The Surprising Maturity of the Crypto-Rave Crowd

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Today's News

The cryptocurrency market is seeing a lot of activity today, with Bitcoin prices reaching new heights and other altcoins following suit. Here's a look at some of the day's biggest stories.

Outline

A cybersecurity CEO explains why it's never a good idea to pay a ransom if your data has been compromised.
The first Bitcoin ETF loses a record amount of money in its initial year.
A comparison of the two major brokerages, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade.
The relationship between blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
The crypto-rave crowd is surprisingly mature.
A guide to crypto-friendly banks.
Purpleurchin cryptocurrency miners are taking advantage of free accounts on GitHub and Heroku.
10 PayPal scams to watch out for.
Which is a better investment: Ethereum or Bitcoin?
The results of investing in Bitcoin every month.
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company, is unable to pay its bills and warns of bankruptcy.
Elon Musk causes a sudden surge in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Dogecoin prices surge after a positive mention from Elon Musk on Twitter.
The stock of a Bitcoin mining company slides on bankruptcy fears.
A discussion of the ethical implications of facial recognition technology.
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company, is in trouble.
The Miller Opportunity Equity fund's third quarter investment review.
Bitcoin is compared to a never-ending song.
US GDP grows in the third quarter.
Bitcoin prices hold steady around $20,000.
Five crypto influencers who have dealt their followers a bad hand.
A look at the recent bounce in cryptocurrency prices and whether it is sustainable.
Maren Altman, an astrologer who has become popular on TikTok for her crypto predictions.
Halloween costumes for broke crypto traders.
A response to the discounting of Bitcoin and its benefits.
The parallel between the Bitcoin movement and the Free Cities movement.
Addressing the limitations of Taro's cryptocurrency.
The case for investing in Bitcoin during a bear market.

Never pay the ransom — a cybersecurity CEO explains why

Ransomware attacks still plague our healthcare system. Steve Cagle’s cybersecurity company Clearwater Compliance is trying to prevent them and protect patients’ healthcare data.

First Bitcoin ETF Loses Record Amount In Its Initial Year

One year after its record-breaking launch, the world's first exchange traded fund tracking the price of bitcoin has lost more of investors' dollars than any other ETF debut. The Financial Times reports: Asset manager ProShares launched its Bitcoin Strategy fu…

Fidelity vs. TD Ameritrade: How the brokerages compare

Fidelity best serves traders who want low fees and automated investing, but TD Ameritrade has stronger trading platforms and offers more mutual funds.

Relationship Between Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Whenever the word blockchain is used, cryptocurrency automatically comes to mind, and it’s true the other way as well. Many people believe that the two are synonymous and, thus, are often used interchangeably, but it couldn’t be more wrong. Cryptocurrencies a…

The surprising maturity of the crypto-rave crowd

Spicy mezcalitas, tasteful music, discussions of decentralised autonomous organisations. What’s not to like?

Everything You Need to Know About Crypto-Friendly Banks

Do you want to keep your fiat and crypto accounts together? Here are some crypto-friendly banks you need to check out.

Purpleurchin cryptocurrency miners spotted scouring free GitHub, Heroku accounts

This is why we can't have nice things A stealthy cryptocurrency mining operation has been spotted using thousands of free accounts on GitHub, Heroku and other DevOps outfits to craft digital tokens. GitHub, for one, forbids the mining of coins using its cloud…

10 PayPal Scams to Watch Out For

If you use PayPal, you should be aware of these PayPal scams. Here's everything you need to know.

Ethereum or Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Buy for Your Portfolio Right Now?

The whole crypto market is down, but there are two reasons why it makes sense to buy Bitcoin now.

This Is What Happens When You Invest in Bitcoin Every Month

Dollar-cost averaging could be an effective way to invest in Bitcoin and build your crypto portfolio over time.

Core Scientific, Unable To Pay Bills, Warns Of Bankruptcy

Crypto miner stuck between rising costs and weakened bitcoin.

‘This Could Be Massive’—Elon Musk Sparks Sudden $1 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Surge As Ethereum And Dogecoin Rocket

Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire whose on-off relationship with bitcoin and crypto has kept investors on their toes, has again triggered a crypto price surge—pushing the market back over $1 trillion...

Twitter Tale Wags Dogecoin To 17% Gain

Meme crypto surge comes as Musk’s takeover grows increasingly likely.

Bitcoin miner's stock slides on bankruptcy fears

Data: CoinGecko; Chart: Axios VisualsA major publicly-traded crypto mining operator says its cash reserves might not last for long, alarming investors about its solvency. The firm warned that it could, among other things, file for bankruptcy.Driving the news:…

S3 Ep106: Facial recognition without consent – should it be banned?

Latest episode - listen (or read) now. Teachable moments for X-Ops professionals!

Core Scientific: The Bitcoin Miner Is In Trouble

Core Scientific will not be paying equipment-related debt obligations coming due in late-October and early-November. Find out what this means for CORZ investors.

Miller Opportunity Equity 3Q22 Quarterly Investment Review

During the third quarter of 2022, the Miller Opportunity Equity strategy generated a total return of -4.62% net of fees. Click here to read the full fund letter.

Bitcoin Is the Song That Does Not End

Bitcoin prices have fallen, but user interest and developer activity remain as strong as ever.

U.S. GDP Expands 2.6% in Third Quarter, Faster Than Expected; Bitcoin Steady

Any growth in gross domestic product might be negative for the bitcoin market, since the Federal Reserve will have to keep raising interest rates to bring down inflation – typically bad for prices of risky assets.

First Mover Americas: It's a DOGE Day as Elon Musk Close to Completing Twitter Deal

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 27, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holding Steady Over $20K, Ether Is Flat, Dogecoin Soars

A surprisingly strong GDP report did little to ease investor concerns about inflation and the possibility of a steep recession. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

Read 'em and Weep: Five Crypto Influencers Who Dealt Their Followers a Bad Hand

From fantastic price projections to paid project promotion without full disclosure, these social media crypto influencers played a loser's game, dealing crypto recommendations that may have hurt their millions of followers.

As Bitcoin Teases 100-Day Average, Prominent Traders Say Latest Crypto Bounce Looks More Constructive Than August

The latest bounce could have legs as the market seems to have moved past the Summer gloom and doom and miners have slowed coin sales amid positive macro developments.

Maren Altman: Crypto’s TikTok Astrologer

Combining both astrological and technical analysis indicators, Altman hopes “to be a journalistic documentation of how the strategy plays out.” CoinDesk's Trading Week is about how crypto traders find alpha and stay sane doing it.

Halloween Costumes for Broke Crypto Traders

These easy (and affordable!) costumes are perfect for anyone short on time and cash.

Responding To The Discounting Of Bitcoin And Its Benefits

In an article on Bitcoin discourse, the technology is far too generalized and its merits and users are discounted.

Finding Liberty In Parallel: Bitcoin And The Free Cities Movement

Rising movements to establish free, autonomous jurisdictions around the world are working alongside Bitcoin to establish parallel liberty.

Addressing The Realities Of Taro’s Limitations

While Taro is certainly useful, it might not be the total answer to scaling that proponents are describing it as.

The Bear Market Is The Time To Invest In Bitcoin

The people who are either building businesses, investing or learning about Bitcoin are the people who are going to be most successful in the coming cycle.