Former United States President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency portfolio is soaring in value, with meme coins taking center stage.

The developer of a post-apocalyptic Web3 game sued market maker Jump Crypto for allegedly dumping its coins on the market in breach of its contract.

TL;DR Phantom allows sharing links to token pages via WhatsApp and Telegram. Users can access charts and token price history interactively. The wallet has also added beta support for Base, improving DeFi and NFT features. Phantom, the popular cryptocurrency wallet, has announced a new feature that promises to simplify the exchange of token information.

TL;DR $1.62 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, potentially causing short-term market volatility. Bitcoin's maximum pain point is $64,000, with current trading above this level, suggesting a possible price drop as expiration nears. Ethereum's maximum pain point is $2,500, with current trading above this level, indicating potential short-term price adjustments.

With options contracts now available, DWF Labs is arming crypto investors with more sophisticated instruments to hedge risks, speculate, and diversify portfolios.

Economist Paolo Tasca urges the crypto community to ask critical questions and engage in academic discussions to better understand emerging technologies in Web3.

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RAK DAO announces a legal framework to simplify DAO setup in the UAE.

Tomar was convicted for creating a fraudulent website that closely mimicked Coinbase Pro, a well-known crypto exchange platform.

The crypto market has gained widespread fame (and notoriety) for wild price swings — stories of traders turning small sums into fortunes are relatively common, but they have become slightly less frequent as the market matures.

Previous crypto rulings against the SEC have put Crypto.com on a “strong legal footing” in its lawsuit against the regulator, its chief legal officer Nick Lundgren said.

DBS Bank's ‘DBS Token Services' debut, allowing institutions to access blockchain-based banking services.

A survey by the Digital Chamber, a pro-crypto trade group, reveals that the crypto industry could impact the upcoming US Presidential Election even more than anticipated. An estimated 26 million voters are in the sector's voting bloc.

The collaboration will allow Venmo's 60 million active monthly users to seamlessly purchase cryptocurrencies without the need for additional accounts or payment details, aiming to streamline the crypto buying process.

The Singaporean banking giant wants to help clients optimize liquidity management and streamline operational workflows.

Is Jump Trading responsible for the collapse of DIO tokens? How did a market maker supposedly take advantage of a partnership with Fracture Labs to pocket millions and leave chaos behind?

Friday's proceedings were marked by confusion and concern as Nigerian Correctional Service officials failed to provide Gambaryan.

A savvy investor became a millionaire by turning a $96 investment in TRUMP tokens into over $3 million.

This means you can use the money in your Venmo balance to purchase all your favorite cryptocurrencies. Let's dive into what this means for users who want to buy crypto in these apps.

The future of tokenizing real-world assets will depend on global collaboration between regulators, developers, and investors.

DBS Bank has launched its “DBS Token Services” for real-time blockchain payment settlements, using smart contracts for enhanced security and transparency.

Web3 market maker DWF Labs has announced the expansion of its trading platform to include options trading for Web3 assets.

Stripe, the FinTech giant, is reportedly in talks to acquire crypto startup Bridge for $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the discussions. This potential acquisition would be the largest to date for Stripe, which was recently valued at $70 billion.

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Michaël Van de Poppe has shared his latest altcoin portfolio, expressing optimism despite past losses during altcoin rallies. In his recent video, he outlined his altcoin trading strategies for the anticipated bull market to maximize the early profit, emphasizing a crucial shift in focus toward newer assets for potentially higher returns.

Republican control of the Senate would be key to passing bills such as FIT21 and appointing pro-crypto agency leaders, and digital asset reform would likely happen sooner with both chambers aligned, the report said.

Falconx, a digital assets prime brokerage firm, has launched a platform that automates the conversion of cryptocurrency to USD for miners. This platform aims to streamline the liquidation process, reducing delays and improving efficiency for miners. Enhanced Liquidity for Miners Falconx, the digital assets prime brokerage firm, announced on Oct.

Stripe is in talks to acquire crypto startup Bridge for $1 billion, expanding its stablecoin and crypto payment capabilities

In a critical cybersecurity breach on October 17, 2024, Ambient Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, was targeted by a domain name system (DNS) attack that compromised its website.

The service lets users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, DRC, Togo, and Senegal buy crypto.

A blockchain contains three main tiers: keeping safety as the top priority, making sure everything works all the time, and letting everyone participate in how a blockchain works.

Helika's Web3 Gaming Report showed that the number of unique wallets transferring NFTs in Telegram surged from under 200,000 in July to over one million in September.

Chirag Tomar stole over $20 million by spoofing the Coinbase Pro website. He was arrested at Atlanta airport and pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy.

Data from Arkham Intelligence, a public data application that enables users to analyze blockchain and crypto activities, shows that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has earned nearly $6.1 million from his cryptocurrency holdings this year.

RECRD, a SocialFi platform, and Indian media company Shemaroo Entertainment have partnered to bring Bollywood films and music to the blockchain. The partnership will bring Bollywood films like Jab We Met, Khakee, and Golmaal Returns on the blockchain as digital collectibles.

Tomar spent the victims' funds on a lavish lifestyle, including luxury watches and expensive cars like Lamborghinis and Porsches.

The year 2025 is shaping up to be marked by a fiscal upheaval. Whether you are a seasoned cryptocurrency investor or earn dividends on your investments, the recent increase in the flat tax, approved by the Finance Committee, could weigh on your gains.

Digital transactions have reshaped finance and commerce, paving the way for cryptocurrencies and new investment strategies. #partnercontent

India leads global crypto adoption, outpacing traditional hubs, despite regulatory challenges, marking a major shift in Asia's crypto landscape.

A DAO is a group that operates without a traditional management structure, relying instead on smart contracts and community decision-making. Irina Heaver, a lawyer from NeosLegal, explained that this new framework will allow even smaller DAOs to operate legally in the UAE.

The 'DBS Token Services' integrates tokenization and smart contract-enabled capabilities with the bank's existing banking services.

The United States authority announced that Chirag Tomar, a 31-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for stealing over $20 million by creating fake websites mimicking the crypto exchange Coinbase. He will also serve two years of supervised release.

DBS Bank on Friday introduced DBS Token Services, a new banking solution that integrates tokenization and smart contract features into its existing services. Aimed at institutional clients, this initiative seeks to improve banking functions and boost operational efficiency.

One in seven US voters in a survey conducted by The Digital Chamber state a candidate's crypto stance could determine who gets their vote in the upcoming presidential election.

This new service was developed in partnership with SCB 10X and Lightnet. It aims to make sending and receiving money across borders faster and more efficient.

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Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has partnered with SCB 10X and Lightnet to launch Thailand's first stablecoin-based cross-border payment system, aimed at streamlining international transactions.

Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus' regulator announced that the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October.