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Tracking stolen crypto — How blockchain analysis helps recover funds

Over $900 million was hacked in crypto in 2023. How can blockchain analysis help in finding and retrieving stolen assets?

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin stash is back in profit with BTC price above $30K

The Michael Saylor-led software firm has made $132 million in unrealized profits from its Bitcoin bet.

Bitcoin ETF to trigger massive demand from institutions, EY says

Bitcoin is facing a lot of pent-up demand from institutions amid investors closely monitoring spot Bitcoin ETF news, Ernst & Young's global blockchain leader Paul Brody says.

Bitget releases MPC wallet, includes 2/3 private key sharding

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has released a MPC wallet to improve asset security and user experience.

Blockchain companies are creating AI chatbots to help developers

Blockchain companies are building AI chatbots to help developers, yet challenges may hamper adoption.

Reddit removes moderators involved in alleged insider trading of Moon tokens

On Oct. 18 Reddit closed its blockchain based points program that involved the use of certain crypto tokens native to subreddits.

Reddit removes moderators involved in alleged insider trading of Moon tokens

On Oct. 18 Reddit closed its blockchain based points program that involved the use of certain crypto tokens native to subreddits.

MetaMask security partner Blockaid secures $33M funding

In conjunction with the $33 million raise, Blockaid said it’s coming out of stealth with customers like MetaMask and OpenSea.

Thailand delays digital money handout, critics call for probe

Thailand’s government has delayed the launch of a planned digital money program aimed at stimulating its economy, while opposition leaders call for a probe of the scheme.

SEC has 3% -14% chance of success in Ripple appeal, lawyers predict

The SEC has already dismissed charges against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and executive chair Chris Larsen, while the retail XRP sale ruling also went against the regulator.

SEC has 3% -14% chance of success in Ripple appeal, lawyers predict

The SEC has already dismissed charges against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and executive chair Chris Larsen, while the retail XRP sale ruling also went against the regulator.

BTC price nears 2023 highs — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin is back near its year-to-date highs, but BTC price moves belie an underlying lack of support, analysis fears.

Crypto traders urge caution as Bitcoin price hits 3-month high near $31K

Bitcoin (BTC) hit new three-month highs on Oct. 23 as the week’s first Asia trading session produced snap gains.

BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView

Bitcoin bulls face crunch BTC price resistance

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price adding momentum to reach $30,944 on Bitstamp.

The largest cryptocurrency saw its first weekly close above $30,000 since the summer, going on to tackle levels closer to key long-term resistance. This included the 2023 high, currently at $31,800.

“Bitcoin is back at key resistance for the third time in 6 months,” popular trader Jelle responded in one of the day’s X posts.

“Time to be cautious, but I don't think you want to be bearish here just because we're reaching resistance. The level will eventually give in -- and the move will be explosive. Tick... Tock…”

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Crypto traders urge caution as Bitcoin price hits 3-month high near $31K

Bitcoin faces 2023 resistance levels next after the weekly close sees a 3% BTC price push.

Worldcoin to cease paying Orb operators in USDC as early as November

Aside from ditching USDC for its native token, Worldcoin announced some changes to the terms of its WLD loans to market makers.

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney couldn't be Satoshi Nakamoto, new analysis suggests

The investigator, Jameson Lopp, compiled archived emails from 2010, data from a 10-mile race in California in 2009, and other evidence to make the argument.

FTX creditor claims heat up as bankruptcy proceedings drive forward

The market is warming to FTX claims, with one claim going for between 52 and 53 cents on the dollar at auction on Friday.

Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei trails as Argentina’s presidential election goes to run-off

Anti-establishment Javier Milei was the touted favorite in Argentina’s presidential election but is trailing in second place with 90% of the vote counted.

Bitcoin price cracks $30K, possibly clearing a path for SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX

Bitcoin (BTC) had a good week with prices rising about 10% to reach the psychologically important level of $30,000. After the rally, the question troubling investors is whether the uptrend will continue or is time for a reversal to happen.

Trading team Stockmoney Lizards recently said that Bitcoin may soon break above its overhead resistance and start a sharp rally. They believe the approval for the exchange-traded fund will drive mass adoption and trigger the rally before the halving due in April 2024.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360

A positive development this week was that Bitcoin’s strength rubbed off to several altcoins, which surged above their respective overhead resistance levels. This suggests that the sentiment is gradually turning positive and that it may be time to consider buying selectively.

Typically, the coins that lead the markets higher are the ones that tend to do well. Laggards are generally the last to perform, hence could be avoided initially.

Let’s look at the charts of the top-5 cryptocurrencies that may outperform in the near term.

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Bitcoin price cracks $30K, possibly clearing a path for SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX

Bitcoin’s strong rally to $30,000 may have kick started a sharp recovery in SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX.

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