Rise’n’Crypto

Well, that weekend was more like the “Uptober” we know and love as Bitcoin soared higher into the $60K range. Whether it was Bitcoin’s price resurgence or not — who knows — an “ancient whale” has awakened and started moving BTC mined one month after the cryptocurrency’s launch back in 2009! Also, a forthcoming HBO documentary that teases the unveiling of Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity now has a frontrunner. According to Polymarket bettors, it’s Len Sassaman, and I’ll take you through why. For all of this and several stories outside of Bitcoin, carve out five minutes and let’s get you debriefed.

Further reading:

• BTC short-term holders’ likely taking on more risk’ as realized cap spikes by $6B
• ‘Ancient’ Bitcoin whale moves more BTC mined from 2009: Arkham
• Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?
• Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison
• Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund
• Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains

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Bitcoin dipped below $60K yesterday after wrestling with that psychological threshold and causing a spike in activity on exchanges so big that we haven’t seen its kind since 2022. This has seemingly helped BTC enjoy a green Friday so far. Outside of Bitcoin, there are some significant stories evolving. Visa unveiled its tokenized digital asset management platform with an eye on RWAs, PayPal settled the first corporate payment with its stablecoin PYUSD, and the director who identified QAnon authors teased a new Bitcoin documentary launching on HBO next week.
Further reading:

• Bitcoin price dip below $60K sparks most exchange buying since 2022
• Visa unveils platform for tokenized digital asset management
• PayPal, Ernst & Young settle first corporate payment via PYUSD stablecoin
• Director who identified QAnon authors says HBO doc will expose Satoshi

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We have seen another volatile 24 hours, but analysts and traders appear
not to be panicked, and to start today's episode I will go through why
that is. Although Bitcoin is down this week, it isn't the worst affected by the current turmoil — that goes to AI tokens, which lose over $4.5B in market cap in just three
days. Outside of the markets, the SEC has filed an appeal in the Ripple
lawsuit over the classification of secondary sales of XRP, and
Lamborghini and Animoca Brands team up to bring the supercars to Web3
games.

Further reading:

• BTC whales not in sufficient profit to dump on market — Ki Young Ju
• Bitcoin traders stress 'bullish' market while BTC price threatens $60K
• AI tokens lose $4.69B market cap in 3 days — When ‘UPtober?’
• SEC files appeal in Ripple lawsuit
• Ripple CEO on SEC appeal: ‘We’ll fight in court for as long as we need’
• Lamborghini brings cars to Web3 games with Animoca, Motorverse partnership

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"Uptober" got off to a rough start as the horrors of conflict in the Middle East had far-reaching effects. Although Bitcoin tanked in the past 24 hours, gold and crude oil rose, reigniting debate over whether BTC can be considered a "safe haven" investment. We also saw news outside Bitcoin: Bitwise registered an XRP ETF trust in Delaware, EigenLayer's EIGEN token made a strong trading debut and Solana DApps saw a spike in volume of 46% in a week! Carve out 10 minutes of your day for a full debrief.

Further reading:

• Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran 'will pay' for attack
• Bitwise files XRP ETF trust registration in Delaware
• EigenLayer’s EIGEN cracks top 100 market rank in trading debut
• Solana DApps volume increased by 46% in a week — Is $180 SOL the next stop?
  
  

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September has officially closed and it locks in one of the most noteworthy months of the year. Not only did Bitcoin buck the trend of "Rektember", but so much of the rest of the sector saw wins too. For example, XRP has broken its 3.5-year downtrend as traders eye a $1 price tag by the end of the year, and losses to hacks in crypto were down a massive 61.7% from August. In other news, the Winkelvoss-founded crypto exchange, Gemini, is set to close its customer accounts in Canada and NFT sales hit their lowest monthly volume since January 2021!

Further reading:

• Bitcoin all-time high target remains as BTC price bounces back to $64K
• XRP price breaks 3.5-year downtrend as analyst predicts $200
• September 2024 crypto hacks surpass $120M, centralized exchanges hit
• Crypto exchange Gemini to close all customer accounts in Canada
• NFT sales plummet to lowest monthly volume since 2021 — CryptoSlam
• Indonesian postal service launches NFT stamps

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The weekend saw some stability in BTC's price after a few strong weeks of gains, but a lot of the conversation concerns renewed retail interest and what it really indicates. Elsewhere, Binance founder CZ, walked free from prison, having served his sentence; those owed by FTX are getting only about "10-25% of their crypto back," according to one creditor, and CryptoQuant's CEO calls for "smart regulation" of the sector for it to thrive — but not everyone agrees. To catch up on everything that happened in crypto this weekend, carve just 10 minutes out of your day!

Further reading:

• US Bitcoin ETFs raked in $1.1B this week, most since mid-July
• Bitcoin retail comeback on the cards as Coinbase pierces top-400 apps
• Bitcoin ATH bull run unlikely if social sentiment runs too hot — Santiment
• Binance founder CZ walks free from US prison
• FTX creditors only getting ‘10-25% of their crypto back’ — Creditor
• CryptoQuant CEO calls for ‘smart regulation,' community voices doubts

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In today’s episode of Rise‘n’Crypto, host Savannah Fortis breaks down the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrency. We start with the SEC’s new rules that could redefine “exchanges” and tighten regulations on decentralized platforms. Then we cover Dubai’s new crypto marketing restrictions and South Korea’s hefty fine against Worldcoin for data violations.

On the bright side, crypto hacks and scams declined by 40% in Q3 2024 and Bitcoin is back above $65,000—but can it hold? Last, Robinhood and Revolut explore launching their own stablecoins. Don’t miss today’s top headlines!

Further reading:

• SEC Chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
• Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
• South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws
• Despite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOY
• Bitcoin rallied above $65K, but will BTC price hold this level?
• Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — Report

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

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In today’s episode, we cover the Stand With Crypto initiative’s wavering claims on Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for crypto, the exciting roadmap ahead for Hamster Kombat, and Solana’s potential to reach $330, as predicted by VanEck. We also dive into Chainlink’s projection of a $10 trillion tokenized asset market by 2030, the latest from Société Générale’s euro stablecoin launch under MiCA, and how Exodus is mobilizing crypto voters with a $1.3 million donation. Tune in for these stories and more!

Further reading:

• Société Générale partners with Bitpanda to issue a Euro stablecoin under MiCA
• Crypto wallet Exodus donates $1.3M to help ‘mobilize’ US crypto voters
• Stand With Crypto drops ‘supports crypto’ tag from Harris after backlash
• Hamster Kombat reveals plans for 2025 in new roadmap
• Solana may hit $330 and reach 50% of ETH market cap — VanEck research
• Chainlink predicts $10 trillion tokenized asset market by 2030

This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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In today’s episode, we cover Caroline Ellison’s two-year prison sentence for her role in the FTX collapse and Sweden’s FIU labeling several crypto exchanges as professional money launderers. We also discuss the DOJ’s lawsuit against Visa alleging a payments monopoly, Solana Labs’ partnership with Google Cloud on a Web3 API, and Telegram’s controversial privacy policy shift. Plus, Bitcoin’s potential price surge driven by China’s recent economic stimulus. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!

Further reading:

• Breaking: Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prison
• Sweden sees crypto exchanges as professional money launderers
• DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
• Solana Labs partners with Google Cloud to launch Web3 API
• Telegram’s policy shift raises privacy concerns
• Bitcoin price target rises to $78K after Chinese stimulus package

This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Today’s Rise’n’Crypto podcast covers Kamala Harris’ first public remarks on cryptocurrency during a recent fundraiser, as well as Australia’s push for stricter crypto regulations with new financial service licenses.

We also cover Travala’s expansion to Solana-based crypto payments, the $321 million crypto market inflows following the US Fed’s 0.5% rate cut, and Ethereum’s 15% rally in the past week. In other news, US House Republicans urged the SEC to roll back its controversial SAB 121 rules. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!

Further reading:

• Kamala Harris finally breaks silence on crypto: Report
• Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
• Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
• Bitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reduction
• Ethereum gains 15% in a week — Is a recovery to $3K back in sight?
• House Republicans urge SEC to rescind ‘disastrous’ SAB 121

This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.