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Microsoft set to vote on Bitcoin, Peter Todd hiding, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 20 – 26

Microsoft shareholders are set to vote on whether it should add Bitcoin to the balance sheet, Peter Todd is hiding in fear: Hodlers Digest.

Former President Trump floats idea of eliminating federal income tax

According to the most recent Polymarket odds, the former President currently has a 65% chance of winning the Presidential election.

'The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset' — Bitcoin Policy Institute

According to the paper, central banks collectively hold $2.2 trillion in gold as of Q1 2024 and continue to expand their gold allocations.

How digital bonds could reshape debt markets and cut borrowing costs

Lamine Brahimi discusses how blockchain-based government bonds could revolutionize debt markets, with benefits including lower borrowing costs and efficient settlements.

BTC price nurses 5% dip amid warning Bitcoin can still 'flush' to $60K

Bitcoin rapidly rids itself of record open interest but concerns remain over the short-term BTC price trend.

What happens to seized cryptocurrency?

Learn the fate of seized cryptocurrency, including how it’s stored, auctioned and redistributed after being confiscated by law enforcement.

The ‘Purge’ — Vitalik’s plan to reduce Ethereum’s bloat

Vitalik Buterin’s “The Purge” aims to streamline Ethereum by reducing data bloat, simplifying the protocol and addressing technical debt for better efficiency.

Fake Curve Finance app scams users, tops global finance charts

A fake Curve Finance app has infiltrated Apple’s app store, gaining popularity despite warnings from the community.

Polymarket's vision 'still isn't' to be a political website, says founder

The founder of Polymarket claims that the platform "is not about politics" as it takes "center stage" in the lead up to the United States presidential election.

Bitcoin bulls 'in control' as long as price holds above $66.5K: Analysts

Bitcoin solidifying its position “above all key moving averages” suggests that bulls are “firmly in control” as long as the price holds above $66,500.

What happens to Bitcoin price if Microsoft shareholders vote to buy BTC?

Microsoft’s upcoming vote on whether or not to build a Bitcoin position is just another sign of corporations’ and institutional investors’ growing interest in BTC.

FINRA says rules still apply in the metaverse

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says brokers and dealers are increasingly experimenting in the metaverse.

Crypto Biz: SushiSwap bets on new roadmap against DEX competition

This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Tesla’s Bitcoin holds, Avalanche’s Visa card, Core Scientific’s billionaire deal with CoreWeave and Chainlink’s pilot for corporate databases.

Protecting Ted Cruz’s Senate seat is a ‘top priority‘ — Crypto PAC

Ted Cruz, representing Texas in the US Senate since 2013, has received millions in support from the crypto industry but is still at risk of losing his seat to Colin Allred.

Here’s what it took to free Julian Assange — Lugano’s Plan B Forum

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in 2019 after spending seven years trapped in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, England.

4 reasons why Bitcoin price is not trading above $70K 

Bitcoin’s path to $70,000 hinges on lower interest rates, the US election outcome, boosted BTC miner profits, and strong spot ETF demand.

Unsubstantiated Tether investigation report shakes crypto market 

“Old noise” may be a new name for FUD, as Tether defends itself from a report in The Wall Street Journal about US government investigations.

Bitcoin ETF demand hits 6-month high while futures volumes remain ‘subdued’

Spot Bitcoin ETF demand soars to a six-month high, but BTC futures contract volumes “remain somewhat subdued” and could be a reason why the price is constrained.

Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined

Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade.

SOL, XRP ETF filings are ‘call options’ on Trump win: Bloomberg analyst

In the United States, issuers are seeking to register ETFs for Solana and XRP ahead of the November presidential elections. 

Neuromorphic computing breakthrough could enable blockchain on Mars

The first interplanetary blockchain-based transaction could potentially happen in 2026.

Ethereum price enters buy zone — Is a revenge rally in the making?

Ethereum could be preparing to bounce from a demand zone at $2,500, as fresh activity in ETH derivatives markets catches traders' attention.

Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?

As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?

Binance Connect relaunches with integrated crypto-to-fiat service

Binance has integrated the revived Binance Connect service more tightly into its ecosystem.

Bitstamp secures trading facility license in Europe

Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients. 

Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF X post pleads not guilty

Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account.

Crypto’s future at stake: How the 2024 US election could shape the industry

In our latest Cointelegraph video, we take a deep dive into the potential short- and long-term impacts of the US presidential elections on the cryptocurrency landscape.

Price analysis 10/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bulls aim to knock out Bitcoin’s all-time high before the US elections wrap up. Will altcoins follow?

Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin

Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. 

Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov’t

According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors.

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