TLDR: Katie Porter enters governor race after facing $10M in crypto PAC-funded attack ads. Pro-crypto PAC Fairshake remains active and may again target Porter’s anti-crypto platform. Rick Caruso and Alex Padilla lead polls, both holding favorable crypto policy records. Crypto-friendly candidates gain momentum as California’s 2026 gubernatorial race begins to unfold. Former U.S. Representative Katie [...] The post Crypto Politics Return as Katie Porter Enters CA Governor Race appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s price spiked, and ETF inflows are on a tear as “Uptober” just gets started.

• #bitcoin

Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.

Afghanistan’s internet blackout highlighted the need for more decentralized internet infrastructure solutions to bolster blockchain’s resistance to censorship.

DEX wars are heating up as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter battle for dominance; lasting success depends on tech, not token perks.

A breakdown of 21Shares’ TDOG Dogecoin ETF — how it works, how it differs from DOJE and what to know before it starts trading.

ShapeShift reintroduced support for Zcash’s shielded transactions, marking its return to privacy-focused cryptocurrency after transitioning into a DEX aggregator.

Bitcoin consolidated near $123,000 after an 8% leverage flush, signaling a possible new value area and setting up for a potential Q4 rally toward $150,000.

• #bitcoin

The four-year cycle would usually end about now, but strong ETF demand, “more organic” accumulation and bullish technicals suggest BTC price can go higher for longer.

• #bitcoin

Precious metals have experienced record highs in 2025, making Bitcoin relatively undervalued and positioning BTC for a strong Q4 rally.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin risked losing $120,000 support as repeat retests caused traders to see much lower BTC price targets coming in the near future.

• #bitcoin

Chainalysis says $75 billion in crypto tied to illicit activity may be recoverable, which could galvanize nations weighing official crypto reserves.

• #bitcoin

State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.

• #bitcoin

Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?

• #bitcoin

The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.

Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.

• #bitcoin

Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.

The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.

The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.

BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?

Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.

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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.

Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”

Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.

Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.

EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.

Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.

AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.

Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.

The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.

Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.

• #bitcoin

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has accidentally sparked a token rally after Giggle Academy received $11 million worth of BNB donations from the crypto community. On Oct. 10, Changpeng Zhao announced that as much as $11 million has been donated to…

ZORA price soared following its listing on Robinhood while confirming a breakout from a bullish reversal pattern that points to further gains ahead. According to data from crypto.news, Zora (ZORA) rallied 75% to an intraday high of $0.091 on Oct.…

ZBCN price is in the midst of a textbook reversal, targeting $0.0064 and could push even higher as the upcoming Kraken listing adds fuel to the bullish momentum. Zebec Network (ZBCN) price has recently broken its downtrend with a classical…

TLDR:  Public crypto wallets tied to crime now hold $75B, most from stolen funds and scams. Bitcoin remains the top choice, making up 75% of illicit balances stored long-term. Use of mixers and cross-chain bridges increases, replacing direct exchange transfers. Chainalysis has helped authorities recover over $12.6B in illegal crypto funds so far. Blockchain analytics [...] The post Bitcoin Dominates $75B in Criminal Wallets, Says Chainalysis appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum is testing a major support level after U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds reported their first net outflows in more than a week, ending an eight-day streak of inflows. Ethereum was trading at $4,352 at press time, down 2.3% over…

The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see it as a step towards recognizing crypto as a legitimate financial instrument. Tax Structure and Exemptions for Traders The Nigerian government is set to introduce […]

Bitcoin’s price spiked, and ETF inflows are on a tear as “Uptober” just gets started.

• #bitcoin

Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.

Afghanistan’s internet blackout highlighted the need for more decentralized internet infrastructure solutions to bolster blockchain’s resistance to censorship.

DEX wars are heating up as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter battle for dominance; lasting success depends on tech, not token perks.

A breakdown of 21Shares’ TDOG Dogecoin ETF — how it works, how it differs from DOJE and what to know before it starts trading.

ShapeShift reintroduced support for Zcash’s shielded transactions, marking its return to privacy-focused cryptocurrency after transitioning into a DEX aggregator.

Bitcoin consolidated near $123,000 after an 8% leverage flush, signaling a possible new value area and setting up for a potential Q4 rally toward $150,000.

• #bitcoin

The four-year cycle would usually end about now, but strong ETF demand, “more organic” accumulation and bullish technicals suggest BTC price can go higher for longer.

• #bitcoin

Precious metals have experienced record highs in 2025, making Bitcoin relatively undervalued and positioning BTC for a strong Q4 rally.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin risked losing $120,000 support as repeat retests caused traders to see much lower BTC price targets coming in the near future.

• #bitcoin

Chainalysis says $75 billion in crypto tied to illicit activity may be recoverable, which could galvanize nations weighing official crypto reserves.

• #bitcoin

State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.

• #bitcoin

Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?

• #bitcoin

The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.

Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.

• #bitcoin

Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.

The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.

The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.

BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?

Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.

• #bitcoin

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.

Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”

Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.

Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.

EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.

Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.

AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.

Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.

The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.

Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price spiked, and ETF inflows are on a tear as “Uptober” just gets started.

• #bitcoin

Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.

Afghanistan’s internet blackout highlighted the need for more decentralized internet infrastructure solutions to bolster blockchain’s resistance to censorship.

DEX wars are heating up as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter battle for dominance; lasting success depends on tech, not token perks.

A breakdown of 21Shares’ TDOG Dogecoin ETF — how it works, how it differs from DOJE and what to know before it starts trading.

ShapeShift reintroduced support for Zcash’s shielded transactions, marking its return to privacy-focused cryptocurrency after transitioning into a DEX aggregator.

Bitcoin consolidated near $123,000 after an 8% leverage flush, signaling a possible new value area and setting up for a potential Q4 rally toward $150,000.

• #bitcoin

The four-year cycle would usually end about now, but strong ETF demand, “more organic” accumulation and bullish technicals suggest BTC price can go higher for longer.

• #bitcoin

Precious metals have experienced record highs in 2025, making Bitcoin relatively undervalued and positioning BTC for a strong Q4 rally.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin risked losing $120,000 support as repeat retests caused traders to see much lower BTC price targets coming in the near future.

• #bitcoin

Chainalysis says $75 billion in crypto tied to illicit activity may be recoverable, which could galvanize nations weighing official crypto reserves.

• #bitcoin

State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.

• #bitcoin

Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?

• #bitcoin

The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.

Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.

• #bitcoin

Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.

The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.

The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.

BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?

Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.

• #bitcoin

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.

Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”

Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.

Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.

EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.

Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.

AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.

Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.

The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.

Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price spiked, and ETF inflows are on a tear as “Uptober” just gets started.

• #bitcoin

Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.

Afghanistan’s internet blackout highlighted the need for more decentralized internet infrastructure solutions to bolster blockchain’s resistance to censorship.