The oracle protocol is partnering with financial infrastructure providers including Franklin Templeton and UBS. Chainlink has piloted an onchain database of corporate actions using artificial intelligence and decentralized oracle technology, according to an Oct. 21 announcement. The pilot seeks to harness “the combined advancements in AI, oracles, and blockchain technology to address the lack of...Continue Reading

Bitcoin price saw a sharp sell-off today, but the BTC futures market is showing zero signs of fear. Bitcoin (BTC) price dipped to $67,000 on Oct. 21, erasing the gains from the previous three days. According to some analysts, one reason for the correction was investors reducing their Bitcoin exposure due to fears of contagion...Continue Reading

Chris Larsen suggested that Democratic lawmakers could have a “new approach to tech innovation” under a Kamala Harris presidency starting in 2025. Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chair of payments firm Ripple, has donated $10 million to a political action committee (PAC) supporting Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential...Continue Reading

The exchange asked regulators to disclose documents relating to an ongoing crackdown on crypto companies among US banks. Coinbase has filed two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests against United States regulators demanding they disclose, among other things, information about the ongoing cryptocurrency crackdown among US banks, according to Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer....Continue Reading

A unique Bitcoin price model charts a potential $285,000 top for BTC in 2025. Bitcoin’s (BTC) strong weekly return of 9.84% exhibited a clear bullish breakout above the descending trendline pattern which has been active since March 2024. In light of that, Sina, the co-founder of 21st capital, indicated that the current price of Bitcoin...Continue Reading

Chainalysis faces a $650 million defamation lawsuit, the EU’s ESMA pushes for MiCA amendments, Cyprus and Ireland scramble to align with regulations, and Italy plans to hike tax on Bitcoin. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis appeared at a New York Supreme Court hearing on Oct. 16 after being hit with a $650 million defamation lawsuit.  The...Continue Reading

The Tether-backed company is talking to interested parties, it said. It may also see an IPO on the Nasdaq next year. Northern Data Group is looking to divest its cryptocurrency mining business Peak Mining. Proceeds from the possible divestment would be sunk into developing its artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) units. Northern Data’s main...Continue Reading

Transak disclosed a data breach affecting over 92,000 users after a phishing attack compromised an employee’s laptop. Crypto on-ramp firm Transak has disclosed a recent data breach that affected over 92,000 users.  According to an Oct. 21 blog post, the company identified that a malicious actor gained access to an employee’s laptop through a phishing...Continue Reading

As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain. John Avlon is running to represent the state of New York’s 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Avlon — a Democrat, former CNN anchor, and former editor-in-chief of The...Continue Reading

Bitcoin offers buyers a “flash sale” with a dip below $67,000, but traders warn that the BTC price retracement may not be done yet. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $67,000 after the Oct. 21 Wall Street open amid “expected” United States sell pressure. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView tracked...Continue Reading