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Post-pandemic financial shifts see Bitcoin moving from alternative asset to investment staple.

The SEC and DOJ argued that crypto mining demand played a much bigger role in Nvidia's success than suggested.

Private criminal charges fail to sway Trump's 2024 election odds on Polymarket as his odds rise to 50%.

Investments in blockchain gaming grew for the second consecutive month, with $68 million directed at this sector's startups.

Middle East tensions and US elections potential outcomes push Bitcoin's price in opposite directions, creating an "interesting circularity."

PayPal’s senior vice president for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital currency stated that stablecoins are well-suited for enterprises.

Polymarket's decentralized platform attracts record user engagement with over 89,000 new accounts in September.

Mounting global debt and technological advances push Bitcoin closer to mainstream integration.

Funds such as BUIDL and FOBXX could be approved as collateral in 2024 in the US traditional finance market.

The SEC's decision to appeal follows a mixed ruling impacting Ripple's programmatic and institutional XRP sales, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizing the move as wasteful.

The CFTC endured two legal loses against prediction market Kalshi, which now can resume its US election-related offerings.

Market observers are uncertain if the SEC would approve additional crypto-focused ETFs soon.

US voters are divided on who should regulate the emerging industry among the federal agencies.

Trustpair taps JPMorgan's blockchain-based solution Confirm to reduce payment fraud risk and reduce delays.

Bitwise filed for a XRP trust on Sept. 30, following Grayscale launching its own trust and Ripple win in court on August.

Although ownership rates are still low compared to pre-2022 levels, crypto interest soared among US consumers.

High open interest in futures contracts and weakening spot market purchases could disrupt Bitcoin’s historically strong October performance.

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