Sam Bankman-Fried needs more Adderall to focus during trial, say lawyers
Lawyers for the FTX founder have asked if he can take long-release ADHD medication as he’s been unable to properly concentrate during his trial.
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South Korean exchange Upbit gets initial license nod from Singapore
Upbit Singapore scored initial approval from the country’s central bank and financial regulator for a local crypto license.
NFT market slump shows it’s maturing toward ‘genuine utility,’ execs argue
Decentraland Foundation executive director Yemel Jardis believes as people become more educated about NFTs, the focus will shift from speculative trading to genuine utility.
Australian Treasury proposes to regulate crypto exchanges, not tokens
The Australian treasury's newly-released consultation paper will require to crypto exchanges to apply for financial services licence from the local financial regulator.
Bitcoin signals potential range expansion— Will SOL, LDO, ICP and VET follow?
Bitcoin is holding above $26,500 and the price stability could lead traders to take a second look at SOL, LDO, ICP and VET.
KYC hook for Uniswap v4 stirs community controversy
A hook that enables Know Your Customer (KYC) verification on Uniswap V4 pools is fueling debates about DeFi's future.
Bitcoin traders eye weekly close volatility with $27K BTC price on radar
Bitcoin price analysis on both long and short timeframes is now focusing on the importance of the $27,000 mark.
Canon's new technology competes with ASML in chip manufacturing
The new system, FPA-1200NZ2C, can produce semiconductors matching a 5nm process and scale down to 2nm, surpassing the capabilities of the A17 Pro chip found in Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
Nigerian gov supports AI initiatives with $290K in grants
The recently introduced Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme is designed to facilitate the widespread utilization of AI to drive economic advancement.
Latin America takes global lead in preference for centralized exchanges: Report
According to Chainalysis, Latin American crypto users show a significant preference for centralized exchanges, in contrast to the worldwide pattern.
California Gov. Newsom greenlights crypto regulation bill for 2025
The bill will mandate cryptocurrency firms to adhere to licensing requirements, maintain financial records, and provide regulators with the authority to conduct audits.
Caroline Ellison speaks on FTX-Binance war, SEC won’t appeal Grayscale BTC ETF: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 8-14
Caroline Ellison testifies in Sam Bankman-Fried trial, reveals more on FTX-Binance war; SEC reportedly has no plans to appeal on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF case.
FTX estate stakes 5.5M Solana coins
The coins staked worth $122 million and represent a small fraction of FTX's holdings of Solana.
Apple briefly pulls MetaMask from App Store
MetaMask was removed from Apple’s App Store for a few hours on Oct. 14, reviving concerns about legal challenges with Big Techs.
Ethereum losing streak vs. Bitcoin hits 15 months — Can ETH price reverse course?
Bitcoin ETF and halving buzz have boosted BTC's demand compared to Ethereum in recent weeks.
Ferrari to accept crypto payments in the US
Ferrari’s decision to accept cryptocurrency payments was driven by market demand and dealer requests, with numerous clients investing in digital currencies.
ProShares prepares to launch unique Short Ether Strategy ETF
ProShares' SETH ETF will start trading soon, following the first Ethereum futures ETFs by about two weeks.
Coinbase continues push to compel SEC to act on crypto rulemaking petition
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has once again called for a mandamus to compel the SEC to respond to the firm’s crypto rulemaking petition.
SEC reportedly wont appeal court decision on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF
If true, the SEC will need to review and make a decision on Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application. If denied, Grayscale could appeal the decision.
Caroline Ellison desired to step down but feared a bank run on FTX
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison recognized she wasn't doing a good job months before the company filed for bankruptcy, but Sam Bankman-Fried persuaded her to stay.
US authorities monitor China-linked Bitcoin miners amid national security concerns: Report
A crypto mining operation near a Microsoft facility that supported the Pentagon was reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. officials.
Microsoft's Activision buy may see more metaverse in the office and crypto in gaming
More signs say the acquisition will boost metaverse applications in business than in gaming as CEO Nadella talks about productivity and metaverse enthusiast Kotick leaves Activision.
Price analysis 10/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, TON, DOT, MATIC
Bitcoin trades in a predictable range, but will the sideways price action tempt altcoin traders to open new positions?
European regulators assess DeFi risks, Uniswap launches Android wallet: Finance Redefined
EU securities regulators have their eyes on DeFi, and the top 100 DeFi tokens had mixed price action over the past week, with most trading in a tight range.
Ethereum price drops to a 7-month low as data points to more downside
ETH price is at risk of trading below a key price support, and multiple data points point to a bearish outlook for the altcoin’s price.
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team moves to pursue theory on FTX terms of service
Lawyers petitioned the court to allow them to question witnesses for the prosecution based on FTX’s terms of service, as well as preclude testimony from “lay fact witnesses”.
What is blockchain network congestion?
Blockchian network congestion results in delayed transaction confirmations, increased costs and a slower user experience.
SBF’s alleged Chinese bribe, Binance clarifies account freeze: Asia Express
SBF allegedly bribes Chinese officials with $150 million to unfreeze accounts, Binance justifies blocking Hamas users, meanwhile, Huobi hacker returns all $8M in stolen assets.
Madeira announces creation of Bitcoin business hub for innovation
The president of Madeira made the announcement during a chat with Prince Filip of Serbia at Bitcoin Amsterdam, pledging an emphasis on collaboration and technology development.
THORswap back online 6 days after halt over detecting FTX funds
According to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, the anonymous FTX exploiter has used THORSwap to convert ETH to BTC, which is traceable on-chain.