockchain technologies.

Nepalis rush to Jack Dorsey’s bitchat amid violent corruption protests

Thousands of Nepalis turned to Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth mesh network messaging app in response to the government’s social media ban, which has since been lifted.

Prospective CFTC chair releases private texts with Winklevoss twins, hours before IPO

The text chain revealed questions the Gemini co-founders sent Brian Quintenz in July that signaled they were looking for certain assurances regarding enforcement actions.

SEC delays BlackRock, Franklin Templeton crypto ETF decisions

The SEC has extended deadlines for crypto funds tracking Solana and XRP, along with proposals targeting Ether staking.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands reach ‘most extreme level,’ hinting at explosion to $300K BTC

A widely used Bitcoin technical analysis indicator suggested that BTC is on the verge of an “explosive price expansion” toward new all-time highs.

Polygon fixes RPC node bug, consensus returns to normal

The bug impacted some remote procedure call (RPC) nodes, causing them to fall out of sync, but did not impact onchain block production.

Alabama state senator warns GENIUS Act could harm small banks

Sate Senator Keith Kelley of Alabama echoed concerns made by some banking groups after the passage of the GENIUS Act in July.

REX-Osprey crypto ETFs to launch Friday barring SEC objection — Bloomberg analyst

REX and Osprey clear the SEC’s 75-day window with multiple crypto ETFs poised to debut, even as regulators push back decisions on rival Ether, Solana and XRP products.

XRP reserves rose by 1.2B in a day: Is it accumulation or signs of a sell-off?

XRP reserves grew by 1.2 billion, and the altcoin’s price topped $3 the next day. Is this a sign that traders expect new highs if an XRP ETF is approved by the SEC?

Price predictions 9/10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, SUI

Bitcoin and altcoins picked up momentum after the softer-than-expected US inflation numbers boosted traders' confidence for a rate cut during the Federal Reserve's next meeting.

Sub-Saharan Africa third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption: Report

The region has growing institutional momentum and retail adoption, as the countries face economic challenges that could provide fertile ground for Web3.

US Senate committee advances Trump’s ‘crypto-friendly’ Fed pick

Stephen Miran has made few public statements on crypto or blockchain, but signaled in interviews before joining the Trump administration that he would support digital assets.

StarkWare announces lightweight Bitcoin verification for use on mobile devices

The lightweight zero-knowledge proof will allow Bitcoin users to verify payments without having to download the full blockchain history.

From 55% to 20%? How Japan plans to fix its crypto tax rules

From harsh 55% taxes to a flat 20%, Japan’s crypto overhaul promises relief for investors in a bid to boost Web3 innovation.

Bitcoin price cycles ’getting longer’ as new forecast says $124K not the top

Bitcoin bulls have reasons to eye new all-time highs as analysis shows a BTC price breakout and ongoing resistance showdown.

Bitcoin breaks $114K as cooling US PPI data boosts Fed rate cut bets

Bitcoin surged past $114,000 as softer-than-expected US PPI data reinforced Federal Reserve interest rate cut expectations.

EU Chat Control hinges on Germany’s decision

The EU’s proposed Chat Control law is just short of the critical support it needs to pass in the EU Council, and Germany could change the balance.

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