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    Self-styled ‘Godfather’ Adam Iza sentenced to six years for $37 million Meta fraud

    Adam Iza, a self‑styled “Godfather,” has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for a $37 million fraud against Meta, tax evasion and intimidation, with restitution and concurrent sentences for related crimes.

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    OpenAI Targets $30 Billion Raise at Staggering $1.4 Trillion Valuation Following IPO Postponement

    OpenAI is pursuing a $30 billion funding round at a $1.4 trillion valuation after postponing its IPO, signaling massive investor confidence in the AI leader's growth trajectory.

    Crypto for Advisors: Despite CLARITY Act Stalled, Regulatory Framework Emerges

    The CLARITY Act's failure in Congress hasn't stopped regulators from moving forward with their own rules, with the SEC issuing an "Innovation Exemption" just two days after the legislation stalled.

    There’s an election next month: State of Crypto

    Congress is gone from Washington for the final pre-election recess, and it's time to take stock of what's going on ahead of November.

    XRP news: SPAC tracking Ripple-linked token jumps nearly 300%

    Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR treasury company.

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    BTC price: Bitcoin’s inflation-driven surge to $85.5K fades as bond yields stay elevated

    Bitcoin's brief surge to $85,500 faded as stubbornly high bond yields erased gains, despite a softer PCE report that briefly lifted crypto prices, before late Wall Street volatility reversed the rally.

    New stablecoin Open USD goes live as Coinbase, Mastercard, Stripe and Visa commit $1 billion to liquidity

    The “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will be distributed over time to partners based on how much they help grow the stablecoin, CEO Zach Abrams said.

    Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September but applications fall

    Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.

    Ether’s Liquidity Shrinks Compared to Bitcoin in Q3; XRP Sees Increased Buying Interest

    Ether outperformed bitcoin in Q3 but saw its liquidity decline relative to the leading cryptocurrency, according to new data from Coingecko.

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    Self-styled ‘Godfather’ Adam Iza sentenced to six years for $37 million Meta fraud

    Adam Iza, a self‑styled “Godfather,” has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for a $37 million fraud against Meta, tax evasion and intimidation, with restitution and concurrent sentences for related crimes.

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    Wall Street banking giant BNY explores infrastructure partnership with Kraken’s parent Payward

    Wall Street banking giant BNY is in talks with Kraken’s parent Payward to forge a broad partnership covering digital assets, custody, trading, payments and infrastructure, extending Payward’s push to link its digital-asset operations with established financial institutions.

    Fairshake, Crypto’s Political Arm, Unveils House Candidates It Will Fund

    Crypto super PAC Fairshake endorsed 32 House incumbents across both parties for November, focusing on safe-seat lawmakers positioned on key committees to advance digital asset legislation.

    BlackRock’s next big tokenization bet

    Tokenization is not just about putting individual stocks and funds onchain. The next step could be entire investment portfolios that can be traded, rebalanced and eventually managed in real-time.

    BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin’s bull score hits 90 in warning sign for bulls

    A trend guage tracked on onchain analysis firm CryptoQuant is near its ceiling. The buyers who drove BTC to an eight-month high are already pulling back.

    Robinhood (HOOD) adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders

    The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.

    XRP news: SPAC tracking Ripple-linked token jumps nearly 300%

    Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR treasury company.

    OpenAI Targets $30 Billion Raise at Staggering $1.4 Trillion Valuation Following IPO Postponement

    OpenAI is pursuing a $30 billion funding round at a $1.4 trillion valuation after postponing its IPO, signaling massive investor confidence in the AI leader's growth trajectory.

    New stablecoin Open USD goes live as Coinbase, Mastercard, Stripe and Visa commit $1 billion to liquidity

    The “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will be distributed over time to partners based on how much they help grow the stablecoin, CEO Zach Abrams said.

    Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token’s top investors

    The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world."

    Bank group sues U.S. regulator over granting crypto trust charters

    The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of overstepping its legal authority.

    OKX Money app offers 10% USDG rewards with fee-free global card payments

    OKX Money app offers a 10% yield on USDG stablecoins and fee-free global card payments, targeting consumers seeking digital dollar access.

    Citigroup Boosts 12-Month Bitcoin Forecast to $113,000 Amid Renewed ETF Demand

    Citigroup raises its 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 and ether to $3,028, driven by renewed ETF inflows and positive economic signals.