Helix mixer operator gets 3 years in prison for money laundering
Larry Harmon laundered 350,000 BTC, but he was treated leniently for his help in jailing Roman Sterlingov.
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Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana
Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network.
US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax
The “DOGE” department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes.
XRP outperforms crypto market with a 17% pump — What’s driving the rally?
XRP price staged a double-digit rally as traders opened new positions in expectation of a crypto-friendly Trump administration.
Odds favor Solana ETF in 2025: VanEck
The United States has only approved ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether, versus some 30 digital asset types in Europe, according to the Financial Times.
Bitcoin could hit $100K November, Trump mulls crypto-friendly CFTC chair: Finance Redefined
Expectations of improving economic policies under the Trump administration may drive Bitcoin’s price above $100,000 before the end of the month.
Price analysis 11/15: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, DOGE, XRP, ADA, SHIB, TON, AVAX
Bitcoin is witnessing a shallow pullback, but bulls still anticipate a rally toward $100,000 in the short-term.
NY Supreme Court allows Greenidge to keep mining, but challenges remain
The state Department of Environmental Conservation botched the permitting process, but it still gets a do-over.
Bitcoin price metrics and ‘influx’ of stablecoins to exchanges hint at rally continuation
Analysts say a “higher than normal influx of stablecoins to exchanges is just one sign that traders are preparing for the next leg of the Bitcoin rally.
Dogecoin investor lawsuit against Elon Musk dropped
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often associated with Dogecoin after the businessman mentioned the memecoin on various channels in 2021.
VC Roundup: Funding falls to $2.4B in Q3 2024, early-stage startups dominate
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Eidon AI, Brevis, Multiledgers and Alluvial.
NY prosecutor suggests office will scale back crypto cases
Scott Hartman reportedly said authorities in New York’s Southern District had filed “a lot of big cases” after a crypto market downturn but suggested it was petering out.
Is PAWS Telegram Mini App legit? What you need to know
The PAWS Mini App is a fast-growing Telegram application that rewards users with PAWS points for engaging within the Telegram ecosystem.
Bitcoin investment ‘material impact’ captures pension funds’ attention
Even a small allocation of Bitcoin in a traditional investment fund can be beneficial.
How to figure out if an AI crypto project is worth investing in
Blockchain AI projects have seen record fundraising but few end-users. Here is where industry leaders see the technology heading next.
NYSE Arca files to list Bitwise crypto index ETP
NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund, aiming to convert the $1.3 billion trust into a regulated ETP.
Financial institutions will drive RWA tokenization’s trillion-dollar growth
The real-world asset tokenization industry is projected to exceed $30 trillion by 2030, driven by nimble and mainstream financial institutions.
Goldman Sachs holds $710M in Bitcoin ETFs — SEC filing
Since the second quarter, Goldman Sachs has added $300 million to its portfolio in Bitcoin ETF holdings, increasing exposure by 71%.
Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘banks’
Hong Kong’s central bank said it may be illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong.
EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers
Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes.
South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations
Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with its business license renewal.
Don’t be delusional: Decentralization doesn’t compensate for regulation
DeFi needs regulation to build trust, attract institutional investment, and ensure long-term viability despite its decentralized nature.
FSB calls for stricter oversight against AI vulnerabilities
FSB explores AI’s potential to revolutionize finance while spotlighting risks like fraud, data governance, and systemic vulnerabilities.
Bitcoin will not fall to $60K with no ‘threats in the near-term’ — Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor is planning a party for Bitcoin to hit $100,000 this year and says it won’t fall to $60,000 as predicted by some analysts.
Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform
Crypto companies have been “living in fear in a gas-lit world for a long time,” said Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin.
Bitcoin price can hit $100K by Thanksgiving if bulls hold key level
Bitcoin is consolidating after new all-time highs, but bulls cannot afford to lose track of too many potential support levels, says BTC price analysis.
Trump trade over? Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs see first outflow since election
Spot crypto ETFs in the US saw outflows for the first time since Donald Trump was elected president, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum fell on the day.
Consensys decentralized Infura launches as EigenLayer AVS
The decentralized Web3 marketplace will leverage EigenLayer’s infrastructure to improve accessibility and reduce development costs.
Bitcoin to hit ‘repeated all-time highs’ over next 2 quarters: VanEck
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, says Bitcoin is in “blue sky territory” and expects the cryptocurrency to run up to $180,000 in 2025.
Bitcoin blips down as Fed’s Powell says no ‘hurry to lower rates’
Bitcoin’s price tumbled after the United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on an interest rate cut in December.