Here are some top cryptocurrency stories.

Bitcoin Slips With Stocks but 'Remains in an Uptrend.' Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies fell on Monday, following a sell-off in the stock market. However, analysts say that Bitcoin remains in an uptrend and could soon test its 2023 high of $30,000.

Crypto Venture Funding Drops 63% in Run-Up to FTX Trial. Venture funding for cryptocurrency startups dropped 63% in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report from PitchBook. The decline is attributed to a number of factors, including the ongoing bear market and the upcoming trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Can Asia's progressive regulators tame crypto's Wild West? Regulatory clarity is one of the key factors that will determine the long-term success of the cryptocurrency industry. Asia is home to some of the most progressive cryptocurrency regulators in the world, and could play a leading role in taming the Wild West of crypto.

PayPal launches dollar-backed cryptocurrency. PayPal has launched a dollar-backed cryptocurrency called PayPal Coin. The coin is designed to make it easier for users to send and receive payments using cryptocurrency.

FTX boss accused of $40m bribe attempt. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been accused of attempting to bribe a government official in the Bahamas. The allegations are still being investigated, but if proven true, they could have serious consequences for Bankman-Fried and FTX.