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HKEX launches digital asset index as Hong Kong expands crypto licensing

The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market.

Peter Thiel’s fund pushes Infinex NFT investments to $67.7M

Thiel co-founded PayPal and provided early funding for platforms like LinkedIn and Yelp.

Gelato secures $11M funding, adds Kraken’s Ink to rollup platform

The latest round brings Gelato’s total funding to $23 million as it aims to expand its smart-contract automation platform.

Alchemy Pay reveals plans to launch layer-1 blockchain

Alchemy Pay said that users would have the option to pay their gas fees with fiat or its native ACH token. 

9 AI tools that can make you better at your job

AI is revolutionizing workplace efficiency. Here are nine innovative tools reshaping the future of work across different industries.

Solana flips Ethereum in daily fees, surpasses $2.5M in 24 hours

Solana’s surging fees are correlated with growing trading activity on the network’s leading decentralized exchange, Raydium.

Metaplanet becomes Asia’s second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder

Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase makes it the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia behind Boyaa Interactive International, which holds 1,100 BTC. 

Trump election odds near 67% as Polymarket whale bets another $2M

Polymarket whales are betting tens of millions of dollars on a Trump victory on Nov. 5, which could be more accurate than traditional polls, according to Elon Musk.

Ethena team accused of misusing 180M ENA tokens to farm Sats

Ethena Labs faces scrutiny after allegations of unfairly staking 180 million ENA tokens in its crypto farming event.

'Most bullish' weekly close — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin is dropping bullish hints left and right as the "Uptober" monthly close, US Presidential Election and Fed interest rate decision draw near.

BIS project demonstrates automated cross-border transaction compliance

Project Mandala uses zero-knowledge proofs to complete compliance checks across different jurisdictions. 

EU MiCA rules pose ‘systemic’ banking risks for stablecoins — Tether CEO

Europe’s MiCA framework will enforce new bank reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers, raising concerns about systemic risks and stability.

Bolivia continues crypto momentum as bank launches USDT custody

Bolivian bank Banco Bisa has introduced a stablecoin custody service, allowing clients to buy, sell and transfer USDT.

Hong Kong issues dual-track policy for AI adoption in finance

Hong Kong’s FSTB has unveiled a balanced AI policy approach for finance while the SFC preps new crypto OTC regulations.

Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case

Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, which a federal court agreed with — now he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right.

Bitmain-linked firm Sophgo denies supplying AI chips to Huawei

Chinese chip manufacturer Xiamen Sophgo has denied having any business relationship with Huawei after being cut off by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. 

Bitcoin ETFs could soon cross 1M BTC as traders expect November tailwinds

Spot Bitcoin ETFs will need to make an average of $301 million in net inflows per day to get it done this week. 

1inch, Bruce Lee family launch ‘seriousLee’ DeFi campaign

1inch has teamed up with the Bruce Lee Family Company for the “Take crypto seriousLee” campaign, merging DeFi and Lee’s legacy to shift public perception of cryptocurrencies.

Disappearing Satoshi statue in Lugano took 21 months to create, says artist

Valentina Picozzi, an Italian artist, and orthodontist, became a Bitcoiner in 2012 and has been an activist artist since.

Trump win, ‘regulatory sanity’ is bad news for memecoins: Professor

A Donald Trump presidency would be "bearish memecoins" as they are a "form of economic populism and a statement against the unfair," a professor claims.

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