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Wiz Khalifa’s X account apparently hacked to promote sham memecoin

The X account of rapper Wiz Khalifa was reportedly hacked, with posts shilling a memecoin called “WIZ,” which is now trading at a value of less than $10,000.

Alibaba reportedly cuts dozens from metaverse unit

The Chinese e-commerce giant has become the latest to slash resources for metaverse development as the focus shifts to AI. 

Bitcoin artist says ‘fascination’ brought thousands to BTC art exhibition

About 70% of 300 Bitcoin art pieces were sold during the Bitcoin “Art of Revolution” exhibition’s five-week stint at the Artevistas Gallery in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

Bitfinex hack launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ wants time served as sentencing looms

Heather Morgan has argued for no more jail time for her role in laundering some of the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex by her husband Ilya Lichtenstein.

Ethereum is like ‘Amazon in the 1990s’ — 21Shares

“Just as Amazon evolved beyond books to redefine entire industries, Ethereum may surprise us with revolutionary use cases that we can't fully envision today,” a 21Shares executive said.

Bitcoin to move 10% ‘either direction’ depending on US election: Trader

Crypto investors should prepare for even more volatility around the US election, with “at least” a 10% move foreseen for Bitcoin.

Ramaswamy’s Strive launches wealth management arm offering Bitcoin to clients

By integrating Bitcoin into client portfolios, Strive’s new wealth management unit can, in part, offer Americans “true financial freedom,” its CEO Matt Cole said.

Bitcoin looks ripe for a rebound, and so do ETH, DOGE, LTC, and XMR

Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to pick up after the US elections, and charts suggest that ETH, DOGE, LTC and XMR could be the first to follow.

Online Casino MetaWin hacked for $4 million — ZackXBT

According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, losses from digital asset scams and cybersecurity exploits topped $129 million in October.

Binance co-founder clarifies asset listing policies, dispels FUD

According to Binance, 98% of applications sent to the exchange for new token listings never receive a reply from the company.

7 favorite words and phrases used by crypto shillers

What crypto shillers say and what they mean aren’t always the same thing.

Companies without a crypto wallet will be left behind

Wallets can be a gateway to a multitude of functionalities that will expand businesses.

Viral squirrel ‘Peanut’ triggers Solana memecoin frenzy

Following the controversial death of Peanut the Squirrel, memecoins themed after Peanut have surged on Solana, with some hitting market caps of more than $100 million.

Bitcoin analyst sees $66K 'local bottom' as BTC price liquidates $200M

Bitcoin sets up a volatile US election week with increasingly deep BTC price support retests below $70,000.

What is BlackCat ransomware in crypto?

BlackCat ransomware is known for its advanced techniques and is often associated with programs that enable cybercriminals to launch attacks.

October crypto losses reach $129M from hacks and exit scams

The biggest incidents in October included the Radiant Capital hack, a phishing attack and the hacking incident involving crypto exchange M2. 

Crypto projects set to unlock $2.6B in tokens in November

The most noteworthy token unlocks in November include Memecoin, Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche and Optimism. 

Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment

Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale.

Off The Grid drops 'insane' Trump and Harris outfits before US election 

Gaming commentators noticed the voice clip of the character that resembles Kamala Harris, where she calls out a “one percenter” and says they should be taxed.

Saylor falls for fake Trump news, Kraken restructures, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 27 – Nov. 2

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor falls for a post about Donald Trump’s position on taxing crypto, Kraken declares “new day.” Hodler’s Digest

Bitcoin price peels back from its weekly high, but BTC derivatives markets look good 

Wider economic and stock market-related issues are impacting Bitcoin’s softening price, but futures market data shows traders still feel bullish.

Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju

Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls. 

Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju

Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls. 

'I dropped the EigenLayer advisorship' — ETH Foundation's Justin Drake

Restaking protocols like EigenLayer allow investors to stake the same digital asset multiple times and reap the additional yields.

Macro factors in Canada and US good for Bitcoin's price — WonderFi CEO

The M2 money supply is an economic measure of the total amount of a sovereign nation's fiat currency currently circulating worldwide.

Trump makes big promises about crypto in US — But can he deliver?

Trump is making bold promises to capture the attention of the digital asset industry and investors.

NFT sales surge 18% as all-time volume on Solana nears $6B

NFTs recorded a monthly sales volume of $356 million in October, an 18% increase from the September record low. 

What is BRICS Pay and why does it matter?

BRICS Pay seeks to lessen reliance on the US dollar, reducing sanctions risks and fostering a sovereign financial system for transactions.

US store chain Sheetz expands crypto payments via Flexa

Sheetz has expanded its partnership with Flexa to accept BTC, ETH and stablecoin payments at over 750 locations in the US.

Crypto volatility may spike if US election is ‘too close to call’ —FalconX

An analyst warns that “volatility” could emerge if the US election results are close, but traders will be relieved once it's over, giving the market “firmer ground.”

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