DeFi
Culture
YouTube shuts down Bitcoiner Anthony Pompliano’s channel ahead of ‘PlanB’ interview
Roughly two hours later, Youtube reinstated Pompliano’s channel, claiming that the content reviewer mistook his Bitcoin giveaway for a phishing attempt.
Analysis
On-chain data shows Bitcoin (BTC) whales are ‘hodling’ on as BTC nears $60,000
October is unravelling as a bullish month for Bitcoin (BTC), while leverage and futures premiums increase in derivatives markets.
CBDCs
Could the proposed US ‘digital dollar’ be self-annihilating? Edward Snowden seems to say so
Snowden, who became known in 2013 when he leaked highly classified information, uncovering numerous global surveillance programs, warned about the dangers of CBDCs.
Mining
Ethereum (ETH) miners are HODLing almost $2 billion in mining rewards
Miner balances on Ethereum (ETH) stockpile, quickly approaching $2 billion.
Adoption
‘Dogefather’ does it again: Why are ‘petcoin’ meme cryptos off the leash?
Several Dogecoin spinoffs surged following Elon Musk's recent tweet.
Adoption
Bitcoin (BTC) in Congress: Senator Lummis discloses buying the dip
Crypto-friendly Wyoming Senator purchased a substantial amount of Bitcoin back in August, an overdue filling revealed.
Adoption
Study shows Ripple, Polkadot, and Stellar holders are the ‘most anxious’ crypto owners
Crypto trading can bring about negative psychological effects, including anxiety and loss of sleep, a recent study showed.
Adoption
Moneygram partners with Stellar (XLM) after Ripple snub last year
Another partnership reiterates an increase in interest from traditional payment networks in bridging the gap between fiat and crypto.
Analysis
Analyst calls 100 days of Bitcoin greed as ‘cooling period’ comes to an end
The model Tuur Demeester uses is based on historical patterns, taking human psychology into account.
Adoption
NFT fever returns as sales surge to $10.7 billion on Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchains
A recent blockchain industry report revealed that the third-quarter sales volumes went up from $1,3 billion in Q2 and $1,2 billion in Q1.
Legal
XRP holders won’t join as defendants in the SEC vs. Ripple case
Judge Torres has denied XRP holders’ motion to intervene in the case as defendants, but granted them amicus status instead.
Adoption
Aave on Avalanche (AVAX) just touched $1 billion. Here’s why
On October 4, DeFi protocol Aave witnessed a breakneck launch on the Avalanche blockchain.
