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Attacker pushed fake Wallet Connect prompts, but Binance moved fast to take back control of the affected account and limit losses to $13K.

Polymarket prepares to relaunch for U.S. users by self-certifying markets through its CFTC-licensed exchange.

It’s unclear when US President Donald Trump could announce another pick to chair the CFTC amid a government shutdown with no end in sight. Update (Oct. 1 at 8:35 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Summer Mersinger. The future leadership of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), already having faced four commissioner departures in 2025, hangs in the balance after the White House withdrew Brian Quintenz’s nomination. On Tuesday, Quintenz, a former commissioner and head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, confirmed that the White House had withdrawn his nomination as CFTC chair more than seven months after it was officially announced. The withdrawal came following reports suggesting that Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, both donors and supporters of US President Donald Trump, had been pressing the White House to reconsider Quintenz. Read more

Privacy coin Zcash rebounded on Wednesday, soaring to levels not seen since 2022.

Travis Hill has already been leading the FDIC, but President Donald Trump's nomination puts him up for the banking regulator's chairmanship.

October opened with a risk spike as the US government shut down, yet Bitcoin (BTC) pushed higher alongside other majors while gold printed fresh records.  As of press time, Bitcoin traded at $117,402.84, up by 3% in the past 24 hours. The immediate read is classic “chaos bid.”  Yet, beneath the knee-jerk, there’s a more […] The post Will a US data blackout shove more money into Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin has advanced toward $118K as ETF inflows from IBIT, ARKB, and FBTC have strengthened momentum. Traders have monitored liquidity clusters, a wall near resistance, and CME gaps around $111K–$112K while “Uptober” trends have supported a constructive bias. The post BTC Pushes Past $117K Liquidity Wall After $429M ETF Inflows – Bullish Breakout or Bear Trap? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Galaxy’s Will Owens says memecoins have become a lasting part of crypto, reshaping culture, trading and infrastructure while fueling activity on Pump.fun.

Andrew Bailey has set out a path for stablecoins to access central bank accounts while Bank of England work has progressed; the governor has stressed risk-free backing, insurance schemes, and direct redemption to maintain money–credit links. The post Bank of England Governor Says Stablecoins Could Reduce UK Reliance on Commercial Banks – Could It? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last? Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Read more

Players claim that they’re earning big money by playing the weed-themed Solana game, Addicted—but will the high last for long?

On-chain investigators have connected North Korean hackers to a $21M loss at SBI Crypto, tracing flows through instant exchanges and Tornado Cash; the tactics have mirrored past DPRK operations, and SBI has not issued a public statement. The post North Korean Hackers Steal $21M From SBI Crypto, Laundered via Tornado Cash appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite the current crypto market consolidation, investors are looking to boost their crypto profits through altcoins.

The mining pool has yet to acknowledge the loss of funds, but blockchain sleuths have said at least some of the money was laundered through Tornado Cash.

A top Coinbase tax executive suggested the IRS isn't ready for the flood of tax reporting about to come in, even as many crypto rules still need to be written.

US shutdown fears spark debate: Bitcoin price prediction reveals if ETF delays could trigger BTC’s next sharp move. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Government Shutdown Could Freeze ETF Progress – Is BTC About to Crash? appeared first on Cryptonews.

After a ~$1B BTC transfer associated with Bitfinex, Tether holdings are estimated around 109,410 while markets evaluate how Bitcoin exposure affects reserve quality, liquidity under stress, USDT stability, and regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions. The post Why Did Tether Just Move $1B in Bitcoin? Here’s What Traders Need to Know appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin started October on a strong note by rallying to $118,200. That clears the path for BTC to chase new all-time highs. Which altcoins could follow? Key points: Bitcoin has broken above the $117,500 resistance, opening the gates for a retest of the all-time high at $124,474. Several altcoins have started a strong relief rally, signaling solid buying at lower levels. Read more

In addition to restrictions on enforcement actions and ongoing litigation, the agency will likely stop reviewing crypto ETF applications. Members of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began shutting down operations on Wednesday under a lapse in government funding, with most staff directed to secure their work and prepare for what could be a days-long pause in operations. According to a Wednesday notice on X, about nine hours after US lawmakers were unable to pass a bill to continue funding the government, the SEC was operating in accordance with a plan set up in August. The plan stated that the agency would have an “extremely limited number of staff” and many of its systems would operate “under modified conditions.” “On the first workday of a lapse in appropriations, non-excepted staff will engage in activities to shut down their respective operations, to secure their workstations and work materials, and to prepare for the rapid restart of operations when funding is renewed,” said the SEC. Read m...

Dogecoin has shown signs of life with a fresh 24-hour jump – and one popular analyst now sees a familiar pattern forming, supporting a bullish Dogecoin price prediction.Trader EtherNasyional, followed by more than 26,000 users on X, shared a chart revealing that DOGE may be repeating the same setup seen before its 2017 and 2021 […] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: History Says a Huge Pump Is About to Happen Right Now – Will DOGE Repeat Its 2017 and 2021 Breakouts? appeared first on Cryptonews.