Based on Dune Analytics’ latest figures, the prediction market Polymarket’s October volume has soared to over three times what it was in September. Polymarket Continues to Hit All-Time Highs In To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

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Indictments reveal how eight Chinese firms used cryptocurrency to obscure profits from illegal chemical sales. US Indicts Chinese Firms Using Cryptocurrency in Illicit Trade The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

BRICS has condemned Western economic dominance and currency control tactics, accusing the West of using reserve currencies as “weapons” to maintain its monopoly. BRICS Says No to Western Monopoly, Criticizes To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

The U.S. has accused a businessman of running an unlicensed cryptocurrency operation that allegedly enabled secretive “off-the-books” transactions. Unlicensed Crypto Transactions: Businessman Christopher Scanlon Indicted on Federal Charges Christopher James To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

The Russian Finance Minister offered insight into the inner workings of the new BRICS payment system at the recent summit held in Kazan. Anton Siluanov stated that the modern system To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

On Friday, South Korea’s finance ministry announced plans to regulate cross-border transactions of virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, starting in the second half of 2025. The new regulations will mandate that To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

Russia’s push for a BRICS payment system is gaining traction, with partners endorsing the plan to counter an “outdated, expensive, and ineffective” global framework. BRICS Partners Support Russia’s Plan for To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

Binance relaunches Binance Connect as a fiat-to-crypto gateway, streamlining Web3 transactions and driving global digital asset adoption. Binance Connect Relaunches as a Fiat-Crypto Gateway for Web3 Adoption Crypto exchange Binance To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here

Ripple has filed a cross-appeal against the SEC, with its legal chief insisting that XRP’s non-security status remains untouchable due to strict court review limits. Ripple’s Legal Battle With SEC To read this story on News.Bitcoin.Com click here