Month in Money 10/2024

Bitget wallet on Telegram reaches 6 million users just 3 days after launch.

FDUSD stablecoin set to launch on Solana.

Binance partners with AWS for a cloud-based machine learning solution.

Kraken launches a fully customizable desktop trading application.

Chainlink unveils major upgrade to boost flexibility and scalability.

London PR firm claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto today.

Robinhood reports a 112% YoY increase in crypto trading.

Canary Capital files for spot Solana ETF.

US Treasury suggests CBDC should replace private stablecoins.

Florida CFO proposes Bitcoin reserve for retirees as portfolio hedge.

Libeara and FundBridge launch tokenized US Treasurys fund on blockchain.

Russia bans state-level crypto mining in regions with energy shortage.

FTX files lawsuit against KuCoin to recover $50 million in customer assets.

Tether denies allegations of US investigation into AML violations.

Visa partners with Coinbase for instant crypto buys.

OKX announces partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.

Consensys, MetaMask developer announces 20% layoff.

Robinhood launches 2024 election prediction market.

Bitpanda explores potential IPO in Frankfurt.

Circle signs memorandum with Hong Kong Telecom to explore blockchain-based loyalty solution.

Brazilian Solana Spot ETF set to go live on Nov 5.

USDT launches on Aptos chain.

RD InnoTech to launch HKDR, Hong Kong’s first dollar stablecoin on Ethereum.

Phantom wallet goes down due to major backend incident.

1inch teams up with Bruce Lee Family for "Take Crypto SeriousLee" DeFi campaign.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange to launch virtual asset index series for BTC and ETH.

Bolivia’s Bisa Bank to allow buying, selling, and holding USDT.

Hong Kong to issue more crypto exchange licenses by end of 2024.

Russian influencer "Queen of Crypto" under investigation for alleged $22M investor fraud.

FTX settles lawsuit with Bybit for $228M, recovering $175M.

Coinbase launches 'Based Agent', enabling users to set up AI agents in 3 minutes.

Russia issues a new law expanding control over crypto mining and anti-money laundering efforts.

Coinbase partners with NBA's Golden State Warriors.

BPI urges central banks to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset against inflation and sanctions.

Polymarket denies external influences and market manipulation.

Emory University reveals $15M in Bitcoin ETF holdings, a first among universities.

Binance research shows 80% of Bitcoin ETF demand comes from individual investors.

Nova Labs cut 36% of its workforce.

Lugano unveils a statue honoring Satoshi Nakamoto.

Microsoft shareholders to vote on Bitcoin investment proposal.

Chainlink integrates its data feeds with Bitcoin via Botanix Labs.

Norway's Central Bank to decide on launching a CBDC next year.

The Netherlands proposes crypto tax monitoring to align with EU rules.

Arkham confirms that $20 million was drained from a US government-labeled account.

Skyfire raises $9,5 Million with Coinbase Ventures and a16z.

Blockchain startup R3, backed by Bank of America and Intel explores potential sale options.

Kraken to launch its own blockchain in 2025.

Lazarus Group caught using a fake NFT game for stealing crypto.

Bitget launches BGSOL liquid restaking token with Solayer Labs.

BingX resumes full operations after resolving hot wallet incident.

Chainlink unveils privacy tech for blockchain transactions, partnering with Swift.

Ubisoft launches its first original NFT game.

Vietnam aims to become a regional blockchain hub by 2030.

Nigerian government drops charges against Binance executive.

SUI integrates with Google Cloud for blockchain data in AI and gaming.

Japan halts crypto ETF approval due to strict regulations and high taxes.

BlackRock’s IBIT fund adds $43M in Bitcoin.

Former Mine Digital CEO faces fraud charges over misappropriated Bitcoin funds.

BitFuFu to acquire an 80-MW Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia.

Karpatkey raises $7M to expand its treasury management to DAOs and traditional finance.

The UK’s FCA defends strict crypto regulations for consumer protection and market integrity.

Avalanche releases Visa card for crypto payments.

Sushi reveals Super Swap roadmap with multi-chain expansion and cross-chain aggregation.

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen donates another $10M in XRP to Kamala Harris.

Cryptocurrency donations for the 2024 US election exceed $190 million.

Minneapolis FED suggests taxing or banning Bitcoin to manage government debt.

VanEck Solana ETN in Europe now includes automatic staking rewards.

Robinhood EU now supports cryptocurrency transfers for Solana.

Northern Data to exit Bitcoin mining, shift focus to AI and data centers.

Japanese police use Monero analysis to identify money laundering suspects.

Japan to cut crypto taxes by 20% if Yuichiro Tamaki is elected.

Russia and BitRiver plan to build crypto mining data centers in BRICS countries.

The wallet-draining service Inferno has transferred control of its platform to Angel Drainer.

Yuga Labs launches ApeChain on Ethereum.

USDT market cap exceeds $120 billion.

Pump Fun launches Pump Advanced trading terminal.

ECB warns Bitcoin's rise could concentrate wealth among early adopters, hurting social equality.

Blockaid integrates its ODR tech into Stellar, targeting Lobstr and Freighter wallets.

Ex-PayPal Digital Currencies CFO teams up with Ripple for a green blockchain project.

UAE digital asset free zone to introduce a legal framework for DAOs.

SEC approves NYSE options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Stripe returns to crypto with stablecoin payments.

MyTonWallet launches cross-chain zero commision USDT exchange between TON and Tron.

EigenLayer’s X account compromised, posting phishing links.

DBS, Singapore's largest bank, has launched token services for blockchain-based banking.

The SEC has filed Form C, outlining its appeal strategy in the Ripple case.

Kenya's tax authority proposes a real-time tax system for cryptocurrency.

Venmo's 60M users can now buy crypto through MoonPay.

Morgan Stanley reveals $272M in Bitcoin ETF holdings.

Worldcoin rebrands as "World" and expands partnerships with new biometric devices.

DeBridge airdrops DBR tokens to 491k wallets.

Kraken launches its own wrapped Bitcoin token, kBTC.

Ireland drafts new crypto regulations ahead of the EU's money laundering crackdown.

Nansen integrates Solana analytics for real-time on-chain tracking.

Robinhood to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading.

SCB becomes Thailand’s first bank to offer stablecoin-based cross-border payments.

Binance Labs invests in Bitcoin liquid staking platform Lombard.

Ethereum and Layer 2s to exceed 100K TPS with 'The Surge' upgrade.

TON partners with Axelar to connect 68 blockchains, boosting Web3 scalability.

ESMA urges stronger MiCA standards despite EU Commission pushback.

Italy to increase Bitcoin capital gains tax from 26% to 42%.

Paxos launches stablecoin payment platform with Stripe for USDC and PYUSD.

Grayscale seeks to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF.

Canary files for a spot Litecoin ETF.

Tesla transfers $760M in Bitcoin to new wallets.

Trump-backed WLF token sale raises $5,5M in first hour, far short of $300M goal.

World Liberty Financial launches public sale for WLFI token, attracting 100k users.

UAE Central Bank approves launch of AED stablecoin.

FinCEN fines TD Bank $3B for failing to report suspicious crypto transactions.

South Korea to discuss Bitcoin ETF approval this month.

Tether explores USD lending for commodities trading, challenging traditional banks.

UAE investigates WAP token for securities violations.

Samara Asset Group to issue €30M in Nordic bonds for Bitcoin treasury.

Scroll criticized for Binance token distribution - co-founder defends it as essential for growth.

Telegram to open office in Kazakhstan to enhance regulatory compliance.

Vitalik Buterin proposes upgrades to Ethereum's PoS.

Ethena community proposes SOL as backing for USDe stablecoin.

Vitalik Buterin sells another $1,6M in memecoins pledged for charity.

Google Trends search for 'Bitcoin' hits a 4-year low.

Monochrome Asset Management to launch Australia’s first Ethereum spot ETF.

Google removes Bitcoin price and chart from search results.

Cardano aims to catch up with Ethereum with its Layer-2 scaling solution.

Convicted FTX exec Ryan Salame is in prison custody.

Donald Trump to launch token sale on Tuesday.

SARS to include crypto assets in tax compliance program.

Solana meme coins market cap exceeds $10B.

Arkham Intelligence to launch crypto derivatives exchange in November.

SomaXBT reveals Mr Beast made $10M promoting low-cap crypto tokens.

Ethena announces $46M investment in tokenized real-world assets.

Ripple founder donates $1 million in XRP to Kamala Harris.

Avalanche to buy back 1,97M AVAX tokens sold to LUNA Foundation in 2022.

Bank of America survey finds 62% of millennials favor crypto as $84T wealth transfer looms.

Binance launches pre-market trading platform.

Michael Saylor says MicroStrategy aims to become a leading Bitcoin bank.

Uniswap launches Unichain, a decentralized Superchain for DeFi solutions.

TRON founder Justin Sun elected prime minister of micronation Liberland.

SEC sues Cumberland DRW for unregistered securities trading.

OKX secures UAE license, launches trading for retail and institutional investors.

Bitnomial sues SEC over XRP's security classification.

Yala raises $8M in seed funding to build bitcoin-backed stablecoin YU.

Mt Gox extends repayment deadline to Oct 31, 2025.

SEC Commissioner admits their crypto approach has been 'a disaster' for the industry.

China moves $16M in seized PlusToken ETH to exchanges, raising fears of $1,3B sell-off.

Ripple launches crypto custody services for banks.

Stripe supports payments with SOL, USDC, and USDP.

Thai SEC proposes rules for mutual and private funds to invest in digital assets.

US says Bitfinex may be sole claimant for 2016 Bitcoin hack compensation.

Taiwan’s FSC to promote virtual asset custody trials and boost financial innovation.

VanEck launches $30M fund for early-stage fintech, crypto, and AI startups.

TON holders count exceed 100 million.

Canary Capital files for spot XRP ETF.

Peter Todd denies claims of HBO documentary that he created Bitcoin.

Brazil Supreme Court lifts X ban.

Gate io invests $10M in TON Blockchain to support Telegram-based projects.

Hong Kong to license 11 more crypto exchanges by year-end.

Crypto com sues US SEC, challenging its expanded jurisdiction and crypto asset classification.

Phantom wallet adds support for Coinbase's Base network.

Cardi B's X account promotes unverified meme coin, PeckShield warns of possible compromise.

Judge approves FTX bankruptcy plan to repay customers with $16B in assets.

XSGD, Singapore’s first dollar-backed stablecoin, launches on Bitstamp.

BlackRock states Bitcoin and crypto adoption is surpassing the Internet and mobile phones.

Bahrain’s National Bank launches first Bitcoin investment fund.

Bitget wallet integrates Grass AI for passive rewards.

Tether and USDT celebrate 10th anniversary.

Crypto sponsorships in EPL rise to £130M, signaling industry's push for legitimacy.

Ethereum proposal EIP-7781 aims to cut block times from 12 to 8 seconds.

Japanese public company Metaplanet buys another ¥1 billion worth of Bitcoin.

UAE eliminates taxes on all crypto transactions.

Len Sassaman emerges as leading Satoshi candidate before HBO documentary.

Telegram to enable NFT conversion with new Gifts feature.

LEGO removes crypto scam from its homepage after being hacked.

Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Tornado Cash defense fund.

Binance rejectes 86% of Israel’s requests to freeze Palestinian crypto wallets.

IMF urges El Salvador to scale back Bitcoin law and improve crypto regulations.

IcomTech founder sentenced to 10 years for crypto ponzi scheme.

Ubisoft to launch 10,000-piece NFT collection on Arbitrum via Magic Eden.

EigenLayer probes unapproved 1M EIGEN token sale on MetaMask.

Tether to launch new tech solution for Europe's evolving regulations.

Dogizen launches first-ever ICO on Telegram.

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives market, plans to launch a 'physical' Bitcoin product.

Kraken secures BMA license to launch regulated derivatives platform in Bermuda.

Coinbase plans to delist unauthorized stablecoins from its platform by December 2024.

Polymarket launches betting market on Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

DOJ and SEC support lawsuit claiming Nvidia hid crypto mining revenue.

Terawulf sells 25% stake in nuclear-powered Nautilus bitcoin mine to Talen Energy for $92M.

Vitalik Buterin urges changes to staking rules to boost solo stakers on Ethereum.

Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager resigns after 10 years with the company.

Ripple partners with Mercado Bitcoin to launch international payments in Brazil.

BBVA announces 2025 stablecoin launch in partnership with Visa.

Chrisitie to issue photo ownership certificates on Coinbase's Base blockchain.

Bybit enables trading of major stock indices with USDT.

OKX adds PYUSD stablecoin, backed by PayPal.

Aptos Labs acquires Hashpalette, developer of Japan's Palette blockchain.

SoLayerLabs launches sUSD, yield-bearing USD on Solana with Treasury Bill interest.

Metaplanet acquires ¥215M worth of Bitcoin.

FTX Estate to auction $38M in locked Worldcoin tokens.

Tron surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum in Q3 with $577M revenue.

Taurus partners with Chainlink to boost institutional growth in tokenized assets.

Lamborghini partners with Animoca to launch its digital vehicles for Web3 gaming.

India disconnects 21M phones in crypto scam crackdown.

Franklin Templeton expands OnChain US Government Money Fund to Aptos blockchain.

Bitcoin ETFs face $243M outflow as Middle East tensions escalate.

Binance gets VASP license in Argentina. Bitwise submits filing for XRP ETF. Canary Funds launches Canary HBAR Trust in the US for institutional investors.

Ripple obtains financial services license approval in Dubai.

Binance Kazakhstan secures first full trading license.

Robinhood launches crypto transfers for European customers.

Gemini to close all customer accounts in Canada.

Binance adds risk warning banners for tokens with major tokenomics changes.

FTX customers approve restructuring plan with 94% in favor.