SEC Grants Approval for 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Trade Options on NYSE
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted accelerated approval to 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for listing and trading options tied to spot Bitcoin prices on the New York Stock Exchange. This decision follows a regulatory filing made public. In January, the SEC had approved Bitcoin ETFs to track the cryptocurrency’s value, marking a […]

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1 Top <b>Cryptocurrency</b> to Buy Before It Soars 700%, According to this Wall Street Executive …
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With BlackRock leading the Bitcoin charge, the cryptocurrency's best days likely remain ahead.

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Top Analyst Predicts Solana-Based Altcoin To Break Out ‘Very Soon,’ Updates Outlook on Dogecoin and Shiba Inu
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A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on the Solana-based pet-themed memecoin cat in a dogs world (MEW) while outlining his forecast for Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). The analyst pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 283,800 followers on the social media platform X that MEW is “about to break out very […]

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USDM Issuer Mountain Protocol Taps Chainlink CCIP for Enhanced Cross-Chain Stablecoin Transfers
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TL;DR Mountain Protocol has integrated Chainlink CCIP to enable secure transfers of its USDM stablecoin across multiple blockchains. Chainlink CCIP employs a token burning and minting process, where tokens are burned on the origin blockchain and minted on the destination blockchain. The stablecoin continues to gain relevance, as it was included in Ethena’s $46.6 million […]

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Is TON the Future of DeFi? Why This Layer 1 Platform is Taking the Crypto Scene by Storm
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TL;DR TON has reached over 300 million users in games, surpassing other competitors, thanks to its integration with Telegram. Despite the growth, the number of unique users in the DeFi sector remains low, around 22 million addresses. Blum has achieved 57 million active users with a focus on gamification and rewards, setting a precedent for […]

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Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
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Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media expertise to deceive victims across Asia. Massive Fraud Syndicate Busted: Deepfake Romance Scams, […]

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The Bitcoin Mempool Drama Was All Too Predictable
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So mempool.space recently added features to spot Runes and Ordinals transactions, and Bitcoin monetary maximalists totally lost it. As a Bitcoiner and observer of Bitcoin culture, this whole drama felt completely normal and predictable. Over time, an ideological split has emerged between Bitcoin monetary maximalists who see Bitcoin as only money and those open to […]

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Dogecoin Breaks Away With 9% Surge: Why This Could Trouble Bitcoin
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Dogecoin has broken away from the rest of the market with a 9% surge. Here’s why this could be bad for Bitcoin, according to history. Dogecoin Has Registered A 9% Jump During Last 24 Hours While most of the cryptocurrency market has seen sideways price action during the past day, Dogecoin has shown to be […]

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What's Next for Bitcoin ETFs? Top Analyst Weighs In on New SEC Approval
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How far can next BTC bull run go?

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XRP may face volatility as market waits for ‘concrete results’ — Analyst
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A crypto analyst opined that XRP’s price “is likely to fluctuate between $0.50 and $0.80” for the rest of 2024 with strong emphasis on regulatory developments.

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SEC Files Appeal in Ripple Case Amid Controversy Over Allegedly Missed Deadline
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The SEC has filed its appeal in the Ripple case, focusing on XRP’s programmatic sales and executive conduct. Controversy arose over whether the filing was timely, with accusations of the SEC missing the deadline. The appeal scrutinises both Ripple executives’ personal XRP sales and the company’s distribution methods. Notably, the SEC is not contesting the […]

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Chainalysis Report Reveals Asia and Oceania Lead in Global Crypto Adoption
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Chainalysis’ 2024 report indicates North America accounts for 22.5% of global crypto activity, driven by institutional investments and US Spot Bitcoin ETFs. The report ranks countries by their crypto transaction volumes, adjusting for economic disparities through GDP per capita comparisons. Central & Southern Asia and Oceania are prominent in crypto adoption, with India leading globally […]

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Bitcoin Whale Transactions Surge Amid Growing Market Uncertainty
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Bitcoin’s whale activity has reached its highest level in over ten weeks, with a staggering 11,697 transactions exceeding $100K recorded on Tuesday. Wednesday is on track to see a similar spike, indicating significant movement among large holders. Bitcoin's whale transactions have spiked to their highest level in over 10 weeks, with 11,697 $100K+ transfers on […]

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$KERORO Hits Solana With A Seismic Shift Expected
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[PRESS RELEASE – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, October 18th, 2024] Today marks the official launch of KERORO, a new meme coin built on the Solana blockchain, which has debuted with a market cap of $4.5 million. Positioned within the meme coin market, KERORO draws on Solana’s high-speed, low-cost transaction capabilities to establish itself as […]

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Glassnode Co-Founders Say Opportunities Opening Up for Altcoins, Predict Strong Altseason If This Happens
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The founders of analytics firm Glassnode say that altcoins may have one last dip before they start to outperform Bitcoin (BTC). Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, who go by the handle Negentropic, tell their 63,400 followers on the social media platform X that despite a possible near-term correction many altcoins may soon start performing well. […]

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ION Mining Unveils Enhanced Cloud Mining Platform to Simplify Access to <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Mining
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… cryptocurrency mining services, has announced the launch of its newly enhanced platform. The update is aimed at streamlining cryptocurrency mining …

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POPCAT Nears Breakout Towards New ATH, But Analysts Warn Of Possible Correction
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Multiple market watchers suggest that memecoin sensation Popcat (POPCAT) is about to rally towards a new all-time high (ATH). As the token attempts to reclaim key resistance levels, some analysts warn the cat-themed memecoin could see a correction soon toward its monthly opening. Popcat Retest $1.4 Resistance Level Memecoin sensation Popcat has been one of […]

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Bitcoin Staking Protocol Solv Integrates Liquid BTC With Solana’s Defi Ecosystem
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The Solv Protocol has announced the integration of Liquid Bitcoin (LST) into Solana’s decentralized finance (Defi) ecosystem through its new product, Solvbtc.JUP. This initiative allows Bitcoin holders to participate in yield generation by depositing BTC or Wrapped BTC to mint Solvbtc, which can then be converted into Solvbtc.JUP, representing staked Bitcoin that accrues yield over […]

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Bitcoin Model T: Perfection Doesn't Need Improvement
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The Ford Model T has been invented, the automobile has arrived and nothing else must be done! A hand crank start motor, rear wheel drive only, wooden wheels, and transmission based braking system with no wheel brakes. Why would anyone need anything else? Who could need seatbelts? Proper wheel based braking systems? An automated ignition […]

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Plasma Presents New Bitcoin Scaling Solution for Payments, RWA, and DeFi Backed by Bitfinex
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TL;DR Plasma is an innovative payment infrastructure on Bitcoin, designed to eliminate unnecessary costs in the payments sector. This solution uses the USDT stablecoin and a unique consensus mechanism, allowing for the processing of more than 1,000 transactions per second. With the support of Bitfinex and a fundraising of $3.5 million, it aims to expand […]

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$KEROSO Hits Solana With A Seismic Shift Expected
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, October 18th, 2024, Chainwire Today marks the official launch of KERORO, a new meme coin built on the Solana blockchain, which has debuted with a market cap of $4.5 million. Positioned within the meme coin market, KERORO draws on Solana’s high-speed, low-cost transaction capabilities to establish itself as a community-driven […]

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SEC’s Recent Filing Is Good News for XRP Holders
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The SEC is not appealing XRP’s legal status

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Crypto market sentiment not as bullish as 'echo chamber' suggests, trader says
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A crypto trader argued that it is easy for crypto market participants to be “convinced sentiment is one way or the other,” while claiming that the sentiment is not “that bullish currently.”

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Polimec Announces Integration With Banxa, Simplifying Web 3.0 Fundraising on Polkadot With Fiat Payments
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October 18, 2024 – Zug, Switzerland Polimec, a decentralized Web 3.0 fundraising protocol on Polkadot, is excited to announce its integration with Banxa, a prominent fiat-to-crypto gateway. This integration allows users to invest in blockchain projects using credit cards, introducing a new user experience and making it easier for both experienced and new investors to […]

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EigenLayer (EIGEN) X Account Hacked in Phishing Scam Less Than One Month After the Token’s Launch
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The social media platform X account behind a new Ethereum (ETH) ‘restaking’ protocol has been compromised weeks after the token’s launch. According to PeckShieldAlert, the social media account belonging to EigenLayer (EIGEN) was hacked with a phishing link this morning. “EigenLayer X account has been compromised. Do*NOT* click the phishing link eligible-eigenfoundation[.]org” Source: PeckShieldAlert/X It […]

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USDT and USDC Account for 50% of Transaction Volume Among Crypto Assets: ITB
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The stablecoin market is growing, increasing liquidity and stabilizing the crypto space. This growth can be seen in the two largest stablecoins, Tether USD (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are now responsible for a large portion of the crypto market’s transaction volume. A tweet by the decentralized finance analysis platform IntoTheBlock revealed that USDT […]

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Arrest Made in SEC Social Media Hack and Fake Spot Bitcoin ETF Post
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A 25-year-old Alabama man has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft following the January 9th hack of the SEC’s Twitter account. The compromise, which occurred just prior to the official approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, led to a fake post greenlighting the trading of these assets. The fake tweet resulted in Bitcoin’s […]

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Trump’s World Liberty Financial Fails to Take Off, Labelled ‘Uninteresting Money Grab’
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Trump-approved DeFi project World Liberty Financial has had an underwhelming start to its life in the crypto sphere. The lending/earning service’s public token sale has raked in approximately US $13m as of writing this article – a long way from the projected US $300m in sales. Pundits believe the project’s lack of distinction – outside […]

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Plus Wallet vs Trust Wallet: Which One Gives Users Maximum Benefits?
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Plus Wallet VS Trust Wallet: Which Rewarding Crypto Wallet Are Traders Choosing In 2024?  Right now, two crypto wallets are gaining popularity for their unique reward potential. Trust Wallet’s Launchpool, introduced on October 15, allows users to earn WHY tokens by staking TWT and slisBNB. The initiative aims to support new blockchain projects and boost […]

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Best <b>Cryptocurrency</b> to Buy Now: 5 Future-Proof Coins Offering Massive 1000x Gains and …
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Best Cryptocurrency to Buy Now: 5 Future-Proof Coins Offering Massive 1000x Gains and Staking Rewards. AlexaBlockchain.

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Market Data Hints At 500x XRP Rally In Upcoming Altcoin Season
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According to market analysis, XRP might be near to having a significant price blowup. The next altcoin season could go anywhere from 10x to the amazing 500x, experts believe. Two important charts by renowned market analyst Kevin Cage on XRP’s relationship with Bitcoin’s supremacy in past bull markets form the basis of this favorable prediction. […]

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Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed
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Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers how bitcoin, introduced by Satoshi […]

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