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Sen. Elizabeth Warren to debate crypto lawyer John Deaton twice this month
Senator Elizabeth Warren is going to debate crypto lawyer and Senate candidate John Deaton twice this month. The first of these debates is set for October 17, 2024, in Springfield, Massachusetts, hosted by New England Public Media (NEPM) and GBH News. The second one is expected later in the month, with both candidates squaring off […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Institutional investors reduce Bitcoin short positions
Institutional investors are marginally reducing the size of their short exposure to Bitcoin, which can be considered a positive change in the market. Data from CryptoQuant shows that institutional short positions on Bitcoin Futures have been declining, which could signal potential price support for the crypto asset. The data reveals that institutional traders have steadily […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Jefferies keeps 5% Bitcoin allocation amid concerns over USD stability
Chris Woods, the chief strategist at investment banking firm Jefferies, has disclosed that the firm keeps 5% of its allocation in Bitcoin through exposure to VanEck spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) HODL. In a post shared on X by the Head of Digital Assets at VanEck, Mathew Sigel, he noted that BTC accounts for a […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Trump takes a 9-point lead over Kamala Harris on Polymarket
Donald Trump has taken a 9-point lead over Kamala Harris on Polymarket, one of the top prediction markets tracking the 2024 election. Trump sits at 54.0%, while Harris trails at 45.4%. This gap is one of Trump’s biggest leads since Harris entered the race. It follows his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the same location where […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Memecoin price prediction 2024 – 2030: Is MEME a wise investment?
Key takeaways: Analyzing the recent price action, MEME’s price has fluctuated significantly over the past month, with notable resistance and support levels. The bearish trend has been consistent, but the increased trading volume could indicate the potential for a reversal. Despite the current market conditions, long-term projections remain bullish due to Memecoin’s fundamental potential and […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
US judge approves FTX’s repayment plan
A US Judge John Dorsey has approved the FTX’s bankruptcy plans bringing to an end proceedings, two years after the exchange collapsed over alleged misconduct and fraudulent activities. During a Monday hearing, Judge Dorsey decided to approve the reconstruction plan paving the way for the redistribution of funds to creditors. According to the plan, 98% of […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
An Indiana cybercriminal admits to stealing $37 million worth of cryptos
A 21-year-old Indiana cybercriminal has admitted to swindling over 500 individuals of $37 million worth of cryptocurrency in a 2022 cyber-attack. Frederick Light pleaded guilty before the courts after being found complicit in a wire fraud crime. He is being jointly charged with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. This comes as cases of cybercrime have […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Telegram’s reputation takes another hit as UN calls it ‘home of Southeast Asia’s cyber criminals’
According to a Monday report from the UN, powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia now extensively use Telegram to conduct large-scale illicit activity. The app facilitates the trading of hacked data, including credit card details and passwords, and the sale of cybercrime tools like malware and deepfake software. Underground data markets are moving to Telegram […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
Vitalik Buterin: “I appreciate all the memecoins that donate portions of their supply directly to charity”
Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, has a simple message for memecoin creators:- Send your tokens to charity. He’s not interested in unsolicited tokens filling up his wallet. He made it clear that while he appreciates memecoins that donate parts of their supply to charity, it would be better if creators just donated directly instead […]Cryptopolitan
Oct 7, 2024
