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VanEck enables staking rewards for European Solana ETN investors
VanEck has launched staking for its Solana exchange-traded note (ETN) VSOL in the European market. Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, confirmed the rollout on Oct. 21. He noted that the new staking option allows investors to earn rewards, which will be reflected in the daily net asset value (NAV) of the…
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U.S. Election Betting: Kalshi’s Polymarket Rival Quickly Gets Traction
In just three weeks, Kalshi’s presidential prediction market has passed $30M in volume. It still trails Polymarket’s $2 billion.
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Better Know a Crypto Candidate: John Avlon
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain. John Avlon is running to represent the state of New York’s 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Avlon — a Democrat, former CNN anchor, and former editor-in-chief of The…
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Ledn’s retail loans surge 225% amid rising digital asset demand
Crypto lender Ledn said it processed $506 million in loan transactions during the third quarter, according to an Oct. 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate. According to the firm, $437.7 million in loans were issued to institutional clients, while loans to retail clients climbed 225% year-over-year to $68.9 million. This surge in retail loans is credited…
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Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $67K; Is Another Crypto Rally Failing?
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Bitcoin drops 3% as US sellers spark sub-$65K BTC price targets
Bitcoin offers buyers a “flash sale” with a dip below $67,000, but traders warn that the BTC price retracement may not be done yet. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $67,000 after the Oct. 21 Wall Street open amid “expected” United States sell pressure.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView tracked 3% BTC…
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Japanese authorities dismantle Monero-linked scam in landmark investigation
Japan’s National Police Agency announced that an investigation into Monero (XMR) transactions led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved in a scam, including the suspected ringleader, Yuta Kobayashi. On Oct. 21, local media outlet Nikkei reported that the arrests followed the agency’s analysis of approximately 900 fraudulent Monero transactions, which reportedly caused over 100…
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UK FCA defends tough crypto rules to prevent money laundering and maintain market integrity
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended its tough regulatory environment for crypto businesses in an Oct. 21 blog post by Val Smith, the regulator’s head of payments and digital assets. In the post, Smith noted that industry experts have claimed that the UK’s “approach could stunt innovation” and it could also impact the country’s…
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Crypto On-Ramp Service Transak Targeted in Data Breach
Transak, which is used by platforms like Metamask, Binance and Trust Wallet, says the leak was limited to “names” and “basic identity information.” A ransomware group says it has obtained more sensitive user data as well.
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EU launches ‘Trusted Investors Network’ to boost VC investment in tech
The European Union unveiled the Trusted Investors Network at a meeting in Athens, Greece, to attract venture capital to deep-tech sectors like biotechnology and AI. The European Union is increasing efforts to draw more venture capital (VC) into its tech sector to keep pace with booming innovation in the United States and China. On Oct.…
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