CFTC chair says agency is ‘handcuffed’ as crypto regulations stall: Report
Still, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said a new Congress and president may accelerate crypto regulations.
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Ex-CEO of Mine Digital stole $1.5M from a Bitcoiner, says regulator
The dodgy transaction happened just two months before the firm went bust in September 2022, says the Australian financial regulator.
Blade Runner 2049 producers sue Elon Musk over AI art at robotaxi event
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk were sued by the producers of the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049 for allegedly using AI to spoof an image of the film at its We, Robot event.
Bitcoiners slam Saylor for throwing weight behind ‘too big to fail’ banks
Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor previously said without Bitcoin self-custody, custodians would accumulate too much power which they could then abuse.
Ledger Live enables THORChain’s decentralized native cross-chain swaps
Ledger will allow users to swap assets across chains in its app using the decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain.
Mining PAC launches ad for Ted Cruz as early voting begins in Texas
More than 18 million registered voters in the Lone Star State will decide whether to replace Senator Ted Cruz with Representative Colin Allred starting in 2025.
Bitcoin falls under $67K as stocks sell-off, but BTC derivatives are stable
Bitcoin price saw a sharp sell-off today, but the BTC futures market is showing zero signs of fear.
Chainlink using AI, oracles to bring market-moving corporate data onchain
The oracle protocol is partnering with financial infrastructure providers including Franklin Templeton and UBS.
Coinbase files FOIAs against US regulators probing banks' crypto crackdown
The exchange asked regulators to disclose documents relating to an ongoing crackdown on crypto companies among US banks.
Ripple co-founder pledges $10M in XRP to Kamala Harris campaign PAC
Chris Larsen suggested that Democratic lawmakers could have a “new approach to tech innovation” under a Kamala Harris presidency starting in 2025.
'Quantile model' analyst predicts $135K to $285K Bitcoin price in 2025
A unique Bitcoin price model charts a potential $285,000 top for BTC in 2025.
Chainalysis hit with $650M lawsuit, Italy to hike Bitcoin tax: Law Decoded
Chainalysis faces a $650 million defamation lawsuit, the EU’s ESMA pushes for MiCA amendments, Cyprus and Ireland scramble to align with regulations, and Italy plans to hike tax on Bitcoin.
Northern Data wants to sell Peak Mining to invest in AI expansion
The Tether-backed company is talking to interested parties, it said. It may also see an IPO on the Nasdaq next year.
Transak hit by data breach, 92K users exposed
Transak disclosed a data breach affecting over 92,000 users after a phishing attack compromised an employee’s laptop.
Better Know a Crypto Candidate: John Avlon
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Bitcoin drops 3% as US sellers spark sub-$65K BTC price targets
Bitcoin offers buyers a "flash sale" with a dip below $67,000, but traders warn that the BTC price retracement may not be done yet.
EU launches ‘Trusted Investors Network’ to boost VC investment in tech
The European Union unveiled the Trusted Investors Network at a meeting in Athens, Greece to attract venture capital to deep-tech sectors like biotechnology and AI.
AI scam targets Ripple holders and memcoin trader loses it all: Crypto-sec
An AI-generated video purports to show Chris Larsen claiming to give away XRP and a trader 10x from MicroStrategy coin but gave it to a phishing account.
Trump election win could send BTC to $100K and propel altcoins further
Never has cryptocurrency been so connected with the US elections, the outcome of which could trigger a full-on bull market. What are the prospects if Trump wins?
European investors pour record $105B into US Bitcoin ETFs
Despite record European inflows, Bitcoin has been unable to recover above the $70,000 psychological level since July.
US election optimism fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products
CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US.
ApeCoin (APE) price jumps 100% on ApeChain launch
Apechain mainnet launch and LayerZero's integration have translated into a 100% price upside for APE in recent days.
Quantum computer ‘threat’ to crypto is exaggerated — for now
Bitcoin’s private keys won’t be breached any time soon, but the industry still needs to transition to “post-quantum cryptography.”
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backs Republican Senate candidates
Armstrong has endorsed pro-crypto Senate candidates, backing Republicans like John Deaton and David McCormick for their stance on digital asset policies.
Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August.
Bitcoin stalls below $70K despite $20B ETF inflow milestone
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows can have a delayed effect on the BTC price, which takes a couple of days to materialize, according to market analysts.
Solana chart 'cup-and-handle' positions SOL price for potential 2000% rally
SOL price is painting a near-perfect cup-and-handle pattern with a price target of around $4,500.
Bitcoin hashrate hits all-time high, boosting network security
The increasing Bitcoin hashrate and block reward reduction from the Bitcoin halving may lead to miner consolidation among smaller firms.
Lowest search interest since 2020 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin achieves its highest weekly close in four months as BTC price predictions see $70,000 and more after a support retest.
Japan political party leader promises crypto tax cuts if elected
A tax cut to 20% is part of Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki’s broader plan to make Japan a Web3 leader.