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In brief Crypto wallet MetaMask will launch a rewards program with over $30 million in incentives for users. The rewards push will begin ahead of the wallet’s upcoming token launch. The rewards will include LINEA tokens from the Consensys Ethereum layer-2 network, Linea. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask is launching a program that will distribute over $30 million in rewards, including LINEA tokens, during its first season—a precursor to the upcoming MetaMask token launch.The MetaMask Rewards program will offer referral rewards, incentives in the company’s mUSD stablecoin, partner rewards, and token access to users. The Consensys-owned project emphasized in a weekend…

Key takeawaysMonitor X, Reddit and Discord for early hype; use tools like LunarCrush to filter noise.Scout for IDOs and DEXs with DexScreener for volume spikes signaling listing potential.Track holder growth and buys via block explorers like Etherscan and research platforms like Arkham for onchain insights.Study Binance’s Innovation Zone and Launchpad and similar initiatives on Coinbase.The cryptocurrency market is full of opportunities and risks, with new tokens emerging every day. For smart investors and traders, getting in early on promising projects before their tokens are listed on major exchanges like Binance or Coinbase could mean significant returns.These mainstream exchanges act as…

In brief Bitcoin broke a new all-time high of a little over $126,000 per coin on Monday. However, the stock prices of publicly traded mining companies are rising even faster. Investors are flooding into the stock market and alternative assets over worries that currencies worldwide are being debased. Bitcoin’s price hit new records Monday, as the so-called debasement trade has become more attractive. But Bitcoin mining company stocks rose even quicker, furthering sizable gains seen across the industry in recent weeks.Top public companies in the mining space—including the Nasdaq-listed HIVE Digital, MARA, and CleanSpark—all shot up on Monday ahead of…

In brief Kazakh authorities terminated operations at 130 unlicensed crypto platforms suspected of processing illicit funds, confiscating digital assets valued at $16.7 million. Financial monitors identified 81 underground cash-out networks handling more than $43 million. Planned biometric authentication for cash transactions could morph into surveillance infrastructure “without strong data-protection laws and independent oversight,” an expert warned. Kazakh financial authorities have terminated operations at 130 unlicensed crypto platforms and confiscated $16.7 million in digital assets during a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting money laundering operations.Kairat Bizhanov, the Deputy Chairman of the country’s Financial Monitoring Agency, disclosed the enforcement results at a government…

In brief PancakeSwap’s Chinese X account was hacked to promote a scam meme coin token. CAKE token’s price remains largely unaffected. Security experts noted weak user security awareness and phishing as key reasons. The official Chinese X account of decentralized exchange PancakeSwap was hacked on Tuesday, used to promote a fraudulent meme coin named “Mr. Pancake.”Despite the security breach, the platform’s native token, CAKE, remains up 6.4% over the past 24 hours after reaching an intraday high of $4.50. It has since cooled to $4.30 according to CoinGecko data.The official account posted an update stating that they are “actively working…

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

Bitcoin is holding around $122,000 in Wednesday’s Asian hours after setting a record high at $126,200 earlier this week, with some market watchers still expecting a surge to a record $140,000 later this month.Economist Timothy Peterson said in an X post Tuesday that bitcoin has a 50% probability of rising to $140,000, citing simulations that were based on data from the past decade.“There is a 50% chance Bitcoin finishes the month above $140k,” Peterson said in an X post on Wednesday. “But there is a 43% chance Bitcoin finishes below $136k.”Half of Bitcoin’s October gains may have already happened, according…

This is an analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.Alternative cryptocurrencies typically move in tandem with bitcoin BTC$121,343.38, but the magnitude of their price swings often differs.Take payments-focused XRP as an example. Since July, every upswing in Bitcoin has triggered rallies in XRP; however, XRP has consistently produced “lower highs.” A lower high occurs when a price peak is lower than the previous one, indicating weakening buying pressure.This persistent pattern of lower highs in XRP, alongside bitcoin’s new highs, signals underlying weakness in XRP’s momentum – a sign of less conviction among XRP buyers compared to…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain metrics are signaling a notable shift in behavior among long-term whales, with average dormancy climbing to its highest level in a month in early October 2025.Market signals are flashing early warnings of potential selling pressure as some investors appear ready to take profits.Sponsored SponsoredOld Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up With Massive Transfers According to the latest data from CryptoQuant, average dormancy has risen sharply recently. The metric shows how long Bitcoins were held before they were moved. When this number rises, it means that long-term holders are moving or selling their coins. This, in turn, can signal possible selling pressure…

Scam 1: Advanced phishing attacks Advanced phishing attacks now target crypto wallets and exchange accounts using sophisticated tactics that exploit user trust to steal private keys or login credentials.To carry out advanced phishing attacks, criminals create fake websites that mimic legitimate platforms. They send deceptive emails posing as trusted organizations or use social engineering tactics to trick victims into sharing sensitive information. Some impersonate support staff or design cloned interfaces to capture information.Attackers may employ sophisticated tactics for such phishing attacks:Wallet drainers: These are malicious programs or scripts used in phishing attacks. After a victim connects their wallet to a…