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In brief Medium-sized Bitcoin holders, or “dolphins,” have continued accumulating even after the $19 billion liquidation earlier this month, helping preserve the bull-market structure, CryptoQuant said. The group’s annual holdings growth of 907,000 BTC hints at long-term strength, though a dip below the 30-day moving average points to fading short-term demand. Altcoins are showing renewed risk appetite, with trading-volume dominance rising to 46% as Bitcoin and Ethereum volumes ease. Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have ticked up despite macro headwinds, with data suggesting a shift in market dynamics as large bag holders hold firm despite the wipeout in leveraged…

In brief President Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who served four months for violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws. Top Democrats, including Maxine Waters and Elizabeth Warren, condemned the move as “pay-to-play corruption” tied to Trump’s crypto ventures. Trump said he pardoned Zhao “at the request of a lot of very good people.” President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Thursday, triggering backlash from Democrats who accuse the administration of rewarding criminal behavior amid a government shutdown, in exchange for billions allegedly funneled into Trump’s personal crypto ventures.”Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao—who…

In brief Interpol and Afripol have arrested 83 individuals as part of an operation combating terrorism financing, while flagging $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat. The operation included participation from private partners such as Binance, which provided blockchain data and forensic tools. Crypto is increasingly featuring in cybercrime in Africa, according to Interpol, but it still isn’t the most popular transfer or settlement medium. Interpol and Afripol have flagged $260 million in illicitly obtained crypto and fiat as part of a joint operation combating terrorist financing and cybercrime networks in Africa.Authorities arrested 83 individuals in multiple African countries as…

If you’ve purchased a home in the last ten years, then you’ve probably encountered a pay-per-click (PPC) ad on Google. PPC ads are one of the most effective ways for realtors to reach buyers in specific locations, and real estate brands launch extensive ad campaigns to propel their content to the top of search engines.  If you work in real estate, PPC marketing helps you reach new audiences, convert leads, and engage potential customers looking to buy and sell in your area. It also keeps your brand top of mind and creates timely opportunities to promote your business. In this…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly working to allow its institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans, marking one of the most direct integrations of crypto assets into Wall Street’s credit systems to date.The program, expected to launch by the end of 2025, will rely on a third-party custodian to hold the pledged tokens, per a Bloomberg report hours before the Friday opening bell. JPMorgan shares nudged 0.18% in pre-market trading at $294.93.Under the reported framework, clients could post crypto held by an approved custodian against credit lines or structured loans, allowing banks to manage exposure…

Your SaaS product solves real problems. Your engineering team spent months perfecting features while competitors scrambled to keep up. But here’s the part nobody warns you about: building brilliant software is the easy part. Getting the right buyers to notice? That’s where most SaaS companies hit a wall. Month after month, you watch competitors with inferior products somehow fill their pipelines while your MRR growth flatlines. Your team argues about whether to pour more budget into paid media or double down on content. Your board asks pointed questions about customer acquisition cost — and those questions got harder to answer,…

In brief Five individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with FireBunnyUSA, a dark web vendor that distributed cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine between 2019 and 2022. Ringleader Nan Wu received a 6 1⁄2 year prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit 20 BTC, 3,297 XMR, and $12,857 in cash. The ring converted Monero into Bitcoin and moved funds through foreign exchanges, with at least $2.4 million laundered as Chinese Yuan and over $734,000 converted into U.S. dollars. Manhattan prosecutors have secured convictions against five members of a dark web drug trafficking network that shipped thousands of packages containing illegal narcotics in…

Prediction market Polymarket will launch a token and airdrop a portion of it to users after it officially resumes operations in the U.S., the company’s chief marketing officer confirmed Thursday.“There will be a token, there will be an airdrop,” Polymarket CMO Matthew Modabber said on the Degenz Live podcast. But the launch isn’t imminent. Modabber said the company is focused first on making a strong return to the U.S. market. “Right now our core priority is launching in the U.S. and making a big splash there,” he said. “After we take care of business on the U.S. app and U.S.…

In brief Consumer prices rose 3% in the 12 months through September. Friday’s CPI report was delayed by an ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday after a widely watched inflation gauge showed consumer prices rose at a slightly slower-than-expected pace in the U.S. last month.The Consumer Price Index rose 3% in the 12 months through September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists expected the index, which tracks price changes across various goods and services, to show 3.1% annual increase, according to Trading Economics.Bitcoin changed hands…

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, Solana, once considered an outsider, has now ascended to become the sixth-largest digital asset in the world. As of today, Solana’s native token, SOL, is trading around $190, prompting discussions about whether this surge is sustainable or could potentially be a bull trap for investors. Solana’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Emerging as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to Ethereum, it promised faster transactions and lower fees, which quickly attracted both developers and investors. Solana’s blockchain can handle a staggering number of transactions per second, a stark contrast to the…