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Bitcoin was trading around $84,000 at the time the conversation was recorded. “We’re at 84 as we speak. Maybe it goes to 78 or something, but it’s now, in my mind, an 80-100 range,” he said. “And I would not be surprised if we end the year close to 100, having gone through it.” That would imply Bitcoin returning toward six figures by the end of 2026. Novogratz also stressed that Bitcoin remains different from the broader cryptocurrency market. “Again, Bitcoin is different than the rest of crypto, but it actually drives a lot of the energy,” he said. According…

Describing itself as the app layer for Dogecoin, DogeOS was founded by the team behind MyDoge, a Dogecoin wallet, and allows developers to use familiar software to build applications by leveraging Ethereum compatibility. Along similar lines, Metallicus launched DogecoinVM, which bridges Dogecoin to the Metal network. DogecoinVM is described as a $DOGE-compatible ledger on the Metal Blockchain. While Dogecoin itself does not change, what changes is the speed and interoperability, making Dogecoin 300x faster with instant finality. The recent developments, according to Stebbing, imply there are more options than ever to build amazing solutions on Dogecoin, a positive for the…

The question of oversight and enforcement of prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket is currently being tested in US courts, as many state-level authorities have lawsuits pending against companies for alleged violations of laws betting on sports and elections. Last month, New Jersey officials filed a petition with the US Supreme Court to weigh in on their case against Kalshi, which could resolve disputes between federal and state regulators. Blockchain.com was also reportedly considering an initial public offering with a valuation of up to $6 billion, expecting to raise $500 million. CFTC chair pushes crypto regulation, citing FTX collapse…

Russia requires crypto miners to accept lower-priority electricity Under the new rules, companies operating cryptocurrency mining farms can connect their equipment to electricity networks only through Category 4 power supply arrangements. Government Resolution No. 1300 amended the country’s existing electricity connection regulations, introducing a specific requirement for facilities used to mine digital currencies or provide mining infrastructure services. The measure covers companies operating mining equipment, businesses participating in mining pools and infrastructure providers supporting cryptocurrency mining activities. Category 4 connections have a lower supply priority than conventional electricity arrangements. Operators accepting these connections must be prepared for interruptions when electricity…

Token Metrics Current market context remains mixed, with no specific price movements reported for Binance. Despite a lack of price action, the discourse around smart contracts and virtual machines continues to shape investor sentiment. As educational efforts like Binance’s tweet gain traction, they may foster a deeper understanding of blockchain technology among crypto enthusiasts. Binance operates as one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, facilitating a wide range of digital asset transactions. The exchange plays a critical role in the crypto ecosystem, providing insights and education that help users navigate the complexities of blockchain technology and smart contracts. As a…

Bitcoin holds near the $84,012 Fibonacci level The daily Fibonacci retracement on TradingView spans the move between $126,294 and $57,877. Its 61.8% level sits at $84,012, almost directly alongside the price shown on the daily chart. Bitcoin price daily chart — Oct. 3 | Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s September recovery carried it from roughly $75,000 into the $86,000–$87,000 area. Several recent attempts to extend that move have stalled around similar highs, leaving the asset above its earlier September range but below the latest resistance zone. The daily relative strength index stood at 60.69, below its moving average of 64.92. An RSI…

Digital asset platform Uphold said on X that more than 85% of validators backed the Batch upgrade, which could activate Oct. 9 if support remains above the required threshold. Asset Delivery and Payment Can Become One Conditional Trade A buyer exchanging payment for a digital asset could use an all-or-nothing batch to make both transfers conditional on success. If either step fails, neither transfer takes effect. The specification permits operations involving one account or multiple accounts, allowing participants to coordinate an exchange without completing one side independently. The four Batch execution modes give developers different ways to handle success and…

The OCC consent order alleges that the behavior ran from approximately June 2014 to May 2025 and saw the bank process “approximately $13 billion in suspected TBML activity, including a combination of suspicious card charges and associated repayments of those card charges, and including in certain instances through accounts associated with bank insiders.” TBML is a form of money laundering that focuses on manipulating trade transactions, with manipulated invoices, for example, to help legitimize “dirty” funds. In this case, it seems related to how the American Express credit cards were used. American Express’s Form 8-K claimed that “[a] portion of…

The Numbers As the integration of $USDC with Samsung’s Wallet approaches, the crypto community is buzzing with anticipation. The potential for millions of Samsung Galaxy users to utilize stablecoin payments signifies a crucial step towards mainstream blockchain adoption. This collaboration stands out against the backdrop of a mixed crypto market, emphasizing the growing interest in blockchain solutions that offer real-world utility and convenience. Solana is a high-performance blockchain designed to support decentralized applications and crypto transactions efficiently. Its partnership with Samsung connects blockchain technology to a vast consumer base, enhancing the usability of digital currencies in everyday life. Samsung has…

$ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood made noteworthy statements about Bitcoin on the latest “In The Know” program, where she discussed billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s warnings about inflation. Wood argued that despite rising inflation concerns in the markets, technological advancements could create strong disinflation, or even deflation in some areas, in the coming period, while noting a significant shift in Bitcoin’s performance relative to gold. According to Wood, major technological transformations such as artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, blockchain technology, and multiomics sequencing could lower production costs, putting significant pressure on inflation. Therefore, the $ARK Invest CEO believes that, contrary to…