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Bitcoin academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin

The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by the ECB paper’s authors earlier this month that argued Bitcoin’s price should be regulated or outright banned.  Source link

CFTC chair says agency is ‘handcuffed’ as crypto regulations stall: Report

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam hopes a new Congress and president can accelerate crypto regulations.  Source link

Bitcoin open interest exceeds $40B amid brush near $70K

High open interest signals more leverage, which could induce another flush-out if positions are liquidated.  Source link

Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits. Source link

Bitcoin to pump if oil, energy prices surge amid Middle East tension: Hayes

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin’s price will rise alongside surging oil and energy prices if tensions between Iran and Israel boil over. Source link

Ireland drafting urgent crypto laws before EU money-laundering rules

Ireland’s finance minister wants to act quickly before the EU imposes strict Anti-Money Laundering standards. Source link

Trump-allied political action committee raises $7.5M in crypto

The Donald Trump-backing PAC “Trump 47” has seen millions in crypto-denominated contributions from industry executives since July. Source link

Bitcoin dominance hits 3.5-year high as altcoins get left behind

Bitcoin’s market share neared 60%, hitting its highest level since April 2021, while altcoins saw muted gains in the last 24 hours. Source link

US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $556M inflows in biggest day since June

More than half a billion dollars flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US as the cryptocurrency topped $66,000. Source link

Crypto short liquidations breach $100M as Bitcoin reclaims $64K 

Bitcoin has reached its highest price so far in October, surging above $64,000 early on Oct. 14 and liquidating over $52 million from those betting its price would fall. Source link