After being released from prison, the world's largest crypto billionaire says he wants to chill out and invest in AI. But will he?

Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel triggered a $248M crypto market liquidation, with Bitcoin failing as a safe haven and altcoins tumbling.

The industry suffered significant losses due to crypto hacks and scams last month.

Anchorage Digital converted the debt into common stock at a 51% premium.

Malicious actors stole more than $750 million in various crypto-related hacks and scams during the third quarter, pushing total losses for the year to over $1.9 billion, according to CertiK's quarterly Hack3d security report. The losses were incurred in 155 separate incidents, showing a 9.5% rise in stolen funds compared to the previous quarter.

With this initiative, Indonesia is demonstrating its growing engagement in the Web3 domain. The NFT stamp will be available in both physical and digital forms.

Indiana man stole personal information that helped him rob nearly 600 people of over $37 million in crypto.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Cleve Mesidor of the National Policy Network of Women of Color in Blockchain discusses the letter the group sent to the Kamala Harris campaign, advocating for crypto policy.

Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of detained Nigeria Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, once again called for his release in an October 1 episode of Illicit Edge's podcast “Designated.”

In a significant development for FTX, approximately 95% of its users have expressed overwhelming support for the exchange's proposed reorganization plan.

SlowMist's Q3 2024 report on crypto industry thefts reveals a decline in overall theft incidents. However, the report highlights a rise in more sophisticated phishing attempts, often involving advanced social engineering tactics.

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Following Iran's strike on Israel, the crypto market witnessed nearly half a billion in liquidations and turned the overall market sentiment bearish. On October 1, 2024, according to local news media, Iran fires hundreds of ballistic missiles over Israeli cities, resulting in a bloodbath in the crypto market.

Gemini, the prominent American cryptocurrency exchange, has made a significant announcement that's sending ripples through the Canadian crypto community. Users will have a very short 90 days to request a withdrawal due to this move.

After careful consideration of the FTX reorganization plan, the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange will eventually distribute $6 billion to users. Notably, the beneficiaries are entities that were affected when the firm imploded in 2022.

Ladies and gentlemen, Uptober is upon us. But you wouldn't be able to tell from the price of bitcoin today.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says that after some turbulence during the upcoming election, crypto markets will once again be off to the races.

Recently, a new malware for stealing cryptocurrencies, called “WalletConnect – Airdrop Wallet”, was found in the Google Play market, deceiving users with a genuine Web3 application. The app successfully evaded the moderators' attention for well over half a year, stealing $70,000 from unassuming individuals before the app was ultimately deleted.

Bitcoin (BTC) crashed in tandem with stock markets on Oct. 1 as tensions continued to escalate in the Middle East after Israel announced ground operations in Lebanon, which has prompted Iran to take action. The official account of Israel Defense Forces on X shared at 4:36 P.M.

Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin defended Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, for availing bets on the Israel-Hezbollah war. According to Buterin, the Israel-Hezbollah war betting section can act like a news outlet for viewers, while traders see the section as a betting site.

Users who referred new members to X Empire will be rewarded based on the quality of those referrals, making community growth a key aspect of the airdrop.

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign team has been sent a letter by a group of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) leaders requesting a meeting. They are looking to debate on measures that can foster innovation in the US blockchain and cryptocurrency markets without leaving anyone behind.

The Winklevoss-twins-owned exchange is locking down its operations and has issued a final deadline for users in the region.

The Trump-related Maga Memecoin (CRYPTO: TRUMP) has seen a resurgence, bouncing from its lows set in September. What Happened: Crypto trader Unipcs predicted in a recent post on X that political meme coins will experience an explosive rally in October.

Fenbushi Capital, Asia's first blockchain-focused venture capital investment firm, has incurred losses after selling several cryptocurrencies. On Oct. 1, Lookonchain shared on-chain details showing that Fenbushi Capital had recently faced losses of up to 90% in some coins.

The crypto market has started the month in the red, and now, the projected ‘Uptober' rally could be at risk thanks to the Israel Iran tension. Iran has launched missile attacks against Israel in retaliation for the latter's attack on Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.

CMT Digital analysts discuss blockchain's potential to touch every industry, and how CMT Digital aims to participate in this multi-decade system change.

Crypto prices are under pressure in the wake of reports suggesting that Iran has launched a missile attack against Israel, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to test $62,000 as markets await further developments.

A group of diverse crypto industry leaders asked for a meeting with Harris' campaign policy team this month to discuss policy changes.

Ohio Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill that would allow residents to pay state and local taxes using cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have officially launched the next phase of their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), enabling firms to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenized securities within traditional financial markets.

Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.

The founder and former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, is revealing his plans for the future following his release from prison after serving a four-month sentence.

The filing signals progress towards a possible spot cryptocurrency index ETF listing in the US.

The registration enables the firm to provide its full range of services to users in Argentina.

A September surprise has given bitcoin a head start on a potential run to record highs in the fourth quarter. The cryptocurrency posted a 7.7% gain for September — historically its weakest month of the year — and its best month since May.

Binance in an official statement has announced Introducing Risk Warnings for Tokens with Significant Tokenomics Changes. “We have heard your concerns and are taking action to increase transparency regarding tokens that have undergone significant changes to their tokenomics and supply.

The third quarter of 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents.

“Russia has become an international force using cryptocurrency for everything from sanctions evasion to ransomware attacks," one exec said.

The crypto industry lost over $120 million to hacks in September. BingX suffered the most significant loss of around $44 million.

TL;DR Binance has been included in Argentina's Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers, a regulatory advancement formalized by the National Securities Commission (CNV). This registration marks the exchange's twentieth regulatory achievement globally, allowing it to offer full access to its products and services to Argentine users.

Amazon is set to launch 1KIN Lab's new Web3 gaming subscription on its platform. The new service, developed by the company behind GR1D Network, aims to enhance users' experience with exclusive content and early access opportunities within its GR1D TERMINAL platform and GR1D ecosystem.

Franklin Templeton has engaged in the ongoing debate about staking rewards in the cryptocurrency space, specifically their impact on token supply and value.

Robinhood customers in the European Union can now transfer more than 20 cryptocurrencies, including include bitcoin, ether, solana and USD coin, in and out of the trading app.

In a ruling issued Monday, a U.S. federal court in Massachusetts found Rivetz Corp. guilty of conducting an illegal sale of unregistered securities, siding with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Binance has secured registration with Argentina's National Securities Commission, unlocking full crypto services for its local users.

But fundraising difficulties and product-market-fit issues may imperil their future, according to a report from Lattice VC.