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229% inflation: How ‘Binance dollars’ became Venezuela’s real currency

Venezuela turns to USDT as hyperinflation bites, with merchants pegging prices to Binance P2P dollar rates.

Bank of England governor says stablecoins could reduce reliance on banks

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said stablecoins could thrive in a system that separates money from credit, reducing the UK’s reliance on commercial banks.

US Senate to hold hearing on crypto taxes as IRS offers relief on corporate tax

The US Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on Wednesday on crypto asset taxation, following the IRS’s release of relief guidance on the Biden-era CAMT tax.

Ethereum’s ‘bull flag’ targets $10K as ETF demand returns

ETH price could rally to new all-time highs above $10,000, fueled by renewed institutional demand through Ethereum ETFs and treasury companies.

US government shutdown may signal crypto market bottom: Analysts

The first US government shutdown since 2018 may signal the next crypto market bottom, despite concerns over mixed equity market reactions, analysts told Cointelegraph.

Are quantum computers stealing Bitcoin? Inside Josh Mandell’s claim and the pushback

Former trader Josh Mandell claims quantum computers are draining old Bitcoin wallets. Experts disagree — here’s what the technology can (and can’t) do.

Over 70% of stablecoin transactions in Q3 linked to bots, report finds

Despite bot dominance, transfers under $250 hit record highs in Q3, putting 2025 on track to become the most active year ever for retail usage of stablecoins.

Alternative assets are no longer alternative

Once exclusive to the elite, alternative assets like art and wine are now accessible to all, as blockchains enable fractional ownership and global trading.

Machi Big Brother’s $44M profit shrinks to $9M loss on Hyperliquid

Despite the nearly $9 million loss, Machi and other large investors are betting on the price of the XPL token recovering.

How high can Bitcoin price go in October?

On-chain data suggests Bitcoin isn’t overheated yet, with $122,000 and $138,000 emerging as the next significant resistance levels to watch for BTC price.

Roman Storm seeks acquittal of Tornado Cash money transmission charge

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm asks a US judge to dismiss his conviction, arguing that prosecutors failed to prove his intent to help bad actors.

Did Bitcoin ‘Uptober’ just start? Analysts say watch these key signals next

Market analysts and several metrics suggested that Bitcoin’s massive upward move was about to begin after BTC price closed September green.

CoinShares responds to rise of active ETFs with Bastion acquisition

CoinShares is set to acquire investment manager Bastion Asset Management to launch actively managed crypto ETFs in the US.

Metaplanet becomes 4th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after $600M buy

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Yield surged to 309.8% in late 2024, showing its per-share BTC exposure more than tripled before stabilizing at 33% this year.

Bitcoin revives gold correlation as BTC price nears $117K

Bitcoin pushed higher toward $117,000 on Wednesday as bulls ignored downside liquidity to follow gold as it hit fresh all-time highs.

French central bank’s deficit is ‘great’ for Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes

France’s over $176 billion budget deficit may signal trillions of euros of newly printed money, potentially leading to more capital flowing into Bitcoin, according to Arthur Hayes.

From Nairobi to Lagos: How Africans are using stablecoins to survive inflation

In Nairobi and Lagos, stablecoins like USDT and USDC help people fight inflation, cut costly remittances and move money through mobile wallets such as M-Pesa.

BNB Chain’s official X account hacked, CZ warns of phishing links

SlowMist’s chief security officer said the phishing domains behind BNB Chain’s compromised X account are tied to the notorious Inferno Drainer group.

Aptos partners with Trump family’s WLFI to integrate USD1

Aptos partners with Trump’s World Liberty Financial to deploy USD1 stablecoins, targeting Tron’s market share.

AI agents need crypto to operate in financial markets: Coinbase exec

Coinbase’s head of institutional strategy, John D’Agostino, says expecting AI agents to operate in the traditional finance system is akin to streaming using a dial-up modem.

SEC’s tokenized stock push has unclear benefits for crypto: Dragonfly Exec

Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick said institutions building private blockchains create “leakage” that could limit benefits to the broader crypto ecosystem.

House Republicans to probe Gary Gensler’s deleted texts

A group of House Republicans said they’re engaging with the SEC’s Office of Inspector General to find out more about former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s deleted text messages.

Ethical hackers save crypto billions, SEAL’s Safe Harbor makes it possible

White hat hacker collective SEAL has acknowledged 29 companies for supporting its Safe Harbor framework, enabling ethical hackers to defend user funds during live attacks.

I funded my lifestyle from Bitcoin, not Telegram: Pavel Durov

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed he bought thousands of Bitcoin in 2013 at $700, and the investment has allowed him “to stay afloat.”

SEC staff open to advisers using trust companies as crypto custodians

The SEC's Division of Investment Management said it wouldn’t recommend that the agency take action against advisers who use a state trust company as a crypto custodian.

Stripe’s new tool can make stablecoins ‘with just a few lines of code’

Stripe’s new “Open Issuance” tool will enable companies to easily build and launch their own stablecoins, as well as manage the token’s reserves.

Trump admin withdraws Brian Quintenz as CFTC nominee

Brian Quintenz told Cointelegraph he will return to the private sector after the White House pulled its nomination for him to chair the CFTC.

Ripple chief technology officer to step back, join board

David Schwartz was one of the chief architects behind the XRP Ledger and is well known by many in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

Crypto companies ramp up US hiring in 2025 amid regulatory clarity

Clearer rules have spurred a US crypto hiring surge in 2025, but outdated tax policy and concerns over Trump’s personal ties to the industry still fuel resistance.

SOL retail longs briefly flushed, but traders’ bullish forecast unchanged

SOL late leverage longs got rinsed by the flash crash to $205, but data shows pro traders buying the dip and retail traders opening fresh spot and margin positions.

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