by Michael
Key TakeawaysFormer NCA officer Paul Chowles was sentenced in July 2025 to over five years in jail for stealing 50 seized bitcoin.The bitcoin was collectively worth less than $80,000 at the time of the theft in 2017, but Bitcoin has skyrocketed in price since.The CPS...
by Michael
Key TakeawaysSouth Korea plans to allow tokenized stocks, bonds, and funds from Feb. 4, 2027, under new FSC rules.The framework could deepen institutional blockchain use across one of Asia’s largest capital markets.The key test is whether later phases expand to public...
by Michael
Key TakeawaysCore Lightning says attackers are targeting nodes on version 26.06.7 or earlier.Version 26.06.8 landed Sept. 22 with fixes for vulnerabilities that can threaten funds.Operators face no confirmed loss tally as Core Lightning pushes immediate upgrades. Core...
by Michael
Key TakeawaysA Ripple wallet sent 35 million XRP ($52.4 million) to an unlabeled address at 00:21 UTC on Oct. 2.US spot XRP ETFs took in a net $4.07 million on Oct. 1, with Franklin’s XRPZ the only fund adding money.Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow on Oct. 1,...
by Michael
Key TakeawaysTrump told Time late last month that Warsh’s Fed shouldn’t have lifted rates to a 3.75%-4% range.Bitcoin rose from about $75,600 to $85,950 as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to a 2026 high of 5.29%.Polymarket gives a 24.5% chance of another 25 basis...
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Key TakeawaysThe IMF approved a $138M payout for El Salvador, waiving rules violated by its growing bitcoin reserves.El Salvador expanded its reserve to 7,792 BTC via private donations, continuing to test IMF limits.Privatizing Chivo wallet helped El Salvador show...
by Michael
Key TakeawaysPolymarket priced bitcoin’s chance of touching $90,000 in October at 59.5% on Oct. 2, 2026.US spot bitcoin ETFs added a net $102.7 million on Oct. 1, led by Blackrock’s IBIT at $195.6 million.The Crypto Fear and Greed Index readw 72, so traders will watch...
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Key TakeawaysTrump’s support among young voters fell from 43% to 19% as retail users label his crypto tokens a cash grab.TRUMP token holders reported a sharp drop in sentiment, signaling eroding trust among key crypto backers.Trump earned over $500M from World Liberty...
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Key TakeawaysA U.S. judge dismissed the lawsuit over Milei-promoted token Libra, ending legal claims in the US.The court ruled DeFi platform Meteora is software and cannot be sued, dismissing fraud and RICO claims.Over 44K investors affected by the insider dump now...
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Key TakeawaysOpenAI’s CEO spends 10-15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email.A 15-hour daily fast anchors Sam Altman’s routine as metformin’s longevity case remains unsettled.Roughly $180 million from Sam Altman backs Retro Biosciences and its...
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Key TakeawaysThe CFTC sent two rules to the White House on Sept. 28 to redraw the legal definition of a swap.One adds event contracts; the other excludes casino-style gambling and takes effect on publication. Two Rules, No Text Yet The White House’s Office of...
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Key TakeawaysTradewiz users lost about $459K across 20,933 wallets after a Sept. 30 private-key exposure.Bitquery linked the drain wallet to 27 earlier TradeWiz trades, raising questions about key security.Tradewiz faces pressure to complete refunds and explain how... Translate »