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Itheum’s role in addressing the data needs of the AI era

Itheum is transforming data management with decentralized data NFTs and omnichain infrastructure to support AI development and gaming.

Transak secures Alabama license, expands US crypto services

The Alabama Money Transmitter License marks a milestone in Transak’s US growth as it works toward all-state coverage.

Visa unveils platform for tokenized digital asset management

Visa revealed a tokenized asset platform in sandbox phase for issuing and managing digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs.

Telegram users report massive outages on messenger app

Telegram has been experiencing massive outages in several countries since around 10:30 am UTC on Oct. 3.

Ethereum traders pricing in ‘more extreme movements’ ahead of US election

Traders appear less confident in Ether's ability to "weather" the upcoming macroeconomic events compared to Bitcoin, according to a crypto analyst.

Binance warns of crypto market risks from overvaluation, centralization

A Binance report flags the dangers of inflated valuations and centralization of token ownership, warning of potential destabilization if unchecked.

Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice

The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will replace its current regulations and require full compliance of VASPs. 

Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement

Buterin aims to reduce Ethereum’s staking requirements to encourage solo staking and support increased decentralization.

Bitcoin bull cycle outpaces historical patterns by 100 days: Report

CoinMarketCap’s new quarterly report indicates Bitcoin potentially entering a supercycle, DeFi losing to memecoins and more.

Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025

SWIFT said it is uniquely positioned to interlink the fragmented digital asset landscape with its forthcoming digital currency trials in 2025.

AI tokens lose $4.69B market cap in 3 days — When ‘UPtober?’

AI and big data tokens lose ground, with NEAR suffering the biggest hit amid a broader market decline.

Bitcoin traders stress ‘bullish’ market while BTC price threatens $60K

BTC price support may be at risk of a breakdown, but Bitcoin market perspectives see "bullish market structure" prevailing.

Aptos Labs enters Japan through HashPalette acquisition

Aptos Labs’ acquisition of HashPalette positions the company to integrate Japanese businesses into its blockchain ecosystem and expand Web3 innovation.

Ethereum FUD returns as ICO whale offloads another $47M

An early Ethereum investor continued a two-week Ether selling spree as Ether’s price has slumped 10% since the start of October. 

Coinbase pushes CFTC for docs to defend against SEC

Coinbase wants the court to compel the CFTC to hand over its communications with certain crypto issuers, claiming its critical to its defense against the SEC.

Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional

Federal Judge John A. Mendez has blocked a new California law that allowed any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes. 

LayerZero Labs, Eigen Labs raise the stakes on cross-chain transactions

The two firms have co-developed the Cryptoeconomic DVN Framework, bringing more security to decentralized networks through economic incentives. 

Bitcoin is again forming a ‘three blind mice’ trading pattern: Peter Brandt

Veteran trader Peter Brandt’s warning to crypto traders suggests Bitcoin could fall into a deeper downtrend. 

Bank of America customers seeing $0 balances amid nationwide outage

Some Bank of America customers seeing $0 balances noted that their debt is “conveniently” still showing up.

Ripple CEO on SEC appeal: ‘We’ll fight in court for as long as we need’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse vowed to fight the SEC’s new appeal in a case one lawyer suggests could be dragged into early 2026.

Tron Network posts record $577M revenue in Q3 

The Tron network has posted record quarterly revenue largely driven by increasing stablecoin activity and an effort to capture a slice of the growing memecoin market.

North Carolina Bitcoiners set up Hurricane search and rescue operation

The Bitcoiners will focus on the “overlooked” communities in western North Carolina that have received little to no state or federal support and remain cut off from life-saving supplies.

Fantom price gains 70% in 30 days — What’s driving FTM?

Fantom price defies the crypto market downtrend as traders anticipate a new token launch and mainnet upgrade.

SEC files appeal in Ripple lawsuit

The Securities and Exchange Commission first filed the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and both its founders in December 2020.

FTX bankruptcy estate auctioning Worldcoin tokens this week

According to CoinGecko, Worldcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $792 million and a 494 million circulating supply.

SEC enforcement chief Grewal to step down

The end of his tenure, marked by aggressive cryptocurrency enforcement, could signal a change in the agency’s approach to crypto. 

Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap

Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility. 

Bitcoin price decline continues — How are pro BTC traders positioned?

Bitcoin traders maintain a neutral sentiment despite the uptick in geopolitical tension and uncertainty within world markets.

OpenAI raises an additional $6.6B at a $157B valuation

In February 2024, the artificial intelligence company was valued at approximately $80 billion and has grown considerably since that time.

US appeals court greenlights election prediction markets

The ruling paves the way for election prediction markets to operate in the United States.

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