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Binance co-founder warned about North Korean hackers after the white hat SEAL team uncovered the profiles and fake names of 60 impersonators. North Korean hackers are stepping up efforts to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies by posing as IT workers, raising fresh security concerns for the industry, according to Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and a team of ethical hackers. CZ sounded the alarm Thursday on X about the growing threat of North Korean hackers seeking to infiltrate crypto companies through employment opportunities and even bribing exchange staff for data access. “They pose as job candidates to try to get jobs in your company. This gives them a “foot in the door,” specifically for employment opportunities related to development, security and finance, CZ said. Read more

Bio Protocol secured $6.9 million in funding from Maelstrom Fund, Animoca Brands and other investors to advance science using AI and crypto. Decentralized science (DeSci) platform Bio Protocol secured backing from investors including Maelstrom Fund and Animoca Brands to expand its artificial intelligence-native biotech research framework.  Bio Protocol announced Wednesday that it had raised $6.9 million in funding, reflecting growing interest in decentralized approaches to drug discovery that integrate AI, blockchain and community engagement.  Maelstrom founder Arthur Hayes described Bio Protocol as a potential “category-defining launchpad” for scientific research. “If it works, it’s not just a launchpad – it’s the birth of an AI-native research market,” he said. Read more

Bitcoin has a new key resistance zone to flip back to support as US Fed rate-cut reactions continue to play out in crypto bulls' favor Key points: Bitcoin bulls are busy flipping key levels back to support; can they crack $118,000 next? New all-time highs are on the horizon if the Fed reaction uptrend continues. Read more

BNB has surpassed SOL to become the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

The SEC approved Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund, the first US multi-asset crypto ETP offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and Cardano. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first multi-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) in the United States, clearing Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC) for listing. The fund will offer exposure to five of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). The approval, disclosed in a filing on Wednesday, marks a milestone for the digital asset industry and follows the success of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A multi-asset crypto ETP gives traditional investors an easier way to gain exposure to several cryptocurrencies without opening accounts on exchanges or purchasing the tokens directly. Read more

DOGE analysts highlighted the potential of a price surge to $1 and beyond, fueled by the launch of the first Dogecoin ETF in the United States. Key takeaways: Dogecoin shifts from a memecoin to a mainstream asset with REX-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF launch. DOGE price bullish megaphone pattern targets $1.40.  Read more

Australia’s financial regulator has granted licensing exemptions for intermediaries distributing AFS-licensed stablecoins, starting with AUDM. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced licensing exemptions for intermediaries involved in the distribution of stablecoins issued by licensed entities. Under the newly published ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631, intermediaries distributing a stablecoin issued by an Australian financial services (AFS) licensee are no longer required to hold their own AFS, market or clearing and settlement facility licenses. “ASIC is committed to supporting responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving digital assets space, while ensuring important consumer protections are in place by having eligible stablecoins issued under an AFS licence,” the regulator said in a Thursday announcement. Read more

Avalanche and Hyperliquid led gains on Wednesday as Bitcoin steadied near $117,000 after the Fed’s widely anticipated rate cut.

Ramil Ventura Palafox admitted to defrauding more than 90,000 investors through a fake Bitcoin trading program.

Australia's ASIC signaled the relief could be extended to more issuers as additional stablecoins obtain AFS licences.

Generic rules for commodity trusts have been approved, opening a faster route for crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

After the Fed decision on Wednesday, analysts Decrypt spoke with were upbeat that Bitcoin would rise throughout the remainder of 2024.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new set of generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares on Nasdaq, Cboe, and the New York Stock Exchange. The move is expected to streamline the approval process for exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to digital assets, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terret. However, she […] The post SEC greenlights new generic standards to expedite crypto ETP listings appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The FBI is seeking information from SafeMoon investors after Karony’s conviction, as experts warn restitution in DeFi remains complex.

Staking into Bittensor’s subnets offers one of several emerging routes for retail investors to gain exposure to decentralized AI’s early days – which might have more upside than comparatively mature OpenAI or Nvidia.

Korea Exchange’s IT infrastructure providing affiliate KOSCOM has applied for five stablecoin-related trademarks, in addition to reorganizing its crypto and digital assets departments. The post Korea Exchange Affiliate KOSCOM Applies for Stablecoin Trademarks appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democratic lawmakers pressed David Sacks, President Donald Trump’s “crypto and AI czar,” on Sept. 17 to disclose whether he has exceeded the time limits of his temporary White House appointment, raising questions about possible ethics violations. In a letter signed by Senator Elizabeth Warren and seven other members of Congress, the lawmakers said Sacks may […] The post Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks’ tenure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move opens the way for exchanges to list spot digital asset-backed funds without the case-by-case approval of the regulator.

Scouting for the best crypto to buy today is no easy task. The sprawling digital asset market has hovered near the $4 trillion mark for a while, even though Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high (ATH) of $124,128 just last month. The enthusiasm isn’t limited to Bitcoin either. Significant capital continues to pour into leading […] The post Best Crypto to Buy Today 17 September – XRP, Pi Coin, Solana appeared first on Cryptonews.

Perplexity AI, a fast-growing ChatGPT rival, is turning heads with a bold market call: Perplexity predicts that XRP, Pepe, and Shiba Inu could deliver massive gains as crypto enters a high-momentum phase heading into the year-end rally.Momentum is already building. Bitcoin smashed through its previous all-time high last month, climbing to $124,128 before cooling slightly […] The post Perplexity AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Shiba Inu and Pepe by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.