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From Bitcoin’s seasonal sizzle to a look at the future of Ethereum, here are some of the stories breaking in the world of crypto.

Bitcoin

In a series of tweets, the host of CNBC’s Crypto Trader says he believes the price of Bitcoin is “about to explode.”

Ran Neuner is basing his assessment primarily on Bitcoin’s end-of-the-year track record and a bullish outlook on the SEC’s upcoming decisions on two Bitcoin ETFs.

I just bought Bitcoin for my parents. It’s too obvious that it’s about to explode… — Ran NeuNer (@cryptomanran) October 7, 2018

Last year,around this time,BTC went from $6691 (Nov 11) to $20000 (Dec 17) in 5 weeks.This on the back of the expectation and launch of a cash settlement BTC futures contract. An ETF is a way bigger deal & requires actual purchase of BTC.2 looming SEC decision deadlines ahead. — Ran NeuNer (@cryptomanran) October 7, 2018

Ethereum

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In a new video of the opening ceremonies from the Ethereum Hackathon in San Francisco, co-founder Vitalik Buterin talks about the history of Ethereum, and what it will take to create and fully realize Ethereum 2.0.

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A remittance company based in the Philippines is joining RippleNet.

According to The Manila Times, I-Remit will join Ripple’s network of banks and financial institutions that use Ripple’s blockchain technology for cross-border payments.

“The adoption of the technology will drive down transaction cost, enhance speed and scale, and minimize fraud vulnerability,” I-Remit told the local news outlet.

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The popular cryptocurrency trading app Robinhood Crypto is expanding its reach in the US.

The app now allows the buying and selling of the five cryptocurrencies in Tennessee, Arkansas and Rhode Island.

In all, Robinhood Crypto now supports 24 states, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Robinhood Crypto is rockin' & rollin' in Tennessee. Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies commission free. pic.twitter.com/XhuZJvnkRb — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) October 5, 2018

Robinhood Crypto is hot-springing into Arkansas! Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are now available in the Natural State, commission free. pic.twitter.com/wqp4OhvTN6 — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) October 5, 2018

Robinhood Crypto has anchored in Rhode Island. Trade Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies commission free. pic.twitter.com/G9WkGcYgmU — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) October 2, 2018