Worldcoin has taken a significant step with WLD by utilizing Chainlink CCIP to connect blockchain networks. This upgrade enables secure WLD transfers between WorldChain and Ethereum.  By expanding to over 35 million users, new apps and enhanced ways to use WLD will be available across many chains. Why This Matters Building on this, Chainlink CCIP […] The post Worldcoin Makes WLD Cross-Chain with Chainlink CCIP appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

The US government shuts down much of its operations after two sides of congress failed to reach an agreement on the funding bill. Approximately 750,000 federal workers will reportedly be left unpaid. What was the cause? On Oct. 1, the…

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC. Designed for professional and institutional investors, the Cayman-domiciled fund offers monthly liquidity, a strict risk-management […]

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TLDR: Lawmakers press SEC over lost Gary Gensler texts, citing failures in oversight and recordkeeping across the agency. The SEC Inspector General report found Gensler’s phone stopped syncing for months before a wipe erased key data. House Committee leaders said Gensler’s lost texts included mission-related messages with commissioners and senior staff. The controversy renews scrutiny [...] The post SEC Faces Heat Over Missing Gensler Texts as Lawmakers Demand Accountability appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP price held steady at $2.85 as Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz announced plans to step down after 13 years, with traders weighing leadership changes against broader market signals. XRP was trading at $2.85 at the time of writing,…

Hyperliquid stunned its community with the gift of Hypurr NFTs. These free NFTs, priced at nearly $50,000 each, gave early adopters a significant reward. The Hypurr NFTs are a Genesis Event. It recognizes early Hyperliquid believers. With 4,600 NFTs, this collection now leads the conversation. What Hypurr NFTs Represent The Hypurr NFTs go beyond static […] The post Hyper Foundation Launches Hypurr NFTs on HyperEVM appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum is launching a fund to help investors maximize their Bitcoin yield while retaining price exposure. Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum launched a product for investors who want to earn yield on Bitcoin without sacrificing price…

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Leading stablecoin issuer Tether appears to have acquired another 8,888 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately $1 billion. On-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens confirmed the purchase in an X post earlier today. Tether Continues To Stack Bitcoin Tether, the issuer of the top USD-pegged stablecoin USDT, today purchased another 8,888 BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin reserves to […]

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Key Takeaways Why is XRP’s rally uncertain? XRP traded at $2.86 with DAA Divergence at -345.9%, showing weak activity to support its price. What metrics matter for $50? XRP needed stronger NetwoThe post XRP to $50: What needs to happen for this price target to become a reality? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Ripple CTO David Schwartz confirmed he will step down at year-end, ending 13 years in the role. Schwartz, also known as JoelKatz, will stay active as Ripple Board Member and CTO Emeritus. He plans to spend time with family while continuing XRPL coding and research outside Ripple. Schwartz credited Ripple leaders and XRPL developers [...] The post Ripple CTO David Schwartz to Step Down After 13 Years, Joins Board Instead appeared first on Blockonomi.

After a notable rally to $2.40 last week, the Aster token price has taken a sudden nosedive, raising questions about whether the DeFi coin has lost momentum or if this is just a temporary setback.  The Aster token price has…

TLDR: BNB Chain’s official X account was hacked by Inferno Drainer, spreading phishing links tied to fake airdrops. Binance founder CZ confirmed the breach and warned users not to click links from the compromised account. Security teams restored access within 35 minutes and worked to remove phishing domains linked to the scam. BNB price remained [...] The post BNB Chain’s X Account Hacked as Inferno Drainer Pushes Phishing Links appeared first on Blockonomi.

Die US-Senatorin Cynthia Lummis will die steuerliche Behandlung von Bitcoin und Co. modernisieren. Ein Gesetzesentwurf sieht unter anderem Steuerfreiheit für kleinere Transaktionen unter 300 Dollar vor. Die Finanzkommission des Senats arbeitet parteiübergreifend an einem neuen Rahmen für digitale Assets. Kryptowährungen sind längst mehr als ein Nischenphänomen. In den USA rücken sie nun verstärkt in den […]

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could allow tokenized stocks to be traded on crypto exchanges. While there’s still some time before this kicks, tokenized securities could bring traditional finance and blockchain technology ever closer. As the lines between the two worlds blur, this could benefit certain crypto projects such as Snorter Token ($SNORT) […]

Cronos has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to accelerate institutional adoption of tokenization and real-world assets (RWAs). Amazon Web Services Backs Cronos to Scale Onchain Finance Cronos has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to make blockchain data and infrastructure more accessible to developers and financial institutions. The […]

The official BNB Chain account on X has reportedly been hacked by an unnamed party. The team is currently working on getting access back into the account as it keeps dropping airdrop posts. On Oct. 1, former Binance CEO Changpeng…

AlphaTON Capital, a TON treasury company, has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a controlling interest in mobile gaming firm GAMEE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Animoca Brands. According to a Sep. 30 announcement, the letter of intent…

Aptos partners with Trump’s World Liberty Financial to deploy USD1 stablecoins, targeting Tron’s market share.

TLDR: Thumzup is injecting $2.5 million into DogeHash ahead of a full acquisition to grow Dogecoin mining scale. The loan is expected to add more than 500 ASIC miners, boosting the Dogecoin fleet to over 4,000 rigs. Thumzup executives say the funding aligns with recent DOGE treasury purchases and crypto strategy expansion. DogeHash’s CEO says [...] The post Trump-Tied Thumzup Pumps $2.5M Into Dogecoin Miner Before Acquisition Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily suspended trading in QMMM Holdings after the stock rocketed 959% in under three weeks on the back of a splashy crypto-treasury pivot. Related Reading: 7 XRP ETFs Draw Close To Their Decision Deadlines With The SEC – Here Are The Dates In its suspension order, the SEC […]

Coinbase head of institutional strategy, John D’Agostino, says expecting AI agents to operate in the traditional finance system is akin to streaming using a dial-up modem.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and BitGo to act as qualified custodians for crypto assets. On Sept. 30, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter in response to a…

MEXC Ventures has expanded its backing of Ethena, committing an additional $30 million to ENA, the governance token of the protocol. The Oct. 1 announcement lifts MEXC’s total exposure across the Ethena ecosystem to $66 million, including earlier investments in…

A Chinese national has been convicted in the UK for masterminding a fraudulent crypto scheme that defrauded more than 128,000 victims of over 61,000 bitcoins. Global Investigation and UK’s Largest Seizure A Chinese national has been convicted in the United Kingdom (UK) for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that fleeced over 61,000 bitcoin […]

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Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick said institutions building private blockchains create “leakage” that could limit benefits to the broader crypto ecosystem.

Global stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group and German multinational corporation Deutsche Börse Group have unveiled their collaboration to expand stablecoin adoption in Europe. Related Reading: Ukrainians Shield From War’s Economic Impact With Bitcoin, Crypto Investment Strategy, Survey Finds Circle Partners With Deutsche Börse For Stablecoin Expansion On Tuesday, Circle and Deutsche Börse Group announced they […]

Key Takeaways What fueled IP's latest fall on the charts? Story’s native token, IP, fell sharply over intellectual property disputes tied to tokens issued on its platform. What were the consequenThe post Story's [IP] 10% fall - How intellectual property disputes sparked $200M in outflows appeared first on AMBCrypto.

BNB Chain's official X account appears to have been compromised

A group of House Republicans said they’re engaging with the SEC’s Office of Inspector General to find out more about former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s deleted text messages.

Binance has launched a white-label infrastructure solution, Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), allowing banks and brokerages to offer crypto trading while leveraging Binance’s technology and liquidity. Financial Institutions Gain Seamless Crypto Access With Binance’s New CaaS Offering Binance has rolled out Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), a white-label infrastructure product designed to help financial institutions and brokerages launch their own crypto […]

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

ZkVerify, a dedicated L1 blockchain for zero-knowledge proof verification, launches to remove the economic and technical barriers to ZK adoption.

The TON blockchain is powering a global onchain vote to send six civilians into space, five from underrepresented countries, and one from the general public.

The Real-World AI Foundry aims to challenge centralized AI by rewarding users for contributing live data to intelligent systems built on blockchain.

The collaboration targets Circle’s euro-pegged EURC and USDC stablecoins, with an initial focus on trading on Deutsche Börse’s 3DX.

XRP bulls were rejected at $2.95, but steady buying by large investors suggested confidence in reaching $4 in the weeks ahead.

Strategy has slowed down its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with smaller buys this month, while the number of crypto millionaires grows closer to a quarter million.

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Wall Street's ETFs are domesticating Bitcoin into a fee machine, stripping away peer-to-peer ethos while concentrating power in custodial chokepoints.

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Republic will tokenize equity in Hong Kong-based Web3 giant Animoca Brands on Solana, opening global investor access to the private company’s shares.

James Wynn’s high-leverage bets on Bitcoin and memecoins turned him into one of crypto’s most-watched traders, with both wins and wipeouts.

Bitcoin trade revealed that BTC price action could be ready to follow gold to new all-time highs after bulls held onto early-week gains.

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The SEC is exploring a plan to let blockchain-based versions of stocks trade on crypto exchanges, signaling growing support for tokenization.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Forward Industries’ Kyle Samani explains why he raised $1 billion for a Solana treasury strategy and how he plans to bring global markets onchain.

Stop reacting, start predicting: How AI spots whale moves that can make or break the market before anyone else notices.

Bitcoin moves closer to a positive monthly close, which has historically been followed by strong double-digit rallies in Q4. Is $170,000 possible by the end of 2025?

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With about two weeks to go until Superintendent Adrienne Harris is expected to leave the NYDFS, she announced a two-year update to guidance for New York crypto users.

ETH failed to trade above $4,300, but $547 million in inflows to the spot Ether ETFs highlight TradFi’s position on the future direction of ETH price.

Robinhood eyes UK and EU rollout of its booming prediction markets, but faces questions over classification.

The integration marks one of the first products to emerge from Swift’s blockchain pilot, demonstrating how existing banking messages execute fund transactions onchain.

Stablecoins issued jointly by companies in the EU and other regions could come under scrutiny from local authorities following a reported warning from a watchdog group.

Bitcoin derivatives markets show heightened caution amid weak macroeconomic data, but Bitcoin ETF inflows and corporate accumulation signal bullishness.

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SOL late leverage longs got rinsed by the flash crash to $205, but data shows pro traders buying the dip and retail traders opening fresh spot and margin positions.

Clearer rules have spurred a US crypto hiring surge in 2025, but outdated tax policy and concerns over Trump’s personal ties to the industry still fuel resistance.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

David Schwartz was one of the chief architects behind the XRP Ledger and is well known by many in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

Brian Quintenz told Cointelegraph he will return to the private sector after the White House pulled its nomination for him to chair the CFTC.

Stripe’s new “Open Issuance” tool will enable companies to easily build and launch their own stablecoins, as well as manage the token’s reserves.

The SEC's Division of Investment Management said it wouldn’t recommend that the agency take action against advisers who use a state trust company as a crypto custodian.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed he bought thousands of Bitcoin in 2013 at $700, and the investment has allowed him “to stay afloat.”

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White hat hacker collective SEAL has acknowledged 29 companies for supporting its Safe Harbor framework, enabling ethical hackers to defend user funds during live attacks.

A group of House Republicans said they’re engaging with the SEC’s Office of Inspector General to find out more about former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s deleted text messages.

Tether has purchased another 8,888 BTC, increasing its total on-chain holdings to 86,335 BTC. At current prices, that’s worth over $9.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The company, however, claims its real stash is much larger. Tether reports holding over 100,000 BTC along with 50 tons of gold. It has also committed 15,000 BTC into Bitcoin XXI, a treasury management firm focused on Bitcoin strategies. This steady accumulation shows how Tether is doubling down on Bitcoin as a reserve asset. While most stablecoin issuers remain tied to U.S. Treasuries, Tether is openly diversifying into scarce digital and physical stores of value. The post Tether Expands Hard Asset Strategy with More Bitcoin, Gold, and Land appeared first on The Merkle News.

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Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

ASTER eyes a 35% rebound from key support, with a breakout setup that could send the token back toward record highs in October.

ZkVerify, a dedicated L1 blockchain for zero-knowledge proof verification, launches to remove the economic and technical barriers to ZK adoption.

The TON blockchain is powering a global onchain vote to send six civilians into space, five from underrepresented countries, and one from the general public.

The Real-World AI Foundry aims to challenge centralized AI by rewarding users for contributing live data to intelligent systems built on blockchain.

The collaboration targets Circle’s euro-pegged EURC and USDC stablecoins, with an initial focus on trading on Deutsche Börse’s 3DX.

XRP bulls were rejected at $2.95, but steady buying by large investors suggested confidence in reaching $4 in the weeks ahead.

Strategy has slowed down its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with smaller buys this month, while the number of crypto millionaires grows closer to a quarter million.

• #bitcoin

Wall Street's ETFs are domesticating Bitcoin into a fee machine, stripping away peer-to-peer ethos while concentrating power in custodial chokepoints.

• #bitcoin

Republic will tokenize equity in Hong Kong-based Web3 giant Animoca Brands on Solana, opening global investor access to the private company’s shares.

James Wynn’s high-leverage bets on Bitcoin and memecoins turned him into one of crypto’s most-watched traders, with both wins and wipeouts.

Bitcoin trade revealed that BTC price action could be ready to follow gold to new all-time highs after bulls held onto early-week gains.

• #bitcoin

The SEC is exploring a plan to let blockchain-based versions of stocks trade on crypto exchanges, signaling growing support for tokenization.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Forward Industries’ Kyle Samani explains why he raised $1 billion for a Solana treasury strategy and how he plans to bring global markets onchain.

Stop reacting, start predicting: How AI spots whale moves that can make or break the market before anyone else notices.

Bitcoin moves closer to a positive monthly close, which has historically been followed by strong double-digit rallies in Q4. Is $170,000 possible by the end of 2025?

• #bitcoin

With about two weeks to go until Superintendent Adrienne Harris is expected to leave the NYDFS, she announced a two-year update to guidance for New York crypto users.

ETH failed to trade above $4,300, but $547 million in inflows to the spot Ether ETFs highlight TradFi’s position on the future direction of ETH price.

Robinhood eyes UK and EU rollout of its booming prediction markets, but faces questions over classification.

The integration marks one of the first products to emerge from Swift’s blockchain pilot, demonstrating how existing banking messages execute fund transactions onchain.

Stablecoins issued jointly by companies in the EU and other regions could come under scrutiny from local authorities following a reported warning from a watchdog group.

Bitcoin derivatives markets show heightened caution amid weak macroeconomic data, but Bitcoin ETF inflows and corporate accumulation signal bullishness.

• #bitcoin

SOL late leverage longs got rinsed by the flash crash to $205, but data shows pro traders buying the dip and retail traders opening fresh spot and margin positions.

Clearer rules have spurred a US crypto hiring surge in 2025, but outdated tax policy and concerns over Trump’s personal ties to the industry still fuel resistance.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

David Schwartz was one of the chief architects behind the XRP Ledger and is well known by many in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

Brian Quintenz told Cointelegraph he will return to the private sector after the White House pulled its nomination for him to chair the CFTC.

Stripe’s new “Open Issuance” tool will enable companies to easily build and launch their own stablecoins, as well as manage the token’s reserves.

The SEC's Division of Investment Management said it wouldn’t recommend that the agency take action against advisers who use a state trust company as a crypto custodian.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed he bought thousands of Bitcoin in 2013 at $700, and the investment has allowed him “to stay afloat.”

• #bitcoin

White hat hacker collective SEAL has acknowledged 29 companies for supporting its Safe Harbor framework, enabling ethical hackers to defend user funds during live attacks.

Brian Quintenz is no longer President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ending weeks of speculation about the fate of his candidacy. The White House confirmed the withdrawal on Sept. 30, noting that Trump will…

Ethereum’s rebound accelerated after U.S. spot ETH ETFs recorded $547 million in net single-day inflows, ending a five-day outflow streak. Fidelity’s FETH led with $202 million, while BlackRock’s ETHA contributed $154 million. Related Reading: 7 XRP ETFs Draw Close To Their Decision Deadlines With The SEC – Here Are The Dates ETH ETFs now oversee […]

White hat hacker collective SEAL has acknowledged 29 companies for supporting its Safe Harbor framework, enabling ethical hackers to defend user funds during live attacks.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Akash founder Greg Osuri told Cointelegraph that AI may soon need nuclear power and called for a more sustainable approach to training models.

ASTER eyes a 35% rebound from key support, with a breakout setup that could send the token back toward record highs in October.

ZkVerify, a dedicated L1 blockchain for zero-knowledge proof verification, launches to remove the economic and technical barriers to ZK adoption.