Bitcoin vs Gold: Race to New ATHs
Jack Dorsey’s @Block launches Bitcoin merchant payments via Square, while Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund invests 1% into BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Stablecoin Launches Virtual Dollar Euro Accounts
@MiniPay launches stablecoin-backed USD and EUR accounts for freelancers, converting payments into $USDT and $USDC. Over 10 million wallets activated since 2023. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Ethereum Staking ETF Launches Slash Fees
Bitwise renames its ETF to “Bitwise Solana Staking ETF,” introducing a 0.20% management fee, undercutting competitors, and aims to provide Solana exposure. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Zcash Surges 30% in October Rally
Zcash ($ZEC) surged 140% in two weeks, reaching $170, with $2M short positions liquidated; driven by Grayscale access and endorsements from Naval Ravikant. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum Launches Decentralized Map Paying Users
OpenLedger expands with SenseMap, a decentralized mapping network rewarding real-time data contributions, challenging Google Maps’ $11B ad business. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Launches North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin
The Bank of North Dakota and @Fiserv will launch Roughrider Coin, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on the FIUSD platform in 2026, enhancing state financial transactions. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoiners Warned: Avoid Gold’s Historic Rally
Grant Cardone says Bitcoin ($BTC) is a superior store of value to gold, despite gold’s recent rally. He advises against selling Bitcoin for gold. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Polymarket CEO Becomes Youngest Billionaire
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan becomes the youngest self-made billionaire at 27 after a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, valuing Polymarket at $9 billion. #Update #Crypto
Tezos Game Reaper Actual Enters Alpha
John Smedley launches crypto shooter Reaper Actual in “Foundation Alpha” playtesting, sparking mixed reactions due to optional NFT elements on Tezos. #Update #Gaming
NYSE Parent Boosts Polymarket to $9B
Polymarket secures $2B investment from NYSE parent ICE, valuing it at $9B, enhancing institutional data distribution ahead of U.S. relaunch. #Breaking #Crypto
Crypto Heist Plot: $23M Targeted From Prison
Two men in Scotland face trial for allegedly planning to steal $23 million in crypto, highlighting rising physical threats to cryptocurrency holders. #Update #Crypto
SEC Approves Crypto Innovation Exemptions
The SEC plans to finalize an “innovation exemption” for crypto startups by year-end, aiming to replace ad hoc enforcement with a structured framework. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Ethereum Soar Altcoins Lag Behind
Bitcoin and Ethereum attract institutional capital, outperforming altcoins as market maturity favors high-liquidity assets. Selective altcoin rallies expected with real-world utility focus. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Bans Surge After $16.7M Seizure
Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency shut down 130 illegal crypto platforms, seizing $16.7M in assets amid a crackdown on money laundering. #Breaking #Legal