Tesla Moves 11,500 BTC: Tesla has transferred 11,500 BTC, worth about $760 million. This is their first Bitcoin activity in two years, signaling renewed movement in their crypto holdings.

BlackRock Buys $291M in Bitcoin: BlackRock's Bitcoin trust ($IBIT) purchased $291 million worth of Bitcoin on October 15, showcasing institutional interest

Bitcoin for the Unbanked: Legal expert John Deaton emphasized how Bitcoin bypasses traditional banks and provides financial services to the unbanked population

ETF Flows: On October 15, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a net purchase of 5,567 BTC, while 4,830 ETH were sold. This shift reflects growing interest in Bitcoin compared to Ethereum.

Bitcoin Whale Activity: An early Bitcoin whale moved $630,000 to Kraken, leaving them with $75 million in Bitcoin. This suggests some large-scale holders are becoming more active.

Trump’s Election Odds: Trump's chances of winning the 2024 election jumped to over 57.9% on Polymarket, leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 16%.

Crypto Donations to Trump: The Trump 47 Committee raised $7.5 million in crypto, with $5.5 million in Bitcoin alone, showing how crypto is playing a role in political fundraising.

Blockchain and Climate Aid: Experts are discussing how blockchain technology can help improve transparency and effectiveness in distributing climate aid.

Bitcoin Open Interest Surges: Bitcoin open interest (the total number of outstanding derivatives contracts) is on the rise, reflecting increasing speculation in the market.

XRP ETFs on the Horizon: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is moving closer to launching XRP-based ETFs with a new reference index for the digital asset.

TON & Axelar Partnership: TON and Axelar have teamed up to connect 68 blockchains, allowing for better interoperability and the creation of cross-chain Web3 dApps.

USDT Adoption Booms: Tether's USDT now spans 330 million wallets, adding 36.25 million new users in Q3 2024 alone. This reflects Tether's dominance in the stablecoin market.