Friday, November 1
Bitcoin mining is in peril, but Trump can save it by keeping this campaign promise
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Bitcoin mining is in peril, but Trump can save it by keeping this campaign promise

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. Bitcoin miner centralization threatens Bitcoin, but former President Donald Trump’s pledge to slash energy prices can ensure its decentralization. Bitcoin mining pools, the majority of Bitcoin mining being done, appear to be centralized in China around a handful of entities—with Chinese mining pools making up approximately 54% of the Bitcoin hashrate, according to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. News reports about China banning the mining of crypto assets exaggerated the situation on the ground. The country still dominates the hash rate, largely thanks to its cheap electricity and infrastructure. A bitcoin mining pool is a network of miners who work together to mine Bitcoin blocks and share mini...
Unlock New Thrills: ‘Black Ops 6’ Release Set for October 25 with Exciting Zombies Map and Liberty Falls
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Unlock New Thrills: ‘Black Ops 6’ Release Set for October 25 with Exciting Zombies Map and Liberty Falls

  Prepare for Action: 'Black Ops 6' Drops October 25 with New Round-Based Zombies Map and Liberty Falls   Gamers around the world are gearing up for an exhilarating new chapter in the "Call of Duty" franchise with the highly anticipated release of "Black Ops 6" set for October 25. Among the most exciting features of this latest installment is the introduction of a brand-new Round-Based Zombies map, designed to captivate both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. Joining this fresh experience is the Liberty Falls map, promising an array of new challenges and thrills. As the launch date approaches, anticipation is building to a fever pitch, with players eager to dive into these innovative environments and uncover the secrets they hold. The Round-Based Zombies mode has ...
Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases
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Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases

Roman Sterlingov, the man behind the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, is contesting a potential 30-year prison sentence following his conviction on several money laundering charges. In a 37-page sentencing memorandum submitted to the US District Court for the District of Columbia, Sterlingov’s defense team contends that the recommended sentences of 30 and 20 years by the prosecution and Probation Office, respectively, “vastly exceed” the penalties imposed in similar cases. The defense argued that these recommendations are disproportionately high due to the “cumulative effect” of various enhancements that punish different aspects of the same conduct — specifically, running a large-scale money laundering operation. Laundering conviction Sterlingov was convicted earlier this year on multiple counts ...
Franklin Templeton files S-1 application for crypto index ETF offering BTC, ETH exposure
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Franklin Templeton files S-1 application for crypto index ETF offering BTC, ETH exposure

Franklin Templeton has filed an S-1 application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the Aug. 16 filing, the proposed fund — dubbed “Franklin Crypto Index ETF” — aims to offer investors exposure to the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum through a regulated financial product. The proposed ETF will track the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index, which currently includes only BTC and ETH. However, the filing states that the fund may incorporate additional cryptocurrencies in the future, depending on regulatory developments and market conditions. Coinbase Custody Trust Company has been selected to serve as the custodian for the fund’s digital assets, while Bank of New York Mellon will manage cash holdings and pe...
Heightened Bitcoin volatility post-halving reflects speculative trading trends
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Heightened Bitcoin volatility post-halving reflects speculative trading trends

Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Implied Volatility is the market’s expectation of volatility. Given the price of an option, we can solve for the expected volatility of the underlying asset. Formally, implied volatility (IV) is the one standard deviation range of the expected movement of an asset’s price over the course of a year. Viewing At-The-Money (ATM) IV over time gives a normalized view of volatility expectations, which will often rise and fall with realized volatility and market sentiment. This metric shows the ATM implied volatility for options contracts that expire 1 week from today. BTC’s 1-week implied volatility has seen notable fluctuations throughout 2024. The metric, a key indicator of market sentiment, remained relatively stable at around 50% in the early part of the year af...