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Rebeca Moen Oct 07, 2025 01:32 FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle discusses the agency’s evolving strategies to combat crypto crime, ransomware, and national security threats alongside Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is intensifying its efforts to tackle cryptocurrency-related crimes as digital currencies become increasingly entwined with cybercrime and national security threats. According to Chainalysis, FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle recently shared insights into the bureau’s evolving strategies and collaborative efforts with Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin. FBI’s Strategic Approach to Cryptocurrency Crimes In a detailed discussion, Barnacle…

Press enter or click to view image in full sizeAt the Web3 Foundation, we’re constantly evolving our grant programs to better support the projects and teams that will drive the Polkadot ecosystem forward. Today, we’re excited to share updated guidelines that provide clearer insight into what makes us enthusiastic about supporting your project.Whether you’re a seasoned developer, an innovative startup, or a team with a bold vision for Polkadot’s future, these guidelines will help you understand if the W3F Grants Program is the right fit for your project.What We’re Looking ForUser-Centric Innovation Matters: We’re passionate about projects that solve real…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,200, backed by a record $5.67 billion ETP inflows.Fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty have revived the “debasement trade” narrative.Institutional inflows dominate while retail participation continues to decline.Bitcoin (BTC) stormed to a new all-time high of $126,200 on Monday, following one of the strongest weeks on record for digital assets as global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) logged $5.67 billion in net inflows, the largest ever weekly haul. The surge reflected the return of investor conviction, fuelled by renewed faith in the “debasement trade” as fiscal and geopolitical risks mount.As noted in Bitwise’s weekly crypto…

XRP’s price history and trajectory have always caused debates among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, especially when compared to Bitcoin’s growth. Bitcoin has soared more than sixfold in the past seven years, but XRP is still trading around $3.02, roughly the same level it was trading at in early 2018.  This comparison recently resurfaced in a post by analyst Adam Livingston on the social media platform X, who pointed out that XRP’s lack of progress stands in stark contrast to Bitcoin’s 608% surge during the same period. In response, Digital Asset Investor, a well-known voice in the XRP community, explained that the stagnation…

Crypto analyst Barri C believes the XRP price could soon undergo a significant market movement. He says the chart pattern now resembles almost precisely what it did years ago, before XRP experienced its most notable price surge. The analyst thinks the market is repeating the same setup that once sent XRP soaring, and this could push the price to much higher levels in the coming months as trading activity and excitement build again. Analyst Says XRP Price Market Structure Mirrors 2017 Setup Barri C said that the XRP market is repeating what it did in 2017 before its sharp rise.…

Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures.The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement. Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin (BTC). Apollo, Stillmark and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures also contributed to the funding round.The new funding brings Meanwhile’s total capital raised in 2025 to $122 million,…

Reinforces “Power of Eight” Initiative, targeting 800M Worldcoin (WLD) tokens and verify 8B humans Currently over 17 million verified World humans, with goal of verifying 100 million in the next twelve months World is the single sign-on and Proof-of-Human verification for the AI era The Company is supported by a select group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more EASTON, Pa., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced the launch of its “Chairman’s Message” video series and corporate…

Reinforces “Power of Eight” Initiative, targeting 800M Worldcoin (WLD) tokens and verify 8B humans Currently over 17 million verified World humans, with goal of verifying 100 million in the next twelve months World is the single sign-on and Proof-of-Human verification for the AI era The Company is supported by a select group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more EASTON, Pa., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced the launch of its “Chairman’s Message” video series and corporate…

Scam 1: Advanced phishing attacks Advanced phishing attacks now target crypto wallets and exchange accounts using sophisticated tactics that exploit user trust to steal private keys or login credentials.To carry out advanced phishing attacks, criminals create fake websites that mimic legitimate platforms. They send deceptive emails posing as trusted organizations or use social engineering tactics to trick victims into sharing sensitive information. Some impersonate support staff or design cloned interfaces to capture information.Attackers may employ sophisticated tactics for such phishing attacks:Wallet drainers: These are malicious programs or scripts used in phishing attacks. After a victim connects their wallet to a…

The partnership makes Intercontinental Exchange a global distributor of Polymarket data.Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday a strategic investment in Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform.ICE will invest up to $2 billion, valuing Polymarket at roughly $8 billion pre-investment, according to a press release. As part of the deal, ICE will become a global distributor of Polymarket’s data, providing institutional investors with access to insights on market sentiment. The two companies also plan to work together on tokenization projects in the future, the release noted. This comes at a time when…