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TON blockchain validators prepare for Hamster Kombat coin minting

The Open Network blockchain warns validators to anticipate increased demand as Hamster Kombat expands its user base and introduces HMSTR coin minting.

Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit

A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia.

Taurus, Aktionariat partner to enable trading of tokenized shares

Taurus and Aktionariat’s collaboration will allow Swiss SMEs to tokenize shares, offering new trading possibilities for investors on the TDX platform.

FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer

“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers.

Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased its “most advanced” smart glasses,  a new AR headset and its AI model voiced by Judy Dench.

Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter

The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter.

Terror victims claim DOJ withholding their cut of $4.3B Binance penalty

Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department claiming it hasn't put the billions from Binance's settlement into a victim fund.

NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would fight the federal criminal charges with “every ounce of my strength and spirit.”

Ethereum bulls and bears fight to win this week’s $2.8B ETH options expiry

Ethereum price showed strength in September, but data suggests holding above $2,600 will be a challenge.

3 reasons why Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to hold $64.5K

Bitcoin lost momentum as weak macroeconomic data, fear of a stock market correction, and worries over the upcoming US elections impacted investor sentiment.

Coinbase-backed Truflation confirms hack, estimated around $5M

Truflation’s team said that no customer funds were stolen in the security breach.

Price analysis 9/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB 

Bitcoin continues to face selling near $65,000, but the intensity seems to be reducing, paving the way for an upside breakout.

Kamala Harris wants the US to be ‘dominant’ in blockchain

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh.

Financial institutions are experimenting with Bitcoin-backed lending: Ledn

Lower interest rates and accelerating crypto adoption are spurring more financial institutions to try Bitcoin-backed lending. 

PayPal enables business accounts to buy, sell, and trade crypto

In 2020, PayPal began allowing individual retail customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto directly from their PayPal and Venmo accounts.

Bitcoin price stuck in ‘extended consolidation phase’ due to drop in capital inflows — Report

Bitcoin’s significant drop in capital inflows over the last six months is contributing to the current price consolidation. 

Terraform Labs may close products, services in bankruptcy wind-down

Get it before Oct. 30, Terraform Labs tells the third parties it is discussion its wind-down with.

Solana may hit $330 and reach 50% of ETH market cap — VanEck research

Solana uses a monolithic structure that allows the network to capitalize on the speed and efficiency absent from modular blockchains.

Curve mulls dropping TUSD as crvUSD backing after SEC charges

The regulator alleged TUSD was 99% backed by a risky offshore fund, raising concerns about using TUSD to back Curve's stablecoin.

Puma partners with Web3 mobile game, Infinex NFTs top $40M sales: Nifty Newsletter

Footwear distributor Puma partnered with a Web3 game, integrating characters based on the brand into a sports mobile game.

South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges

The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities.

Wallet in Telegram app temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring

Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the Wallet in Telegram app due to financial regulations.

Crypto City Guide to Seattle: Site of CZ’s downfall and pot crypto vendors

Seattle’s medical marijuana vendors accept crypto, residents don’t file income tax returns here, and the Governor signed a blockchain bill.

Hamster Kombat reveals plans for 2025 in new roadmap

Hamster Kombat announced that it plans to buy back tokens and distribute them to players regularly. 

Bitcoin price coils as market confirms $65K as ‘real resistance’

BTC price “chop” is still the name of the game, with Bitcoin bulls yet to mount a charge at a $65,000 sell wall.

Fed’s ‘juice’ into crypto has analyst eyeing ‘trimming’ opportunities

The US Fed’s decision to cut interest rates was just “catching up to market expectations,” as an analyst argues a lot of the added “juice” was already priced in the riskier assets.

Biggest fears about Bitcoin’s future: Industry weighs in

Reddit’s Bitcoin community remains optimistic about BTC, but members are still eager to discuss the most valid concerns regarding Bitcoin's future.

Been scammed? ‘Crypto crimestoppers’ claim to help get crypto back

Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails.

Tokenized asset market to hit $10T by 2030: Chainlink report

Despite current crypto market volatility, Chainlink projects rapid growth in tokenized assets, driven by institutional demand and regulatory advancements.

BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin

BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact.

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