$2.4 billion may re-enter crypto markets following FTX repayment, suggest analysts

Key Takeaways Estimated $2.4 billion from FTX repayments could reenter the crypto market. The plan could provide a positive boost to the crypto market, but the impact may be limited and gradual.... Read more »

Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to be completed by next year, according to CEO Liang Fengyi. She also... Read more »

Chia founder alludes to Finney, Sassaman collab as Nick Szabo leads Polymarket bets for HBO Satoshi doc

Crypto bettors on blockchain-based prediction platform Polymarket are actively trading on the outcome of HBO’s upcoming documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. According to the platform’s... Read more »

Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms

Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in... Read more »

FTT jumps 50% after FTX gets court approval to repay customers in full

Key Takeaways FTX’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan was approved by a US bankruptcy court on Monday. FTX creditors will receive 119% of approved claims in cash following court approval. Share this article... Read more »

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Bitcoin’s (BTC) nearly 10% drawdown last week was a “healthy realignment” that reduced the risks of abrupt price swings in the coming days, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The pullback,... Read more »

IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains... Read more »

Ethereum proposes 33% transaction increase with EIP 7781 to boost network efficiency

The Ethereum community is evaluating Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7781, which aims to increase network throughput by reducing slot time. On Oct. 5, Ben Adams, co-founder of Illyriad Games, introduced a proposal... Read more »

Blake3 Now Most Profitable PoW Algorithm for Crypto Miners, KAS Slips in Rankings

In July, the proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining algorithm Kheavyhash, used by the kaspa (KAS) crypto asset, held the top spot for profitability among consensus algorithms. Fast forward to today, and it’s the... Read more »

Web3 charts a challenging course on the long road to mass adoption

The following is a guest post by Greg Waisman, Co-founder and COO at Mercuryo. Over the last few years, Web3 has been receiving a lot of talk. Promises of a decentralized internet... Read more »
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