Magnetic X one of the fastest-growing decentralized exchanges built on the XRP ledger recently successfully defended a major distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. The attack that was directed at the platform earlier was supposed to disrupt its services by flooding the system with requests.

World, formerly Worldcoin, says its World Chain will privilege verified human users over bots by giving them priority access to block space and an allowance of free gas.

The proposed department, abbreviated as D.O.G.E, will seek to make government spending of taxpayer money more efficient while streamlining departments that handle spending.

Recent analysis shows that Bitcoin has officially broken out from important resistance levels. According to analyst Josh of Crypto World, this bullish trend follows a period of lower highs and lows, signaling a shift towards a more sustained bullish market.

Former President Donald Trump crypto holdings have increased by $6.1 million this year, with over 65% consisting of meme coins.

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Bitcoin made its second attempt to break free of the $68,300 resistance and faced rejection one more time. However the price is stable and BTC is trading around $67,670. A lot of whale movements have been detected after months which raises some concerns.

A proposal to change the blob gas target and max values on Ethereum comes seven months after blobs were introduced in the blockchain's Dencun upgrade in March.

Mountain Protocol, the issuer of the USDM stablecoin, announced an integration of Chainlink CCIP. This cross-chain interoperability platform aims to increase user security and usability.

Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for a significant price surge. Ömer Ergin, known as Rekt Capital, recently shared insights with his followers that suggest Bitcoin is on the brink of a major upward movement, following historical patterns observed in previous market cycles.

The Kenyan Revenue Authority (KRA) is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency by proposing a real-time tax system integrated with exchanges. This system would track all crypto transactions, capturing details like time and value for tax collection purposes. Beyond real-time taxation, Kenya is considering AI and machine learning to combat tax evasion.

Someone asked Musk if he would head up a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” Musk responded with a lighthearted grin, “Yeah, Doge.

Sam Altman's cryptocurrency-based identity verification project Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD) will now be known as “World.” Apart from the rebrand, the team also announced the launch of World Chain, an Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)-based Layer-2 network.

The SEC has submitted a "Civil Appeal Pre-Argument Statement," also known as Form C, appealing Judge Analisa Torres' ruling on XRP.

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Bridge allows companies to accept payments in stablecoins like Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. Stripe recently confirmed it will allow merchants to accept stablecoin payments.

A recent survey by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, now known as The Digital Chamber, has revealed that approximately 26 million American voters consider a candidate's stance on cryptocurrency to be a key factor in their voting decisions for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Cardano price started a fresh decline below the $0.3565 zone. ADA is consolidating above $0.3420 and might attempt a recovery wave.

Today, the SEC shared specific details about its appeal regarding the Ripple XRP lawsuit. For the past two weeks, it was clear the SEC intended to appeal, and they have now filed a Form C to outline their arguments.

Corners of financial markets that could feel the impact of a Donald Trump victory are stirring again, as the U.S. presidential race tightens with less than three weeks until Election Day.

SUI, a rising star in the cryptocurrency world, recently reached an all-time high price of $2.30, ranking itself among the top 15 cryptocurrencies. Surpassing well-known altcoins like Polkadot (DOT), the token has garnered attention from investors and enthusiasts alike.

BlackRock, the issuer of the IBIT ETF, acquired more than $680 million in Bitcoin in the last two days. This comes as IBIT, one of the most successful ETFs, is spiking in price.

According to a report by Aspen Digital, crypto assets are becoming increasingly popular among Asian private wealth managers, as 76% said they are investing in cryptocurrencies.

Binance anticipates significant advancements in global stablecoin regulation with the European Union's forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, set to take effect on December 30.

The Bitcoin market has stabilized after a volatile start to the week. Bitcoin has faced significant resistance at levels around $67,500 to $68,000. After rejecting this resistance, a pullback seems likely. Although Bitcoin has shown strength recently, the current economic fundamentals could contribute to a downturn.

Cryptocurrency Prices Today, October 18: The broader market on Friday again showcased mixed actions, sparking investor speculations globally. Although Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly touched the $68K mark today, Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices encountered market volatility.

Gala Music introduces Halloween 'Trick or Treat' Mystery Boxes offering $MUSIC rewards or exclusive NFTs. Each purchase supports $GALA by burning tokens, priced at $19.99.

Worldcoin, the crypto project OpenAI CEO Sam Altman co-invented, announced Thursday that it is rebranding to World Network. Alongside the rebranding, the company unveiled several initiatives to expand its initial vision for global identity verification.

BTC's price rally fuels bullish sentiment, with supply shortage signalling more gains.

On-chain data shows around 95% of all Bitcoin holders are in profit following the latest bullish action that the asset's price has seen. Very Few Bitcoin Addresses Are Still Underwater In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has shared an update on how the Bitcoin holder's profitability is currently looking.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin's price will rise alongside surging oil and energy prices if tensions between Iran and Israel boil over.

The SEC's appeal could prolong regulatory uncertainty for Ripple and the crypto industry, impacting market dynamics and investor confidence. The post SEC targets Ripple's XRP sales on exchanges, distributions of XRP to employees in new filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP price is holding gains above the $0.5450 zone. The price seems to be eyeing more gains above the $0.5550 and $0.5650 levels in the near term.

The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by an extraordinary wave of liquidations, with nearly $300 million wiped out in just one day. This surge is primarily attributed to a significant rally in Bitcoin's price, compelling many traders to exit their positions under duress.

Worldcoin (WLD), a digital identity project that utilizes iris scanning, has announced its rebranding to “World.”

With Trump leading, Donalds envisions a 'sandbox' solution, pushing for open lanes in crypto regulations.

Nansen revealed its new blockchain analytics platform for Solana. The integration aims to provide Web3 investors with the network's detailed on-chain data and offer better tools for blockchain analytics.

With MoonPay integration, 60 million Venmo US users can now purchase cryptocurrencies directly using their balance, bank transfers, or debit cards.

Uniswap (UNI) now supports World Chain, allowing users to swap and provide liquidity on its Layer 2 blockchain, enhancing low-cost and fast onchain experiences.

Stablecoins are already becoming a mainstream digital tool for everyday use. Now, both companies and regular users utilize them for payments. In Singapore, for example, the stablecoin payment value reached $1 billion a few weeks ago, once again proving that they are becoming a key solution for businesses – and e-commerce is no exception.

Venmo's 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility.

Story Highlights The live price of FTX is . FTX price, with a potential surge, could go as high as $1.62 by the end of 2024. FTT price could reach a high of $14 by the end of 2030.

Ethereum price is consolidating gains above the $2,580 resistance. ETH could gain pace if it clears the $2,650 resistance zone.

After remaining dormant for the past few months, Litecoin (LTC), the third largest crypto asset that is secured through the legendary proof-of-work (PoW) consensus method, has signaled the onset of its bullish outlook. The mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $6.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted Form-C with detailed appeal on October 17. Social media was filled with speculations if the SEC has missed the deadline. We unveiled in yesterday's news that it was not the case.

Bitcoin and Ethereum continued trading flat even as equities notched fresh record highs. However, Dogecoin moved higher on Thursday.

One in seven, or 16%, of respondents in a survey by The Digital Chamber said they'd vote for the most pro-crypto candidate.

Bitcoin has regained its dominance in the cryptocurrency market, with its market share climbing to an impressive 58.98%. This marks the highest level of dominance for Bitcoin since April 2021, reflecting a broader trend in which the leading cryptocurrency is outperforming its altcoin counterparts.