Author Alexander Stefanov

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 25-year-old man from Alabama, for hacking the official X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January.

Bank of America is spotlighting gold as a preferred safe haven over bonds, citing rising global fiscal uncertainties.

Former CFO for PayPal’s Digital Currencies division, is collaborating with Ripple to establish an eco-friendly blockchain venture.

Ireland is poised to formulate new cryptocurrency regulations as it anticipates upcoming European Union mandates on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.

Blockaid, a company specializing in blockchain security, has integrated its Onchain Detection and Response (ODR) technology into the Stellar blockchain, initially targeting the Lobstr and Freighter wallet applications.

As inflation in the U.S. approaches the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, the Fed implemented its first rate cut in September, reducing rates by 50 basis points.

The a16z report highlights the crypto sector’s pivotal role in tackling challenges within artificial intelligence (AI), particularly as AI development becomes increasingly costly and centralized.

The nuclear sector is increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) as a viable solution for on-site power generation.

Kraken, a prominent crypto exchange, has rolled out kBTC, its own version of wrapped Bitcoin.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen some notable action recently, not just in terms of price but also in activity among major holders.

MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payment processor, has teamed up with Ripple to enhance service offerings.

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand’s oldest bank, is set to launch stablecoin-based cross-border payment and remittance services in partnership with fintech company Lightnet.

Zodia Custody, backed by Standard Chartered, has introduced Unified Wallets, a new solution designed to enhance efficiency for institutional clients.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, forecasts a significant rise in Bitcoin’s price driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East.

Binance Labs, the investment and incubation branch of Binance, has made a significant investment in Lombard Finance, a firm specializing in LBTC, a Bitcoin liquid staking token that emphasizes security.

Kraken has rolled out a new restaking feature on its EigenLayer DeFi platform, creating fresh earning opportunities for non-U.S. clients.

Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, predicts that all Web3 projects will soon incorporate Telegram features, driven by the platform’s surge in gaming popularity, with titles like Hamster Kombat attracting over 300 million users.

Italy is set to raise the capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to 42%, according to Vice Economy Minister Maurizio Leo, who announced the move during a press conference regarding the nation’s 2025 budget, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore.

Yesterday, on October 16, Dogecoin (DOGE) attracted attention with a significant price surge.

The Stellar Development Foundation has partnered with Mastercard to improve remittances and peer-to-peer transactions on the Stellar network.

Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based investment company, recently revised its Bitcoin strategy, adjusting its put options to a new strike price of $66,000, up from the previous $62,000.

The Bitcoin Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10 at the ADNEC Centre, bringing together top Bitcoin innovators and government officials to shape the future of finance in the region, as businesses seize the “New Gold Rush” sparked by the rapid adoption of Bitcoin across the Middle East.

Following recent excitement about Blockstream and CEO Adam Back’s appearance in an HBO documentary, the bitcoin infrastructure company has announced it raised $210 million through a convertible note financing round, led by Fulgur Ventures.

The landscape for cryptocurrency regulations could see a significant shift in the near future.

Grayscale Investments is making headlines once again with their latest filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Recent activity in the crypto market shows that major investors, often referred to as whales, have been actively purchasing significant amounts of various decentralized finance tokens.

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is currently at the forefront of the market, indicating increased investor confidence in ETH as a suitable investment.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a new economic plan focusing on cryptocurrency regulation and support for digital assets as she prepares for the upcoming elections, where pro-crypto Republican Donald Trump is leading in the polls.

Australia’s Monochrome Asset Management has introduced the first inaugural ETF that directly holds Ethereum, a significant advancement for the country’s cryptocurrency sector.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a resurgence in demand, with inflows hitting $555 million on Monday, nearly doubling from Friday’s figures.

A recent survey conducted by the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken reveals that a significant number of investors in the digital asset market are adopting a common investment strategy to gain exposure.

A German publicly traded investment firm is set to raise up to €30 million (about $32.8 million) through the issuance of senior secured Nordic bonds.

Tether, known for issuing the prominent stablecoin USDT, is reportedly negotiating with commodity trading firms to potentially lend billions in profits.

Bitcoin developers have announced a critical security flaw in Bitcoin Core that could leave over 13% of global nodes vulnerable to shutdown.

Bitcoin (BTC) has recovored from last week’s slump and is currently trading at $62,600.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has recently raked in over $2 million within 24 hours by selling off various meme tokens that had been sent to his well-known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) address, vitalik.eth.

EigenLayer (EIGEN), a prominent blockchain protocol that focuses on restaking within the Ethereum ecosystem, has fallen short of investor expectations, according to Alex Obchakevich, founder of the Ukrainian-Austrian analytics firm Obchakevich Research.

The Avalanche Foundation has revealed plans to buy back all AVAX tokens that were sold to the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) before April 2022.

October has not lived up to its promising reputation for Bitcoin. Traditionally, this month has brought strong gains, often dubbed “Uptober,” with Bitcoin averaging nearly 23% in returns since 2013. In standout years like 2021, it even soared by 40%.

The crypto space is heating up once more, with South Korea’s FSC considering lifting the ban on spot crypto ETFs.

Such recent activity has divided opinions, particularly in the crypto community, as the Polygon whale sells off POL tokens worth $900,000.

Engaging in meme coin trading can be quite hazardous, requiring precise timing to yield profits.

Approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be a game-changer for the cryptocurrency, potentially attracting significant institutional investment.

The U.S. government recently allocated nearly $1 trillion just to cover the interest on its escalating national debt.

Cardano struggles near $0.34 as RCO Finance emerges with innovative AI features and potential for rapid growth by December 2024.

Neiro, a memecoin project previously linked to market maker Gotbit, has announced it is severing ties with the firm amid growing criticism from the crypto community, particularly from prominent investigator ZachXBT.

In the cryptocurrency sphere, there are phenomenal tales of success to be earned easily by those who play the market well.

Arkham Intelligence, a crypto analytics platform, is reportedly preparing to launch its own derivatives exchange next month, aiming to compete with industry leader Binance.

Cryptocurrencies continue to gain popularity, especially among younger investors.

Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, many analysts remain optimitic about the future potential of some altcoins.

Tron founder Justin Sun has taken on a new role as Prime Minister of Liberland, a self-proclaimed micronation located between Croatia and Serbia.

On October 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Cumberland DRW, accusing the firm of operating as an unregistered dealer.

Stripe has reintroduced cryptocurrency payments for U.S. merchants, allowing them to accept USDC through Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.

Mt. Gox has recently announced that it received court approval to extend its repayment plans, leading to a surge in market confidence.

Retail engagement with cryptocurrencies has significantly increased since 2020, according to a recent report from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) released on October 9.

Uniswap’s UNI token surged by 10%, reaching $8.08, after the announcement of a new layer-two network on Ethereum.

South Korean lawmakers have launched an investigation into Upbit, the nation’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, amid concerns about its monopolistic influence in the virtual asset market.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is undoubtedly one of the most well-known cryptocurrency memes that has attracted a huge community and achieved an impressive market cap.

World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump, has proposed a governance model to operate on the Aave decentralized finance platform as an Aave v3 instance on Ethereum.