Ledger denies security breach after device theft claims. Company believes stolen funds linked to reseller CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia. No indication of compromise to Ledger's core security. Active investigation underway. Contact customer support via official channels for assistance. #Nostr #Crypto #Ledger #Security

US jobless claims fell to 197k in the week ending Oct 3rd, beating expectations of 200k. This is a decrease from last week's 199k.

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Bitcoin LTHs remain profitable this cycle, a departure from past bear markets! 📈 LTH-MVRV metric, a profitability indicator, stayed above 1, unlike previous downturns where it dipped below. This suggests a potential shift in market dynamics. #Bitcoin #Crypto #Nostr

Bitcoin historically bullish in October. Only 3 monthly declines since 2013. CNBC hosts & Bitcoin Magazine see current conditions aligning for a potential bull run. Indicators point to a positive October for BTC. #bitcoin #crypto #bullrun

Visa reports nearly 200% surge in stablecoin transaction volume for business payments! 🚀 Corporate card programs now account for 17% of stablecoin-linked transaction volume. Stablecoins are increasingly used for settlement, treasury, payroll, and cross-border trade. Visa supports over 160 stablecoin-linked card programs. Industry research confirms payments as the fastest-growing stablecoin application, with B2B cross-border transactions at 43%. Enterprises see stablecoins as a dependable tool for capital flow. #stablecoin #crypto #fintech #Visa #payments

OpenAI Safety Exec David Robinson Departs Amidst Internal Turmoil

Robinson, key to OpenAI's safety systems, policy planning, and model transparency (e.g., system cards), left last week. This follows security head Johannes Heidecke's earlier exit. The company faces internal changes, including recent researcher departures for policy violations.

Amidst security vulnerabilities & AI model anomalies, CEO Sam Altman stressed: "Safety & alignment must lead model development." This highlights their critical importance in the evolving AI landscape.

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Glassnode: Short-term Bitcoin holders are selling, leading to losses for recent buyers.

Two groups are currently underwater:
1. Bought ~1-2 years ago at $97k.
2. Bought ~6-12 months ago at $89k.

Active daily sellers are those who entered anticipating the 2025 bull run.
Long-term accumulators during downturns are holding strong.

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🇬🇷 Greek Police bust crypto fraud ring! 17 arrested, including 9 military personnel. Scheme involved over €8M, impacting ~10,000 victims (avg. €800 loss). Operated as a pyramid scheme promising 2x investment in 50 days. Withdrawals were frozen. Police seized ~€280k. Investigation continues. #CryptoFraud #Greece #ScamAlert

PONS Founder Ozzy addresses buyback scrutiny: Automated buyback & burn now live! 🚀 Users can trigger the bot & get rewards. Smart contract upgraded for fund withdrawal (7-day cycle), followed by buyback/burn (7-day cycle). Current buyback rate: 2e/hr, ~ $950k in Splitter. Future funds split between Active Buyback Vault & next cycle reserve. Ozzy apologizes for past comms issues. #PONS #Crypto #BuybackBurn

Bitcoin faces a key price test as holder costs converge. Analysts watch BTC near $88k-$89k, the average purchase price for 18-24 month and 6-12 month holders respectively. This area could trigger emotional responses. The 6-12 month group has been at a loss for a year, suggesting potential capitulation. Alternatively, some may see it as a chance to average down. This behavior could impact Bitcoin's upward trend.

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Cboe Global Markets is exploring the launch of VIX perpetual futures, aiming to provide clients with direct VIX spot exposure. While acknowledging the unique benefits of VIX options, Cboe sees perpetual futures as a viable solution, pending clearer U.S. regulations. Rob Hocking, Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives, highlighted client demand and urged regulators for explicit guidance on perpetual contracts to foster innovation. #VIX #futures #options #regulation #Cboe

Aave founder Stani Kulechov warns EU's MiCA regulation could hinder open finance. He's disappointed with ECB/EBA consultation responses, criticizing proposed appropriateness tests for DeFi access & potential certification for DeFi lending protocols. Kulechov fears these measures could create "walled gardens," limiting access to open financial networks.

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