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Binance’s help desk has deleted what it called an “excessive” response to a tweet from Limitless Labs CEO CJ Hetherington after he claimed that it attempted to charge him 8% of his Limitless supply, along with $2.45 million in extra payments, to list the token on the exchange. Hetherington, who runs Limitless on Coinbase’s Base, also suggested that Binance, and its favorite founders and affiliates, were dumping on users. In its response, Binance’s help desk fired back, calling Hetherington’s allegations “false and defamatory,” and claiming “Binance does not charge listing fees.” Read more: Wintermute’s post-mortem ignored the biggest issues with…

According to the latest data, Bitcoin’s computing firepower has cranked up to a blazing all-time high of 1,157 exahash per second (EH/s). This climb in hashrate hasn’t taken a coffee break, even as prices dip and mining profits feel more like leftovers than a feast. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Game Levels Up Heading into the weekend, bitcoin’s hashrate is currently clocking in at a hefty 1.1489 zettahash per second (ZH/s)—yep, that’s a jaw-dropping 1,148.90 exahash per second (EH/s) for those keeping score. Data from hashrateindex.com reveals that bitcoin’s computing power hit its peak at 8 a.m. Eastern, topping out at 1,157…

Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: Monad Opens Airdrop Portal Ahead of Token Launch Ethereum’s Fusaka Rolls Out on Sepolia; Hoodi Testnet Up Next Monero Releases Privacy Boost Against Sneaky Network Nodes Ethereum Foundation Expands Privacy Push With Dedicated Research Cluster Network News MONAD AIRDROP COMES CLOSER AS PORTAL OPENS: Monad is gearing up for one of the most anticipated token launches of the year. The Layer-1 blockchain project has opened its MON airdrop portal, inviting eligible users to check…

Ethereum price started a fresh recovery above $4,050. ETH is now showing positive signs and might rise further toward the $4,350 level. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $4,000 and $4,020 levels. The price is trading above $4,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,980 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it trades above $4,200. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $3,950 level, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a base…

Robinhood just got a fat bump on Wall Street, thanks to a $200 million push from prediction markets. Piper Sandler has officially raised its price target for the stock to $140, up from $120, giving it a 12% upside. Analyst Patrick Moley made it clear in a new note to clients that these so-called event contracts could be a serious goldmine: “Prediction markets present significant upside opportunity for Robinhood.” One of the key players here is Kalshi, a prediction platform feeding its sports contracts straight into Robinhood. Kalshi is seeing record monthly activity in September, helped by NFL and NCAA…

Stable has partnered with Morpho to power lending across its ecosystem, including the Stable Pay app. The integration claims to let users generate yield through idle balances. Summary Stable has integrated decentralized lending protocol Morpho into its blockchain ecosystem to enable yield generation on idle stablecoin balances, including its digital app’s Earn feature. The partnership aims to make the project one of the most capital-efficient networks by allowing both institutional and retail users to earn yield on idle funds. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the stablecoin-powered blockchain Stable has integrated the decentralized lending protocol Morpho into its…

Bitcoin-exposed equities limped into the weekend with a split tape Friday as most large miners and several bitcoin treasury names finished the day lower, according to data collected by bitcoinminingstock.io. Bitcoin-Linked Equities Finish Uneven The mining board set the tone. IREN Limited (IREN) eased 1.79% to $60.72 for a $16.46 billion market cap, while Applied Digital (APLD) fell 6.52% to $34.24 and $9.58 billion. Riot Platforms (RIOT) was one of the few bright flickers on Friday, up 2.45% at $20.03 with a $7.40 billion valuation, as Cipher Mining (CIFR) managed a modest 0.21% gain to $18.76and $7.38 billion. Most miners…

Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol developed on Ethereum, disclosed a strategic integration with Sei, a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain network specialized for trading and financial applications. According to information revealed today by Sei, the partnership marks the first time Morpho has integrated its DeFi lending protocol on the Sei network. The expansion led to the integration of Morpho’s cutting-edge lending offerings into the Sei ecosystem, a move that benefits the two networks with increased liquidity, utility, and accessibility. By adding its DeFi lending network to the Sei ecosystem, Morpho broadens its cross-chain interoperability and pushes its commitment towards an interconnected, multi-chain…

Ethereum appears to be entering a pivotal phase as the market stabilizes around a key support level near $3,800. After a period of correction, technical indicators, structural signals, and price action now suggest the potential for a renewed bullish move. Ethereum Slips Below Key $4,060 Support Ted, in a recent update shared on X, pointed out that Ethereum has slipped below its crucial $4,060 support level, a move that may hint at a short-term bearish phase for the asset. This breakdown has drawn traders’ attention to lower support regions, as Ethereum’s next moves will likely determine whether the market stabilizes…

Ever wondered what makes a crypto startup truly stand out in today’s dynamic market? Well, prepare to be amazed by Raiku, a rising star that recently secured a phenomenal Raiku funding round of $13.5 million. This isn’t just any investment; it’s a powerful endorsement led by the renowned Pantera Capital, signaling a significant leap forward for the Solana ecosystem. This substantial capital injection positions Raiku to accelerate its mission: to bring unparalleled reliability to the Solana blockchain. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting development and understand its potential impact on the future of decentralized finance. Who’s Backing Raiku’s…