Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/roman-storm-bitcoin-fog-doj-acquittal-bid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch
Gold recorded 542 million contracts and an estimated $5 million in fees in September, surpassing Ether’s 318 million contracts and $2.6 million, though Bitcoin remained far ahead. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kalshis-15-min-gold-markets-overtake-ether-just-weeks-after-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin.de trading remains halted as German regulator rejects MiCA application
Trading on the platform has largely been suspended since June as its operator awaited MiCA authorization, with the company now looking to regulated partners to restart services. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoinde-trading-remains-halted-as-german-regulator-rejects-mica-application?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Pudgy Penguins-backed Abstract to shut down after ‘tens of millions’ in losses
Igloo CEO Luca Netz said the company funded Abstract for 18 months but still failed to find product-market fit despite attracting major brands and a community of millions. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/consumer-crypto-chain-abstract-to-wind-down?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without explanation
The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze USDt funds in a Conduit wallet tied to an investigation launched by Brazilian authorities in 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/conduit-lawsuit-tether-usdt-freeze?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing
The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/winklevoss-backed-zcash-etf-files-with-sec-for-nasdaq-listing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UK names 6 banks to lead first digitally native government bond
The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-taps-6-banks-to-lead-first-digitally-native-government-bond?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast
The digital ruble’s early uptake comes as BRICS nations explore linking their digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/russia-digital-ruble-adoption-brics-cbdc-payments?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/law-congress-betting-elections-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey
Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/majority-of-affluent-investors-across-7-countries-own-crypto-survey?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound