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Trump names Treasury Sec as acting CFPB head after firing predecessor

Scott Bessent, who has been in office for less than a week as US Treasury Secretary, will also take on the role of acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Algorand’s Venture Arm Loses up to $2M in Hot Wallet Breach: Report

Algo Capital, an investment arm of United States-based blockchain firm Algorand, has lost roughly $1–2 million in Tether (USDT) stablecoins and Algorand (ALGO) tokens after its CTO Pablo Yabo’s mobile phone was compromised.The breach allowed hackers to gain access to Yabo-managed Algo hot wallet, a source familiar with the matter told Coindesk on Oct. 5.The…

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Academic Research Into Crypto Picks Up, But Universities Remain Hesitant to Fund

Despite recent advances in academic research into the blockchain for everything from central bank digital currencies to pacemakers, universities and governments lag in their willingness to fund basic research in the sector.While researchers are getting creative when presenting their work to traditional institutions, the situation is holding up research.Output under current restrictionsRecent pre-print research on…

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If Bitcoin doesn’t break record highs right away, it wouldn’t be the worst thing, trader posits

Trading sideways for a while could be healthy for Bitcoin. 1708 Total views 7 Total shares After its rise past $40,000, and a correction back to nearly $30,000, Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded once again. Stalling before jumping back up past highs near $42,000 could be good for the asset, however, according to Brian Krogsgard, a trader…

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Warren, Deaton spar over crypto in first debate for US Senate seat

John Deaton, a Republican candidate for Massachusetts’ US Senate seat, slammed incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren for building an “anti-crypto army” in their first debate.

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6 Questions for Dominik Schiener of the Iota Foundation

We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and throw in a few random zingers to keep them on their toes!This week, our 6 Questions go to Dominik Schiener, a co-founder of the Iota Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and the creator of the Tangle, a permissionless, multi-dimensional…

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SBF banned from using online messengers under new bail agreement

The U.S. prosecutors reportedly agreed to allow Sam Bankman-Fried to stay home while restricting using some electronic devices and apps. Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTThe story of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried continues to unfold as lawyers and the court continue to argue about SBF’s bail conditions.SBF lawyers have reportedly…

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Ripple lawyer urges fact-check of Gary Gensler’s speech, says SEC actions seen as ‘shady’

SEC Chair Gary Gensler shared a speech on X, triggering heated reactions across the crypto community. 211 Total views 1 Total shares As Gary Gensler reiterated the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s mandate in a speech, Ripple’s lawyer and various crypto community members responded, criticizing the SEC chair and arguing that the commissioner’s words

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5 altcoins that could be ripe for a short-term rally if Bitcoin price holds $19K

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite fell to a new year-to-date low last week and closed the week with a loss of 1.55% and 3.11%, respectively. The scenario changed drastically on Oct. 17. After earnings, the season ramped up and a sharp policy reversal from U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt added detail to the…

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