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ETHGlobal hackathon’s 10 finalists showcase AI agents, crypto games, DAO tools, and more
Developers at ETHGlobal's hackathon trained AI agents, developed new infrastructure, and built new crypto games. ...

The Funding: A dozen crypto VCs share what’s next after Trump’s win and bitcoin’s surge
With Donald Trump winning re-election and bitcoin crossing $93K, here’s how 12 top crypto VCs are planning their next moves. ...

Polymarket bettors see Lutnick as Treasury Secretary favorite after Musk endorsement
Several crypto executives are privately lobbying Trump's campaign on behalf of Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, a new report says. ...

XRP rises over 20%, spurred by favorable regulatory environment, ETF filing
While it doesn't seem like a single development spurred the rise in price, XRP traders likely anticipate a friendly regulatory environment. ...

Spot bitcoin ETF options are one step closer to going live
A new CFTC staff advisory has brought options trading on Bitcoin ETFs one step closer to reality, with listings potentially coming soon, analysts say. ...

Polymarket whale loses $3.6 million on Tyson bet after netting $11 million from Trump win
The whale still remains the fourth-highest earner on the site, even after taking a $3.6 million hit betting on Mike Tyson to best Jake Paul. ...

DeFi protocol Thala recovers $25 million following successful hacker negotiation
A SEAL 911 member who assisted in the recovery said the protocol was lucky that the hacker was immediately willing to accept a bounty. ...

Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot reports Q3 revenue of $135.3 million
The firm noted $135.3 million in revenue for the quarter, down 25% from the $179.5 million generated in the prior year's quarter....

Syncracy Capital’s Ryan Watkins unpacks the bull case for Solana and what’s driving crypto markets
The co-founder of Syncracy Capital sheds light on Ethereum, Solana and finding the next "generational winners" in the crypto market....