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🎭 14 years ago, in 2011, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, sent his last known message to the world:

"I’ve moved on to other things." ("I’m now busy with other things.")

Without farewells, without a desire for fame. With a simple line, Satoshi disappeared, leaving humanity a tool that changed the entire financial system. At that time, the price of Bitcoin barely reached $0.50. No one could have guessed that this idea would become the foundation of a new global economy.

Today, Bitcoin ranks among the top five most valuable assets on the planet, and its technology underpins thousands of projects around the world. The identity of Satoshi remains a mystery. We do not know who he was — a lone genius, a group of developers, or a myth.

But every new block confirmation in the Bitcoin network is a whisper of his legacy.
And everyone who believes in freedom, decentralization, and a future without intermediaries continues to write the story started by one person...

👍🏻 — If you found it interesting.

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🎁 Telegram Head Pavel Durov received one of the most expensive NFT gifts in the messenger's ecosystem — Plush Pepe #1.

The sender is the founder of the OTC marketplace for gifts in the messenger, Mr. FreeMan. The purchase of the token on the secondary market cost him 14,850 TON.

The first NFT gifts on the TON blockchain appeared in Telegram at the end of 2022. The TON Gifts service was launched by a team of independent developers. On October 5, 2024, the messenger added the feature to send gifts for the internal currency.

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🚫 Ross Ulbricht — the creator of the largest anonymous marketplace of his time, launched the project when Bitcoin was worth only $0.5. A student of physics and materials science, he forever etched his name in history... but at the cost of his freedom.

What is Silk Road?

Silk Road — an anonymous marketplace launched in 2011. The platform allowed free trade outside of government control and became a symbol of libertarianism and crypto-economics. At the peak of its activity, up to 18% of the world's drug trafficking and 90% of all Bitcoin transactions went through it.

Downfall:

In 2013, the FBI identified Silk Road users and arrested Ulbricht. They seized a laptop containing 144,336 Bitcoins, which were later sold for $48 million. In 2015, Ross received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

Unexpected twist:

Despite the controversial reputation of the project, Ulbricht became a cult figure in the crypto community. Thousands signed petitions for his release, and at the end of his term, President Trump considered his pardon — but ultimately declined. Today, Ross is still serving his life sentence in federal prison.

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Implementation of new functionalities:

• Creation of MPC Wallet (multi-party wallet for enhanced transaction security).

• Development and integration of Perps (derivatives trading platform).

• Launch of its own app store on the App Store and Google Play.

Growth of user reach and engagement:

• Implementation of key initiatives to increase the user base and activity within the BLUM ecosystem.

R&D:

• The team will continue active R&D to provide the most innovative and cutting-edge solutions on the market.

Attracting talented developers:

• BLUM plans to continue attracting highly skilled developers to strengthen its position and ensure further growth in the fintech space.

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🔸 Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, was released from prison two days ahead of schedule on September 29. He immediately gained access to his $60 billion fortune. In an interview, Zhao shared plans to create a free educational platform for disadvantaged children around the world.

He spoke cautiously about his future in the crypto industry, noting that he may focus on projects in Asia and Africa, in addition to his family and charity. Binance representatives said that at 47, Zhao still has a long way to go, and his influence on the crypto market will be felt. However, he will no longer be able to hold key positions at the exchange.

🖇 Changpeng Zhao's release and his plans for new projects may increase his influence on the crypto market, especially outside the United States. His philanthropic initiatives and possible new developments in Asia and Africa can support the growth of trust in the crypto industry, even without his direct involvement in Binance.

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Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts a possible rise in Bitcoin in Q4 2024, based on its successful performance in 2016 and 2020, when the price increased by 61% and 171%, respectively. According to him, Bitcoin could grow by 170% in 2024, which would lead to a price of $ 170,753.

However, the most striking event is the upcoming ICO of the ETFSwap (ETFS) project, which could grow by 5200%. ETFSwap offers an exchange of crypto assets for tokenized ETFs, giving access to real-world assets and using DeFi technologies. The project has passed a security audit and attracts investors' attention due to low fees and high returns.

At the current stage of the pre-sale, ETFS tokens have grown by 350% and are valued at $0.003846, and by the end of the year, it is predicted to grow to $200.

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🔻 Justin Sun, TRON founder and HTX advisor, spoke at the Token2049 afterparty in Singapore, where he announced ambitious plans. He said that TRON and HTX are joining forces to create a powerful Web3 ecosystem that includes payments, investments, and social platforms. Sun also noted HTX's 11th anniversary and its contribution to the crypto industry.

Some of the important announcements included the launch of the popular SunPump meme token platform and a focus on AI solutions in Web3. Guests were treated to raffles of 2.2 billion HTX tokens, ETH, and Formula 1 tickets, as well as speeches from industry leaders about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

💬 Do you think TRON and HTX will be able to create a cool Web3 ecosystem where you can pay, invest, and communicate?

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💎 Experts from the Bitget crypto exchange, which invested $30 million in The Open Network (TON), have published a bold forecast for the TON ecosystem. They believe that the blockchain may soon distance itself from Telegram due to the messenger’s regulatory issues, although it still relies on its huge audience. In the long term, analysts say, the TON ecosystem will strive for independence to reduce risks.

One of the most ambitious forecasts concerns Toncoin: if the market situation is favorable, its price may surpass Bitcoin. Bitget also expects that interest in TON from institutional investors will increase significantly, which will have a positive effect on the token’s price.

📊 In 2024, TON showed incredible growth, especially thanks to Telegram mini-apps such as Notcoin and Hamster Kombat. Total value locked (TVL) in TON projects reached $776.6 million in July, up more than 5,300%.

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️📡 At the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore, the head of the fintech company Reown, Jess Holgrave, said that in six years, cryptocurrency wallets will disappear, turning into "life hubs" - digital storage facilities where not only assets but also documents such as medical records and diplomas will be stored.

She emphasized that the security of such storage facilities will become much more reliable, and users will not have to worry about hacking. Despite possible hacker attacks, Holgrave assured that new security protocols will minimize data theft.

She also predicted that these digital storage facilities will grow in popularity as the blockchain is increasingly integrated into the global economy.

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🐹 Hamster Kombat, the Telegram sensation promising virtual riches to its players, has faced a storm of indignation. Players dreaming of millions of $HMSTR were shocked by the uneven distribution of tokens.

On September 26, the team was supposed to hold a grand airdrop, which was promised by the team as the largest in the history of cryptocurrency. However, instead of riches, many players received a measly 100, 300 or 5,000 $HMSTR.

12% of the tokens were blocked, which the team did not warn about in advance. The anger of players poured out in a flurry of negative comments on social networks.

Hamster Kombat seems to have forgotten about its promises and fairness, leaving players disappointed and angry.

💬 How many coins did you get?

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Despite the popularity of meme coins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) remain the best way to build a community. This opinion was expressed by Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Necz at the Solana Breakpoint conference, writes The Block.

“Meme coins don’t provide a profile picture that you can easily identify online as someone who shares [your] values. And that’s almost a chain reaction effect that I believe only NFTs can create,” he explained.

Nec explained the unsuccessful period in the sector by the low liquidity of successful NFTs for whales and weak interest from retail buyers. Nevertheless, the CEO of Pudgy Penguins reminded about the cyclical nature of the cryptocurrency market and assured that NFTs will become stronger in the next period of popularity.

💬 What is your attitude towards NFTs? Do you have any experience in buying them?

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️BNB Chain teams up with Telegram to make Web3 more accessible to everyone!

“Telegram is no longer just a chat app. It’s becoming a powerful hub for Web3 collaboration with its innovative mini apps,” the blog post reads.

With Telegram Mini Apps, the blockchain aims to attract “the next billion users.” According to the announcement, the integration of the messenger will allow ordinary market participants to manage BNB coins through Telegram wallets like CodexField Wallet and UXUY Wallet.

“There’s no need to switch between multiple apps. These wallets act as a convenient portal to the BNB Chain ecosystem, allowing you to fully manage your assets directly in the app,” the project team noted.

👍🏻 is very good news.

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Hackers stole about $2 million from users of the Banana Gun crypto trading bot on Telegram.

Banana Gun allows users to trade on popular blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base.

However, according to security experts, 11 attackers tricked the bot users into transferring their cryptocurrencies to them.

As a result, hundreds of users lost their money.

While the hackers were able to steal money from 36 victims, experts believe that they did not manage to hack the entire bot, but only individual accounts.

💬 How plausible do you think it is that hackers hacked the bot, and not the developers themselves?

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Moonbix is ​​a Telegram clicker game developed by Binance. It is space-themed, where players explore galaxies, collect rare items, and level up their characters.

💬 What factors can make this game worthwhile and not just another waste of time?

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TON Foundation, the creators of the $TON blockchain network, have joined forces with the Curve Finance team, a well-known decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) on the Ethereum network. Together, they will create a platform for exchanging stablecoins that promises to revolutionize the world of cryptocurrency trading.

The new partnership will open up incredible opportunities for $TON users: an accessible and efficient exchange of stablecoins. The platform is based on Curve Finance's technology, known as a "continuous market maker" (CFMM). It ensures uninterrupted trading, simplifies exchanges, and makes them as convenient as possible for users.

The founder of Curve Finance, Mikhail Egorov, is involved in the project, advising the team on the mechanics of the protocol and development strategy. The developers also plan to assemble an independent team, and the native tokens of the new project will be distributed among qualified users, including veCRV holders.

🖇️ This partnership is another step towards creating a more accessible and convenient world of cryptocurrencies.

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💬 There are plenty of games fighting for our attention right now. But each of us chooses what we like or what seems most promising.

What games do you think are the most promising? Share your favorites! ✍🏼

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Blum Coin is a new cryptocurrency platform that has already attracted the attention of the crypto community. But should you trust it?

Here are the key points:

• Backed by Binance Lab: Blum has received investment from the largest crypto venture capital firm, which speaks volumes about the project’s potential.
• Telegram Integration: The platform is accessible to over 20 million Telegram users, giving it a wide audience.
• Flexible Trading: Blum offers both centralized and decentralized trading on over 30 blockchains, as well as peer-to-peer (P2P) trading.
• Experienced Team: Blum’s team consists of former Binance employees who have extensive experience in the crypto industry.

🖇️ Blum Coin could be a major player in the crypto world, but only time will tell if it will be a treasure or a trap.

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🎬 A selection of films about money based on real events:

1️⃣ "Moneyball"
The story of a baseball manager who changed the financial system, putting everything on the line for victories and, more importantly, personal satisfaction from his work and life.

2️⃣ "In the Company of Men"
A large corporation GTX, in order to reduce losses, began to fire people. All these people had to get rid of their old habits and moderate their appetite. The heroes try to change their circumstances, and the circumstances, in turn, change them...

3️⃣ "Vicious Passion"
A film about a swindler who makes money out of thin air. His business is about to fail, so he needs to sell it as soon as possible. It is interestingly shown how one mistake that we want to hide leads to even greater failures and the destruction of all spheres of life.

Enjoy watching everyone! Don't forget to save and send to your friends.

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A few years ago, the billionaire introduced the new Cybertruck and said that it could be pre-ordered for only $100! And after a person pays for and buys the car, they get their money back.

As a result, 3 million people placed an order for $100. 100$ — pennies, you say. Yes, however, this is a whole $300 million that he spent on the production of these very cars!

And even if these people do not buy these cars, Elon Musk received the largest interest-free loan only thanks to his strong personal brand and brilliant idea.

👍🏻 — If you were interested.

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The Story of Vitalik Buterin, Founder of $ETH :

2005: Kids teased him for his intelligence.

2011: Used to write articles about crypto for $3.50.

️2014: Raised $18 million $BTC in a crowdsale to fund his plans $ETH .

2021: Accumulated capital of $21,000,000,000.

2024: The youngest crypto billionaire in the world.

🖇️ Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. How you use them determines where you end up.

👍🏻 — In case you were wondering.

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