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Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention

Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February.

SOON closes funding round for Solana-based layer 2

Backers hail from Solana Labs, Coinbase Ventures and Celestia, among others.

CME to launch bite-sized Bitcoin ‘Friday’ futures in bid for retail

Each futures contract is sized at one-50th of 1 BTC. 

Bitcoin exchanges are witnessing 3rd-biggest net daily outflow of 2024

Bitcoin dip-buying is a top priority for some exchange users as BTC price highs give way to sell-offs elsewhere.

Gameplay Galaxy raises $24M seed round for Web3 gaming platform

Blockchain Capital and Merit Circle backed the additional funding, bringing the total raised in the round to $24 million.

Elon Musk is worth 100K followers: Yat Siu, X Hall of Flame

His followers include William Shatner and Paris Hilton, but Animoca’s Yat Siu says Elon Musk would have a much greater impact: X Hall of Flame

Gavin Wood’s biggest hope: Free crypto transactions and Web3 tech worldwide

We need to “divorce Ethereum from Ether” to onboard the 6 billion Web2 users, Wood told Cointelegraph during an exclusive.

New node certification could coax more institutions into Ether staking 

A consortium of big crypto companies, including Coinbase, has just launched a new certification scheme for Ethereum node operators called NORS. 

IOTA completes EU blockchain pre-commercial phase

IOTA completes the final phase of the European Blockchain PCP, setting the stage for scalable, sustainable and secure blockchain infrastructure across the European Union.

Bet more on the Bitcoin miners cashing in on AI

Supplying AI apps with computing power is a multibillion-dollar opportunity for Bitcoin miners.

Nasdaq wants to launch a Bitcoin index options, seeks SEC approval

Options would allow institutional investors to hedge risks and traders to amplify their buying power. 

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.  

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