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Bitcoin stalls below $70K despite $20B ETF inflow milestone

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows can have a delayed effect on the BTC price, which takes a couple of days to materialize, according to market analysts.

Solana chart 'cup-and-handle' positions SOL price for potential 2000% rally

SOL price is painting a near-perfect cup-and-handle pattern with a price target of around $4,500.

Bitcoin hashrate hits all-time high, boosting network security

The increasing Bitcoin hashrate and block reward reduction from the Bitcoin halving may lead to miner consolidation among smaller firms.

Lowest search interest since 2020 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin achieves its highest weekly close in four months as BTC price predictions see $70,000 and more after a support retest.

Japan political party leader promises crypto tax cuts if elected

The tax cut down to 20% is part of Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki’s broader plan to make Japan a Web3 leader.

Bitcoin open interest exceeds $40B amid brush near $70K

High open interest signals more leverage, which could induce another flush-out if positions are liquidated. 

Buterin pitches solutions to Ethereum’s staking, block production issues

Buterin recommended capping the amount of Ether a user can stake and limiting staking penalties to 12.5% of staked Ether.

Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits.

TechCrunch founder says Stripe has acquired Bridge for $1.1B

The deal would mark one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, though neither company has publicly confirmed the deal. 

Tapioca offers $1M to ‘social engineering’ attacker who stole $4.7M

DeFi protocol Tapioca DAO said it was hacked for $4.7 million, now its offering its attacker a “significantly higher” bounty to try get most of the funds back.

Prediction markets are not being manipulated — Kalshi founder

The most recent Polymarket odds put Trump's chances of winning the 2024 Presidential election at 60.3% and winning all six swing states.

Crypto founders should stop chasing narratives and start creating them

Founders and entrepreneurs need to stick to their guns if they want to make a difference in the industry.

Pump.fun teases future token and reveals new trading terminal

According to data from Dune analytics, 2,452,552 unique tokens have been deployed on the Pump.fun platform at the time of this writing.

Bitcoin price rally above $70K could supercharge ETH, SOL, DOGE and SHIB

Bitcoin’s bullish weekend price action could be a sneak peek of what’s to come this week. Will ETH, SOL, DOGE, and SHIB follow?

Popular crypto influencer Jaypeg accused of promotional scam

In an attempt to apologize publicly, the crypto influencer purportedly donated $2,000 to The Turtle Foundation — a conservation charity.

Bitcoin price analysis sees rematch with 2021 record high vs. S&P 500

Bitcoin getting even against US stocks is a distinct possibility as a "highly effective" BTC price tool repeats a classic breakout signal.

$556M in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows signals major shift in investor sentiment

Bitcoin ETFs see record daily inflows as institutional investors drive adoption and BTC’s ongoing price surge.

Tether’s USDT hits record $120B market cap, flashing ‘Uptober’ signal

The $120 billion USDT market cap could spill into Bitcoin and Ether, ending their seven-month downtrend and saving the “Uptober” narrative.

Most Andrew Tate-endorsed memecoins crashed to zero

The controversial social media figure has already been accused of insider trading and crypto market manipulation in the past.

3 signs Bitcoin’s 'parabolic phase' with a $250K target is about to begin

Bitcoin whale accumulation, chart technicals, and a declining stablecoin dominance hint at a BTC price bull run ahead.

Crypto trader profits $9M in 3 days, hits 3,000x return on investment

The unknown crypto trader only invested $3,000 into a new Solana-based memecoin before its price rally.

ETH held in accumulation wallets jumps 65% since the start of 2024

A crypto analyst highlighted a 65% increase in Ethereum held in accumulation wallets since the start of 2024, arguing that it's no longer just for "tech enthusiasts."

Bitcoin now has $1T ‘market cap lead’ over ETH amid $68K price

Bitcoin has surpassed Ethereum’s market capitalisation by over $1 trillion and one crypto analyst pointed out it is a new all-time high "for the spread."

Bitcoin $233K forecast, SEC X account hacker arrested, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 13 – 19

Bitcoin is technically on track to hit $233,000, according to analytics data based on the RSI, FBI arrests SEC X hacker: Hodlers Digest

ECB paper claims older Bitcoin holders are exploiting new holders

Since its introduction in 1999, the euro has lost approximately 85% of its value against gold due to monetary inflation.

China has not cracked encryption, at least not yet — Mental Outlaw

Quantum bits currently require temperatures between approximately -200 degrees Celsius to -270 degrees Celsius to operate properly.

Indicted NYC mayor leaves questionable crypto legacy as controversy mounts

Before his indictment on criminal charges, NYC Mayor Eric Adams promised to turn the city into a major crypto hub.

US attorneys push Biden to help free Binance exec held in Nigeria

Concerns increased over Tigran Gambaryan’s well-being on Oct. 18 after his illness prevented him from appearing in court.

NexFundAI: The FBI’s ‘Trap Token’ Explained

NexFundAI, a trap token by law enforcement, exposes bad actors, but falling for similar schemes led by scammers can lead to major losses

Bitcoin ETF liquidity set to surge after SEC options approval — QCP

To confirm a potential breakout from its current crab walk, Bitcoin needs to close the week above $68,700, according to market analysts.

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