Over $238M Crypto Donations Seen This US Election

The 2024 US elections have transformed the crypto landscape, propelling it into the spotlight of the global financial arena.

For the first time, crypto donations have surpassed $238 million, outpacing traditional sectors like oil and pharmaceuticals.

This surge in political contributions is likely to influence lawmakers in Washington, making them more receptive to the digital assets industry.

According to Federal Election Commission filings,

Robbery Strikes Crypto Community Days Before Devcon 7

Just days before the much-anticipated Devcon conference, Rooch Network co-founder Haichao Zhu was robbed at knifepoint by two assailants in Bangkok.

This alarming incident has raised concerns within the crypto community, which has recently seen a troubling string of security breaches at major industry gatherings.

A Late-Night Attack in Bangkok

The robbery took place at 4.30am local time, shortly after Haichao arrived in Bangkok following

Meta Clears Llama AI for US Military Use

Meta has announced the deployment of its AI model, Llama, to support the US military and defense contractors in bolstering national security.

Llama's capabilities will enhance complex logistics, monitor terrorist financing, and fortify America's cybersecurity, according to Meta's President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, in a statement on 4 November.

Meta will collaborate with major tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir,

Gemini Launches Global Crypto Ad Ahead of Election

US cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched a global advertising campaign that highlights the growing importance of digital assets in the upcoming presidential election.

Gemini Exchange Rolls Out Global Crypto Ads Ahead of US Election https://t.co/aRjpDtpaSy

— James Rule XRP 👊😎 (@RuleXRP) November 4, 2024

Featuring both physical and digital ads in major cities across the United States and London, the campaign seeks to establish crypto a

Musk Accused of Rigged $1M Giveaways

On 4 November, a lawyer representing Elon Musk and the America PAC political action committee informed a Philadelphia judge that the so-called "winners" of Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes in swing states are not randomly selected but are instead designated as paid "spokespeople" for the organisation.

GOP attorney Chris Gober clarified that the recipients for Monday and Tuesday would be from Arizona and Michigan, respectively, and would not impact

Tomarket Reverses Airdrop Ban on Players Accused of Cheating

In the lead-up to its token generation event (TGE) on 31 October, the Telegram-based game Tomarket has drawn significant attention from the crypto gaming community.

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Changpeng Zhao Returns to the Crypto Spotlight

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, made a strong comeback at the recently concluded Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, which took place on 30–31 October.

His first public appearance since being released from a U.S. prison last month captivated a large audience.

Zhao, often referred to as CZ, recently completed a four-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act related to Binance's anti-money laundering pr

Crypto Executive’s Career Ends Abruptly Amid Drugging Allegations in Hong Kong

A partner at DWF Labs, a prominent crypto trading platform, has been swiftly dismissed following accusations that he drugged a woman at a Hong Kong bar on 24 October.

The victim, who goes by Hana, revealed the disturbing details in a thread on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that her drink was repeatedly spiked.

Hana, a Tokyo-based employee of a USD fund, had met the DWF Labs partner for what she believed to be a ca

US Charges Operator of AurumXchange for Money Laundering

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Maximiliano Pilipis, operator of the cryptocurrency exchange AurumXchange, with money laundering and unlicensed operations, alleging his exchange processed millions for the notorious darknet marketplace, Silk Road.

According to the DOJ's 28 October announcement, between 2009 and 2013, AurumXchange facilitated over $30 million in transactions across 100,000 individual exchanges, a portion of

Fetch AI Finalises Key Network Upgrade

Fetch.ai has completed its network upgrade under Proposal 33, marking a significant step forward for the decentralised AI platform.

This upgrade seamlessly connects the Fetch.ai mainnet with the CUDOS network, consolidating CUDOS tokens and staked assets according to predetermined ratios and a three-month vesting period.

Network Upgrade Successfully Completed! 🚀

We are pleased to announce that the https://t.co/kJ9URVpOul network upgrade under Proposal

Meta Aims to Rely Less on Google & Bing with New AI Search Engine

Meta Platforms is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) by developing its own AI-based search engine, seeking to reduce reliance on Alphabet's Google and Microsoft's Bing.

Previously, Meta's AI chatbot depended on Bing for real-time data on sports scores, news, and stock updates.

However, the company is now pivoting to manage all operations in-house.

This initiative emerges amidst fierce competition in the AI

Phantom Wallet Down Due to High Demand for GRASS Token Airdrop

Phantom, a leading non-custodial wallet provider on the Solana network, has experienced another disruption, identified by the protocol as an "uptime incident."

In an update shared on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Phantom announced that some services may be temporarily suspended.

We're currently experiencing an uptime incident and some services may be temporarily disrupted.

If you are in urgent need of making

Ethena Labs Denies Allegations of Unfair Staking

Ethena Labs, the Ethereum-based synthetic dollar protocol, has firmly refuted recent claims that it used 180 million ENA tokens in one of its crypto-farming events.

On 27 October, crypto investigator Nomad alleged that Ethena held 25% of the total staked ENA (SENA) in its Season 3 farming event, where users earn Sats for participation within the Ethena ecosystem.

1. Evidence Timeline:
August 22: Coinbase announced their Prime service would be t

Ghost in the Shell Steps Into the NFT Arena

Ghost in the Shell is set to make its non-fungible token (NFT) debut as Hong Kong-based gaming company Animoca Brands releases a limited series of tokens inspired by the iconic 1995 film.

Launching on Ethereum, the NFTs mark the first installment in Animoca's "AnimeTraits" collection, which will be exclusively available on the SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan platform and will go live on 31 October.

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Putin Signs New Crypto Mining Law

Vladimir Putin has enacted a new law that shifts oversight of Russia's crypto mining registry to the Federal Tax Service (FTS).

The FTS will now manage the registry specifically for industrial crypto miners, while home-based miners can remain exempt from registration as long as they adhere to specified energy usage limits.

This legislation amends a previously expedited bill from the State Duma, which initially assigned control of the registry to the Ministry

WazirX Still Trying to Recover From July Hack, Hit With Lawsuit From Victims

In July, WazirX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange in India, experienced a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of over $52 million in Ether and more than $100 million in Shiba Inu, among other assets.

According to the company's report, these stolen funds represent 45% of WazirX's total reserves.

In response to this incident, victims are now organising a class-action lawsuit to reclaim more than $

FTX Shakes Hands on a $228M Settlement with ByBit

In a 24 October legal filing, the FTX bankruptcy estate announced a $228 million settlement with Bybit, marking progress in its efforts to recover assets to repay former customers and creditors.

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- FTX to Drop Litigation Against Crypto Exchange Bybit With A $228 Million Settlement.
- 📅 FTX Is Scheduled To Distribute $12.6 Billion To Affected Users In The Next Months#FTX #Bybit #F

Coinbase's New Tool Allows Users to Build AI Agents in 3 Minutes

Coinbase has introduced "Based Agent," a new tool designed to help users set up an artificial intelligence (AI) agent with a crypto wallet on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, in under three minutes.

The AI agent can execute a range of on-chain activities, including trades, swaps, staking, wallet management, and interaction with smart contracts.

Users can even connect the agent to social platforms like X (formerly known as Twi

Crypto Market Maturing in Thailand

Thailand's digital asset market is shifting from retail to institutional investment as the nation sets its sights on becoming Southeast Asia's fintech hub, according to Binance Thailand CEO Nirun Fuwattananukul.

Thailand's crypto market is transitioning from retail to institutional as the country aims to become a Southeast Asian fintech hub. pic.twitter.com/0gvJPQ4HqR

— BULLSTREET GROUP (@Bullstreetgroup) October 25, 2024

In a 25 October piece for the Bangk

BingX Launches Security Measures in Lieu of September's Attack

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange BingX has introduced "ShieldX," a security initiative following a hot wallet breach on 20 September that reportedly led to millions in losses.

Full operations have resumed at #BingX! 🚀 We're proud to introduce ShieldX, our latest security upgrade designed for enhanced protection.

Find out more at https://t.co/x2FxVo4hOP#CryptoSafety #ShieldX

— BingX (@BingXOfficial) October 24, 2024

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