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OpenAI is adjusting its $200/month Pro subscription, halving the associated API costs under a new usage model. The 5-hour limit is permanently removed, and new non-counted features will be added, aiming to deliver higher value per dollar.
Read MoreMistTrack's Cosmos reveals Chainflip's AML/KYT controls failed against North Korean hackers' automated laundering tactics. Funds are split, bridged across chains, and converted to BTC for CoinJoin mixing, showcasing an evolving laundering engine.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a newly created wallet withdrew 18.84 million ENA tokens, worth approximately $4.91 million, from FalconX within 11 hours on September 29. This significant transfer has triggered discussions within the crypto community regarding fund movements and potential market implications.
Read MoreIran awaits a US response via Qatar on a Hormuz Strait proposal by Tuesday, keeping diplomacy alive. Oil prices have swung wildly on shifting negotiation hopes. The US reply will signal whether geopolitical risk premiums ease or supply fears intensify.
Read MoreOn September 29, a major investor staked an additional 42,074 ETH, worth approximately $112.8 million. The address now holds a total of 892,127 ETH, valued at around $2.4 billion, and has accumulated staking rewards of nearly 27,945 ETH, worth about $75 million, reflecting strong long-term commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem.
Read MoreUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $31 million yesterday, marking a potential shift in capital movement. This article analyzes the data details, market context, and what this reversal might signal for investor sentiment moving forward.
Read MoreCanary Capital has submitted the third amendment to the SEC for a staking INJ ETF. The fund will hold spot INJ tokens and stake at least 90% of its U.S. institutional holdings. This is likely the final step before launch, introducing a novel crypto ETF model combining asset ownership with staking rewards.
Read MoreA Morgan Stanley report suggests that while markets price in aggressive Fed hikes, key policy drivers remain unclear, meaning actual tightening may be less severe than current market expectations.
Read MoreGoogle has filed appeals against two EU mandates requiring it to open Android to rival AI services and share search data with competitors. The EU Commission set deadlines for compliance by 2027. This legal challenge could reshape digital competition in Europe.
Read MoreUS spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $17.1 million on September 29, according to Farside Investors data. This marks a notable shift from recent outflows, potentially signaling renewed institutional interest and changing market sentiment towards Ethereum investment vehicles.
Read MoreBinance Futures has launched five new USDT-Margined perpetual contracts tied to traditional finance assets, including companies in nuclear energy, synthetic biology, and e-commerce. This move expands crypto derivatives access to established public markets.
Read MoreThe Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% on September 29, marking the highest level since November 2011. This anticipated move reinforces the central bank's commitment to curbing inflation, with market attention shifting to the future policy trajectory.
Read MoreKey midday updates on Sep 29: CFTC approved Coinbase's USDC-native clearing entity, advancing compliance. Anthropic's leaked IPO filing forecasts $4.59B revenue for FY2025. Platforms announced social trading features and web portals. Fidelity's BTC transfer confirmed as internal custody reallocation, not a sale.
Read MoreBlockTower Capital's founder Ari Paul alleges Coinbase lost $25 million of their funds years ago and concealed multiple major security breaches, with over a dozen institutions impacted totaling over $1 billion. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
Read MoreOn-chain analytics reveal a whale sold 25,001 ZEC for $37.84 million, realizing over $27 million in profit from a two-month holding period. The massive sell-off has sparked discussions about ZEC's price pressure and whale capital rotation strategies.
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