Vitalik Buterin sells another $1.6M in memecoins promised for charity
Buterin has donated $884,000 to charities over the last 10 days as memecoiners continue to send tokens to his wallet.
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Crypto short liquidations breach $100M as Bitcoin reclaims $64K
Bitcoin reached its highest price so far in October, surging above $64,000 early on Oct. 14 and liquidating over $52 million from those betting its price would fall.
An AI bot didn’t create the GOAT crypto token — But did shill it
An a16z-funded AI bot called Truth Terminal did not launch a memecoin called GOAT, but it did endorse the token and sent it briefly rallying to a value of just over $150 million.
Bitcoin’s price return ‘stands apart from the crowd’ — NYDIG
Bitcoin is a stand-out asset for its returns compared with other asset classes despite its volatility, says NYDIG.
Scientists breach cryptographic algorithms with quantum computer: SCMP
Researchers said it was the first time a quantum computer “posed a real and substantial threat” to encryption, but multiple limitations still hamper a full-scale hack.
Avalanche Foundation to buy back nearly 2M AVAX sold to Terra in 2022
In 2022, the Avalanche Foundation sold 1.97 million AVAX worth $100 million at the time to Terra’s foundation before its collapse. It’s now buying it all back for $45.5 million.
Uniswap Labs, UNI holders could make $468M a year from new L2: DeFi Report
Uniswap Labs and UNI tokenholders will benefit the most from Unichain, while ETH holders will likely see the biggest loss, says DeFi Report founder Michael Nadeau.
'Bitcoin' search volume drops to a yearly low, while 'memecoin' surges
Memecoins experienced double-digit gains during September 2024, primarily driven by new token creation on the Solana and Tron networks.
'Off The Grid' exposes mainstream audiences to blockchain gaming
According to a recent gaming survey from Elympics, approximately 57% of respondents said they played pay-to-win games to collect airdrops.
Bitcoin’s indecisiveness could drive investors to SUI, APT, TAO, and WIF
Bitcoin's range-bound action looks set to continue, but SUI, APT, TAO, and WIF could rally higher over the coming days.
Gate Ventures, Movement Labs, Boon Ventures to launch $20M crypto fund
The fund will support protocols targeting the Move programming language and interoperability with the Ethereum ecosystem.
Andre Cronje critiques appchains: High costs and liquidity challenges
While Cronje highlights concerns about L2 appchains, others argue that emerging solutions can address these challenges.
ZachXBT claims there is an uptick in thieves targetting crypto traders offline
Online platform GitHub has a list of at least 15 recorded incidents of in person crypto theft in the last year, around 17 in 2023, and 32 in 2021.
Crypto Companies paid $19B in Settlements to US Regulators in 2024
Since 2019, US regulators have collected a total of $31.92 billion in settlements from 25 crypto companies across various lawsuits.
Former President Trump leads Harris by 10 points — Polymarket
According to Polymarket users, Vice President Kamala Harris is currently favored to win the popular vote by a staggering 72% margin.
Peter Todd named Satoshi on HBO, Mt. Gox repayment plan deadline postponed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 6 – 12
Mt. Gox postponed the deadline to repay creditors, Canadian Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd was named Satoshi in HBO doco: Hodlers Digest
BNB DApp volumes down 25% in a week — Will BNB price follow?
BNB price staged a mild recovery, but could lackluster network activity and less-than-stellar Binance launchpad results put a cap on the gains?
Convicted FTX executive Ryan Salame is officially in prison custody
During a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, Salame claimed federal prosecutors unfairly targeted him for political reasons.
BTC price eyes sub-$65K hurdles as metric hints Bitcoin 'going to rip'
Bitcoin bulls enjoy more weekend BTC price gains as market cap signals point to a classic bull run comeback.
British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill
James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request.
Scroll lists on Binance, sparking debate over centralization concerns
Scroll’s Binance listing has sparked community debate, with critics raising concerns about centralization, while Scroll’s co-founder has highlighted global growth strategies.
Bitcoin ETFs end three-day skid with $254M inflow
The $254 million inflow day was the third-largest ever on days when BlackRock’s IBIT failed to contribute.
Alleged crypto fraudster on the run after tampering ankle bracelet
USI-Tech’s former CEO Horst Jicha was placed under home detention in New York on a $5 million bond guaranteed by his partner and children before fleeing.
SEC again delays decision on spot Ethereum ETF options
The securities regulator authorized Bitcoin options to list on BlackRock's spot BTC ETF in September.
Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.
Blockchain data firm Arkham to launch derivatives exchange: Report
Arkham Intelligence's token, ARKM, is up more than 16% on the news, according to CoinGecko.
3 key metrics point to ‘up only season’ in altcoins — Analysts
The crypto market is recovering from this week’s brutal sell-off, and analysts say 3 key metrics suggest an altcoin season could be on the way.
Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles
Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe.
Ripple co-founder donates $1 million in XRP to Harris campaign
According to the latest Polymarket election odds, Kamala Harris has a 45.9% chance of securing the Oval Office in the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Price analysis 10/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin and altcoins made a strong comeback on Oct. 11, indicating solid buying at lower levels.