We had a bullish close for Bitcoin last week and now all eyes are on November, which is set to be a huge month for crypto with the US presidential election, a potential drop in US interest rates and Russia lifting its Bitcoin mining ban. Meanwhile, Coinbase launches its "Based Agent" to allow users to create their own AI agents with crypto wallets in just 3 minutes, FTX settles its lawsuit against the exchange Bybit and a professor explains why a Trump win is bad for memecoins. So, grab yourself a coffee and let's get caught up on all things crypto.Further reading:Bitcoin ETFs could soon cross 1M BTC as traders expect November tailwinds'Most bullish' weekly close — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekCoinbase introduces 'Based Agent' for creating AI agents in 3 minutesFTX settles lawsuit against Bybit exchange for $228 millionTrump win, ‘regulatory sanity’ is bad news for memecoins: ProfessorThis episode is sponsored by Unlimit.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

To end a busy week we have some huge stories this morning. Microsoft filed with the SEC, including a vote in December on investing in Bitcoin. The US government appeared to be moving assets from one of their crypto wallets that contained funds seized from the Bitfinex hack, but the movements suggest it is, in fact, a hack. Solana's native token hits a record high against Ethereum's, which — alongside other performance data — resurrects the debate over a "flippening." And finally, Polymarket has identified the whale who has $28M worth of positions backing Trump to win the US presidential election next month. So, grab yourself a coffee, and let's get into it!Further reading:Microsoft shareholder proposes firm look into investing in BitcoinUS government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham IntelligenceThe real flippening? Solana price hits new record high against EthereumPolymarket claims to have identified Trump whaleRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It's a busy week! Firstly, Michael Saylor clarified those comments suggesting big banks should custody Bitcoin, offering the more reasonable take we suspected yesterday. Analysts and pundits debate the effects of a Trump election victory on the price of Bitcoin, with one recent projection being $92K. Despite the FUD, Tesla didn't sell any of its digital asset holdings. Denmark is considering a tax policy change that would tax unrealized gains and losses from crypto. Nigeria finallydrops the charges against a detained Binance executive. And finally, the Lazarus Group launched a fake NFT game that exploited a vulnerability in Google Chrome to steal wallet information!Further reading:Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor reverses remarks on self-custody after backlashTrump election victory could push Bitcoin to $92K, says Bitwise execTesla reveals it didn’t sell any Bitcoin holdings in Q3Denmark Tax Council recommends bill to tax unrealized crypto gainsNigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance execLazarus Group exploited Chrome vulnerability with fake NFT gameThis episode is sponsored by Unlimit.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Should big banks act as the custodian of your Bitcoin? Somewhat unexpectedly, the MicroStrategy executive chairman, Michael Saylor, said you should, which has — less unexpectedly — caused some backlash from cryptopians. Vitalik Buterin even called Saylor's comments "batshit insane." Elsewhere, Peter Todd said was forced into hiding after an HBO documentary said he invented Bitcoin, the SEC lists crypto as an examination priority, Binance loses market share in the battle of the exchanges and Buenos Aires rolls out blockchain-based IDs.Further reading:Saylor’s comments on big bank BTC custody are ‘batshit insane’ — ButerinBitcoiners slam Saylor for throwing weight behind ‘too big to fail’ banksPeter Todd forced into hiding after HBO doc claims he invented BitcoinSEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025Binance, Crypto.com lose ground to rivals, DEX’s on the rise: ReportBuenos Aires rolls out blockchain-based ID for 3.6M residentsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin saw a 3% correction yesterday as predictions that BTC would hit $62K or lower came rolling in, but not all were spooked. For example, investors in BlackRock's IBIT bought the dip to the tune of $329M in inflows and the latest data on retail demand suggests it may be mirroring the lead-up to March all-time highs. Elsewhere, Transak was hit with a data breach exposing sensitive information of 92K users and Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari made more anti-crypto comments and was slammed as a result.Further reading:Bitcoin drops 3% as US sellers spark sub-$65K BTC price targetsBlackRock's IBIT investors throw $329M into ETF as Bitcoin dips 3%Bitcoin analysis sees 'lower risk aversion' as retail demand adds 13%Transak hit by data breach, 92K users exposed‘Being this wrong should be illegal’ — Crypto pundits slam Fed’s KashkariThis episode is sponsored by Unlimit.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

A strong weekend for Bitcoin has led to one of the best weekly closes in months as BTC hit $69,500 in the past 24 hours. Naturally, all eyes move to $70K as the analysts look at where resistance lies and whether we will see another correction before Bitcoin can soar. Curiously, while the price edges toward the March all-time high, retail interest is around the lowest it has been in four years, according to Google Trends data. Elsewhere, Tether's market cap hit a record of over $120B, which is typically a positive sign, Stripe is said to have acquired crypto firm Bridge, a crypto influencer is caught out in a lie, and apparently, most memecoins Andrew Tate has mentioned have crashed to zero. It's a busy episode this morning!Further reading:Lowest search interest since 2020 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekTether’s USDT hits record $120B market cap, flashing ‘Uptober’ signalTechCrunch founder says Stripe has acquired Bridge for $1.1BPopular crypto influencer Jaypeg accused of promotional scamMost Andrew Tate-endorsed memecoins crashed to zeroRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin has seen a dip or two in the past 24 hours but it's still battling away to capture $68K and hold it, and while some traders are hoping for a heavy correction to scoop up more Sats, BTC is on the precipice of a major breakout as it turns around a seven-month slump. Elsewhere, the FBI has finally arrested the person behind the SEC X account hack in January that gave a false start to the spot Bitcoin ETFs getting the green light. Worldcoin rebrands to just “World” and launched a layer-2 network that prioritizes verified humans. And finally, are we in a memecoin supercycle? (And what is it?!) For all of this and more, grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it!Further reading:BTC price set to break 7-month slump as Bitcoin ETFs hit $65B recordBitcoin bears could turn ‘giddy’ at prospect of sub-$60K BTC priceFBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approvalWorld unveils new layer-2 network 'World Chain'The ‘memecoin supercycle’ theory is converting crypto unbelieversRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin spent yesterday wrestling with that $68K threshold once again and with record-breaking open interest, you could be forgiven for thinking it's full steam ahead now. However, some analysts are warning we may see one final dip before the rocket can truly take off. Elsewhere, Chainalysis appears before the New York Supreme Court to defend a $650M defamation suit over an "investment scam" label, 94% of Asian private wealth is reportedly investing in or considering crypto, the RWA sector is set to explode, and is Dogecoin about to see a "god candle?" It's an episode you don't want to miss.Further reading:Bitcoiners should be wary of final dip ‘before another leg up’ — AnalystChainalysis to appear in court over $650M defamation suit94% of Asian private wealth is investing or considering crypto: ReportRWA tokenization sector could see 50x growth by 2030: ReportDogecoin 'god candle' coming? DOGE price jumps 10%Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin enjoys a strong 24 hours with 2.5% gains on the day, three-and-a-half year highs for Bitcoin dominance and the highest open interest in 12 months. So now all eyes are on whether BTC can breach that psychological threshold of $69K. Elsewhere, Coinbase and Glassnode collaborate on a report that gives us a macro view of the industry this year, with one of the key takeaways being that the market has matured "dramatically." Senator Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton face off in their first debate for the Massachusetts seat and it got spicy! And finally, another wave of convincing phishing emails does the rounds, aimed at Ledger users, in a growing problem for the space.Further reading:Bitcoin dominance hits 3.5-year high as altcoins get left behindBitcoin open interest soars to 1-year high as BTC price rallies toward $68KCrypto market matured ‘dramatically’ in 2024: CoinbaseWarren, Deaton spar over crypto in first debate for US Senate seatLedger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing emailRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Is "Uptober" finally getting started? Perhaps, but we've been around this price before in the last month, so William Suberg looks at what is different this time, including a lofty price target for this bull run based on the RSI peaks of past cycles. Elsewhere, the Avalanche Foundation has bought back nearly two million AVAX tokens it sold to Terra one month before it collapsed, Kamala Harris hints at softer stance on crypto but many aren't convinced, and Grayscale lists 35 altcoin candidates for new products. So, grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it.Further reading:Is Bitcoin’s Uptober beginning, or will today’s BTC rally end with more of the same?Different this time? Bitcoin RSI says $233K BTC price possible in 2025Avalanche Foundation to buy back nearly 2M AVAX sold to Terra in 2022Kamala Harris to unveil campaign support for crypto and cannabisGrayscale puts DOGE, Worldcoin on list of 35 potential crypto productsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.