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Elon Musk’s Grokipedia Goes Live, Claims to Tell 'The Whole Truth'

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:18:51 +0000

Elon Musk has rolled out a digital encyclopedia called Grokipedia, which he says is designed to offer a more accurate and transparent alternative to Wikipedia.

MegaETH Token Sale Pulls $450 Million, Crushing $50 Million Target

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:02:28 +0000

The recent MEGA token offering from the Ethereum ETH-based network MegaETH saw far greater demand than expected.

GitHub’s Agent HQ Unifies AI Coders from Top Tech Giants

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:53:42 +0000

GitHub has launched Agent HQ, a new tool designed to help developers manage various artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistants in one place.

Kalshi Sues New York Over Sports Contract Shutdown Order

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:06:29 +0000

Kalshi, an event-based trading platform, has taken legal action against the New York State Gaming Commission.

Crypto Giants Pause Bitcoin Buys After October Market Drop

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:53:15 +0000

David Duong, who leads investment research at Coinbase Institutional, said in a post on X that companies that invest in Bitcoin BTC have largely paused buying since the crypto market dipped on October 10.

Senator Thom Tillis Warns Crypto Law Faces Countdown Before 2026 Elections

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:29:10 +0000

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has raised concerns that efforts to pass cryptocurrency regulations in the United States could soon lose momentum.

Solana just made ETF history

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:15:26 +0000

BitDegree Launches Latest Mission Featuring Ledger Nano Gen5

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:10:44 +0000

BitDegree, the leading platform for Web3 learning, has launched a new Mission titled Ledger Nano Gen5: The New Playful Signer.

Indian Court Orders WazirX to Secure $11,800 Over XRP Dispute

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:20 +0000

An Indian court has introduced a ruling that could influence how cryptocurrency exchanges deal with user complaints after a security breach.

Canada Set to Introduce Stablecoin Plan in November 2025 Budget Talk

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:53:39 +0000

The Canadian government is working on new rules for stablecoins, with an announcement likely to be included in next week’s federal budget.

ClearBank Taps Circle to Boost Stablecoin Access in Europe

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:04:01 +0000

Circle, the firm behind the USDC USDC stablecoin, has joined forces with ClearBank, a cloud-first clearing bank headquartered in the UK.

Australia's ACCC Takes Microsoft to Court for Misleading 365 Subscribers

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:54:10 +0000

Microsoft is being taken to court by Australia’s consumer regulator over how it introduced its AI tool, Copilot, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Developer Luke Dashjr’s Proposal Stirs Legal Fears in Bitcoin Community

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:50:19 +0000

One of Bitcoin’s developers, Luke Dashjr, has introduced a new proposal to limit certain data stored on the Bitcoin BTC blockchain.

Japan Launches First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, JPYC

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:49:10 +0000

A financial technology company based in Tokyo, JPYC, has introduced a new digital token that is tied to the Japanese yen.

Crypto just woke up - here's what changed

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:41:02 +0000

BitDegree Launches Mission on Ogvio’s Approach to Money Safety

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:29:36 +0000

The latest BitDegree Mission featuring Ogvio, a free, global money transfer service, is now live.

Iran’s Ayandeh Bank Collapses, Bitcoin's Core Idea Resurfaces

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:20:11 +0000

A private bank in Iran, Ayandeh Bank, has officially closed after failing to manage its financial losses.

Bitcoin Not 'Digital Gold' Against Inflation, Says NYDIG Research

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:03:09 +0000

According to research from NYDIG, Bitcoin BTC does not reliably rise in response to inflation, despite common belief.

Changpeng Zhao Pardoned Following Trump-Linked Lobby Campaign

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:26:48 +0000

Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance , received a pardon from US President Donald Trump following a focused and costly lobbying campaign, according to a Politico report on October 26.

Startups on Blockchain? Coinbase’s Big New Plan

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:57:00 +0000

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase , has shared a plan to shift the entire process of building a startup onto the blockchain.

Stablecoin KGST Launches as Kyrgyzstan Preps Digital Som Pilot

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:18:10 +0000

Kyrgyzstan has introduced a new stablecoin called KGST, which is tied to the Kyrgyzstani som at a 1:1 value.

Ferrari’s New Crypto Token Lets VIPs Bid on Le Mans-Winning 499P

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:51:17 +0000

Ferrari is preparing to launch a digital token that will give select fans a chance to bid on the 499P, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Instagram Stories Get Smarter with Built-In Meta AI Edits

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:36:05 +0000

Meta has introduced a set of artificial intelligence (AI) assisted editing features directly within Instagram Stories.

OpenAI Acquires Sky to Bring Smarter AI to Mac Users

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:34:45 +0000

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the company behind Sky, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Mac computers.

Sam Altman’s World Under Investigation in Thailand Over WLD Exchange

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:02:24 +0000

World, a digital identity program supported by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, is currently under investigation in Thailand.

Altcoin Season Delayed? $800 Billion Flows to Bitcoin, Says 10x Research

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:01:09 +0000

10x Research has reported a large movement of funds from alternative cryptocurrencies into Bitcoin BTC and crypto treasury companies.

Is this the sign crypto needed?

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:21:37 +0000

Fetch.ai Seeks $120 Million Token Return to Halt Legal Clash with Ocean Protocol

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:54:17 +0000

Fetch.ai FET and the Ocean Protocol OCEAN Foundation appear to be settling a disagreement without involving the courts.

Dormant 2009 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $16 Million After 14 Years

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:50:19 +0000

A Bitcoin wallet created in 2009 has recently shown signs of activity after being untouched for over a decade.

DOE Pushes Quick Power Access for AI Data Centers and Crypto Miners

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:41:52 +0000

The US Department of Energy is proposing new rules that would allow large electricity users, such as artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and cryptocurrency miners, to connect directly to the power grid.

Tom Lee Warns: Bitcoin Could Still Crash 50% Despite Wall Street Buzz

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:20:28 +0000

Despite growing interest from financial institutions, Bitcoin BTC remains vulnerable to price drops, according to BitMine chairman Tom Lee.

Custodia and Vantage Launch Tokenized Deposit Service for All Banks

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:26:29 +0000

Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank have teamed up to launch a blockchain-based service that helps traditional banks create and manage digital versions of customer deposits.

Crypto Rules Near Finish Despite Government Shutdown, Says Coinbase CEO

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:50:28 +0000

Work on cryptocurrency rules is still underway in the US Senate, even as other parts of the government are shut down, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Clippy Returns? Mico Brings Visual Charm to Microsoft Copilot AI

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:05:30 +0000

Microsoft has introduced a visual character called Mico to represent its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Copilot.

Crypto Exchange WazirX Resumes, Launches Zero-Fee Offer

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:51:31 +0000

WazirX, a cryptocurrency exchange based in India, is preparing to resume its services on October 24 after being offline for over a year.

DraftKings Picks Polymarket to Power Its New Predictions App

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:37:38 +0000

DraftKings has announced it will use Polymarket’s clearing services to support a new prediction-focused product.

FAST RPC Brings Millisecond Feedback to Ethereum Transfers

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:37:21 +0000

Ethereum ETH users can receive near-instant feedback when sending transactions using a new tool created by Primev, a blockchain infrastructure company.

Donald Trump Pardons Changpeng Zhao, Sparks Criticism

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:52:13 +0000

President Donald Trump has officially pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance.

Bank-Free Money Transfers? Latest BitDegree Mission Shows How

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:34:36 +0000

BitDegree, the leading platform for Web3 learning, has launched its latest Mission that explores ways to transfer money without relying on a traditional bank.

Inside Ledger Op3n: How the Donjon Team Keeps Crypto One Step Ahead of Hackers

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:49:54 +0000

On October 23, Ledger welcomed partners and community members - including BitDegree - to its Paris headquarters for Ledger Op3n, an event dedicated to showcasing how the company advances crypto security and product innovation.

Ledger Live Rebranding to Ledger Wallet Revealed at Paris Op3n Event

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:47:28 +0000

Ledger, the France-based leader in digital asset security, has announced that its flagship software, Ledger Live, is being rebranded to Ledger Wallet.

STREAMLINE Act Targets Outdated Financial Reporting Laws

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:46:25 +0000

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, has introduced a bill to update parts of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Crypto Firms Face Heat as FCA Tightens UK Advertising Rules

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:38:12 +0000

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken stricter steps to regulate cryptocurrency companies.

Ledger Reveals the Ledger Nano Gen5: A New Era for "Signers" Begins

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:37:43 +0000

Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, has officially unveiled its latest device, the Ledger Nano Gen5.

Stablecoins Power a New Era in Gaming, Says BGA Report

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:16:59 +0000

A recent study by the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) revealed that stablecoins are becoming an important part of the gaming world.

Sam Altman’s World Adds Forecasting with Polymarket Mini App

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:36:29 +0000

Sam Altman’s identity-focused platform, World, has added prediction market access through a partnership with Polymarket.

Ohio Seeks to Keep AI Out of Marriage, Business, and Law

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:46:55 +0000

In Ohio, a new bill has been introduced that would stop artificial intelligence (AI) systems from being treated like people under the law.

MetaMask and Phantom Team Up With SEAL to Fight Crypto Scams

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:40:17 +0000

Several crypto wallet providers, including MetaMask and Phantom, are collaborating with the Security Alliance (SEAL) to stop a phishing threat that has led to over $400 million in stolen funds.

Meta Cuts 600 Jobs in Major AI Team Restructure

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:22:24 +0000

Meta is letting go of about 600 employees from its artificial intelligence (AI) teams.

Retail Crypto Use Doubles as Rules Clear Up, Says TRM Labs

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:12:02 +0000

Clearer cryptocurrency regulations have led to increased adoption among everyday consumers, according to a report by TRM Labs.