Bitcoin returned to $110,000 after bouncing at the weekend's CME futures gap, contrasting with 5.5% daily losses and a potential double top for gold.

California just drew the line between crypto and cash: Here’s why it matters
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/california-just-drew-the-line-between-crypto-and-cash-here-s-why-it-matters?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Fcb%3D34hvbx%26noCache%3Dtrue%26_rnd%3D34hvbx&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

California’s SB 822 ends forced crypto sell-offs and requires holders to send in-kind transfers of unclaimed crypto to the state, promoting stronger consumer rights.

Andrew Cuomo’s crypto Hail Mary unlikely to give an edge over Mamdani
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As the New York mayor’s race draws to a culmination, Andrew Cuomo has developed a crypto and AI strategy for the city.

Fed mulls ‘skinny’ payment accounts to open rails for fintech, crypto firms
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Industry watchers welcomed the idea of “skinny” master accounts as another sign of the end of crypto’s banking troubles, in what insiders describe as “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”

Bitcoin whales quietly embrace BlackRock ETF following SEC rule change
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Bitcoin’s biggest holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT, signaling a new phase of institutional adoption.

SharpLink adds 19,000 ETH, lifting holdings to $3.5B as companies buy the dip
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SharpLink increased its ETH holdings following a $76.5 million raise, with staking rewards topping $23 million since its treasury launch in June.

Galaxy Digital reports $505M Q3 profit on trading surge, institutional demand
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Galaxy Digital reported higher quarterly profit as trading volumes increased 140%, reflecting stronger institutional activity in crypto markets.

Bitcoin whale opens $235M BTC short, after netting $200M from market crash
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The $11 billion Bitcoin whale made millions in profit from last week’s crypto market crash and continues betting on more downside.

Kadena blames ‘market conditions’ as founding team exits, tanking token
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The team behind the Kadena blockchain said it is no longer able to continue business operations and will cease maintenance of the network immediately.

Fed Governor touts 'skinny' masters accounts to promote payments innovation
https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46793/fed-governor-touts-skinny-masters-accounts-to-promote-payments-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

The Federal Reserve is exploring the introduction of a "skinny" master account that would give access to basic Fed payment services to fintechs and other providers that currently have to work with third-party banks, says Governor Christopher Waller.

Tether’s stablecoin touches 6.25% of the world's population, says CEO
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Tether has notched its 500 millionth user of its USDT stablecoin, an achievement its CEO Paolo Ardoino said is “likely the biggest financial inclusion achievement in history.”