Judge Certifies Investor Class in Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit

DefiLlama delisted Aster's perpetuals data due to suspiciously similar trading volumes to Binance, suggesting possible wash trading. Aster's rise to the top of DefiLlama's leaderboard was fueled by XRP and ether volumes.

Marty Kendall, based in Australia, co-founded mNAV, a company providing dashboards for Bitcoin treasury firms worldwide. The company's focus on transparency and clarity helps firms assess their digital asset holdings and market capitalization. Kendall believes these firms are crucial for Bitcoin's adoption and evolution.

Defiance Investments has filed a prospectus with the SEC for 49 funds offering three times leveraged exposure to tech, crypto, gold, and ETFs, including assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The proposal aims to cater to risk-embracing investors seeking amplified returns in various sectors.

President Trump mentioned the possibility of distributing $1,000-$2,000 per person to Americans from tariff revenues. Previous stimulus checks led to an estimated $40 billion being invested in Bitcoin and stocks, potentially resulting in significant gains today.

Bitcoin's recent surge brought it close to its previous record of $124,128 set in mid-August, with $153 million worth of Bitcoin shorts liquidated in the last 24 hours. The rise is attributed to a bullish start to October and hopes of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

An analyst claimed that the return of the McDonald's McRib historically led to significant increases in Bitcoin's price, but failed to mention instances where BTC's price actually fell after the sandwich's release. Despite the excitement over a potential McRib comeback, Bitcoin has been performing well without it, currently up 13% in the past week.

Traditional finance talent is in demand in the crypto industry, with top companies seeking candidates who can navigate both sectors. Recruiters note a trend of professionals transitioning from financial firms to crypto ventures, as the two industries increasingly collaborate.

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has warned of vulnerabilities in stablecoins issued across the EU and other jurisdictions, urging urgent policy action to prevent potential systemic shocks. Stablecoins, valued at over $300 billion, are predominantly dollar-based, with Tether's USDT holding over 58.53% market dominance.

Samsung has expanded its collaboration with Coinbase to offer easier cryptocurrency access to its 75 million U.S. Galaxy device owners through Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay. This partnership allows users to purchase cryptocurrency directly within the app using Samsung Pay, streamlining investment management on its secure platform.

A Portuguese man suspected of orchestrating a $580 million cryptocurrency and credit card fraud was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. Identified as 39-year-old Pedro M., he was apprehended in a luxury shopping mall after being recognized by a Portuguese journalist. Thai authorities used facial recognition and biometric data to confirm his identity.