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Viral squirrel ‘Peanut’ triggers Solana memecoin frenzy

Following the controversial death of Peanut the Squirrel, memecoins themed after Peanut have surged on Solana, with some hitting market caps of more than $100 million.

Bitcoin analyst sees $66K 'local bottom' as BTC price liquidates $200M

Bitcoin sets up a volatile US election week with increasingly deep BTC price support retests below $70,000.

What is BlackCat ransomware in crypto?

BlackCat ransomware is known for its advanced techniques and is often associated with programs that enable cybercriminals to launch attacks.

October crypto losses reach $129M from hacks and exit scams

The biggest incidents in October included the Radiant Capital hack, a phishing attack and the hacking incident involving crypto exchange M2. 

Crypto projects set to unlock $2.6B in tokens in November

The most noteworthy token unlocks in November include Memecoin, Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche and Optimism. 

Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment

Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale.

Off The Grid drops 'insane' Trump and Harris outfits before US election 

Gaming commentators noticed the voice clip of the character that resembles Kamala Harris, where she calls out a “one percenter” and says they should be taxed.

Saylor falls for fake Trump news, Kraken restructures, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 27 – Nov. 2

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor falls for a post about Donald Trump’s position on taxing crypto, Kraken declares “new day.” Hodler’s Digest

Bitcoin price peels back from its weekly high, but BTC derivatives markets look good 

Wider economic and stock market-related issues are impacting Bitcoin’s softening price, but futures market data shows traders still feel bullish.

Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju

Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls. 

Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju

Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls. 

'I dropped the EigenLayer advisorship' — ETH Foundation's Justin Drake

Restaking protocols like EigenLayer allow investors to stake the same digital asset multiple times and reap the additional yields.

Macro factors in Canada and US good for Bitcoin's price — WonderFi CEO

The M2 money supply is an economic measure of the total amount of a sovereign nation's fiat currency currently circulating worldwide.

Trump makes big promises about crypto in US — But can he deliver?

Trump is making bold promises to capture the attention of the digital asset industry and investors.

NFT sales surge 18% as all-time volume on Solana nears $6B

NFTs recorded a monthly sales volume of $356 million in October, an 18% increase from the September record low. 

What is BRICS Pay and why does it matter?

BRICS Pay seeks to lessen reliance on the US dollar, reducing sanctions risks and fostering a sovereign financial system for transactions.

US store chain Sheetz expands crypto payments via Flexa

Sheetz has expanded its partnership with Flexa to accept BTC, ETH and stablecoin payments at over 750 locations in the US.

Crypto volatility may spike if US election is ‘too close to call’ —FalconX

An analyst warns that “volatility” could emerge if the US election results are close, but traders will be relieved once it's over, giving the market “firmer ground.”

Mutant Ape NFT ripoff creator to forfeit $1.4M, avoids prison

Mutant Ape Planet creator Aurelien Michel pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and avoided a prison sentence. 

SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support

SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said.

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