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Prosecutors in an Israeli investigation of a $600K Herzliya robbery involving Crypto transfers have filed an Indictment, while 2025 has seen increased kidnappings and coercion cases worldwide, with Chainalysis data noting more wrench attacks as Bitcoin has reached new highs. The post Israeli Crypto Trader Stabbed, Robbed of $600K in Violent Home Invasion Indictment appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing monetary policy during his Oct. 9 Community Bank Conference remarks, supporting Bitcoin’s continued advance toward $150,000. Matt Mena, Crypto Research Strategist at 21Shares, stated in a note that this was a “strategic omission” by Powell. He characterized the narrow focus as “effectively a green light for risk assets” because […] The post Powell’s silence on rates to fuel Bitcoin’s path toward $150,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The token has established support at $2.23 with resistance at the $2.41 level.

Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow? Key takeaways: Ethereum’s onchain activity is structurally higher, signaling durable growth. Institutional inflows and RWA tokenization are major catalysts for ETH demand. Read more

Bitcoin has reached a new high near $126K as renewed U.S. spot ETF net inflows and rising spot volumes have supported a Q4 breakout. On-chain data have shown mixed accumulation while derivatives markets have priced in higher volatility and funding costs have increased. The post Bitcoin Explodes to New High as ETFs Unleash a $2.2B Firehose – Uptober Returns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance open interest fell from $15.07B to $13.88B in three days, suggesting reduced leverage and caution after BTC’s rally to a new ATH.

When language models are tuned to maximize sales, votes, or clicks, they begin to deceive—even under “truthful” instructions, a new Stanford report says.

High-volume selling drove the DeFi bluechip token below critical technical thresholds.

Chainlink's native token faced heightened volatility as trading volumes surged during a critical technical breakdown.

Buzzy blockchain project Monad will release an airdrop claim portal for users on Tuesday, ahead of the token drop and mainnet launch.

Bitcoin (BTC) state, following its new all-time high of $126,000, is facing tests from profit-taking and elevated leverage. As Glassnode reported on Oct. 8, mid-tier holders that have accumulated between 10 and 1,000 BTC have driven demand over recent weeks, while whale distribution has eased since earlier this year. The Trend Accumulation Score shows that this alignment among […] The post Bitcoin defends $120,000 amid profit driven sell pressure, leverage buildup appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DeFi has finished Q3 with TVL reaching $237B, with Ethereum leading at $119B and Solana down 33%. NFTs gain market share and sales surge 158% as daily active wallets fall 22%. DappRadar details traction for BNB Chain and Hyperliquid alongside $434M in Q3 exploits. The post DeFi TVL Hits Record $237B as Daily Active Wallets Plunge 22% in Q3 – Retail Exit? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Uganda CBDC pilot, backed by treasury bonds, has been initiated with a $5.5B tokenization push by GSN and Diacente Group, following Kenya's parliament approving a comprehensive crypto bill, establishing licensing and consumer protection frameworks. The post Uganda Unleashes $5.5B Tokenization Push and CBDC Pilot as Kenya Finalizes Crypto Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions. Update (Oct. 9 at 7:15 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a response from Peter Durant. A bill intended to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the US state of Massachusetts received a tepid response after its first legislative action in eight months. In a Tuesday hearing of the Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Revenue, state Senator Peter Durant testified regarding the bill he sponsored, “an Act relative to a Bitcoin strategic reserve.” Read more

Nevada judge rules against Crypto.com in prediction market case, but legal experts predict the decision will be overturned on appeal.

Bybit has received an SCA License from the UAE’s national securities regulator, extending coverage beyond Dubai’s VARA and permitting regulated trading, brokerage, custody, and fiat conversion for retail and institutional users across the UAE mainland. The post First in UAE – Bybit Snags SCA License, Unlocking Regulated Trading and Custody appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Vermont Senator warned AI could erase millions of jobs and urged Congress to protect U.S. workers.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has supported Jack Dorsey’s call for a Bitcoin tax exemption on everyday transactions, stating she is working on the issue. The proposal would revive a failed legislative push. The post “Working on It”: Senator Lummis Backs Jack Dorsey’s Push for a Bitcoin Tax Exemption appeared first on Cryptonews.

Chainalysis says $75 billion in crypto tied to illicit activity could be recoverable — a figure that may influence nations weighing official crypto reserves. As the United States and other countries weigh the prospect of building national cryptocurrency reserves, new research from Chainalysis suggests governments may already be within reach of tens of billions of dollars in potentially recoverable onchain assets — a development that could intersect with those reserve discussions. In a report published Thursday, Chainalysis estimated that crypto balances linked to illicit activity exceed $75 billion. That total includes roughly $15 billion held directly by illicit entities and more than $60 billion in wallets with downstream exposure to those entities. The blockchain analytics company said darknet market operators and vendors control more than $40 billion in crypto assets on the blockchain. Read more

As investors seek to hedge against a weaker dollar, Bitcoin’s role in the so-called “debasement trade” remains more narrative than reality.