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Elon Musk and Nayib Bukele Talk AI and Bitcoin at Tesla HQ https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musk-and-nayib-bukele-talk-ai-and-bitcoin-at-tesla-hq MediaIn a meeting that brought together two of the most talked-about figures in technology and politics, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele visited Tesla's headquarters in Austin.

VanEck: Harris Presidency Could Turn Out Better for Bitcoin https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vaneck-harris-presidency-could-turn-out-better-for-bitcoin MediaAnalysts at VanEck have gone through a surprise flip by indicating that Kamala Harris's presidency could turn out to be better for Bitcoin (BTC) than a second term from Donald Trump.

Bitcoin Set for "Explosive Move" as Analysts Target $85,000 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-set-for-explosive-move-as-analysts-target-dollar85000 MediaCrypto experts are predicting that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could explode in the latter stages of 2024.

Coinbase Clears Up cbBTC Refund Policy Amid User Concerns https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-clears-up-cbbtc-refund-policy-amid-user-concerns MediaCoinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has come forward to clear the air on the company's refund policy.

Vice President Harris Signals Support for AI and Digital Assets in Presidential Campaign https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vice-president-harris-signals-support-for-ai-and-digital-assets-in-presidential-campaign MediaVice President Kamala Harris has finally made her first public statement on AI and digital assets since she became the frontrunner for the presidency among Democrats.

Hackers Hijack Supreme Court of India's YouTube Channel for Crypto Scam https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hackers-hijack-supreme-court-of-indias-youtube-channel-for-crypto-scam MediaThe official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India has been hijacked by crypto scammers promoting Ripple (XRP) investments.

Bitcoin Price Surges Amid Dollar Strength and Yen Weakness https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-surges-amid-dollar-strength-and-yen-weakness MediaBitcoin's price surged more than 6% this week, reaching a high of $63,800 following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

Telegram's Catizen Game Launches CATI Token Amid Community Airdrop https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/telegrams-catizen-game-launches-cati-token-amid-community-airdrop MediaThe CATI token for Telegram's tap-to-earn game, Catizen, has officially launched for trading on multiple centralized exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and Bitget.

SEC Wins as Court Dismissed Consensys Lawsuit at First Hearing https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-wins-as-court-dismissed-consensys-lawsuit-at-first-hearing MediaA Texas federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by blockchain firm Consensys against the Securities and Exchange Commission, along with its commissioners including Chair Gary Gensler.

BingX Exchange Confirms "Minor Asset Loss" Following Suspicious Wallet Activity https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bingx-exchange-confirms-minor-asset-loss-following-suspicious-wallet-activity MediaSingapore-based virtual currency exchange, BingX, has confirmed a security breach leading to a "minor asset loss" after the company detected suspicious outflows from one of its hot wallets.

Sky DeFi Platform to Divest Wrapped Bitcoin Exposure Amid Ownership Concerns https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sky-defi-platform-to-divest-wrapped-bitcoin-exposure-amid-ownership-concerns MediaSky, formerly known as Maker, is divesting its wrapped Bitcoin following a community governance vote that was finalized on September 19.

German Regulators Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchanges in a Wide Crackdown https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/german-regulators-shut-down-47-crypto-exchanges-in-a-wide-crackdown MediaGerman regulators have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges, accusing them of maintaining an "underground economy" for cybercriminals.

Fed Rate Cut Fuels Bitcoin Rally, Wipes Out Short Positions https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/fed-rate-cut-fuels-bitcoin-rally-wipes-out-short-positions MediaBitcoin (BTC)'s price surged following the announcement of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Louisiana Accepts First Crypto Payment via Bitcoin Lightning Network https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/louisiana-accepts-first-crypto-payment-via-bitcoin-lightning-network MediaLouisiana has officially accepted its first crypto payment, marking a significant step in the state's adoption of digital currencies for government services.

Crypto Regulations Will Be Unaffected by U.S. Election, Binance Executive Says https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-regulations-will-be-unaffected-by-us-election-binance-executive-says MediaVishal Sacheendran, Binance's Head of Regional Markets, stated that the upcoming U.S. presidential election is unlikely to significantly influence global regulations surrounding crypto.

Telegram-Based Trading Bot Banana Gun Faces User Wallet Compromise https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/telegram-based-trading-bot-banana-gun-faces-user-wallet-compromise MediaThe Banana Gun team is currently looking into reports of compromised user wallets linked to its Telegram-based trading bot, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Ethereum Resilience Being Tested as DApp Activity Goes Down https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-resilience-being-tested-as-dapp-activity-goes-down MediaEthereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, heads into a trying period with its decentralized application activities going down notably.

Former President Trump Used Bitcoin To Purchase Burgers at NYC Bar https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/former-president-trump-used-bitcoin-to-purchase-burgers-at-nyc-bar MediaRepublican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to use Bitcoin in a public transaction.

House Subcommittee Saw Heated Debate Over the SEC's Crypto Approach https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/house-subcommittee-saw-heated-debate-over-the-secs-crypto-approach MediaIn the hearing last week before the House subcommittee, Republican lawmakers blamed the SEC and its chair, Gary Gensler, for politicizing the regulation of digital assets.

Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in Four Years, Bitcoin Gains 2.8% https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/fed-cuts-rates-for-first-time-in-four-years-bitcoin-gains-28percent MediaIn a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate 50 basis points on Wednesday, starting its easing cycle.

JPMorgan Chase Revealed as Significant User of Blockchain Technology by Jamie Dimon https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/jpmorgan-chase-revealed-as-significant-user-of-blockchain-technology-by-jamie-dimon MediaJamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has acknowledged that the bank he helms is one of the largest users of blockchain technology.

Arthur Hayes Warns of Possible Market Crash Amid Fed Rate Cuts https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/arthur-hayes-warns-of-possible-market-crash-amid-fed-rate-cuts MediaArthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, recently shared his insights on potential impacts of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts during his keynote speech at Token2049 in Singapore.

TON Blockchain Attracts $30 Million Investment from Bitget and Foresight Ventures https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ton-blockchain-attracts-dollar30-million-investment-from-bitget-and-foresight-ventures MediaCrypto exchange Bitget and investment firm Foresight Ventures have announced a $30 million investment in The Open Network (TON) blockchain.

Circle Expands USDC Access to Latin America through Local Payment Systems https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/circle-expands-usdc-access-to-latin-america-through-local-payment-systems MediaCircle announced new integrations with local payment systems in both Brazil and Mexico.

Bhutan Reveals Fourth-Largest Government Bitcoin Holdings Worth $750M https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bhutan-reveals-fourth-largest-government-bitcoin-holdings-worth-dollar750m MediaRecent findings by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence showed that the Kingdom of Bhutan ranks fourth globally in terms of government holdings of Bitcoin.

‘Kimchi Premium’ for Crypto Returns as South Korean Market Heats Up https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kimchi-premium-for-crypto-returns-as-south-korean-market-heats-up MediaThe Kimchi Premium, a well-known dynamic of the crypto market in South Korea, has returned after several months.

MoviePass Partners with Sui Blockchain to Revolutionize Cinemas https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/moviepass-partners-with-sui-blockchain-to-revolutionize-cinemas MediaMoviePass announced a partnership with the Sui Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into the subscription service for cinemas.

Bitcoin Surges to $61,000 But Derivatives Markets Give Conflicting Signals https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surges-to-dollar61000-but-derivatives-markets-give-conflicting-signals MediaBitcoin (BTC)'s price surged 6.4% in less than 12 hours on September 17, breaking through the $61,000 level for the first time in three weeks.

SEC Faces Internal Criticism Over $750K Flyfish Club NFT Settlement https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-faces-internal-criticism-over-dollar750k-flyfish-club-nft-settlement MediaTwo commissioners from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have publicly criticized the agency’s recent enforcement action against Flyfish Club.

WalletConnect Launches Native Token on Optimism Mainnet, Plans 185M Token Airdrop https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/walletconnect-launches-native-token-on-optimism-mainnet-plans-185m-token-airdrop MediaWalletConnect, a protocol that facilitates connections between crypto wallets and decentralized applications, is set to launch its native Connect Token (WCT) on Optimism’s OP Mainnet.