The weekend saw some stability in BTC's price after a few strong weeks of gains, but a lot of the conversation concerns renewed retail interest and what it really indicates. Elsewhere, Binance founder CZ, walked free from prison, having served his sentence; those owed by FTX are getting only about "10-25% of their crypto back," according to one creditor, and CryptoQuant's CEO calls for "smart regulation" of the sector for it to thrive — but not everyone agrees. To catch up on everything that happened in crypto this weekend, carve just 10 minutes out of your day!Further reading:US Bitcoin ETFs raked in $1.1B this week, most since mid-JulyBitcoin retail comeback on the cards as Coinbase pierces top-400 appsBitcoin ATH bull run unlikely if social sentiment runs too hot — SantimentBinance founder CZ walks free from US prisonFTX creditors only getting ‘10-25% of their crypto back’ — CreditorCryptoQuant CEO calls for ‘smart regulation,' community voices doubtsRise’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.

In today’s episode of Rise‘n’Crypto, host Savannah Fortis breaks down the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrency. We start with the SEC’s new rules that could redefine “exchanges” and tighten regulations on decentralized platforms. Then we cover Dubai’s new crypto marketing restrictions and South Korea’s hefty fine against Worldcoin for data violations.On the bright side, crypto hacks and scams declined by 40% in Q3 2024 and Bitcoin is back above $65,000—but can it hold? Last, Robinhood and Revolut explore launching their own stablecoins. Don’t miss today’s top headlines!Further reading:SEC Chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries cryptoDubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketingSouth Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection lawsDespite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOYBitcoin rallied above $65K, but will BTC price hold this level?Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — ReportSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!This episode is sponsored by Unlimit.This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we cover the Stand With Crypto initiative’s wavering claims on Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for crypto, the exciting roadmap ahead for Hamster Kombat, and Solana’s potential to reach $330, as predicted by VanEck. We also dive into Chainlink’s projection of a $10 trillion tokenized asset market by 2030, the latest from Société Générale’s euro stablecoin launch under MiCA, and how Exodus is mobilizing crypto voters with a $1.3 million donation. Tune in for these stories and more!Further reading:Société Générale partners with Bitpanda to issue a Euro stablecoin under MiCACrypto wallet Exodus donates $1.3M to help ‘mobilize’ US crypto votersStand With Crypto drops ‘supports crypto’ tag from Harris after backlashHamster Kombat reveals plans for 2025 in new roadmapSolana may hit $330 and reach 50% of ETH market cap — VanEck researchChainlink predicts $10 trillion tokenized asset market by 2030This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we cover Caroline Ellison’s two-year prison sentence for her role in the FTX collapse and Sweden’s FIU labeling several crypto exchanges as professional money launderers. We also discuss the DOJ’s lawsuit against Visa alleging a payments monopoly, Solana Labs’ partnership with Google Cloud on a Web3 API, and Telegram’s controversial privacy policy shift. Plus, Bitcoin’s potential price surge driven by China’s recent economic stimulus. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Breaking: Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prisonSweden sees crypto exchanges as professional money launderersDOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopolySolana Labs partners with Google Cloud to launch Web3 APITelegram’s policy shift raises privacy concernsBitcoin price target rises to $78K after Chinese stimulus packageThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

Today’s Rise’n’Crypto podcast covers Kamala Harris’ first public remarks on cryptocurrency during a recent fundraiser, as well as Australia’s push for stricter crypto regulations with new financial service licenses.We also cover Travala’s expansion to Solana-based crypto payments, the $321 million crypto market inflows following the US Fed’s 0.5% rate cut, and Ethereum’s 15% rally in the past week. In other news, US House Republicans urged the SEC to roll back its controversial SAB 121 rules. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Kamala Harris finally breaks silence on crypto: ReportAustralia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licensesCrypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewardsBitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reductionEthereum gains 15% in a week — Is a recovery to $3K back in sight?House Republicans urge SEC to rescind ‘disastrous’ SAB 121This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we examine Tether’s response to growing transparency concerns around its $118 billion in reserves and the potential liquidity risks following the FTX collapse. We also discuss MicroStrategy’s plan to raise $1 billion to buy more Bitcoin, as well as the German government’s shutdown of 47 suspicious crypto exchanges over regulatory violations. In other news, we explore BlackRock’s SEC-approved options trading for its spot Bitcoin ETF, Iggy Azalea’s new crypto-friendly online casino, and the latest 2024 presidential election predictions on Polymarket. Tune in for all this and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Investors claim Tether’s $118B reserves may face audit and liquidity risksGermany seizes 47 crypto exchanges tied to ‘underground economy’Iggy Azalea unveils new online casino ‘Motherland’MicroStrategy raises $1.01B for Bitcoin acquisitionsSEC approves options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETFKamala Harris leading in 4 of 6 swing states on PolymarketThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we explore Solana’s new “Seeker” device, which is designed to enhance DApp discovery and interaction, and we dive into a groundbreaking initiative from Harvard students — the “New Bretton Woods Project” — which aims to tackle the global debt crisis with Bitcoin and blockchain technology. In other news, Louisiana has made its first crypto payment via the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the SEC has taken its first action against pig butchering scams, Decentraland’s hacked X account pushes a phishing scam, and BlackRock has released a Bitcoin-focused white paper. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Solana unveils new Seeker device, says it’s not just a ‘memecoin phone’Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin LightningSEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scamsDecentraland X account hacked, phishing scam targets MANA airdropBTC rallies past $62.6K after BlackRock issues Bitcoin white paperHarvard students launch ‘New Bretton Woods Project’ to fix debt crisisThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we dive into California’s new laws to combat AI-generated deepfakes in elections and protect voter integrity, former Coinbase executives will launch their own exchange using the PayPal stablecoin for settlement, lawmakers in the US continue to scrutinize the SEC for allegedly politicizing its enforcement of crypto firms, and Bitcoin saw a price bump after the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates for the first time since 2020. Meanwhile, Donald Trump bought burgers with Bitcoin in New York City. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto and tech.Further reading:California passes package of laws to combat election deepfakesEx-Coinbase execs to launch exchange using PayPal stablecoin for settlementSilvergate Capital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in DelawareUS lawmaker accuses SEC of ‘enforcement abuse’ against crypto firmsBitcoin price attempts to turn the tide after Fed’s 0.5% rate cutDonald Trump uses Bitcoin to buy burgers at NYC barThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we cover Donald Trump’s crypto project “World Liberty Financial,” which has left investors with more questions than answers. We also explore Bhutan’s surprising Bitcoin acquisition strategy, with the small nation now holding more BTC than El Salvador. In other news, USDC will expand to the Sui blockchain, boosting its cross-chain capabilities.We also discuss the proposed NFT Act in the US, which could classify some NFTs as securities, and the continued fallout from the WazirX hack, with Binance denying any responsibility for the security breach. Tune in for these updates and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Donald Trump silent on World Liberty Financial, team unveils WLFI tokenBhutan quietly amasses Bitcoin, doubling El Salvador’s holdingsCircle’s USDC stablecoin to launch on Sui networkDigital Chamber urges US crypto users to support new NFT billBinance denies blame in $230M WazirX hack, urges user repaymentsSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.

In today’s episode, we discuss US senators addressing fraud concerns involving Bitcoin ATMs, as well as the recent DeFi hack targeting Delta Prime and the BaseBros rug pull. We also cover the crypto community’s relief efforts for Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi, in addition to the growing influence of crypto PACs in Arizona’s and Michigan’s Senate races.Plus, we dive into the latest crypto investment trends, which have seen $436 million in inflows despite Ethereum’s continued struggles. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:US lawmakers urge top crypto ATM operators to tackle fraudDelta Prime DeFi protocol hacked for $6M on ArbitrumBaseBros DeFi rug pull results in $2M loss on BaseCrypto community rallies for Vietnam typhoon relief with aid donations50 days until US election, crypto Super PAC pours $7.8M into Senate racesCrypto investment products see $436M inflows while Ethereum strugglesThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.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.