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Cointelegraph reports that North Korea is using IT workers from third countries to pass interviews for jobs at US companies. North Korean operatives allegedly take over those positions after the workers secure employment.
Wall Street is developing tokenized deposits to help businesses manage cash held across accounts and jurisdictions. CryptoSlate says the initiative could also encourage customers to keep more funds within participating banking networks.
Metaplanet has reset its Series 10 stock acquisition rights, eliminating more than $220 million in warrant value and related compensation after concluding that later Bitcoin purchases created less value per share.
Bitwise’s BWOW Dogecoin ETF is scheduled to stop trading on October 14, before its first anniversary. Cash payments to remaining shareholders are expected on October 22, according to Decrypt.
August core CPI rose 0.3%, faster than forecast, heightening concern that inflation remains too persistent and raising the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate hike. The report carries added significance after Kevin Warsh’s recent warning.
Bitcoin reversed its early advance as markets priced in multiple rate hikes after August core CPI rose 0.3% monthly. Annual core inflation was 2.4%, matching forecasts and reaching its slowest pace since early 2021.
Bitcoin has pulled back following another golden cross. CoinDesk reports that the signal may support the longer-term outlook, while historical patterns indicate much of the upside often arrives before the crossover appears.
Blockstream will not pay a ransom for nearly 600 BTC held by Liquid hackers, according to Cointelegraph. It said it would work with law enforcement, exchanges and forensic specialists to recover the Bitcoin if it is not returned.
Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 and is down more than 5% this week, while 95 of the CoinDesk 100 declined in 24 hours. Zcash led losses as traders bet on a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Ripple is adding AI agents to a $1 billion corporate treasury initiative. The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial actions, but human approval remains required for every decision.
Metaplanet shareholders are criticizing equity allocations for insiders, while new figures show Southeast Asian crypto funding has doubled. Singapore remains Asia’s leading crypto hub, according to Cointelegraph.
Bitcoin Magazine reports that Senate Republicans have circulated an updated Crypto Clarity Act draft days before a key vote. The report provides no details on the revisions, vote timing, or potential market impact.
