Vietnam is one of the leading countries for crypto adoption in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and ranks number four globally, according to Chainalysis. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
FDIC to review rule that may shape banks’ crypto relationships
An FDIC meeting will follow up on acting chair Travis Hill’s statements that he would support Trump’s executive order targeting “politicized or unlawful debanking activities.” Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Ethereum Briefly Hits Two-Week High of $4,500: What's Next?
ETH surged to a two-week high, as analysts watch closely to see whether digital asset treasuries will resume accumulating Ethereum. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Judge tosses lawsuit against Yuga Labs over failure to satisfy Howey test
The plaintiffs failed to show how Bored Ape Yacht Club and other NFTs represent investment contracts under the SEC’s 3-pronged Howey Test. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
AI Hasn't Taken a Lot of Jobs Yet, Despite Apocalyptic Predictions: Yale Study
Yale and Brookings researchers found that employment patterns remained stable 33 months after ChatGPT’s launch, despite tech CEO and AI doomer warnings. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Crypto hack losses down 37% in Q3 as tactics shift to wallets
Crypto hack losses dropped 37% in Q3 to $509 million, but September saw a record surge in million-dollar incidents, led by exchange and DeFi exploits. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Suspected Crypto Scammer Linked to $580 Million in Stolen Funds Arrested in Bangkok
The alleged scammer had been living in Thailand illegally since 2023, while continuing his criminal activities. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
1inch Unveils New Look as Coinbase Integrates API
The DeFi ecosystem has streamlined its products, with executives now predicting “DeFi will soon be indistinguishable from traditional finance.” Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Nomura moves to capture Japan’s booming institutional crypto market
Nomura subsidiary Laser Digital confirmed to Cointelegraph that it is in talks with Japan’s FSA to apply for a crypto trading license, eyeing the country’s institutional investors. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
BTC NEARS ATH, TRUMP CONSIDERS STIMULUS, BNB MEMES PARABOLIC
Crypto Continues Rally as Shutdown Continues. Btc Nears Ath, Etfs See $2.4b Inflows in 4 Days. Bnb Hits Another Ath, Leads Top L1s This Month. Perp Dex Market Share Continues to Shift From Hype. Tokenisation Will Consume Financial System: Tenev. Strategy Stock +17% in Last 5 Days. Cme Crypto Perp Trading Set to Go 24/7 in 2026. Doublezero Goes Live at $5bn Fdv. Crypto Etf Flows Remain Very Strong. Sharps Tech Plans $100m Share Buyback. Kraken Expands Equity Offerings. Nomura Unit Plans Crypto Trading in Japan. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)