Key Highlights:

  • Seven Chinese departments issue risk warnings on illicit cryptocurrency activities.
  • US September core PCE data supports potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
  • Coinbase anticipates a crypto market recovery in December.
  • HumidiFi (WET) token public sale on Jupiter has been restarted.
  • Glassnode: Crypto market rebound remains fragile due to lack of dedicated catalysts.
  • BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF marks longest streak of weekly net outflows.
  • Metaplanet raises $50 million by pledging Bitcoin to purchase more.

Anti-Money Laundering Efforts:

Europol announced the dismantling of a crypto money laundering network involving over €700 million, demonstrating international cooperation in combating crypto-related financial crimes.

Regulatory Warnings in China:

Seven departments in China issued warnings on the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and real-world asset tokenization, emphasizing their illegal nature within the country.

US Economic Data:

US September core PCE data came in lower than expected, bolstering expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Market Forecasts:

Coinbase anticipates a recovery in the crypto market in December, driven by improved liquidity and favorable macroeconomic factors.

Glassnode Analysis:

Glassnode cautions that the current crypto market rebound remains fragile due to a lack of crypto-specific catalysts, although market options sentiment is leaning bullish.

Bitcoin ETFs:

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is experiencing its longest streak of weekly net outflows, indicating cooling institutional interest in Bitcoin.

Metaplanet Strategy:

Metaplanet is raising $50 million by pledging Bitcoin to purchase more, demonstrating the company's commitment to the cryptocurrency.

Other Developments:

  • US prosecutors recommend a 12-year prison sentence for Do Kwon on fraud charges.
  • Fidelity CEO affirms she owns Bitcoin and believes in its role in savings systems.
  • Former Bank of China executive warns against promoting a Renminbi stablecoin in China.
  • $27 million in crypto assets stolen allegedly due to computer poisoning.
  • HashKey prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
  • Binance delists several leveraged perpetual futures contracts.
  • Coinbase adds new assets to its listing roadmap.
  • Grayscale files for a SUI ETF.

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