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Mt. Gox makes $35M BTC transfer to unmarked addresses

Around 500 BTC has been moved from a Mt. Gox-associated address but it is unclear if this is related to repayments. 

Latest ‘Satoshi’ reveal turns into a debacle: Meet Stephen Mollah

Stephen Mollah is the latest to claim he invented Bitcoin, and a London event to show proof of the claim was reportedly “hilarious and heart-breaking.”

CleanSpark targets 400MW Bitcoin mining capacity after acquiring GRIID

CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford said it was a strategic move for the firm to increase its mining capacity in Tennessee. 

Coinbase sees largest single-day decline in 2 years amid stock market wipeout

Coinbase’s share price experienced its largest daily drop in over two years amid a broader stock market decline, yet traders remain bullish on the firm’s earnings prospects for 2025.

Bitfarms inks another 10,000 Bitcoin miner hosting agreement with Stronghold

The Bitcoin data center firm is deploying an additional 10,000 miners to Stronghold’s Scrubgrass site. 

Immutable pledges to fight after SEC ‘sprayed and prayed’ Wells notice

Blockchain gaming platform Immutable says it received a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities law violations within "hours" of its first interaction with the regulator.

Bitcoin needs catalyst for $100K, gold going higher, ETH still undervalued: Analyst

Gold and silver are halfway into a “decade-long bull market,” and Bitcoin is one narrative catalyst away from rallying to $100,000, according to 1971 Capital CIO Brian Russ. 

‘Hong Kong’s FTX’ victims win lawsuit, bankers bash stablecoins: Asia Express

Victims of ‘Hong Kong’s FTX’ take aim at $29M seized by police, central bankers bash stablecoins, crypto scammers busted over luxury condo.

Binance partners with Amazon Web Services to enhance user experience

Current Know Your Customer verification procedures are often cumbersome, costly, and time-consuming for industry service providers.

VanEck invests in Web3 gaming startup Gunzilla

It's the second bet on Web3 gaming by VanEck's liquid token strategy fund. 

SEC cost crypto firms $426M under Gensler — Blockchain Association

The advocacy group called for crypto voters to support a change in leadership at the SEC, given Gary Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach since 2021.

Tether posts $2.5B in Q3 profits, with 2024 earnings reaching $7.7B

Tether’s consolidated profit in 2024 has reached $7.7 billion, with $14.2 billion in equity and total assets of $134.4 billion. 

‘Crypto is not going anywhere’ — Florida chief financial officer

Sovereign pension funds are increasingly seeking exposure to Bitcoin following the introduction of spot ETFs in the United States.

MicroStrategy’s $42B Bitcoin bet is bullish for shareholders — Analyst

One analyst raised his price target from $245 to $300 per share on news of MicroStrategy’s bold Bitcoin buying plans. 

Judge sentences IcomTech promoter to 8 years to deter ‘crypto frauds’

Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez’s sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison.

Franklin Templeton launches tokenized money fund on Base

Franklin Templeton says this is the first tokenized money fund to launch on Coinbase’s layer-2 network. 

Ethereum price rally to $3K depends on a few key factors

If the Ethereum network makes a few critical adjustments, ETH price could sustainably rally to $3,000 and above.

Donald Trump makes a last-minute appeal to crypto voters

The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

DePIN Glow secures $30M from Framework Ventures, USV

Funds will support the expansion of Glow’s solar grid in India, which is expected to replace the energy consumption of 34,000 households.

BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns

Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out.

Mainstream musicians pile into Web3 to revolutionize artist rights with blockchain 

Prominent artists, including Imogen Heap and Deadmau5, join KOR Protocol in shaking up the music industry, using blockchain to challenge streaming giants and put power back in artists’ hands.

Italy’s finance minister defends 42% crypto capital gains tax plan

Giancarlo Giorgetti said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin presented a “very high level of risk,” highlighting the need for additional taxes.

Ethereum ‘final dip’ to $2.5K likely before ETH treks to new all-time high — Analyst

Ethereum price continues to consolidate, but a fledgling technical pattern hints at an upcoming rally to $2,800. 

Crypto.com acquires SEC-registered broker to expand equities offerings

The acquisition will allow Crypto.com’s family of companies to offer stocks and equity options to eligible traders in the United States.

ETHSafari brings crypto world to Africa, and Africa to the crypto world

The ETHSafari crypto conference in Kenya is a world away from Token2049… and a completely different mindset.

How the Lindy Effect can make users overconfident in DeFi 'brands'

Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.

How the Lindy Effect can make users overconfident in DeFi 'brands'

Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.

MicroStrategy shares fumble as Q3 earnings fall just short of estimates

MicroStrategy’s stock price dropped after its Q3 earnings missed estimates, while an analyst forecast potential volatility after the US elections.

Russia’s Bitcoin, AI play with BRICS is ‘game theory’ in motion: Analyst

Russia’s plan to build out Bitcoin mining in other countries could inspire other nations to do the same domestically. 

Crypto titans back clothing firm’s suit against SEC’s ‘unwritten’ rules

Coinbase, a16z, Multicoin Capital, and Paradigm have filed an amicus brief supporting Beba LLC and DeFi Education Fund’s preemptive lawsuit against the SEC.

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