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🔔 Spain Arrests Alleged Leader of €260M Crypto Ponzi Scheme !
Spain’s Civil Guard has arrested “CryptoSpain,” the alleged head of Madeira Invest Club, accused of running a €260 million crypto-linked Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 3,000 investors with promises of “guaranteed returns.” Authorities found no genuine investments, with new deposits allegedly used to pay earlier participants.
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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/11/09/spain-s-civil-guard-arrests-alleged-leader-of-260m-euro-crypto-linked-ponzi-scheme
🔔 Kazakhstan Eyes $1B Crypto Reserve Backed by Gold and FX Assets !
Kazakhstan’s government is considering creating a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve funded by up to $1 billion from its National Fund, gold, and foreign exchange reserves. Officials said the initiative—expected to launch by early 2026—would also include seized assets and could involve state entities supplying energy to crypto miners in exchange for digital assets.
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https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-weighs-converting-part-of-national-fund-into-cryptocurrency/
🔔 JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $170,000 Within 6–12 Months !
JPMorgan analysts project Bitcoin may climb to around $170,000 over the next year, citing improved volatility-adjusted comparisons to gold and the end of deleveraging in perpetual futures markets. The bank noted Bitcoin’s volatility ratio to gold has dropped below 2.0, suggesting substantial upside potential as leverage normalizes and investor sentiment stabilizes.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/377891/jpmorgan-bitcoin-price-170000-next-6-12-months
🔔 Metaplanet Secures $100M Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Expand Operations !
Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has obtained a $100 million loan using part of its 30,823 BTC holdings as collateral, reinforcing its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy. The funds will support core operations, potential Bitcoin purchases, and possible share buybacks as the company advances its role in Bitcoin-based corporate finance.
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https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/100209
🔔 FTX Withdraws Motion on Restricted Jurisdiction Repayments !
FTX has withdrawn its motion seeking to establish a “Restricted Jurisdiction Procedure” that could have limited repayments in regions such as China, Russia, and Ukraine. The proposed plan faced opposition from creditors and could have led to forfeiture of claims worth about $800 million. The withdrawal was made without prejudice, allowing potential refiling in the future.
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https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/ftx/Home-DocketInfo
🔔 Binance Announces Momentum (MMT) as 56th HODLer Airdrop Project !
Binance revealed Momentum (MMT), a DeFi hub on the Sui blockchain, as its 56th HODLer Airdrop project. Eligible BNB holders from Oct. 17–19, 2025, will receive MMT airdrops before trading opens on Nov. 4, 2025. MMT will list against USDT, USDC, BNB, and TRY, with deposits opening on Nov. 3.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/105591654043469c97c4d545cbed182e
🔔 Electric Coin Co. Unveils Q4 2025 Roadmap for Zcash Development !
Electric Coin Co. (ECC) has outlined its Q4 2025 roadmap, emphasizing technical debt reduction, enhanced privacy and usability for the Zashi wallet, and improved Dev Fund management. Upcoming updates include temporary transparent addresses for NEAR Intents-based swaps, automatic address regeneration, and Pay-to-Script-Hash multisig support for Keystone wallets.
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https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/1984735892552941787
🔔 MEXC Apologizes to Trader After $3M Fund Freeze Dispute !
Crypto exchange MEXC has publicly apologized to pseudonymous trader “White Whale” and released $3 million in frozen funds after a three-month dispute. The exchange admitted mishandling the situation, while the trader pledged to donate the returned funds to supporters and nonprofits.
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https://x.com/cecilia_hsueh/status/1984291339257647176
🔔 Michael Saylor Says Strategy Unlikely to Pursue M&A Amid Market Uncertainty !
Michael Saylor, chairman of Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, said the company has no current plans to acquire rivals, citing uncertainty and long deal timelines that could make acquisitions unattractive over time. While he didn’t fully rule out future deals, Saylor emphasized Strategy’s focus on selling digital credit, improving its balance sheet, and buying Bitcoin.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdjNY0QQmsM
🔔 Grayscale Launches Staking-Enabled Solana ETF (GSOL) on NYSE Arca !
Grayscale Investments has launched its Solana spot ETF (GSOL) on NYSE Arca, featuring staking functionality that allows investors to earn rewards through Solana’s proof-of-stake network. The ETF debuted with $102.7 million in seed capital, joining Bitwise’s Solana ETF, which launched earlier with $222.9 million. Both products expand institutional access to Solana while offering staking rewards to investors.
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/29/3176258/0/en/Grayscale-Solana-Trust-ETF-Ticker-GSOL-Launches-on-NYSE-Arca-with-Staking.html
🔔 Mt. Gox Delays Creditor Repayments to October 2026 !
Defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has postponed its creditor repayment deadline to October 31, 2026, extending the decade-long saga once again. The trustee said most repayments have been completed for eligible creditors, but others are still pending, prompting the extension.
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https://www.mtgox.com/img/pdf/20251027_1cc36334-e8b2-4fe4-8135-97d9a149e4f7_announcement_en.pdf
🔔 Vitalik Buterin Highlights Limits of Blockchain Security Against Validator Collusion !
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin cautioned that while a blockchain’s core security ensures a 51% attack cannot validate invalid blocks or steal on-chain assets, this protection doesn’t apply off-chain. He emphasized that if a majority of validators collude in external trust-based systems, users may have no effective recourse.
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https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1982274694708691212
🔔 JPMorgan Upgrades Coinbase, Predicts 25% Rally Ahead !
JPMorgan upgraded Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target to $404 from $342, citing emerging monetization opportunities and declining risks. The firm views Coinbase’s valuation as attractive compared to peers, highlighting potential catalysts such as a Base token launch and expanded USDC payout models that could boost earnings.
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https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/jpmorgan-upgrades-coinbase-stock-rating-to-overweight-on-monetization-potential-93CH-4306711
🔔 Coinbase to List aPriori (APR) and Meteora (MET) for Spot Trading !
Coinbase announced plans to list aPriori (APR) and Meteora (MET) with trading pairs APR-USD and MET-USD expected to go live on October 23, 2025, pending liquidity conditions. Meteora operates as a dynamic liquidity pool protocol on Solana, while aPriori focuses on MEV infrastructure and liquid staking.
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https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/1981406579736858672
🔔 SEC and CFTC Aim for End-of-Year Crypto Oversight Milestones Despite Shutdown !
The SEC and CFTC are targeting key crypto regulatory goals by the end of 2025, including spot trading rules and tokenized collateral frameworks, despite challenges from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Both agencies are advancing initiatives under White House guidance to establish clearer crypto market structure and investor protections.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/375736/sec-cftc-target-end-of-year-milestones-for-crypto-oversight-amid-government-shutdown
🔔 Thodex CEO Found Dead in Prison After $2B Crypto Scam That Changed Turkish Law !
Faruk Fatih Özer, the former CEO of defunct crypto exchange Thodex, was found dead in his prison cell while serving an 11,000-year sentence for a $2-billion exit scam. His death, reportedly a suicide under investigation, revives attention on the 2021 scandal that led to major reforms in Turkey’s cryptocurrency regulations.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/thodex-ceo-dead-crypto-scam-changed-turkish-law
🔔 Japan’s FSA Backs Pilot for Multi-Bank Yen-Backed Stablecoin !
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will support a pilot project by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho to jointly issue a yen-backed stablecoin. As the first initiative under the Payment Innovation Project (PIP), the trial—starting in November 2025—will test the legal and operational feasibility of multi-bank stablecoin issuance in Japan’s financial system.
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https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r7/sonota/20251107-2/02.html
🔔 Court Rules FBI Not Liable for Erasing Hard Drive Allegedly Holding $345M in Bitcoin !
A U.S. appeals court rejected a lawsuit by Michael Prime, who claimed the FBI wiped a hard drive containing over 3,400 BTC during his identity theft case. Judges ruled Prime couldn’t prove ownership, noting he had previously reported holding less than $1,500 in Bitcoin. The court said awarding damages would be “inequitable,” even if the Bitcoin existed.
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https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/202313776.pdf
🔔 US Sanctions North Korean Bankers for Crypto Laundering Tied to Weapons Funding !
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and two entities linked to North Korea for laundering more than $5.3 million in cryptocurrency and facilitating broader cyber-theft schemes that generated over $3 billion in digital assets over the past three years.
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https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20251105/us-sanctions-n-korean-bankers-accused-of-laundering-stolen-cryptocurrency
🔔 BitMine Immersion Expands ETH Holdings to 3.4 Million Tokens !
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) increased its Ethereum holdings by 82,300 ETH in the past week, bringing total crypto and cash assets to approximately $13.7 billion as of Nov. 2, 2025. The company now holds around 3.395 million ETH, 192 BTC, and $389 million in cash.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bitmine-immersion-bmnr-announces-eth-holdings-reaching-3-4-million-tokens-and-total-crypto-and-cash-holdings-of-13-7-billion-302602189.html
🔔 Binance Co-Founder CZ Discloses Personal ASTER Purchase !
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao revealed that he used personal funds to buy ASTER tokens, clarifying he is a holder, not a trader. Following the announcement, ASTER’s price surged over 20% to $1.19, with a screenshot showing his wallet holding 2,090,598.14 ASTER at a trading price of $0.913.
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https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1984992347395141987
🔔 ARK Invest’s Crypto Exposure Surpasses $2.15B Across Three Funds !
ARK Invest has expanded its crypto holdings, boosting its stake in exchange Bullish by 105,000 shares worth $5.3 million, bringing its total to 2.27 million shares valued at $114 million. The firm’s overall crypto exposure now exceeds $2.15 billion across its ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF ETFs, as it trims traditional tech positions to deepen its digital asset focus.
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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/11/01/ark-invest-s-crypto-exposure-tops-usd2-15b-as-bullish-holdings-rise-across-3-funds
🔔 T3 Financial Crime Unit Freezes $300M in Tainted Funds in First Year !
The T3 Financial Crime Unit, backed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, has frozen $300 million in illicit assets since its launch in late 2024. The initiative, recognized by global law enforcement, demonstrates how industry-led efforts can combat crypto-related financial crime, with operations spanning five continents through its T3+ Global Collaborator Program.
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https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/10/31/t3-financial-crime-unit-backed-by-tron-tether-trm-labs-has-now-frozen-usd300m-in-assets
🔔 $300 Million Liquidated from Crypto Market Amid Powell’s FOMC Speech !
Over $300 million in crypto positions were liquidated within the past 15 minutes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered his FOMC speech, triggering sharp volatility across digital asset markets. Traders faced rapid liquidations as markets reacted to Powell’s comments on monetary policy.
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https://www.coinglass.com/LiquidationData
🔔 ETHZilla Sells $40M in ETH to Fund Stock Buybacks !
ETHZilla (Nasdaq: ETHZ) has sold approximately $40 million worth of ETH from its treasury to fund share repurchases under its existing $250 million buyback program. The company has already repurchased 600,000 shares for around $12 million and plans further buybacks using remaining proceeds. ETHZilla continues to hold about $400 million in ETH for future strategic initiatives.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ethzilla-sells-approximately-40mm-eth-to-facilitate-stock-repurchases-302595722.html
🔔 Whale Wallet Accumulates Over 3,100 BTC Worth $356M in 3 Hours !
Bitcoin whale wallet bc1qd3 has accumulated 3,195 BTC (≈$356.6 million) within the past three hours, according to on-chain data. The rapid accumulation suggests significant buying activity amid recent market volatility.
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https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/bc1qd3rxs7559p4e7h0j0qwt6sv0wunp8mxg03py2l
🔔 Ledger Faces Backlash Over New Multisig Interface Fees !
Ledger has launched a new multisig interface praised for its technical upgrades but criticized for introducing fees — a $10 flat rate per transaction and a 0.05% variable fee on token transfers. Critics argue the move contradicts the company’s self-custody ethos, calling it a “cash grab,” while CEO Charles Guillemet clarified earlier communication errors regarding the service’s pricing.
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https://x.com/Jrag0x/status/1981764653844730071
🔔 Dormant Bitcoin Miner Wallet Moves After 14 Years !
A Bitcoin wallet (18eY9o) holding 4,000 BTC worth about $442 million has become active after 14 years of dormancy, transferring 150 BTC ($16.59 million) out. The coins were originally mined in 2009 and consolidated into the wallet in 2011.
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https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/18eY9oWL2mkXCL1VVwPme2NMmAVhX6EfyM
🔔 Bunni DEX Shuts Down Following $8.4 Million Exploit !
Decentralized exchange Bunni announced its shutdown due to financial constraints after an $8.4 million exploit. The team cited the high cost of audits and monitoring for a secure relaunch as unsustainable, while users can still withdraw funds for now. Remaining treasury assets will be distributed to token holders based on a snapshot.
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https://x.com/bunni_xyz/status/1981160279871558114
🔔 BitMEX Cuts Spot Fees by 50% and Launches Maker Rebates for Traders !
BitMEX has overhauled its Spot trading fee structure, reducing fees by 50% and introducing maker rebates of up to 0.015%, allowing high-volume traders to earn rewards for providing liquidity. The exchange said the changes aim to support traders amid recent market volatility and establish one of the most competitive fee models in the industry.
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https://www.dlnews.com/external/bitmex-reduces-spot-fees-by-50-and-introduces-maker-rebates-paying-traders-to-provide-liquidity/