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Gate Europe CEO Dr. Giovanni Cunti was invited to participate in a live interview on Cointelegraph X Space, where he shared insights on the regulatory trends of digital assets in Europe, the MiCA compliance framework, and Gate Europe's development strategy in Europe. Dr. Giovanni Cunti stated that the implementation of MiCA is an important step towards the unification of the European market, "Unified regulation brings broader market access, and market access will further drive institutional adoption." He believes that after the adjustments made under the MiCA framework, market participants will be able to operate in a clearer and more transparent regulatory environment, providing institutional investors with a higher degree of security and trust.During the live broadcast, Dr. Giovanni Cunti also introduced the latest strategic progress of Gate Europe in the European region. He emphasized that Gate Europe proactively began compliance alignment as early as the initial phase of the MiCA framework in 2021. Leveraging the dual licensing advantages of MiCA and Payment Institutions (PI), Gate Europe is steadily strengthening compliance, risk control, and operational governance while continuously expanding digital asset trading, wealth management, and localized services, committed to providing European users with safer, more transparent, and efficient digital asset services.As the global regulatory framework for digital assets continues to improve, compliance is becoming an important foundation for the long-term development of the industry. Currently, Gate has completed regulatory registrations, license applications, or obtained authorizations and approvals in multiple jurisdictions including Europe, the United States, Japan, Dubai, Australia, and the Bahamas, continuously advancing its global compliance strategy. In the future, Gate will adhere to the parallel development of compliance and innovation, continuously enhance its global service capabilities, promote the steady development of the digital asset industry, and provide global users with safer, more efficient, and trustworthy products and services.

Cointelegraph posted on the X platform that due to Bitcoin's halving mechanism, the last 5% of the Bitcoin supply will take over 100 years to be mined.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a report from consulting firm Sherlock Communications shows that the developer community in Latin America is increasingly inclined to develop within established blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum and Polygon, rather than launching new base layer protocols.The study included qualitative feedback from 85 developers in Bolivia, Mexico, Brazil, and Peru, revealing that developers in the region prioritize transparency, coordination, and compliance. They prefer intuitive tools, comprehensive documentation, and proven track records, making networks like Ethereum and Polygon very suitable for them. On-chain data analysis in the report supports this trend. After analyzing 697,000 blockchain transactions related to Latin American wallets, researchers found that between June 2024 and June 2025, Ethereum accounted for over 75% of tagged transactions in the region. Meanwhile, during the same period, Polygon accounted for 11% of total activity. The adoption rate of Polygon in the region continues to rise, with its activity nearly doubling to 20% by June 2025.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph estimates based on a report from Forbes in June 2024 that Zhao Changpeng held approximately 89.1 million BNB at that time. With BNB recently rising continuously and breaking new highs, at the current price of BNB at $840, the value of this BNB is approximately $7.4844 billion.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph reported that Cointelegraph's Banner publishing system was briefly attacked on June 21, resulting in malicious ads promoting fake token airdrops appearing on the website. The team quickly identified and resolved the issue, removing the unauthorized code that affected the system. To prevent similar incidents from happening again, the company has strengthened its security controls.

ChainCatcher news, according to Scam Sniffer, the Cointelegraph official website frontend is suspected to have been hacked, and when accessing the page, a pop-up containing "airdrop" content appears, which cannot be closed within the webpage.

ChainCatcher news, encrypted KOL Edgy posted on platform X stating that the official Cointelegraph account sent him a private message requesting to review an article related to Edgy himself. Clicking the link provided by Cointelegraph's official Twitter will redirect to a counterfeit website with the domain "Cointetegraph" and ask for login to the X account.

ChainCatcher message, Cointelegraph's official X account is suspected to be hacked, posting on-chain token information and disabling comments. Please do not click any links or purchase the recommended tokens.

ChainCatcher message, according to a post by Cointelegraph on the X platform, due to Elon Musk changing the avatar and name of Kekius Maximus on the X platform, the market may see a surge of fraudulent tokens related to Kekius Maximus, reminding the community to stay vigilant.

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist founder Yuxian disclosed an XSS attack targeting the crypto industry on the X platform. The attacker exploited an XSS vulnerability on the crypto media website Cointelegraph to lure target users into opening a link to the official Cointelegraph website (with XSS malicious script), resulting in:Malicious script loading and execution;The address bar being set to a suspicious address (which at first glance looks like an official unpublished draft);A fake Sign in with X pop-up appearing;After clicking Sign in with X, the third-party application authorization for X opens, with a large blank section in the permissions list. If you inadvertently click to authorize without paying attention, your X-related permissions will be taken over by the attacker.This type of phishing with a slight exploit is particularly difficult for the general public to defend against, so extra caution is needed.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a survey found that approximately 26 million American voters make up a "cryptocurrency voting bloc," who will prioritize support for cryptocurrency policies when deciding which candidate to vote for in the upcoming elections.According to a survey released by The Digital Chamber on October 17, among 1,004 respondents, one in seven (or 16%) indicated that cryptocurrency is "extremely" or "very" important in deciding who to vote for, and if a candidate supports cryptocurrency, they are "very" or "somewhat" likely to vote for that candidate. The respondents included both Democrats and Republicans, with at least 25% of Democrats and 21% of Republicans stating that a candidate's stance on cryptocurrency would positively influence their likelihood of voting for that candidate. The survey also found that two-fifths of Black voters consider a candidate's cryptocurrency policy an important criterion in deciding who to vote for, a proportion more than double that of White voters.Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, stated that as experts predict an unusually fierce battle for the White House, the survey results should serve as a "wake-up call for policymakers." Boring said, "Given the expected narrow margin in key elections, this bipartisan cryptocurrency voting bloc could tip the balance. Voters are sending a clear message—they want sensible and balanced regulation that protects consumers without stifling innovation."

ChainCatcher news, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has partnered with Cointelegraph to establish a regional office at the DMCC Crypto Centre. DMCC is the world's flagship free zone and the Dubai government's authority for commodity trade and enterprise management. Cointelegraph will set up an office at the DMCC Crypto Centre, which has become the largest hub for crypto and blockchain businesses in the region. By becoming part of this community, Cointelegraph gains the opportunity to collaborate with the broader Web3 ecosystem. The opening of the Cointelegraph office in Dubai will enhance the chances for companies operating in the region to access media and marketing opportunities.As part of the collaboration, the thriving Web3 ecosystem in the DMCC business district will also prioritize the use of the Cointelegraph media platform. The new office will serve as a regional hub for business and networking operations, including event organization, partnerships, and community engagement programs.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov stated in his TG channel that the number of Telegram paid users has reached 10 million. Today, they launched new features while phasing out some outdated ones.Pavel Durov mentioned that the "People Nearby" feature has been removed, as less than 0.1% of Telegram users utilized it, and it posed issues with bots and scammers. Instead, a "Nearby Businesses" feature will be introduced to showcase verified legitimate businesses. These businesses will be able to display product catalogs and seamlessly accept payments. Additionally, uploading new media to Telegraph (the independent blogging tool) has been prohibited, as it seems to have been abused by anonymous users.

ChainCatcher news, independent digital media Cointelegraph posted on the X platform, warning to be cautious of individuals claiming to be Cointelegraph employees who send messages requesting or offering money; if you receive such messages, it is advised to immediately block and report these accounts, as they are fraudulent.According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, Cointelegraph was established in 2013 and is a leading independent digital asset media ecosystem, focusing on the future of digital assets, currencies, and emerging new technologies in the metaverse, providing original content from around the world. An international editorial team integrated with local Web3 communities publishes unique insights in 11 different languages for a loyal audience interested in disruptive technologies, digital assets, and fintech applications. The news platform includes market analysis and research, its magazine publications, educational content, social media, and consulting services to help all industries learn from and benefit from blockchain technology and Web3.

ChainCatcher message, on social media, on-chain detective ZachXBT stated that Cointelegraph, WalletConnect, Token Terminal, and De.Fi seem to be sending phishing emails to users.As of now, $580,000 has been stolen, and the scammer's address is: 0xe7D13137923142A0424771E1778865b88752B3c7.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph announced the selection of 16 projects for its second batch of accelerator program, including:In the DeFi and trading sector: mobile personal finance application Changex, crypto trading platform CryptoRobotics, DeFi protocol Clip Finance, card project Renegade, non-custodial cross-chain token strategy platform MC² Finance, lending platform Nolus, asset management protocol Velvet Capital, IDO platform WhiteList Zone;In the data storage and digital assets sector: Web3-based data storage platform and user application GhostDrive, hardware wallet Ngrave Zero developer NGRAVE;In the SocialFi and marketing technology sector: AI-driven Web3 social portal Pop Social, Web3 sharing economy social application ReadON, Web3-focused startup incubator GAMI;In the EdTech and HRTech sector: Web3 talent platform Talentre;In the entertainment sector: blockchain-based streaming service Replay, Web3 fantasy football game Fanton on Telegram.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph released the conclusions of an internal investigation, stating that the social media team initially received the fake news through a Telegram channel. In order to quickly announce the developments, an employee of the social media team posted the news on X without confirming the authenticity of the source and without editorial approval. This violated Cointelegraph's social media procedures, which require source verification and editorial approval before posting. Subsequently, Cointelegraph contacted BlackRock and Bloomberg Terminal and deleted the post.Cointelegraph stated that to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future, the team is conducting a thorough review and examination of the social media management processes, particularly in verifying breaking news before posting. They are engaging in discussions with all relevant employees and will implement all necessary structural changes.

On October 17, crypto KOL Autism Capital posted on social media a response from Cointelegraph editor Kristina Lucrezia regarding the previous false report about the "approval of Bitcoin spot ETF." In the video, Lucrezia stated that this is not a problem of journalism, but rather a problem of society and social media. If you are not the first to report, it means you are the last, and this is what happens when Cointelegraph is constantly under pressure to be the first to break every news story.

ChainCatcher message, Cointelegraph stated on social media: "We apologize for a tweet spreading inaccurate information regarding the Blackrock Bitcoin ETF. An internal investigation is currently underway. We are committed to transparency, and once the investigation concludes within 3 hours, we will share the findings with the public."