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Bitcoin Slips Under $80,000 as Fed Decision Looms
Bitcoin fell below $80,000, with analysts citing weakness in AI stocks and ETF outflows ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and midterm elections.
Galaxy Research Says Bitcoin Bear Market Ended in June
Galaxy Research cites Bitcoin’s recovery above its 50-week moving average and easing selling pressure as signs that its bear market has ended.
Bitcoin Drops Below $80,000 Amid Iran Concerns
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as concerns over Iran weighed on the weekend, followed by signs of relief as oil prices and rates declined.
Israel’s Central Bank Pushes Back on Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanctions Plan
Israel’s central bank criticized Netanyahu’s proposal to use cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions, Decrypt reported.
Wells Fargo, Cisco Join Objections to Planned OKX-ICE Tokenized Stocks
Six more companies have opposed their shares being traded on the planned OKX-ICE tokenized stock venue, bringing the total to 22, according to Decrypt.
Decrypt Headline Links Dacity Meme Coin to GTA 6 Trailer
A Decrypt headline says the Dacity meme coin appears in a GTA 6 trailer, but the supplied material offers no details about the appearance or traders’ expectations.
Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Goes Live, Decrypt Reports
Decrypt reports that Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade is live, framing it as a major blockchain milestone since Ethereum’s Merge.
Bitcoin-Backed Loans: How Borrowing Against BTC Works
Bitcoin-backed loans let holders borrow against their BTC, but falling prices can trigger demands for more collateral or liquidation.
Decrypt Flags Two PHP Bugs, Claims Broad Internet Risk
A Decrypt headline warns of two critical PHP flaws, but the supplied material provides no technical details or evidence supporting its scope estimate.
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Contingency Plan for Potential Banking Sanctions
Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he had requested a blockchain plan to prepare for possible sanctions on Israeli banks, according to Decrypt.
Blumenthal Seeks Tether Records on Payments to Bo Hines’ Firm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested records from Tether concerning payments to Nxum, a company co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.
SpaceX Filing Puts Musk’s Approval at Center of Any Tesla Merger
SpaceX’s latest 10-Q says a combination with Tesla would require its controlling shareholder’s approval, despite Musk saying he is staying out of the matter.
SEC Exam Division Flags Advanced AI and Tokenization Risks
The SEC’s Division of Examinations has identified advanced AI and tokenization as areas of focus for potential systemic market risks.
Claude-Assisted Coding Goes Wrong on a Rooted LG TV
A Decrypt account describes an attempt to modify a rooted LG smart TV with Claude that ended with the set no longer working.
Bitcoin Core Revises Bug Disclosure Policy as AI Speeds Discovery
Bitcoin Core developers will fast-track fixes and releases for easily discoverable flaws, reflecting the risk that AI can help attackers identify them quickly.
New York Seeks $1.37 Billion From NovaTech Founders in Crypto Scam Case
New York’s attorney general is seeking about $1.37 billion from NovaTech’s founders and has reached settlements totaling nearly $6 million with four promoters.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $636 Million, Turning October Negative
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $635.6 million in withdrawals on Thursday, leaving October's net flows roughly $176 million below zero.
a16z Removes ‘Crypto’ From Fund Name, Signals Broader Focus
The fund’s name change reflects its future investment focus, but a16z will keep investing in crypto, according to Decrypt.
Interpol Cybercrime Sweep Recovers $105M, Shuts Illegal Crypto Mines
Operation Serengeti III resulted in 1,462 arrests across 21 countries and the seizure of more than 2,000 crypto mining devices in Angola, Decrypt reported.
Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Fork on Hoodi After Gas Security Findings
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam fork on the Hoodi testnet has been postponed after ChainSecurity flagged risks in proposed gas changes, according to Decrypt.
Heatbit Introduces $899 Bitcoin-Mining Water Heater Element
Heatbit says its $899 Bitwater element uses 20 mining chips to mine Bitcoin while heating water in a tank.
Bitcoin’s Quiet Market Draws Cautious Optimism From Analysts
Analysts cited by Decrypt suggest the recent lull in crypto trading could be a positive sign, though a broader market rally remains uncertain.
PHP Issues Security Fix as Attackers Make Millions of Attempts
PHP has released a security fix amid millions of attack attempts, while governments report no confirmed intrusions so far.
Messi’s ChatGPT Chess Ad Features Board Setup and Opening Errors
A ChatGPT ad featuring Lionel Messi shows swapped kings and queens, followed by opening advice that loses within four moves on the incorrectly arranged board.