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Key Takeaways: MetaMask teased a rewards program on Oct. 4, hinting at a long-awaited airdrop. MetaMask Rewards will let users earn points for swaps, perps, referrals, and Linea activity. Mentions of ‘$LINEA allocations’ and ‘MetaMask token integration’ suggest a future token launch. A leaked GitHub post outlines a point system tied to trading volume and past activity. The community remains split between excitement and scepticism after years of rumours. Rumors of a MetaMask airdrop have been swirling for years. The fox logo wallet is one of the most recognizable brands in crypto, but will users finally get rewarded, or is…

On Thursday, a single user on the decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid lost about $21 million after a private key leak led to an exploit involving the platform’s Hyperdrive lending protocol.According to blockchain security company PeckShield, the attacker targeted 17.75 million DAI (DAI) and 3.11 million SyrupUSDC, a synthetic version of the USDC stablecoin used within Hyperdrive, and subsequently bridged the stolen funds to Ethereum.PeckShield has not confirmed how the private key was compromised.Source: PeckShieldAlertThe exploit comes amid rapid growth for Hyperliquid, which has attracted significant attention due to its points-based rewards program designed to boost liquidity and user participation. The…

María Corina Machado, a human rights activist and political opposition leader in Venezuela who has called Bitcoin a “lifeline” for Venezuelans, received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy in the South American country.Machado praised Bitcoin (BTC) as a pro-freedom technology in a 2024 interview with Alex Gladstein, chief strategy officer at the nonprofit Human Rights Foundation. She said:“Some Venezuelans found a lifeline in Bitcoin during hyperinflation, using it to protect their wealth and to finance their escape. Today, Bitcoin bypasses government-imposed exchange rates and helps many of our people. It has evolved from a humanitarian tool to a…

Cryptocurrency markets showed signs of consolidation in the second week of October, even as investors continued to bet on another “Uptober” rally to new highs.Also in the news this week was the $11 billion Bitcoin (BTC) whale who returned after a two-month hiatus to transfer another $360 million in BTC, signaling a potential rotation into the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, with an additional $5 billion left in their wallet.In another potential Uptober catalyst, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received 31 crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, with 21 of them filed during the first eight days of October.However, the ongoing…

Telegram has rolled out a series of new features aimed at enhancing user experience, focusing on live comments in group calls, customizable profiles, and AI bot improvements. According to Telegram, these updates are designed to improve interaction and personalization on the platform. Enhancements to Group Calls and Video Chats With the latest update, Telegram users can now send live comments and reactions during group calls and video chats. These temporary messages allow participants to share thoughts and express emotions without disrupting the conversation. This feature is currently available for groups with fewer than 1,000 participants, providing a dynamic way to…

It’s deja vu all over again for bitcoin bulls as Monday’s rally to an all-time high triggered not FOMO, but instead fast retreat. That retreat sped up in a big way in late-morning U.S. action on Friday after trade war tensions between the U.S. and China ratcheted higher.U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post minutes ago that he’s preparing a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China earlier imposing export controls on rare earth metals.Following the post, bitcoin BTC$117,459.16 plunged below $119,000 from $122,000. Ether ETH$4,080.69, solana SOL$209.02 and XRP each joined in…

New financial products bring with them familiar risks, and blockchain-issued investment funds are not immune. Assets in blockchain-based funds have nearly tripled in a year – from $11.1 billion to nearly $30 billion. New entrants VanEck, Fidelity, BNP Paribas, and Apollo recently launched on-chain investment funds. Others are coming.Blockchain-based and digitally-native securities products have the potential to be the next big investment trend, leveraging the technology to create lower cost, faster, and more efficient financial products. But as history shows, investors need to be vigilant not to succumb to the same trappings that defined past manias.The SPAC boom, non-traded REITs craze,…

Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token came under heavy institutional selling pressure over the 24-hour trading period ending October 10, with prices fluctuating within a volatile 6% range between $0.21 and $0.22. Despite early resilience that saw HBAR climb toward intraday highs near $0.22, the digital asset reversed sharply in the final trading hour, as institutional investors initiated broad-based selloffs that erased earlier gains.Trading data pointed to exceptional activity during this selloff, with volumes surging to 262.49 million—nearly six times higher than the session’s 47.32 million average. Analysts identified the 3:00 PM hour on October 10 as the inflection point, where the…

Altcoin season is rewarding tokens with clear momentum and visible liquidity. The latest rotation puts Zcash at the front of the pack, with Litecoin and NEAR participating in strong sessions.The backdrop is supportive. Risk appetite has improved, and traders are favoring names with fresh catalysts and order books that can absorb size. Privacy, technical breaks, and steady ecosystem activity are the themes carrying today’s move.Zcash (ZEC): Leadership and the Drivers Behind ItZcash is currently trading near $235, up by 27% in 24 hours and up 382% over the past month. Data points to a rapid shift that began in early…

Gala Games has announced the launch of a new gothic-themed addition to its VEXI Villages, the Dracula Mansion, just in time for the Halloween season. This latest offering adds a touch of eerie charm and dark elegance to players’ collections, according to news.gala.com. Dracula Mansion Mystery Box The Dracula Mansion is available through a Mystery Box, which includes one mansion of random rarity. The chances of obtaining each rarity level are as follows: Uncommon at 60%, Rare at 25%, Epic at 10%, and Legendary at 5%. This distribution allows players to experience the thrill of chance as they enhance their…