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TeraWulf to raise $350M in convertible notes for share repurchase

TeraWulf’s focus on raising capital through institutional buyers suggests confidence in its future despite volatile cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoin could be used as currency by 2030 — CryptoQuant CEO

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged by 378% over three years, signaling the potential for institutional-driven BTC stability by 2030.

Coinbase-backed Base to improve decentralization with fault proofs

Base will implement fault proofs on the mainnet twice as fast as Optimism, which took about six months to upgrade the system from testnet to mainnet.

Ethereum ‘Verge’ upgrade to enable nodes on phones and smartwatches

Ethereum’s next upgrade, “The Verge,” will drastically reduce hardware requirements, making node operations accessible on everyday devices like phones and smartwatches.

Bitcoin must hold this 2021 level as traders see BTC price dip 'over'

Bitcoin rebounds from 10-day lows, but two BTC price points now form a new line in the sand for bulls. 

Crypto bulls cop second-biggest liquidation day in October

Traders who bet the crypto market would keep rising have suffered a the second largest day of liquidations this month as Bitcoin and Ether both slid on the day.

Jailed crypto scammers blew stolen funds on shark tank, hookers: Report

The fraudsters stole $21.6 million from over 40,000 investors to fund their lavish lifestyle, which also reportedly included $100,000 spent on sex workers.

Radiant Capital hacker moves $52M in stolen funds

Nearly all of the stolen loot from Radiant Capital has now been moved to the Ethereum network, which usually isn't a good sign for those hoping for recovery. 

Trump election victory could push Bitcoin to $92K, says Bitwise exec

Jeff Park says “merger arb-style probability math” could mean Bitcoin rallies to $92,000 following a Trump victory. 

Ripple ‘made a mistake’ not talking to regulators early, says CEO

Ripple should have engaged with US regulators a lot earlier, says the firm’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who added it’s now “trying to make up for lost time.”

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor reverses remarks on self-custody after backlash

“I support self-custody for those willing and able,” Saylor said in a new post after encouraging "big bank" custody in an interview earlier this week. 

Teen’s mom sues Character.ai, alleging sexed-up bots led to son’s death

The 14-year-old boy’s last interaction was with a Character.ai chatbot before he tragically shot himself in the head in February, his mom alleged in a lawsuit filed on Oct. 22. 

Denmark Tax Council recommends bill to tax unrealized crypto gains

Denmark’s Tax Law Council has recommended introducing a bill that could tax unrealized gains and losses on crypto assets beginning as early as 2026.

Former Celsius CEO to return to court on Nov. 13

Judge John Koeltl ordered Alex Mashinsky and prosecutors to appear in court on Nov. 13 to address the former Celsius CEO’s motion to dismiss fraud and market manipulation charges.

Tesla reveals it didn’t sell any Bitcoin holdings in Q3

According to Tesla's Q3 financial filings, the company's automotive sales declined slightly since Q2 2024, while leases increased slightly.

Lazarus Group exploited Chrome vulnerability with fake NFT game

The North Koreans invested great effort in creating and promoting the game that apparently drained users’ wallets.

Surprise ETH price drop below $2.5K raises questions about Ethereum fundamentals

Ethereum price followed the broader crypto market sell-off, but its longer term price weakness is driven by network-specific factors.

Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Jerrod Sessler

As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto.

US bankers support Trump but expect Harris victory — American Banker

A survey of 191 bankers indicated heavy support for Trump’s cryptocurrency and taxation policies. 

Ex-Trump chief of staff says crypto election impact will be ‘fascinating’

Mick Mulvaney, who worked under former US President Donald Trump, said the crypto industry had developed “professional operations” for lobbying in DC.

Price analysis 10/23: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin’s correction ignited selling in altcoins, which are slipping below critical support levels.

ZK-proofs are too complicated for decentralized ID — KILT CEO

The governments of Australia, Palau, Argentina, and Estonia are experimenting with different forms of decentralized identity solutions.

Zanzibar’s new blockchain sandbox aims to drive tech startup growth

The semi-autonomous region of Tanzania is taking advantage of a sandbox regulatory framework adopted in July.

Cointelegraph Accelerator opens applications for its upcoming cohort, offering investment to innovative projects

Selected startups will receive seed investment, marketing and mentorship support, media exposure and networking opportunities to drive innovation in the blockchain industry.

US tech exec warns China is ‘a decade ahead’ on quantum

Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise.

Bitcoin forecast to hit $200K by end of 2025: Bernstein

Bernstein’s report is the latest in a series of bullish forecasts from institutional market researchers ahead of the November US presential election. 

Ripple CEO endorses crypto lawyer in race against Sen. Warren

Brad Garlinghouse and other crypto executives have directly contributed to John Deaton’s Senate run, and Ripple has funded one of the PACs supporting him.

Bitcoin’s repeating bearish engulfing trend and spot ETF outflows boost odds of sub-$60K BTC

Repeat bearish engulfing candles near range highs and Bitcoin’s inability to flip $70,000 to support are possible signs of an incoming correction

6 ‘fat-finger’ mistakes that hit crypto holders in the wallet

Fat finger errors prove that crypto is still vulnerable to simple human mistakes.

Kalshi adds global elections to betting platform

The US's first election betting market has added contracts for trading on national elections from Australia to Ecuador, public filings show. 

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