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🔗 Polygon launches POL token contract on Ethereum to eventually replace $MATIC Polygon Labs has launched the Ethereum contract for the new Polygon token, POL, according to an October 25 announcement. The new token is in…

💸 BlackRock fined $2.5M by SEC for incorrect investment disclosure The SEC’s charges for the world’s largest asset manager came on the same day as a DTCC listing of its spot Bitcoin ETF was spotted; however, a spokesper…

👀 FTX navigates post-bankruptcy options, weighs sale or revival These options reportedly encompass selling the entire exchange, including its extensive customer base of over 9 million, to the potential of forming a part…

👀 ARK 21 Shares spot Bitcoin ETF is NOT listed on DTCC website Unfortunately for those watching the DTCC site closely for new spot Bitcoin ETF filings, ARK Invest and 21 Shares’ joint spot Bitcoin ETF has not been liste…

Crypto market sentiment at highest point since $BTC’s $69K all-time high The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has returned to levels not seen since the peak crypto market rally of November 2021. 📈 The index gathers and weighs…

Why is Bitcoin market up today? Institutional interest is playing a key role in Bitcoin's momentum. Additionally, market sentiment has shifted from fearful to greedy, according to the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index. 👉 Read…

Bitcoin bulls fight to hold $34K as CME BTC open interest surpasses 100K The recent surge in CME BTC open interest surpassing 100,000 BTC signals a growing institutional interest in Bitcoin. This milestone indicates a ma…

Immutable will delay the vesting of 125 million IMX in token rewards to July 2024. According to an Oct. 17 announcement by Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson, the move is intended to enhance Immutable’s long-term susta…

🏛 Binance and CZ renew calls to dismiss CFTC lawsuit Lawyers representing the crypto exchange and its CEO claimed the CFTC was attempting to act as the "world’s derivatives police" in its lawsuit. 👉🏼 Read More

📈 Bitcoin price surge brings $BTC-related stocks to new multi-week highs MicroStrategy the largest Bitcoin-holding public company saw its unrealized gains on its $BTC investment reach near the $1B mark as the company’s…

👀 Stablecoin market escaping US regulatory oversight: Chainalysis According to Chainalysis’ findings, the majority of stablecoin inflows to the 50 biggest cryptocurrency services have shifted from U.S.-licensed services…

👀 Coinbase hoses down rumors of weekly withdrawal limits on Bitcoin The unfounded rumors of withdrawal limits came around the same time that Coinbase experienced brief difficulty processing trades. 👉🏼 Read More

Bitcoin suddenly rockets past $34K as ETF excitement grows The price of Bitcoin quickly surged to $34,000 amid recent developments in the Bitcoin ETF space. 👉Read More

📲 Bitget releases MPC wallet, includes 2/3 private key sharding Following the launch of its account abstraction wallet service powered by Ethereum scaling protocol Starknet in July 2023, Bitget has employed MPC to overh…

🇹🇭 Thailand delays digital money handout, critics call for probe Thailand’s planned digital wallet scheme, which intends to payout 10,000 baht (~$274) to citizens over 16 years old, has been delayed, while critics call…

😬 Singh reported that FTX had invested roughly $1.3 billion in endorsement deals with celebrities and sports figures — including Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen and Steph Curry — prior to the crypto market crash of 2022. Acc…

Why is the crypto market up today? The upbeat trend in the crypto market, termed "Uptober," continues as Bitcoin, Ether, and numerous altcoins rally, pushing the total market cap to $1.15 trillion on Oct. 23. Three key f…

📈 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin stash is back in profit with $BTC price above $30K MicroStrategy held 158,245 $BTC worth $4.847 billion, up about $132 million from the original amount invested — at an average rate of 29,870 p…

💸 MetaMask security partner Blockaid secures $33M funding The Series A funding round for Blockaid was led by major industry venture capital firms, including Coinbase investor Ribbit Capital and the early-stage VC firm V…

👀 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. 👉🏼 Read More

📰 Catch up on the crypto weekend highlights: 🔹SEC asks for default judgment against Coinbase inside trader 🔹Lawyer says SEC’s odds of beating Ripple are 2.3% 🔹Magic Eden pauses BRC-20 trades as community raises alarm…

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 mak…

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. 👉Read More

Sam Bankman-Fried trial moves to final stages The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried is nearing its conclusion, with the prosecution set to rest its case on October 26. The case has seen nearly 20 testimonies examined, shedding…

FTX clients face deceptive priority withdrawal scam Users of FTX should remain vigilant for a deceptive email scam that offers immediate asset withdrawal options amid ongoing legal disputes. 👉 Full scoop

Crypto-friendly Rep. Tom Emmer pursues nomination for House speaker Crypto-friendly Rep. Tom Emmer is in the race for the House Speaker nomination, securing backing from numerous legislators. 👉 Full scoop

Uniswap founder burns $650B HayCoin against speculation Uniswap's Hayden Adams took a decisive step by burning 99% of HayCoin's supply on October 20, addressing concerns related to price speculation. 👉 Full scoop

Lightning Network faces criticism from pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has voiced criticism towards the Lightning Network, favoring the "Spend The Bits" protocol on the XRP Ledger for its purported…