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• SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of fraudulent crypto firms

  09-10-2024 23:53 via cointelegraph.com
  A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes were tackled by US federal authorities.
  
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• SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of 4 fraudulent crypto firms

  09-10-2024 23:53 via cointelegraph.com
  A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes have been tackled by US federal authorities.
  
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• Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder

  09-10-2024 23:48 via cointelegraph.com
  Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.
  
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• Bitcoin Dips Below $61K, Ether Slips 3% as Some PlusToken China Ponzi-Related Coins Moved to Exchanges

  09-10-2024 23:46
  
  One observer noted 7,000 PlusToken-related ETH transferred to crypto exchanges on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential selling pressure.
  
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• Standard Chartered Analysts Says Ethereum Price Will Reach $10,000 If This Happens

  09-10-2024 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Analysts at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered have predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH) could potentially climb to $10,000 in response to the anticipated political changes set to take place following the upcoming United States (US) Presidential elections.
  Standard Chartered Predicts Ethereum To $10,000
  In a research note by the head of Standard Chartered crypto research, Geoffrey Kendrick, Ethereum could experience a dramatic rise to $10,000 if Donald Trump, the former US Pres
  
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• Vitalik Buterin seen as dark horse for 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

  09-10-2024 23:04 via cointelegraph.com
  The co-founder of Ethereum is considered a “non-traditional” pick, but his contributions are undeniable.
  
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• SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Crypto: ‘It’s Unlikely This Stuff is Gonna Be a Currency’

  09-10-2024 23:01
  
  Gensler also called out fraud in crypto: “With all respect, the leading lights of this field in 202[4] are either in jail or awaiting extradition right now.”
  
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• Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7

  09-10-2024 22:49 via cointelegraph.com
  The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June.
  
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• Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K — Analyst

  09-10-2024 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin price oscillates in a narrow price range as BTC's low volatility hints at a sharp price move around the corner.
  
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• US charges 18 people, companies with cryptocurrency fraud | Today News - Mint

  09-10-2024 22:18 via news.google.com
  US charges 18 people, companies with cryptocurrency fraud | Today News  Mint
  
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• Prosecutors Charge Four Crypto ‘Market Makers,’ Employees With Market Manipulation, Fraud

  09-10-2024 22:18
  
  Gobit and ZM Quant were secretly offering market manipulation services to projects that wanted to artificially inflate their trading volume, prosecutors allege.
  
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• XRP Will Jump 75% If It Holds Current Demand Level – Details

  09-10-2024 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  XRP is testing a crucial support level to determine the altcoin’s price action in the coming weeks. The market is experiencing uncertainty and anxiety after the past week’s euphoria surrounding the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. Despite this positive news, recent price movements have concerned traders who anticipated a massive surge for XRP this cycle.The current situation has increased caution among investors, as many are now looking for confirmation ab
  
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• US Charges 14 Individuals And Four Crypto Companies In Major ‘Sham Trading’ Scandal

  09-10-2024 21:51 via newsbtc.com
  
  On Wednesday, US prosecutors charged four crypto companies and 14 individuals in what is hailed as the first criminal prosecution targeting financial services firms for market manipulation and sham trading activities within the crypto sector. 
  Allegations Of Price And Trading Volume Manipulations
  According to a court filing by the US District Court of the District of Boston Massachusetts, one of the companies charged is crypto trading firm ZM Quant, which is registered in the British Virgin
  
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• CPI Growth Is Set to Slow Even More

  09-10-2024 21:43
  
  And that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.
  
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• Bitcoin ETF options expected by Q1 2025: Bloomberg analyst

  09-10-2024 21:43 via cointelegraph.com
  Options on Bitcoin ETFs could speed up adoption among financial advisers, James Seyffart said at Permissionless. 
  
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• Prosecutors Charge Two Crypto ‘Market Makers’, Employees With Market Manipulation, Fraud

  09-10-2024 21:42
  
  Gobit and ZM Quant were secretly offering market manipulation services to projects that wanted to artificially inflate their trading volume, prosecutors allege.
  
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• Bitcoin traders don’t expect new highs until the 200-MA becomes support

  09-10-2024 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin price trades in a 7-month range, and charts suggest the pattern could culminate with a strong downside move. 
  
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• Wisdomtree debuts debit card spending for onchain money fund 

  09-10-2024 20:50 via cointelegraph.com
  The card links to WisdomTree's WTGXX onchain money fund, which yields 4.6% APR. 
  
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• Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing

  09-10-2024 20:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward.
  
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• WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement

  09-10-2024 20:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Wrapped Bitcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $9.5 billion and a circulating supply of 154,782 tokens.
  
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• SUI Faces A Pullback: Here Are Potential Bullish Turnaround Points

  09-10-2024 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  SUI is experiencing a notable pullback after its recent rally, with multiple key support levels coming into focus. As the price edges lower, these areas will play a pivotal role in determining whether the asset can regain its bullish momentum. A strong defense of these supports could signal the start of a fresh upward move, while a failure to hold may lead to deeper declines.
  This article aims to assess SUI’s recent price pullback and explore critical support levels that could trigger a po
  
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• Bitcoin’s drop below $62K shows BTC price remains on ‘delicate ground’

  09-10-2024 20:30 via cointelegraph.com
  The battle between Bitcoin buyers and sellers continues as BTC price falls closer to a key support level.
  
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• The Protocol: Peter Todd Wants to Fix Satoshi's Bitcoin Bugs

  09-10-2024 20:14
  
  The HBO documentary turned the spotlight on an early Bitcoin contributor who recently has proposed an upgrade to fix all the bugs left in Bitcoin's original code. PLUS: Criticisms mount after EigenLayer unlocks EIGEN token, as Babylon vaults to top of Bitcoin DeFi leaderboard.
  
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• How Crypto Reacted to HBO's Big Satoshi 'Reveal'

  09-10-2024 19:56
  
  HBO's Satoshi documentary Tuesday got plenty of attention. But experienced hands were not convinced by the show's conclusion.
  
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• a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’

  09-10-2024 19:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors.
  
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• FBI San Francisco Releases Local Data from 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report | Federal Bureau of Investigation - Federal Bureau of Investigation

  09-10-2024 19:47 via news.google.com
  FBI San Francisco Releases Local Data from 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report | Federal Bureau of Investigation  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
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• FBI San Francisco Releases Local Data from 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report - Federal Bureau of Investigation

  09-10-2024 19:47 via news.google.com
  FBI San Francisco Releases Local Data from 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
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• Price analysis 10/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

  09-10-2024 19:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s failure to hold $62,000 may trigger another selloff and pull altcoin prices lower.
  
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• HBO bitcoin documentary claims it discovered the cryptocurrency's inventor. The guy disagrees. - Mashable

  09-10-2024 19:16 via news.google.com
  HBO bitcoin documentary claims it discovered the cryptocurrency's inventor. The guy disagrees.  Mashable
  
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• Hedera Analyst Thinks HBAR Will Easily 30X After Sinking 70% In 6 Months

  09-10-2024 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Hedera, a proof-of-stake platform, wasn’t spared from aggressive bears in early October. After HBAR, its native token, floated higher in September, the rejection of bulls in early October resulted in a double top.Overall, there is optimism that bulls will resume and push prices to new Q4 2024 highs. The pace of this growth will depend on how the market performs and whether fundamental factors around the project will prop up buyers.
  Will HBAR Rise By At Least 30X?
  While there are cracks in
  
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• BTC price target sees $135K in 2025 — if Bitcoin bulls avoid a 25% dip

  09-10-2024 18:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin needs to avoid a trip below $48,000 to preserve the odds of a six-figure all-time high next year, BTC price analysis from Peter Brandt says.
  
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• OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of harassment in legal filing

  09-10-2024 18:27 via cointelegraph.com
  The artificial intelligence firm is seeking a dismissal of Musk’s lawsuit.
  
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• AI startups draw record $11.8B funding in Q3

  09-10-2024 18:11 via cointelegraph.com
  According to Stocklytics, AI startups accounted for 30% of total venture capital funding in the third quarter of 2024.
  
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• LatAm Bank Littio Ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as Demand for RWA Vaults Grows

  09-10-2024 18:00
  
  Avalanche's low transaction fees and consistency were cited as reasons for picking that chain.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Crash To $62,000 Was Led By This Holer Cohort, Data Shows

  09-10-2024 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Bitcoin price is still recovering from a major dip to $60,000 in the first three days of October. As the bulls and long-term holders continue to capitalize on the dip, analysis of on-chain data has revealed that the selling pressure has been eased massively as the majority of short-term holders have exited the market. Interestingly, these short-term holders are accountable for the drop to $60,000, as the data shows many of them exiting the market during the initial decline, further exacerbat
  
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• Satoshi podcast created in seconds, Crypto + AI outperform memecoins: AI Eye

  09-10-2024 17:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Insanely realistic Satoshi podcast created in seconds, AI + Crypto tokens outperform memecoins by 2X despite “supercycle”: AI Eye.
  
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• Insane Satoshi podcast created in seconds, Crypto + AI outperform memecoins: AI Eye

  09-10-2024 17:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Insanely realistic Satoshi podcast created in seconds, AI + Crypto tokens outperform memecoins by 2X despite “supercycle”: AI Eye.
  
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• The Shopification of Wealth

  09-10-2024 17:15
  
  Just as Shopify democratized e-commerce, enabling millions to open online stores, on-chain rails are poised to lower the barriers to entry in the financial advisory business, says Miguel Kudry.
  
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• For Millennials, Bitcoin Is the New Real Estate

  09-10-2024 17:12
  
  Bitcoin represents a new frontier for wealth accumulation among younger generations. Instead of pursuing increasingly expensive real estate, younger investors might consider allocating funds to bitcoin, says Cyrus Ip, head of content, Bybit.
  
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• Bitcoin’s compressed $62K price signals ‘a large’ move next

  09-10-2024 17:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s consolidating price has a trader suggesting a big move is imminent, though uncertainty remains about the direction of BTC price in the coming days.
  
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• State Street Works on Tokenized Bond and Money Market Fund; No 'Current Plans' for Stablecoin Project

  09-10-2024 17:00
  
  Tokenized collateral could have helped avoid or lessen the 2022 "liability-driven" crisis, Donna Milrod, chief product officer said in the interview with Financial News.
  
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• Memereum Secures Top Spot on CoinSniper with 32M Presale Tokens Sold

  09-10-2024 17:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  Monaco, Monaco, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire Memereum has recently claimed the top position on CoinSniper, thanks to over 3,100 votes from its growing community. This achievement signaled strong market confidence in the project to the team and highlighted the enthusiasm surrounding Memereum’s innovative features. As the presale continues, Memereum has sold over 32 million tokens,…
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• Crypto Whale Turns $2 Into Over $100 Million: Here’s How He Did It

  09-10-2024 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  Murad Mahmudov has (once again) garnered major attention in recent weeks, establishing himself as one of the leading crypto analysts—analogous to Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” in the stock market. Mahmudov has reportedly transformed an initial investment of just $2 into a fortune exceeding $100 million over the past five years. This astounding feat was detailed by Pix (@PixOnChain), an advisor to Mintify and researcher at Jirasan, and further analyzed by crypto ana
  
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• Coded Estate’s Oversubscribed Angel Round Fuels Launch of Real Estate Hub on Nibiru Chain

  09-10-2024 16:07 via crypto-news.net
  
  Paris, France, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire Coded Estate has successfully closed an oversubscribed angel funding round with investments from Mozaik Capital, Hyperion Ventures, Black Dragon, Dutch Crypto Investors, and more. In addition, Coded Estate formally announces the launch of its “Pre-Season Mainnet Campaign”, an initiative aimed at bootstrapping the platform with early liquidity and setting…
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• Nudge Launches Re:allocation Points App – Unlocking Hidden Value in User Wallets

  09-10-2024 16:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  Berlin, Germany, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire Nudge.xyz, the pioneering protocol behind the Re:allocation Primitive, has launched the Nudge Points App – the first DeFi app designed to reveal the hidden value in users’ wallets. Using a proprietary algorithm, the app assigns Re:allocation Points, serving as a proxy for future Nudge incentives users can unlock by…
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• $6 Million ETH Sale: Ethereum Foundation Joins Whale Liquidation Frenzy

  09-10-2024 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Ethereum Foundation was at the center of attention recently concerning a liquidation plan it has set in place to sell parts of its Ether balance.According to the on-chain tracker Lookonchain, a wallet linked to the foundation moved 2,500 ETH, valued around $6 million, to the exchange Bitstamp on October 8, 2024. This is part of an increasing trend in which large holders, colloquially known as “whales,” are selling their holdings in the face of this volatile market environment.A w
  
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• Everything HBO’s Bitcoin doc got wrong about Peter Todd and Satoshi

  09-10-2024 15:40 via cointelegraph.com
  HBO’s “Money Electric” suggests Bitcoin developer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, but contradictions and timeline errors abound.
  
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• CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Drops 2.4%, Leading Index Lower

  09-10-2024 15:23
  
  Chainlink also underperformed, falling 2.1%.
  
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• VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI

  09-10-2024 15:21 via cointelegraph.com
  VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments.
  
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• India's Crypto Discussion Paper on Hold Due to Other Priorities

  09-10-2024 15:11
  
  India's planned discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies has been held up due to other priorities, two people familiar with the matter told CoinDesk.
  
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