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Ethereum whales buy big as ETH bottom approaches, analysts predict

Ether ETFs are on track to reach $500 million in net outflows, but according to market analysts, the ETH bottom may be in.

AI vs. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI

AI technology could drastically reduce inequalities and expand access to services in local and state governments, many believe.

Nigeria’s SEC issues first license to local crypto exchange

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, other local exchanges will likely follow Quidax’s lead and seek to meet the SEC’s requirements.

Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds

Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted.

CoinDCX’s Okto wallet secures operational license in UAE free zone

Self-custodial wallet Okto received its license under RAK DAO, an economic free zone dedicated to virtual assets. 

Maker DeFi lending protocol rebrands to Sky ahead of USDS stablecoin launch

Maker is also rebranding the world’s largest decentralized stablecoin ahead of the launch of its governance token, SKY.

BTC price warning: Binance ‘wants blood’ amid sub-$60K Bitcoin target

Once again, BTC price weakness is number one on the radar for Bitcoin traders after bulls fail to overcome $65,000.

Bitcoin 3-year chart pattern nears breakout point as analyst expects 312% ROI

Bitcoin could be at the precipice of another parabolic rise, which may lead to a price target of $260,000 by the end of 2024. 

Rise of Telegram Mini Apps: How it started, and how it’s going

The Web3 engine of TON gives Telegram’s Mini Apps a competitive advantage, opening up new monetization tools, according to the TON Foundation ecosystem lead.

Celsius distributes $2.5B to 251,000 creditors amid bankruptcy proceedings

Over 121,000 Celsius creditors have yet to claim their funds, according to the Celsius bankruptcy administrator. 

AI tokens market cap rebound 79.7% to $32B amid renewed investor confidence

After a significant slump, the AI and big data crypto market cap has rebounded by nearly 80%, driven by renewed investor confidence.

New Zealand introduces OECD crypto reporting framework in new tax bill

Crypto service providers who fail to take “reasonable care” to comply with the requirements could be fined between 20,000 and 100,000 New Zealand dollars ($12,000 and $62,000).

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest has worrying implications for crypto

Crypto community members fear that Durov’s arrest may lead to stricter controls on decentralized technology.

White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations

The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November.

Bitcoin’s 'most interesting monthly candle’ emerges, but don’t celebrate yet

Bitcoin’s monthly candlestick pattern could indicate where markets are going next, according to analysts. 

Bitcoin millionaires surge 111% in a year amid crypto rally

There are now 85,400 Bitcoin millionaires, more than double the amount from last year. 

BlackRock ETF sees biggest inflow in 35 days as Bitcoin weekly rally pauses

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin fund had its biggest inflow day since July 22 as Bitcoin slipped back under $64,000 following a weekly rally.

Elon Musk voices support for sweeping AI safety regulations

Musk said he was pro-AI regulation “just as we regulate any product/technology that is a potential risk to the public.”

Bitcoin poised for $150K ‘batshit season’ but sellers could dent rally

One analyst predicts a $150,000 price tag for Bitcoin by the end of this year, however other indicators point to increased short-term selling.  

Mark Zuckerberg says he ‘regrets’ bowing to COVID-19 censorship pressure

“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter. 

Martin Shkreli must give up copies of one-off Wu-Tang album, says judge

Martin Shkreli had to forfeit a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album in 2018 — now a judge ordered him to surrender any digital copies until a court case is finalized.

SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot

The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium. 

Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off

Coinbase layer-2 network Base has notched a record number of daily active addresses amid a surge in growth of the new “basenames” service. 

Trump and New York governor propose shift to nuclear energy

According to data from SMR Nuclear, nuclear energy plants produce 441,398,880 megawatt-hours of energy throughout their lifetimes.

PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin hits $1B market cap

PYUSD is competing with rivals such as Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT.

Cyberattacks target French government websites: Report

French authorities have come under fire from free speech activists and the crypto community after arresting Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France: Law Decoded

The Telegram founder’s unexpected arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of tech leaders amid growing legal challenges facing the crypto industry.

Abra settles with SEC over unregistered securities charges

The SEC announced securities charges against the lending platform over its Abra Earn service but also said the firm had settled with pending civil penalties and an injunction.

Bitcoin’s weekend rally fizzles under $64K — Pro traders take neutral positions

Professional Bitcoin traders have yet to hop on the wagon after BTC’s weekend rally. Cointelegraph explains why.

Rumpel Labs to launch platform for tokenizing airdrop points

The protocol seeks to address longstanding limitations of airdrops. 

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