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AI Hype vs. Reality: Lessons from Zuckerberg’s $50B Metaverse Bust
Remember the Metaverse? It was super-over-hyped. Hysteria, really. Mark Zuckerberg put more than 50 billion USD into “the metaverse”. Let me repeat that: 50+ billion USD. And that was just five years ago… Zuckerberg poured all of that money into nothing. Where is Meta’s Metaverse today? Nowhere. But now, it’s AI that is supposed to […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Oct 20
Top Crypto Gainers: Mantle, Zcash, Bittensor – Weekend rebound eyes further recovery
Mantle (MNT, Zcash (ZEC), and Bittensor (TAO) outpace the broader cryptocurrency market after a recovery on the weekend, nearly offsetting Friday’s decline. Technically, the recovery run in MNT, TAO, and ZEC is a rebound, keeping the price reaction on a knife-edge.Fxstreet
Mon, Oct 20
Bitcoin Holding Above Gaussian Channel, Bull Market Structure Still Intact
Bitcoin is trading around $107,000 after its recent flash crash, maintaining stability to prevent further decline but is yet to return to trading above $110,000. Notably, popular crypto analyst Titan of Crypto shared a detailed Gaussian Channel analysis on X that points to Bitcoin’s macro bull struc...NewsBTC
Mon, Oct 20
Bitcoin Capitulation Intensifies As STHs Lose $750 Million Daily — Time To Buy The Dip?
The price performance of Bitcoin over the past two weeks has been a major source of concern, as the coin’s value continues to drift away (about 15% down now) from its all-time high. As the flagship cryptocurrency slows down, the latest on-chain data suggests that a group of investors is exitin...NewsBTC
Sun, Oct 19
North Carolina couple’s life savings wiped out in massive XRP theft
A retired American named Brandon Laroque from North Carolina said more than $3 million worth of XRP disappeared from his Ellipal mobile app after he checked his balance on October 15 and found nothing left. The 54-year-old Brandon said this was his and his 60-year-old wife’s entire life savings, and they were planning to buy […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
OpenAI aligns with Trump while Anthropic fights regulation
Right now, Anthropic is facing a double fight – one against OpenAI, its biggest rival, and another against President Donald Trump’s administration, which has taken direct aim at the company’s policies. The San Francisco startup, founded by siblings Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei in 2020 after they split from OpenAI, has built its entire identity […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
XRP Wallets Holding Over 10,000 Tokens Hit Record High Amid Price Recovery
XRP has shown some signs of recovery over the past 48 hours, climbing about 5.3 % from its recent low, according to on-chain analytics platform Santiment. The rebound comes as investor confidence appears to be returning, as it coincides with a steady rise in mid to large-sized XRP holders. Particula...NewsBTC
Sun, Oct 19
Investors overhaul portfolios as gold joins the core
For nearly two years, gold has done what few assets have managed, which is stay glued above its 200-day moving average, a line most traders treat like a sanity test for markets. That’s an unusual record in the metal’s trading history and a sign that investors aren’t backing away from it anytime soon. The rally […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Binance bans over 600 accounts for using unauthorized third-party tools
Binance has just escalated its efforts to maintain platform integrity by banning over 600 user accounts last week. The account suspensions were linked to infractions committed by these accounts. The exchange explained that the platform-wide enforcement action aligns with its broader commitment to fair play, security, and compliance across its ecosystem, including the main exchange, […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Ethereum Kimchi Premium Spikes To New High — Sign Of Impending Sell-Off?
The price of Ethereum appears to be recovering nicely over the weekend after a period of investor uncertainty. The “king of altcoins”, following what looked like an aggressive return above the $4,200 level earlier this week, is now lagging under the psychological $4,000 mark. While the Ethereum pric...NewsBTC
Sun, Oct 19
Elon Musk’s X opens marketplace for dormant account handles
In what it termed an “industry-first initiative” designed to redistribute inactive or unused account handles, Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially launched the X Handle Marketplace. The marketplace allows select paying users to search for, request, and acquire dormant usernames. With billions of users competing for unique names, X’s new system aims […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Crypto Tax Crackdown Intensifies As UK Regulator Sends 65,000 Letters To Evaders — Details
According to a recent report, the United Kingdom tax authority has sent out tens of thousands of “nudge letters” to individuals suspected of owing or underreporting taxes on their crypto asset gains. This move reflects the increased tax scrutiny of cryptocurrency investors around the world over the ...Bitcoinist
Sun, Oct 19
Dogecoin (DOGE) Could Revisit $0.70, While Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Wins the Spotlight With 11102% Potential
It is not every day that you hear about a meme coin with a real shot at massive growth. Yet here we are. Dogecoin (DOGE) may be preparing for a bullish rally back toward $0.70, but Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is now the center of attention. This frog-inspired coin is demonstrating that memes and actual infrastructure […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Beijing says it has “irrefutable evidence” that the U.S. NSA has been attacking its National Time Service Center since 2022
China says it has “irrefutable evidence” that the U.S. NSA has been attacking its National Time Service Center since 2022. Beijing claims that the U.S. sicced its spy agency to hack its timekeeping system. China’s Ministry of State Security claims to have proof that the U.S. launched cyberattacks against its time center. The ministry posted […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Bitcoin’s Moment? Analyst Urges Traders To Swap Gold For Crypto
A well-known crypto analyst is urging investors to rethink the old trade of gold for Bitcoin, calling current market signals a rare buying window. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account According to CryptoQuant author Joao Wedson, a set of bottom sign...NewsBTC
Sun, Oct 19
Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Little Pepe (LILPEPE) to Hit $1, But One Will Crash to Get There
An increasing number of investors are seeking projects that are profitable, community-driven, and innovative. In 2025, Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and the meme-innovation hybrid Little Pepe (LILPEPE) could be at the top of the list. All three projects could reach $1, but the numbers and the tone of the market suggest that one might struggle […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Ethereum Crash Becomes BitMine’s Buying Spree — $1.5B Added Despite Warning
BitMine’s large buy and a string of public warnings have left markets watching Ethereum closely this week. Big moves were made during the sell-off, and firms and investors are now weighing whether those buys mean confidence or simply a bet on a rebound. Related Reading: 40 Days Of Deadlock: US Shutd...Bitcoinist
Sun, Oct 19
Dogecoin to Join Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Among Cryptos Hitting New ATHs in 2025, But Not Before This Coin’s 20x Rally
The 2025 bull market has been nothing short of electrifying. Bitcoin shattered records earlier this month, surging past $126,000 and securing its place as the year’s standout performer. Ethereum followed closely, hitting $4,900 in August, driven by renewed institutional inflows and the success of layer-2 protocols. Solana kicked off the party in January, skyrocketing to […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
Australia is positioning itself as a reliable alternative to China in the global critical minerals supply chain
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, October 20, for high-stakes talks expected to center on rare earths, critical minerals, and security. Albanese, who will be accompanied by his ministers for resources, Madeleine King, and for industry and innovation, Tim Ayres, described the White House meeting as […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Oct 19
