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Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced that it has hired Barry Berke, one of the top attorneys in the U.S., to defend against a civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. This move comes in response to a lawsuit accusing DCG, Gemini, and Genesis of failing to disclose the risks of a crypto-lending program, resulting in alleged customer fraud amounting to $1.1 billion.

The global discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and real-world assets have experienced a sudden increase, according to data from Santiment. Traders and investors are now shifting their focus away from bullish or bearish markets. Instead, they are exploring the potential of AI and real-world assets as emerging hot spots in the financial landscape.

Web2 has primarily focused on the progression from social to finance, while Web3 is now shifting from finance to social. This shift has led to a growing emphasis on the social element of Web3, with various initiatives such as Friend.tech and on-chain loyalty programs gaining attention.

The paper presents a radical rethinking of how blockchains could work by separating out the various functions of a distributed ledger into distinct 'application layers'. The main focus is on optimizing the way users query the network for data. By doing so, the authors aim to minimize the total resources required to run the main blockchain.

Top Republican lawmakers are demanding that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) April 2022 rule on crypto accounting be blocked. They argue that the rule, known as Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121, is harmful and prevents companies from revealing their crypto asset balances.

Tron (TRX) price is showing strong bullish momentum, defying the sluggishness in the overall market. This week, while Bitcoin price remains below $35,000 and Ethereum price wobbles around $1,800, Tron and Solana (SOL) have been performing exceptionally well.

Amir Bruno Elmaani, the founder of the cryptocurrency scheme Oyster Protocol, has been sentenced to four years in prison for tax evasion. This landmark case highlights the legal consequences faced by individuals in the crypto industry who fail to fulfill their tax obligations.

A market intelligence platform has identified several altcoins that are expected to continue rallying as traders focus on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). According to crypto analytics firm Santiment, these altcoins are experiencing an increase in new wallet addresses and rising prices.

The outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for October 31 and November 1, 2023, is expected to have a minor impact on stock prices and the price of Bitcoin (BTC). However, the key factor that traders are eagerly awaiting is the subsequent comments on the U.S. economic outlook in Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech.

In the trial of the former billionaire, the judge has limited the defense's ability to use an advice-of-counsel defense. The defense lawyers had sought to introduce this defense across all topics, but the judge has only allowed them to discuss FTX's document retention policy. This means that the defense will not be able to present evidence or arguments related to advice given by lawyers in other areas. The judge's decision narrows the scope of the defense's strategy and may impact their ability to present a comprehensive case. It is important for the defense to carefully consider how they will present their arguments within the limitations set by the judge.

The recent breakout of the RUNE price from its long sideways trajectory indicates an early sign of an upcoming bullish trend. This breakout comes after a year-long period of sideways action, suggesting a potential trend reversal. The recovery of the RUNE price is supported by escalating trading volumes and heavy short liquidation.

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team has submitted proposed jury instructions and supporting authorities to Judge Kaplan, contesting the U.S. DOJ's fraud indictment against the defendant. The defense attorneys argue that FTX's relationship with its customers, as governed by the Terms of Service, was under English law, which does not establish a trust or fiduciary relationship. They assert that the fraud charges brought by the government are unfounded.

VanEck, a well-known asset management firm, has updated its Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move reflects VanEck's commitment to providing a Bitcoin ETF that adheres to the strict regulatory standards of traditional financial markets.

Solana, a competitor to Ethereum in the Layer-1 space, has been experiencing a significant rally in its price. Earlier this week, the price of SOL surged above $32, catching the attention of analysts and investors.

In the ongoing criminal fraud trial of Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, he finally took the stand to defend himself. He argued that the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research was not a deliberate fraud, but rather the result of various screw-ups and errors. Bankman-Fried emphasized that these issues were not solely his responsibility, but also the fault of his hand-picked lieutenants.