Meta and Microsoft have reported better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter carried by their AI businesses, but muted outlooks saw their shares drop after hours.
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Riot revenue rises 65% from 2023 but says hashrate plans hampered
Riot has reduced its hashrate projections due to delays in expansion at its recently acquired Kentucky facility.
Another one? Satoshi’s identity to be revealed Oct. 31, claims PR firm
A public relations firm claims Satoshi Nakamoto will reveal their “legal identity” at an upcoming press conference, but spelling gaffes, broken links, and AI-generated press releases have raised eyebrows.
Bitcoin investors pile $875M into BlackRock fund amid crypto rally
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recorded $875 million of inflows on Oct. 30, surpassing its previous record by about 3%.
Crypto apps see malicious popups after Ace Drainer hacks animation library
The popular Lottie Player animations library was hacked to push a crypto-draining popup on multiple websites, which has now been fixed.
Robinhood doubles crypto trading volume, but shares dip 12% on Q3 earnings
Robinhood also reported a 76% year-on-year increase in assets under custody, attributed to rising crypto valuations.
MicroStrategy to raise $42B to buy Bitcoin in ‘21/21 plan’
Crypto commentators are “bullish” on MicroStrategy’s plan, predicting it will propel the company ahead of not just other public firms but countries too.
Canary Capital files for spot Solana ETF with SEC
The crypto asset manager has now filed for a spot Solana ETF after getting the ball rolling for a spot for XRP ETF and Litecoin ETF earlier in October.
Polymarket presidential election odds rife with wash trading — report
According to the current Polymarket presidential election odds, Donald Trump is favored to win the election at 65.5%.
Coinbase is ‘prepared to work’ with either Harris or Trump presidency
CEO Brian Armstrong also announced an additional $25 million contribution to the Fairshake PAC for the 2026 midterms “to elect pro-crypto candidates.”
Kazakhstan CBDC pilot drastically reduces VAT refund wait
The National Bank's latest project again shows the advantages of programmable central bank digital currency.
Coinbase shares drop after-hours on Q3 earnings miss
COIN shares have dropped in after-hours trading as the crypto exchange missed earnings estimates, blaming “softer market conditions.”
5% of US voters identify as single-issue crypto voters — Paradigm poll
According to Paradigm, 20% of individuals surveyed indicated that they currently hold or have previously purchased crypto.
Reddit offloads most of its Bitcoin, Ether holdings
The bulk of Reddit’s cryptocurrency sales came from Bitcoin and Ether holdings, with the company reporting that gains from transactions were insignificant.
Ex-FTX exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea
Nishad Singh will receive no prison time after pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023, cooperating with prosecutors and FTX’s debtors after the exchange’s collapse.
Stablecoins boosting demand for US T-bills: Treasury Dept
The United States Treasury Department is taking an interest in stablecoins and tokenization.
Kraken restructures with new co-CEO, layoffs reported
Kraken hinted that its managerial structure would be reformed, without explaining the details.
Bitcoin traders take a breather as BTC price metrics hint new highs are incoming
Bitcoin fell short of its all-time high, but multiple Bitcoin price metrics show BTC price on target to hit new all-time highs
Centralized stablecoins may pose risk to DeFi — Curve Finance founder
As centralized US dollar-pegged stablecoins continue to gain popularity, the potential for regulatory capture has grown.
Flow Traders, Wormhole partner to boost cross-chain liquidity
Flow Traders will buy a stake in Wormhole's token and facilitate cross-chain crypto swaps.
FINRA metaverse warning, Lazarus NFT attack, Thiel backs NFTs: Nifty Newsletter
Lazarus Group used a fake playable NFT game to steal wallet credentials through a vulnerability on Google Chrome.
Price analysis 10/30: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin’s shallow pullback shows buyers are not rushing to the exit and increases the likelihood of a rebound to new all-time highs. Will altcoins follow?
Michael Saylor posts fake quote from Trump on crypto to 3.6M followers
Donald Trump said nothing about changing tax laws for Americans using Bitcoin to buy coffee but has suggested eliminating federal income tax.
Bitcoin technical indicator predicts BTC cycle peak in $174K–$462K range
A historically accurate Bitcoin price indicator suggests that BTC’s price will reach the $174,000–$462,000 range within 24 months.
NYSE seeks to list Grayscale crypto index ETF
The proposed ETF holds a diverse basket of crypto assets, including altcoins. It may face competition.
Hong Kong court rules for investors in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case
This was the first case against JPEX, which operated in Hong Kong without a license.
Bitcoin analyst sees ‘scary’ BTC price upside as funding flat at $73K
BTC price gains are seen continuing after a brief support retest, but it is the lack of interest or market overheating causing the real stir.
FTX CEO hints Nishad Singh should remain free to assist bankruptcy case
John Ray, who took over as FTX CEO in November 2022, suggested Nishad Singh’s cooperation in the firm’s bankruptcy would be “important to maximize recovery” for creditors.
Libeara, FundBridge launch onchain US Treasurys fund
Libeara and FundBridge Capital bring US Treasury investments onchain with the Ultra Fund, boosting blockchain finance.
Decentralized AI takes on trust and privacy at DKGcon 2024
The 2024 Decentralized Knowledge Graph Convention saw experts from AI, blockchain and knowledge graphs converge to promote trust and safety in artificial intelligence.