General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Swedish authorities intensify regulation of crypto firms identified as aiding organized crime. FIU reports highlight heavy use by illegal businesses. Increased law enforcement and monitoring of suspicious transactions urged. $BTC miners previously accused of evading $90M in taxes.
Top U.S. financial advisors’ personal cryptocurrency holdings have surged from 10-20% to 70% in two years, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Despite brokerage limitations on Bitcoin ETFs, favorable market conditions may drive broader crypto adoption.
@KamalaHarris delays detailed crypto policy until post-2024 elections. Her team is engaging with crypto companies, with @Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal noting improved understanding. Harris’s support signals potential for future regulatory clarity.
ETHSofia, Bulgaria’s premier crypto event, takes place Oct 17-19 at Sofia Tech Park with a $15,000 hackathon. Supported by @binance, THORChain, MANTRA, and SSV Network, it features speakers Lyn Alden, Michael Bentley, and Eleonora Genova.
AI tokens surged 37% this week, led by $TAO with an 86.2% increase. Data services, RWA, and gaming tokens also saw gains above 22.5%, while memecoins lagged at 11.1%. Market liquidity is shifting towards stable assets like Bitcoin.
Celestia Foundation secures $100M in new funding, boosting total investment to $155M. $TIA price surges 14% post-announcement, up 34% this week. Celestia aims to scale block space to 1GB, enhancing blockchain scalability significantly.
Sygnum secures a CASP license from Liechtenstein’s FMA, enabling it to offer crypto services across the Eurozone. This move aligns with the upcoming MiCA regulation, marking a significant step in Sygnum’s EEA expansion by 2025.
Telegram to share rule violators’ IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities. Enhanced AI moderation and updated policies aim to improve safety and transparency for nearly a billion users.
Read more: hodl.press/telegram-to-share-ip-addresses-and-phone-numbers/
Riot Platforms Inc. and @Bitfarms_io settle dispute before November shareholders meeting. Board restructuring sees Andres Finkielsztain out, Amy Freedman in. $RIOT halts requisition through 2026; $BITF up 2.5% to $2.05. Potential stock surge ahead.
SETI uses AI to identify artificial anomalies in radio signals and process 3 TB/s of data from the Very Large Array, addressing data overload. This collaboration with NASA aims to revolutionize the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
$SUI surges 10%, now trading at $1.60, as Sui Network’s TVL crosses $900 million, a 3,285% yearly increase. Market cap hits $4.2B, with daily trading volumes up 93% to $841M. Potential to surpass $2.08 ATH.
By 2030, cryptocurrency wallets will evolve into multifunctional life hubs, storing medical records, educational documents, and tickets. Enhanced security and interconnected features will improve privacy and efficiency, revolutionizing data management across sectors.
New York’s William Koo Ichioka fined $36M for cryptocurrency fraud. He misused client funds on luxury expenses and is banned from trading on CFTC-regulated markets. This highlights the need for stronger investor protections in crypto.
Franklin Templeton to launch an on-chain mutual fund on $SOL while @Citi explores Solana for money transfers and smart contracts, signaling blockchain’s growing role in finance.
