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Filecoin Nears Vesting End, Cutting Annual FIL Releases by 68 Million
The end of Filecoin’s six-year vesting period would reduce annualized FIL additions to about 21 million at the latest mining rate, The Defiant reports.
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Bitwise CIO Sees Gold as a Benchmark for $30 Trillion Bitcoin Market
Bitwise’s investment chief says bitcoin could reach a $30 trillion market value, citing gold’s growth and widening institutional access.
Robinhood Adds $25M in Bitcoin as US-Linked Wallets Move $1.9B
Robinhood’s bitcoin purchase and major crypto transfers from U.S. government-linked wallets featured in Bitcoin.com News’ weekly roundup.
Bitcoin Remains 34% Below Peak a Year After $19B Liquidation Shock
Bitcoin is still roughly 34% below its pre-crash record, a year after more than $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions were wiped out, Bitcoin.com News reports.
Pump.fun to Link Callout Rewards to Followers’ Profits
Pump.fun plans to tie callout rewards to followers’ profits, with low-cap token recommendations earning less starting with the Oct. 10 payout.
Ledger Finds Unauthorized Implant in Customer’s Hardware Wallet
Ledger confirmed an unauthorized implant in one customer’s wallet amid an investigation into suspected supply chain tampering and reported crypto losses.
French Committee Backs Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps From 2027
A French National Assembly committee has backed a proposal to tax crypto-to-stablecoin conversions from 2027, but plenary approval is still required.
Papertrade Reports $18.2M in Trading Losses, $12.6M in Staking Rewards
Papertrade staking rewards amounted to roughly 69% of net trading losses, but the payouts went to PAPER stakers rather than compensating individual losing traders.
Ledger Reports Hardware Implant in Affected User’s Device
Ledger says CryptoBilis has suspended sales of all hardware wallets while an investigation into an affected user’s device continues.
Papertrade Draws $118M in 24 Hours With Leverage Up to 1,000x
Papertrade.xyz, a new trading platform built on Hyperliquid, attracted $118 million in 24 hours, according to Bitcoin.com News.
CFTC Proposal Puts Event Contracts Under Swap Definition
The CFTC is proposing to classify several types of event contracts as swaps while excluding casino-style gambling through a separate interim rule.
Papertrade Dashboard Lists $10.3 Million in Rewards Hours After Debut
Papertrade reported $10.3 million in staker rewards on its dashboard hours after launch, with trading losses funding PAPER payouts.
Bitcoin-Based Life Insurer Raises $37.5 Million From Existing Backers
A Bermuda-based life insurer backed by Sam Altman secured $37.5 million in funding led by Bain Capital Crypto following a record year.
Bitcoin Options Tilt Toward Calls as $95,000 Strike Draws Interest
Calls represent 60.24% of outstanding bitcoin options interest, with a large position at Deribit’s $95,000 strike for Oct. 30.
Physicists Test Formula to Predict AI Chatbot Answer Breakdowns
George Washington University researchers say a formula could estimate when chatbot responses deteriorate, with early support from tests on small models.
Papertrade Reportedly Logs $3 Billion in Positions in First Hour
Papertrade reportedly drew $3 billion in positions in its first hour, while DefiLlama recorded $137.1 million in combined trader balances and house liquidity.
Bitcoin Holds $82K as ETFs Return to Modest Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs drew $21.13 million in net inflows on Friday after two days of heavy redemptions, while ether funds continued to face outflows.
Prediction Markets Favor Democratic Sweep, Raising CLARITY Act Questions
Polymarket and Kalshi put the odds of Democrats winning both chambers above 60%, an outcome that could complicate efforts to revive the CLARITY Act.
French Committee Backs Crypto Tax Measures, Rejects Budget Revenue Section
A French National Assembly committee approved stablecoin swap and crypto exit tax amendments before rejecting the 2027 budget’s revenue section.
Bitcoin Holds Near $82,800 as Trading Range Persists
Bitcoin traded around $82,816 after pulling back from the $87,000 area, with mixed technical signals and support near $82,200.
StarkWare Backs Starknet L1 Shift, but No Decision Is Confirmed
StarkWare favors a layer-1 shift for Starknet, while the network still settles on Ethereum and has described the move as undecided.
Tokenized Commodities Eye Lending and Oil Beyond Gold
Executives from Paxos Labs, Theo and Energy Substantiation see opportunities to expand tokenized commodities, though energy poses greater challenges.
Bitcoin and Ether Liquidity Recovers as Altcoins Lag
A year after the October 10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether market depth has recovered, but altcoin liquidity and overall spot activity remain weaker.
Sun Says Tron Tests Post-Quantum Cryptography, Signals Mainnet Readiness
Justin Sun says Tron's post-quantum cryptography is live on testnet and could be brought to mainnet at any time.
Wallet Tied to CryptoBilis Thefts Sends 464 ETH to Tornado Cash
A wallet linked to the CryptoBilis thefts routed 464 ETH to Tornado Cash through several addresses, according to The Defiant.
A Year After $19 Billion Crypto Crash, Leverage Risks Persist
Traders have better tools to identify risks a year after a major crypto flash crash, but the forces that drove the selloff have not disappeared.
Strive’s SATA Stock Raises Estimated $55 Million, Enough for 638 BTC
Strive’s SATA preferred stock generated an estimated $55 million this week, equivalent to roughly 638 bitcoin, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Papertrade Plans 1,000x Perps Launch With $85 Million Deposited
Papertrade is scheduled to open trading at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 10, with $85 million deposited, according to The Defiant.
AERO Gains 48% in Four Weeks Ahead of Planned Velodrome Merger
AERO outperformed Bitcoin and Ether over four weeks as Aerodrome held about $393 million on Base ahead of its planned merger with Velodrome.
XRP Ledger Patches Decade-Old Flaw That Could Have Created Extra XRP
A flaw dating to 2015 in the XRP Ledger’s payment engine could have allowed an attacker to create spendable XRP beyond its fixed supply, Bitcoin.com News reported.
Tech Chief Says EU Can Address Rogue AI Risks
A tech chief says the EU can counter rogue AI risks as incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic fuel concerns, Cointelegraph reports.
Hyperliquid Trader Holds $32.36M Bitcoin Short
A Hyperliquid account holds a $32.36 million bitcoin short alongside $7.19 million in equity, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Sam Altman-Backed Bitcoin Insurer Meanwhile Raises Fresh Funding
Meanwhile has raised additional funding following growing international demand for its Bitcoin life insurance policies, Cointelegraph reported.