Bitcoin will ‘start ripping’ as Trump’s polls improve: Felix Hartmann, X Hall of Flame
The Millennial influencer, who was offered $10M by a billionaire to start a crypto fund, says Bitcoin will rip if Trump looks like winning.
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Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions.
Standard Chartered begins UAE crypto custody services with BTC, ETH
Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE.
Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit
Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.
Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.
Congressional elections critical for crypto’s future in the US
The industry has amassed a historically large war chest, but little of it will be spent on the presidential clash between Trump and Harris.
Why Bitcoin will likely retrace to $54K before the big breakout
Bitcoin futures CME gaps have been filled by price every time over the past quarter, and over the weekend, another gap was formed near $54,000.
Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer
The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.
Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto — Consensys
The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections.
Lufthansa, Deutsche Telekom launch DePIN blockchain nodes
Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption.
DOGS token sets memecoin record with 17M users on The Open Network
According to the TON community, the DOGS airdrop’s success could be trumped by the upcoming Hamster Kombat and Catizen airdrops, set for September.
Crypto becomes US election issue for the first time — Survey
Up to 73% of US respondents who currently own cryptocurrency said that a candidate’s position on crypto would influence their vote in the presidential election.
Ethena’s risky path: A synthetic stablecoin cautionary tale
The alternative stablecoin market is evolving, and projects like Ethena are leading the way, with a total value locked of $2.7 billion.
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin speculators repeat 2021 de-risking as exposure drops 21.6K BTC
BTC price action over the past month has had major consequences for Bitcoin investor dynamics.
Telefónica Tech joins Polygon's Privado ID as system integrator
Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation.
Bitfarms postpones ‘special meeting’ over Riot’s board change demand
Bitfarms delayed its special shareholders’ meeting to address Riot’s demand for board changes, aiming for an informed decision.
Bitcoin ETFs see $28.6M inflows after 8-day outflow streak
Three spot Bitcoin ETF issuers saw inflows on Sept. 9 — but they didn’t include BlackRock, which recorded rare outflows on the day.
AI deepfake attacks will extend beyond videos and audio — Security firms
AI-powered deepfake scams targeting crypto wallets are rising, with experts warning of evolving threats and urging users to protect their digital assets.
Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales
Singapore is investigating unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity.
SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’
SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”
Kujira team to build new THORChain app layer following ‘Rujira’ merge
DeFi project Kujira merged with three ecosystem partners to create an alliance to build THORChain’s app layer, backed by a new token.
FTX finalizes settlement with Emergent over $600M Robinhood shares claim
FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash.
SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023
The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon.
Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook amid iPhone 16 livestream
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.
Bitcoin in ‘seasonal slog’ with slim chance of short-term price catalysts: NYDIG
“Potential upcoming near-term catalysts for Bitcoin are sparse at the moment,” says NYDIG head of research Greg Cipolaro.
North Carolina Senate overrides governor veto to pass Fed CBDC ban bill
A Senate veto-busting vote saw 12 Democrats who initially voted for North Carolina’s CBDC banning bill switch to backing Governor Roy Cooper’s veto.
2 auditors miss $27M Penpie flaw, Pythia’s ‘claim rewards’ bug: Crypto-Sec
Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found.
Bitcoin traders celebrate ‘good news’ as BTC price trades above $57K
Bitcoin’s weekly close above a key support level is “good news,” according to traders, and the day’s rally to $57,500 could be a sign that the bottom is in.