Despite Buterin's endorsement for Polymarket, he drew the line at assassination predictions, opposing any form of betting that could incentivize illegal actions.

In a month of relentless cyber attacks, the crypto industry saw over $120M disappear in hacks, with BingX losing $44M in a single breach.

Robinhood has expanded its crypto services in Europe, allowing customers to transfer (deposit and withdraw) digital assets from its platform.

Buterin said it wasn't about “making money from bad stuff happening" but rather “creating an environment where speech has consequence."

Robinhood is offering a special promotion to its European users. Customers will get back 1% of the value of the tokens they deposit, returned as cryptocurrency.

An Apollo Crypto report links DeFi resurgence to US Federal Reserve rate cuts, China's credit expansion and improved DeFi infrastructure.

Previously available only through private placement, Grayscale's decentralized AI fund, which features top altcoins like Near Protocol (NEAR), Bittensor (TAO), Render (RNDR), and Filecoin (FIL), now offers investors targeted exposure to top AI-powered blockchain projects.

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to use blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to revalue local assets like food and tourism on a global scale.

Former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump's decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial, has officially begun signing up users, although details of the platform's specific services remain vague.

The bank, which backs a stablecoin called $ADC linked to the Australian dollar, is eager to see how it can move this stablecoin between different blockchains. To do this, ANZ will partner with Chainlink Labs, a company that helps connect blockchains, and Singapore's investment firm ADDX.

“I'm really excited to take on this new mandate and to accelerate our mission of bringing a billion people onchain,” he said.

The largest market on earth isn't government bonds or even FOREX. It is OTC derivatives.

If bitcoin follows historical patterns post halving a rally could start between now and April, the broker said.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a newly launched DeFi platform backed by the former president Trump, has initiated a KYC process.

Indonesia's state-owned postal service has launched a physical postage stamp with an NFT counterpart.

Robinhood users in Europe can now deposit and withdraw crypto using external wallets and exchanges like Binance.

Ohio Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a new bill aimed at legalizing cryptocurrency payments in the state, presenting the proposal on September 30.

The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5. With October already here, meme coins tied to the top 3 presidential candidates, dubbed “PolitiFi meme coins,” have seen explosive growth amid the heightened political climate.

Over 94% of creditors voted in favor of the plan, which promises to return 118% of their claims in cash.

Right now, we're right in the middle of the most bizarre crypto bull run in history. It's not like the ones we've seen in 2012, 2016, or even 2020.

Jesse Pollak, creator of Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain Base, has been appointed to lead Coinbase Wallet and join the company's executive team, aiming to align the missions of both products in bringing more users and builders into the blockchain ecosystem.

US-based financial services giant State Street has announced the appointment of a former Bank of New York Mellon Corp. executive to spearhead its Digital Assets Solutions unit.

In the UK's first conviction for illegal crypto ATM operations, Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to running an unauthorized network that processed over £2.6 million in transactions, highlighting the country's efforts to regulate cryptocurrency activities and combat financial crimes.

According to a survey by the FCA, an estimated 10% of UK adults own crypto. Meanwhile, Statista projects that crypto adoption will increase to 35.12% by 2025, reaching 23.95 million users.

They now allow transfers of over 20 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC. With this new feature, customers have more control and flexibility over their crypto.

Bithumb, one of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a listing on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange after shelving its initial plans for an IPO on the South Korean KOSDAQ market. The decision was discussed during a shareholder meeting on September 30, 2024, as part of Bithumb's strategy to expand into the U.S. market.

Cryptocurrency hacks in September totaled over $120 million, with centralized exchanges BingX and Indodax accounting for more than half.

Robinhood expands its crypto services in Europe, allowing transfers and self-custody, while also acquiring Bitstamp to boost its global presence in the face of regulatory challenges in the US.

Robinhood has officially announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency services in the European Union, allowing customers to transfer cryptocurrencies in and out of its app. This move marks a significant step in the company's international growth strategy, as it offers European users the ability to self-custody their digital assets.

A meme coin fund launched by Three Arrows Capital has come under fire for allocating around 84% of its tokens to wallets belonging to team members and insiders.

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been in the limelight for his opinion on continuing with rate hikes moving ahead. However, local Japanese media also reports that Ishiba is positive on blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and believes that they can help boost the regional economies.

Vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, Johann Kerbrat, has dispelled rumors of the company's plan to issue its own stablecoin.

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Crypto exchange Gemini has announced its exit from the Canadian market, joining several other platforms that have left due to the country's strict regulatory environment.

About 94.48% of creditors in the "dotcom customer entitlement claims" class who returned ballots voted in favor of the reorganization plan.

Robinhood Crypto has rolled out crypto transfers for its customers in Europe, addressing a feature that users in the region have highly requested.

Crypto hacks in September resulted in over $120 million in losses, with the top incidents targeting platforms like BingX, Penpie, and Indodax.

Creator of layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak has joined the executive team at Coinbase as engineering vice president while also leading Coinbase Wallet. Jesse Pollak announced on his X account on Oct.

Pollak said that while the collaboration with Coinbase Wallet will bring the teams closer, Base will continue upholding its core values.

Q4 is going to be wild for crypto. The election's going to be over, Donald Trump might be back in charge, and then the real action will begin.

Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection.

In a Nashville speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described a path for interest rate cuts over the next few months. Further cuts are likely, but they will be smaller than the most recent ones.

Pollak will also be joining Coinbase's executive team.

Zhu Guangyao, China's former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is a crucial aspect of the development of the digital economy.

Voters' interest in crypto and its political role is pumping up as the United States Presidential election 2024 is zoning in. The digital assets industry leaders are now weighing their opinions openly on the running candidates' stances and pledges to safeguard the market participants.

Binance announces October Missions, offering users a chance to share 2,000,000 Binance Points by completing various tasks during the activity period.

Two industry observers believe Pollak's involvement in Coinbase Wallet and Base may finally offer a solution to crypto's long-standing UX issues that have hamstrung adoption.