Best Crypto to Buy Now October 17 – Popcat, Celestia, cat in a dogs world

Major cryptocurrencies are consolidating close to weekly highs as markets digest Trump’s rising US presidential election victory chances and stronger-than-expected US retail sales data, with investors exploring what might be the best crypto to buy now for quick gains.
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Kraken Launches Wrapped Bitcoin kBTC on Ethereum and OP Mainnet

Kraken has launched kBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token fully backed by BTC, available on Ethereum and Optimism networks, enhancing Bitcoin’s interoperability in DeFi while ensuring security and transparency through verified reserves.
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Alabama Man Eric Council, Jr. Arrested For SEC SIM Swap Attack

Alabama resident Eric Council, Jr. has been arrested for allegedly being the infamous hacker behind the January 2024 SEC SIM swap attack, an October 17 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reveals. The hack led to a surge in the price of Bitcoin.
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