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Florida’s bold crypto bill and U.S. surplus fuel optimism — Bitcoin price prediction points to a breakout toward $120K. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Florida’s Crypto Bill and $198B U.S. Surplus Boost Market Outlook appeared first on Cryptonews.

A viral prank using AI-generated photos of a “homeless man” inside people’s homes has led to 911 calls, police warnings, and backlash over its cruelty.

Dogecoin price prediction has drawn attention to increasing whale activity, with onchain data showing billions in DOGE accumulated during a market dip. Despite retail traders pulling back, DOGE has held stronger than most major altcoins in recent sessions. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Hidden On-Chain Data Shows Whales Buying Billions in DOGE – Is Some Big News Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin trades near $0.18 after a 29% weekly drop. Analysts track repeating cycles that could push price to $5–$7 if trends hold.

AI for crypto trading has been assessed across Stoic AI, Botty, and CryptoHopper, outlining API-only connections, 24/7 automation, plug-and-play or customizable strategies, demo/paper modes, who each suits, and risks from volatility to gaps between backtests and live results. The post AI-Powered Crypto Trading Tools That Don’t Require Coding Skills: Review appeared first on Cryptonews.

The fund, to be run by Arthur Hayes and two associates, reportedly plans to use $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of up to six crypto companies. Maelstrom, the family office connected to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is reportedly looking to raise $250 million for a private equity fund aimed at acquiring crypto companies. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, the fund plans to use $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of as many as six crypto companies, with funding expected to be completed by September 2026. Maelstrom will reportedly focus on companies offering trading infrastructure and analytics platforms. Maelstrom co-founder and managing partner Akshat Vaidya reportedly said investors in the fund “want exposure to the high-cash flow, high-growth crypto sector but lack the capabilities in-house to do this themselves.” Vaidya will reportedly run the fund with Hayes and Adam Schlegel, a new partner at Maelstrom. Read more

Dankrad Feist has left the Ethereum Foundation to help build Stripe's Tempo blockchain, which Fortune reports is now valued at $5 billion.

Ether’s price rebound potential hinges on improving US credit and labor data, as traders show caution after recent liquidations and volatility in derivatives markets. Key takeaways: ETH futures premium shows traders are staying cautious and avoiding heavy leverage even as banking stocks rebound from recent credit concerns. Ether whale activity near $3,700 suggests limited bearish conviction, though confidence in a swift recovery toward $4,500 remains subdued. Read more

CZ hits back at Peter Schiff’s “brutal bear market” warning, dismissing the gold advocate’s Bitcoin criticism as short-sighted and historically insignificant.

MrBeast trademarks crypto exchange app, but regulatory hurdles remain before the YouTube star can launch MrBeast Financial.

In a letter to the US regulator, Ondo argued that Nasdaq’s plan relies on undisclosed settlement details that could favor big players. Ondo Finance urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay or reject Nasdaq’s proposal to trade tokenized securities, saying it lacks transparency and could give established market players an unfair edge. In a Wednesday letter to the regulator, Ondo — a blockchain company that issues tokenized versions of traditional assets — said regulators and investors can’t fairly evaluate Nasdaq’s proposal without public details on how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) will handle blockchain settlements. DTC serves as the main depository for US securities and facilitates their post-trade settlement. While acknowledging support of Nasdaq’s move toward tokenization, Ondo warned that “Nasdaq’s reference to non-public information implies differential access that deprives other firms of a fair opportunity to comment.” Read more

Bitcoin mining crossed the zetahash threshold in September as the network averaged 1.034 ZH/s, and hashprice fell below $47 per PH per second. According to a new report by The MinerMag, the step up in difficulty coincided with miners’ equity values nearly doubling since August to about $90 billion by October 15, while BTC fell […] The post New debt-fueled era for Bitcoin miners marked by 1 zetahash milestone – Report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

This week in U.S. crypto regulation has brought divergent state moves, with California preserving unclaimed crypto and Florida proposing public fund allocations to Bitcoin ETFs, a record $12B BTC seizure tied to global fraud, CZ pardon talk, and prediction markets pricing prolonged gridlock. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: CZ Pardon Talks Gain Momentum as States Advance Crypto Policy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto’s recent decline.

Across assets, crypto sentiment has deteriorated while the market has faced pressure; probability of a near-term collapse has been analyzed with total cap near $3.62T and a higher VIX, plus level checks for BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL and context on macro and spot volume. The post Crypto Market Collapse Risk: Panic Selling Tests Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

"EtherHiding" deploys in two phases by compromising a website, which then communicates with malicious code embedded in a smart contract. North Korean hackers have adopted a method of deploying malware designed to steal crypto and sensitive information by embedding malicious code into smart contracts on public blockchain networks, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. The technique, called “EtherHiding,” emerged in 2023 and is typically used in conjunction with social engineering techniques, such as reaching out to victims with fake employment offers and high-profile interviews, directing users to malicious websites or links, according to Google. Hackers will take control of a legitimate website address through a Loader Script and embed JavaScript code into the website, triggering a separate malicious code package in a smart contract designed to steal funds and data once the user interacts with the compromised site. Read more

Bitcoin fell below $105,000 as US banking stress rattled risk markets, but stronger-than-expected regional bank earnings helped ease investor fears. Will the BTC uptrend resume any time soon? Key takeaways: Bitcoin price stabilized after US regional banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings, easing credit fears. One analyst predicted Bitcoin’s bull run could end in 10 days. Read more

Bitcoin falls 13% in a week, now trading near $105K. Analysts watch $104K–$112K range for signs of recovery or further downside.

The company develops no-code tools that enable creators to launch blockchain-based entertainment experiences.

Market makers paused trading during last week's flash crash, potentially adding to the volatility. Here’s what happened.