130 Shadow Crypto Platforms Wiped out in Kazakhstan’s Ruthless Crackdown
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Kazakhstan is unleashing a full-scale crackdown on illegal crypto activity, seizing millions in digital assets and targeting shadow networks fueling financial crime. Kazakhstan Clamps Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges and Financial Crime Governments are tightening oversight of cryptocurrency markets, with Kazakhstan ramping up enforcement against unlicensed trading platforms linked to financial crimes. Deputy Chairman of […]

Ethereum Foundation Expands Privacy Commitments Across Blockchain Ecosystem
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The Ethereum Foundation has announced an expanded privacy initiative aimed at making user protection, institutional compliance, and cryptographic innovation central to the Ethereum ecosystem. Building Trust Through Privacy The Ethereum Foundation (EF) reaffirmed that privacy is essential to maintaining digital trust at scale, describing it as “the freedom to choose what you share, when you […]

Polymarket’s Evolution: From DeFi Startup to ICE-Backed Global Platform
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Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), marking a pivotal step in merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized markets. Inside ICE’s Polymarket Deal: A Turning Point for Crypto Prediction Platforms Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market built on the Polygon blockchain, is entering a new phase of growth […]

Nigeria Unveils 15% Crypto Gains Tax, But Experts Decry Lack of Clear Regulation
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The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see it as a step towards recognizing crypto as a legitimate financial instrument. Tax Structure and Exemptions for Traders The Nigerian government is set to introduce […]

Maestro’s Audited Indexer Unlocks Lending, Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network
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Maestro has released Symphony, the first audited, open-source bitcoin indexer that offers enterprise-grade performance and security for layer two solutions. Designed for Large-Scale Applications Bitcoin finance infrastructure provider Maestro has announced the open-source release of an audited bitcoin indexer. Known as Symphony, the indexer is expected to accelerate the development and adoption of sophisticated financial […]

Bitcoin’s Mining Cycle Enters Reset Phase After Record Difficulty Surge
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Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin’s hashrate has fallen by nearly 100 exahashes per second (EH/s) — signaling a slowdown in global mining activity. This decline coincides with a $2 drop in mining revenue per petahash (PH/s) since last month, reflecting tighter profit margins for miners amid fluctuating network conditions. Global Bitcoin Hashrate Pulls Back […]

Best Crypto Exchanges to Trade in October 2025 [Updated Rankings & Key Trends]
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