Chainlink’s LINK token has surged to its highest point since late September, driven by the Oracle network’s introduction of a privacy-focused technology that helps financial institutions. Following the news, data from CryptoSlate shows that LINK’s price peaked at $12.16 before slightly dipping to $12.01 at the time of writing. This…
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to a bipartisan approach in supporting pro-crypto politicians ahead of the upcoming US elections. In an Oct. 21 post on X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse emphasized Ripple’s intention to collaborate with Democrats and Republicans in the final stretch of the election campaign…
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A major fraud trial involving crypto and diamond investments has opened in France, bringing over 20 defendants to court on charges of defrauding 1,300 individuals and several top-tier football clubs. According to local media, the proceedings began on Oct. 21 in a conference center in Nancy, eastern France, due to…
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Solana-based memecoin launch platform Pump.fun teased a new token and potential airdrop following its most successful week to date. The announcement was made during a Twitter Spaces event introducing Pump Advanced, the platform’s latest trading terminal designed to compete with established tools like Photon and Bull X. The new Pump…
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Today, $WAP, a new crypto project making waves on the Solana blockchain, officially announces its progress and growing community support. Bolstered by the involvement of global rap superstar Cardi B, who…
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Political donations made by the US crypto industry have surged to record highs after surpassing $190 million as the final stretch of the election cycle approaches, CNBC reported on Oct. 20. This represents a significant increase from previous election cycles, marking nearly a 13-fold jump from the $15 million spent…
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Payments giant Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge for a total amount of $1.1 billion, more than 5x its $200 million valuation, according to an Oct. 21 annnouncement. The acquisition is part of Stripe’s plan to enter the stablecoin market. The announcement said the firms will focus on growing the…
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Transak, a company providing fiat-to-crypto services, has reported a significant data breach affecting more than 92,000 users. In an Oct. 21 update, the firm revealed that the breach stemmed from a phishing attack targeting an employee’s laptop, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user information. According to Transak, the attackers…
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Coinbase filed two new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on Oct. 18, seeking regulatory clarity for crypto in the US. The new requests are directed at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and were filed by History Associates Incorporated on behalf of the exchange. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul…
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Europe’s largest Bitcoin miner, Northern Data, is exploring the potential divestment of its mining division, Peak Mining, as part of a strategic shift to focus entirely on its rapidly growing AI Solutions business, according to an Oct. 21 press release. The potential sale marks a significant move away from the…