🟪As of October 18, 2024, the price of Bitcoin stands at $67,799.09, which is higher than the value 24 hours ago and 12.1% higher than a week ago. The total market capitalization of the digital coin is $1.34 trillion. Russia has entered the top 10 countries for cryptocurrency adoption.
🟪In the U.S., a suspect has been arrested in connection with the hacking of the SEC’s account. Ripple continues its battle with the SEC, causing a new wave of volatility in the market. Radiant Capital has urged users to revoke access to compromised contracts following a major $50 million hack.
🟪Stripe is planning to acquire Bridge, a fintech organization specializing in stablecoins. This acquisition could strengthen Stripe’s position in the digital payments market.