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Binance transition: Examining the internal overhaul since CZ’s arrest

Following the indictment of its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, Binance now says compliance is at the top of its agenda.

Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion

Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar.

UK Gambling Commission charges Sorare for unlicensed facilities

The French website offers NFTs for fantasy sports team competitions and as collectibles. 

Bitcoin at ‘pivotal juncture,’ $60K not out of the picture — Analyst

Crypto analysts say a daily close above $65,000 would confirm “bullish momentum,” but a possible reversal still can’t be ruled out.

Leveraged MicroStrategy ETFs break $400M as ‘hot sauce arms race’ heat up

The ETFs add leverage to MicroStrategy’s already levered-up Bitcoin strategy, and investors can’t seem to get enough.

MicroStrategy S&P 500 listing ‘probably not’ coming despite stellar performance

Inclusion could boost the industry. “Anyone that owns an S&P 500 Index fund will own Bitcoin once MSTR makes it into the index.” 

How metaverse platforms could solve the loneliness epidemic

The growing social media and online gaming usage will require more decentralized and community-owned alternatives.

Bolivia reports 100% rise in virtual asset trading since lifting Bitcoin ban

The rise came immediately after Bolivia’s central bank lifted a 42-month ban on cryptocurrency payments, allowing financial entities to conduct transactions with digital assets.

Onyx protocol exploited a second time for $3.8M via known bug

The decentralized finance app lost nearly $4 million thanks to an interaction between an old bug and a new input validation vulnerability.

Bitcoin has ‘familiar bullish smell’ as BTC price hits $66K — Analyst

BTC price activity gets market observers excited as Chinese stocks see their best week in 16 years.

Bitcoin’s 'Coinbase premium' returns as BTC price heads for best September ever

Bitcoin is up 22% in the last three weeks as demand from U.S. investors gradually increased, pushing prices above pre-August crash levels. 

Trump crypto venture WLFI a ‘potential pump-and-dump disaster’ 

The launch of the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial crypto project during election season carries risks, possibly hurting both his campaign and the crypto industry’s image.

OpenAI’s move to for-profit: Is it indeed ‘illegal’?

OpenAI’s potential transformation into a for-profit corporation is not impossible, but it will likely not be an easy process.

MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert

The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations.

Bitget to connect Telegram Mini Apps to broader Web3 with new dev kit

The Bitget Wallet team said in a press release that the new integration opens up Telegram to the broader Web3 space.

Hacker behind $2M crypto heist receives job offer from victim protocol

Despite losing $2 million in a smart contract exploit, Bedrock offered the hacker a role to help secure its protocol and recover stolen funds.

$1.1B TIA token release to push October’s crypto unlocks to almost $2B

Celestia tokens worth $1.1 billion will be unlocked on Oct. 31, while $300 million in Cheelee tokens will be released on Oct. 10. 

Q4 crypto rally chances ‘exceptionally high,’ fueled by BTC $65K breakout

Bitcoin’s surge past $65,000 has ignited FOMO in the altcoin market, according to a crypto analyst.

Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards

Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA’s standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers.

Crypto founder paid LA cops to help extort victims for crypto, FBI alleges

Adam Iza, founder of crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information on a target he intended to rob.

Liquid restaking protocol Bedrock suffers $2M exploit

Bedrock said the root cause of the exploit has been “handled” and reassured users that all remaining assets were safe. 

Bitcoin buyers throw $366M into US ETFs as BTC pushes above $65K

Bitcoin broke above the $65,000 mark during late trading on Sept. 26, with the day bringing over $360 million in inflows to United States-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. 

Ethereum blob count is ‘uncomfortably close to a ceiling’ — Vitalik Buterin

“I think the ecosystem is sleeping on the fact that it's uncomfortably close to a ceiling,” cautions the Ethereum co-founder. 

Swan Bitcoin sues ex-staff over ‘rain and hellfire’ plan to steal mining biz

Swan Bitcoin has accused several former employees of “stealing the crown jewels” from its Bitcoin mining business to create a “counterfeit competitor.”

SEC scores partial win against blockchain firm Opporty over $600K ICO

A federal judge partially sided with the SEC, finding that Opporty and its founder, Sergii Grybniak, offered “unregistered securities” in their 2018 ICO.

Worldcoin fined again! Crypto store clerk runs off with $500K cash: Asia Express

Worldcoin fined over privacy rules in South Korea, Hong Kong crypto trading store clerk scarpers with customer’s $500K in cash: Asia Express.

Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm case moves to trial as judge denies dismissal

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm is eyeing a maximum of 45 years in prison if convicted of all charges, with a trial set for December.

Stacks (STX) makes 30% gain as mainnet upgrade and stablecoin launch approach

Plans to launch a Bitcoin-pegged stablecoin, an upcoming network upgrade and BTC’s recent recovery could be connected to STX’s 30% rally.

Wrapped Bitcoin supplied on Aave hits record high despite backing fears 

WBTC is still the most popular Bitcoin wrapper, with nearly $10 billion in TVL, according to DefiLlama.

Bitcoin rallied above $65K, but will BTC price hold this level?

Bitcoin price is back above a key resistance level, but are there sufficient bullish catalysts to sustain the current rally?

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