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Scroll lists on Binance, sparking debate over centralization concerns

Scroll’s Binance listing has sparked community debate, with critics raising concerns about centralization, while Scroll’s co-founder has highlighted global growth strategies.

Bitcoin ETFs end three-day skid with $254M inflow

The $254 million inflow day was the third-largest ever on days when BlackRock’s IBIT failed to contribute.

Alleged crypto fraudster on the run after tampering ankle bracelet

USI-Tech’s former CEO Horst Jicha was placed under home detention in New York on a $5 million bond guaranteed by his partner and children before fleeing.

SEC again delays decision on spot Ethereum ETF options

The securities regulator authorized Bitcoin options to list on BlackRock's spot BTC ETF in September.

Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx

According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Blockchain data firm Arkham to launch derivatives exchange: Report

Arkham Intelligence's token, ARKM, is up more than 16% on the news, according to CoinGecko. 

Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles

Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe. 

3 key metrics point to ‘up only season’ in altcoins — Analysts

The crypto market is recovering from this week’s brutal sell-off, and analysts say 3 key metrics suggest an altcoin season could be on the way.

Ripple co-founder donates $1 million in XRP to Harris campaign

According to the latest Polymarket election odds, Kamala Harris has a 45.9% chance of securing the Oval Office in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Price analysis 10/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin and altcoins made a strong comeback on Oct. 11, indicating solid buying at lower levels.

Fairdesk crypto exchange to shut down over regulatory concerns

The Singapore-based exchange will officially shutter on Nov. 30, 2024.

Sen. Hagerty introduces Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2024

The new bill is a refinement of Rep. Patrick McHenry’s 2023 bill, which has bipartisan support.

WEF talks DeFi regulation, HKDA stablecoin integrates Chainlink: Finance Redefined

The World Economic Forum has urged policymakers to adopt sandbox-based frameworks to enhance regulatory clarity for DeFi innovations and address key risks.

Mt. Gox pushes repayment plan deadline to October 2025

The trustee overseeing Mt. Gox assets has extended the deadline for creditors’ restitution to October 2025 as over 44,900 BTC remains unpaid.

Bipartisan support for crypto is ‘fragile’ — Congressman John Curtis

71 Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in a rare bipartisan effort to repeal the SEC’s SAB-121 guidelines from earlier this year.

Uber stock jumps, Tesla stumbles after Elon Musk’s Cybercab reveal

Tesla’s failure to demonstrate progress in the field of autonomous vehicles appears to be making investors skittish. 

Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request

Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview.

DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case

The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence.

Bitcoin surfs US PPI overshoot as BTC price recovers from sub-$59K dip

Bitcoin appears to take a hot PPI print in its stride after a 4% BTC price recovery. 

FBI token: How the FBI used a fake AI fund coin to nab fraudsters

The FBI’s 'NexFundAI' coin was used to catch alleged market manipulators, but the crypto community may have confused it with another coin.

Bitcoin to have ‘crazy decade’ as global wealth managers dive in

Cointelegraph spoke with Riot Platforms’ Pierre Rochard and Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClaire at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference. 

Ethereum eyes 40% gains as ETH price fractal approaches final phase

ETH price could rise 40% from its bullish fractal pattern despite Ether’s sideways consolidation over the past week. 

Why are non-KYC exchanges trending? Here’s what you need to know

Non-KYC exchanges are trending due to their appeal of offering anonymity, privacy and easier access for users who want to avoid identity verification requirements.

Ryan Salame claims US unfairly targeted him over Republican donations

Former FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame claims his Republican campaign contributions led to unjust charges and contrasts his case with that of SBF.

Elon Musk says unsupervised self-driving cars would ‘save lives’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed plans for autonomous robot vehicles at a Hollywood event, introducing the “Robotaxi” and “Cyber Cab” for public transportation.

Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns

Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable.

Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies

Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference discussed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies.

BTC price gains 'on horizon' as Bitcoin whales buy 1.5M BTC — Analysis

Bitcoin’s biggest whales are in clear accumulation mode while speculators stage knee-jerk sell-offs at a loss.

Stripe’s new stablecoin option gains traction in 70 countries on day 1

Stripe introduces USDC payments, marking a significant moment for crypto adoption as stablecoin transactions see global demand.

FTX user sues hedge fund over bankruptcy profits

Nikolas Gierczyk alleged that the hedge fund that bought his FTX claims refused to honor an agreement allowing additional recovery of his funds. 

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