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Cointelegraph.com - 17:48 Oct 08, 2025
With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican. A new poll conducted by consultancy company McLaughlin and Associates suggested that issues related to digital assets could have a significant impact on the 2026 US midterm elections. According to the results of a survey released on Wednesday by the crypto advocacy organization Digital Chamber, the majority of a group of 800 respondents — 64% — said candidates’ positions on cryptocurrency were “very important” when considering whether they would vote for them. While 38% of the respondents said they identified as Democrats, 37% of the group said they would trust Republican candidates more to advance crypto policies. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:35 Oct 08, 2025
Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism and bullish technicals suggest a rebound is brewing. Key takeaways: Investor optimism over a handful of pending XRP ETF decisions could lift XRP price. Whale accumulation is strong: $1.1 billion in XRP added despite retail pessimism. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:18 Oct 08, 2025
Square’s new Bitcoin service lets US merchants accept BTC at checkout, hold it in a built-in wallet and get zero fees on transactions. Square, the payments processor owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has launched a new feature enabling local businesses to accept Bitcoin at the point of sale and hold the digital asset in an integrated wallet — a move that could help advance Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange. Announced on Wednesday, the new Square Bitcoin offering allows merchants to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments and automatically convert a portion of their sales into BTC. Square is waiving processing fees through 2026, with a 1% transaction fee set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Merchants can store their Bitcoin in a dedicated wallet accessible through Square’s existing dashboard, where they can also buy, sell or withdraw the asset. The service is available only to US sellers, excluding New York State, and is not open to international merchants. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:12 Oct 08, 2025
Satoshi’s $100-billion Bitcoin hoard remains untouched. In case it enters the market, it might have unexpected outcomes. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains unknown. Between 2009 and 2011, Satoshi mined an estimated 1.1 million-1.5 million BTC — now worth over $100 billion — which has never been moved. Satoshi’s massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings were mined in Bitcoin’s early days, when competition was low and mining was easy. Their long silence has fueled speculation. Some believe the private keys are lost, while others see it as a deliberate decision to uphold Bitcoin’s ideals or avoid market disruption. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:07 Oct 08, 2025
Four.Meme has surpassed rival Pump.Fun’s daily revenue in the past 24 hours was $1.4 million, compared to the latter’s $885,000. Key takeaways: FORM eyes a 40% upside toward $2 as its ascending triangle pattern strengthens amid booming BNB meme activity. Four.Meme’s daily revenue surpasses Pump.fun, with roughly 70% of its traders now in profit. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:37 Oct 08, 2025
Coinbase has launched crypto staking in New York, allowing residents to earn rewards on assets such as ETH and SOL following state regulatory approval. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said New York residents are now able to stake their assets following approval from state regulators. In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase said its users could begin earning rewards from staking in Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and other assets. The company credited New York Governor Kathy Hochul for “embracing progress and providing clarity” leading to the approval, with plans to continue expanding staking services across the US. “This is a big win for New Yorkers, and a step toward ensuring every American has equal access to the future of finance,” said Coinbase. “But our work is not done. We estimate that residents in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Wisconsin have collectively missed out on more than $130 million in staking rewards due to state-wide bans.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:10 Oct 08, 2025
The last two times Dogecoin price rallied 300% and 445% after its monthly RSI produced a bullish cross, and the same signal has now flashed again. Key takeaways: DOGE price previously rallied 445% from an RSI bullish cross that’s again in play. A possible breakout from an ascending triangle targets $0.65 in the days ahead. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Oct 08, 2025
Dubai deploys oil wealth and Islamic finance to challenge Asian crypto dominance, but Hong Kong’s liquidity firepower and Beijing backing maintain supremacy. Opinion by: Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association It is no secret that Dubai has been aggressively challenging its Asian counterparts for the crown of becoming the world’s next crypto capital. Beneath the gleaming air-conditioned skyscrapers, where supermodels are everywhere at crypto events and pilot blockchain programs, a complex grand strategy is unfolding. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:22 Oct 08, 2025
Despite Kazakhstan’s public pro-crypto stance, the volume of crypto platforms engaged in illicit financial schemes and closed down increased in 2025. Kazakhstan, an emerging cryptocurrency hub in Central Asia, has been cracking down on illicit activity in the cryptocurrency sector, shutting down dozens of crypto platforms this year. Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) has taken down 130 crypto platforms involved in money laundering schemes this year, a spokesperson for the agency told Cointelegraph on Wednesday. The authorities have also seized $16.7 million in various cryptocurrencies linked to these illegal operations, the AFM representative said, confirming local reports from Tuesday. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Oct 08, 2025
Germany is set to thwart the EU’s Chat Control plan to scan encrypted messages before they’re sent. But Cypherpunks warn the fight isn’t over. In an apparent victory for digital privacy, the head of the largest political party in Germany has come out against controversial legislation that would enable mass online state surveillance. German technology news site Heise Online reports that next week’s vote in the EU Council has now been delayed, although this was not confirmed at the time of writing. Under the guise of fighting child sexual abuse material, the “Chat Control regulations would enable the mass surveillance of private messages prior to encryption on platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. But cypherpunks know that even if this attempt fails, its only a matter of time before they try again, because this is a battle that has been fought many times. Read more
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