CZ Praises US Authorities for Halting $6B Binance Hack Fallout
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2026. Nov. 01. 20:29
The co-founder and former CEO of Binance praised the role U.S. law enforcement agencies played in handling the aftermath of the over $6 billion hack the exchange suffered at the hands of North Korean hackers, crediting them with keeping the market afloat. CZ Praises US Role in Binance Hack Aftermath As Binance continues to recover […] Thorchain Glitch Blocks Binance Hack Route as FBI Presses Nodes
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2026. Nov. 01. 19:30
A one-block Ethereum reorganization on Saturday triggered a double refund involving 10 ETH on Thorchain, setting off an emergency pause that disrupted cross-chain swaps across most of its supported networks. Chainalysis said the malfunction inadvertently delayed laundering activity connected to Binance’s $6.4 billion theft. Meanwhile, the FBI urged Thorchain node operators to block transactions associated […] BTCC Exchange Supports Red Eagle Foundation’s 2026 Charity Golf Season Finale, Featuring Ashley Cole as Headline Guest
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2026. Nov. 01. 19:04
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, November 1st — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, sponsored the final Red Eagle Foundation charity golf day of 2026, held at London Golf Club on 22 October 2026, which raised £34,750 for the organization. England football legend Ashley Cole was the headline guest. After a round of golf played by […] North Korea’s $1.4B Bitcoin Haul From Binance Hack Remains Untouched
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2026. Nov. 01. 18:20
On Oct. 29, during the Binance hack, approximately 18,270.2 BTC worth $1.4 billion was stolen, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) subsequently identifying the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) as the principal perpetrator. The stolen bitcoin remains untouched, dispersed across 19 separate wallets to this day. Unlike the other compromised assets, the […] Binance Processes $4.65B in Withdrawals Across 15 Networks After Hack
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2026. Nov. 01. 17:20
Binance said withdrawal volumes were stabilizing after processing $4.649 billion following its post-hack restart. Deposits offset part of the withdrawals, leaving approximately $3.64 billion in net outflows as the exchange continued restoring access. Withdrawal Volumes Stabilize After Initial Spike Binance processed $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits between 06:00 and 15:30 UTC […] Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ Goes Bust With Worst October Finish Since 2014
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2026. Nov. 01. 16:05
Bitcoin’s celebrated “Uptober” tradition suffered another setback in 2026, with the leading crypto asset closing October down 7.32% against the greenback, its weakest performance for the month since 2014. Over the past seven days, BTC traded between $76,337 and $81,840 as the major $6.3 billion Binance hack rattled markets. The decline also marked bitcoin’s first […] Even More Orange: Saylor Sees Bitcoin Bull Run, Hints at More Buying
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2026. Nov. 01. 15:01
Michael Saylor hinted at another Strategy bitcoin purchase after declaring that a new bitcoin bull market was beginning. His latest orange-themed chart showed 848,517 BTC valued at approximately $66 billion, following a week without acquisitions. Saylor Shares Another Orange-Themed Bitcoin Signal Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor signaled a potential expansion […] The $6 Billion Wake-up Call — Week in Review
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2026. Nov. 01. 14:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin fell back toward $77,000 as news of […] Does Your Noncustodial Crypto Business Need a Money Transmitter License?
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2026. Nov. 01. 12:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A startup builds a wallet that lets customers sign transactions on their own devices. The company never […] A Family Paid $3 for a Bowl at a Yard Sale and Used It as Decor for Years. It Sold for $2.2 Million
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2026. Nov. 01. 11:30
A $3 tag-sale find from upstate New York turned into a $2.2 million payday when a roughly 1,000-year-old Northern Song dynasty Ding ware bowl sold at Sotheby’s in New York on March 19, 2013. The five-inch bowl had sat on display in the family’s living room for about five to six years before it was […] Record Breaking Binance Hack Hits Markets, Kalshi Hits New Valuation, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Nov. 01. 10:30
This week’s stories spanned exchange security, prediction markets, bitcoin treasury risk, earnings and tokenization. Binance investigated a potential multibillion-dollar hack, while Kalshi raised another $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation. Datavault AI said it could not access 817.6 BTC, Coinbase returned to profit with $719 million in Q3 net income, and DTCC launched a […] That Rusty Cast Iron Skillet at a Garage Sale Could Be Worth Up to $3,000
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2026. Nov. 01. 09:30
Not all vintage cast iron is created equal: at the February 2025 Air Works Consignment Auction, a Griswold No. 13 (14-inch) skillet sold for $2,600 to $3,300, squarely in the garage-sale jackpot range. The biggest tell is the branding, with Griswold’s earliest ERIE-era marks and the ultra-rare Erie Spider logo standing out from the far […] AI/Tech Selloff Drives Massive Crypto Tailwind, Experts Say
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2026. Nov. 01. 08:30
Despite the recent hack that affected Binance, causing over $6 billion in losses to the company, industry leaders still believe that the cryptocurrency market might benefit from a downturn in the U.S. tech/AI equity sector, with investors pivoting liquidity to digital assets. Defiance Capital CEO Is Still Bullish on Crypto Despite Binance’s Hack While the […] Bitcoin’s Volatility Calendar: What Dates Matter, and What Are Myths
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2026. Nov. 01. 07:30
As bitcoin traders brace for one scheduled event after another, the data suggests there is less to worry about unless you trade one-minute BTC charts. Volatility spikes right after an announcement, lasts about an hour in most cases, and then subsides, with the price usually hovering near where it started. Bitcoin.com News analyzed almost nine […] Anchorpoint Taps Solana to Launch HKDAP Regulated Stablecoin
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2026. Nov. 01. 04:30
The Standard Chartered-led consortium entered a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation, aiming to bring its HKDAP stablecoin to the Solana ecosystem and enable native minting and redemptions on the Solana blockchain, targeting retail, local, and international adoption. Anchorpoint To Bring HKDAP Stablecoin to Solana Anchorpoint, a consortium licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority […] XRP Hit First in Binance Hack: Five Wallets Drained in About Four Minutes
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2026. Nov. 01. 03:15
Binance’s wallet breach involved approximately $296 million in XRP transfers, blockchain investigators found. Ripple froze stolen RLUSD during the response, and the exchange subsequently said its XRP customer balances were fully backed. Five Payments Consolidated $296 Million Binance lost approximately $296 million in XRP on Oct. 29, TRM Labs’ transaction tracing found. The blockchain intelligence […] Michael Saylor Sees Stronger Crypto Security After Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack
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2026. Nov. 01. 01:45
Michael Saylor expects the crypto industry to strengthen security after Binance’s $6.3 billion hack. The Strategy executive chairman also backed the exchange’s commitment to use its own balance sheet to make customers whole. Saylor Sees Lessons From Binance Security Failures Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said on Oct. 30 that the crypto […] Trump Speaks on $6.3B Binance Hack as FBI Confirms North Korea
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2026. Nov. 01. 00:30
President Donald Trump said U.S. officials were looking into Binance’s $6.3 billion hack and acknowledged the exchange’s recovery assurances. The FBI subsequently attributed the theft to North Korea and warned of further laundering. Trump Examines North Korea Link and Binance Assurances President Donald Trump said on Oct. 30 that U.S. officials were looking into the […] The Largest Crypto Hacks in History Ranked by Dollar Value and Bitcoin Stolen
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2026. Oct. 31. 23:30
The reported $6.3 billion Binance breach may have rewritten cryptocurrency’s record books in dollar terms, but measuring digital heists in bitcoin paints a strikingly different picture. From Mt Gox’s hundreds of thousands of vanished BTC to Bybit’s $1.5 billion debacle, history’s largest cryptocurrency thefts demonstrate how the magnitude of a financial calamity can change dramatically […] Binance Hack Jolts Bitcoin Treasury Firm Into Weighing BTC Sales
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2026. Oct. 31. 22:20
Next Technology Holding, the 18th-largest publicly traded corporate bitcoin holder at press time, has authorized the sale or pledging of its approximately 5,833 BTC following Binance’s major security incident. The company’s decision reflects mounting concerns about exchange vulnerabilities, international cyberattacks, and quantum computing. Although none of its bitcoin is held at Binance, the company is […] Kim Jong Un and North Korea Memes Flood X After Binance’s $6.3B Hack
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2026. Oct. 31. 21:15
Crypto Twitter on the social media platform now called X has found its latest villain-turned-comedian in Kim Jong Un. Following the colossal Binance breach, images of the North Korean dictator celebrating an imaginary payday have spread across nearly everyone’s timeline. Beneath the digital mockery lies a considerably darker financial story involving hundreds of suspected cyberattacks, […] Bitcoin ETFs Lose $643M After Binance Hack Ends 4-Day Inflow Run
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2026. Oct. 31. 20:10
Bitcoin ETFs suffered $643.33 million in net outflows Friday, wiping out four consecutive days of inflows and pushing the week into negative territory. Ether and solana also faced heavy redemptions as the Binance hack triggered a fresh bout of risk aversion across crypto markets. Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $643M Bitcoin ETF Selloff Four days of steady […] CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack
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2026. Oct. 31. 19:05
A $6.3 billion crypto heist has handed Washington a fresh regulatory fight. One federal watchdog wants exchanges to volunteer for oversight, while a Republican senator argues Congress already missed its chance to give the industry stronger defenses against thieves. CFTC Chair Selig Pushes Federal Registration After Binance Theft The Oct. 29 Binance breach, reportedly involving […] Binance Says BTC, ETH, XRP and 7 Other Cryptos Fully Backed After Hack
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2026. Oct. 31. 17:45
Binance said 10 cryptocurrencies were fully backed after replenishing 90% of stolen assets. The exchange is sourcing less liquid tokens to close the remaining shortfall while targeting a Sunday withdrawal restart. 10 Cryptos Fully Backed as Binance Narrows Shortfall Binance reported progress replacing stolen assets in its third security incident update on X on Oct. […] Peter Schiff Says Gold’s Brutal Selloff Indicative of Major Upcoming Crunch
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2026. Oct. 31. 16:45
Peter Schiff says Friday’s steep drop in gold points to a short-term liquidity problem that could hit broader markets as soon as next week. Schiff Calls the Selloff a Gift The economist and longtime gold advocate reacted as precious metals tumbled on Oct. 30, writing: Today’s near $150 decline in gold and over $3 drop […] Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18: From Nine Pages to Wall Street and Washington
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2026. Oct. 31. 15:30
Bitcoin’s founding paper proposed a way to send money without a bank. Eighteen years later, its reach spans Wall Street funds, government reserves, and an unresolved question about who will pay to keep the system secure. Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18 as Institutional Adoption Deepens Bitcoin was designed to let people send money without a […] Uber Tests Tokenized Money Funds to Unlock 24/7 Trading Yield
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2026. Oct. 31. 14:12
The ride-sharing giant used a tokenized money market fund to earn 1.5 days more yield on its investment by selling the assets on Sunday rather than Friday, as institutions traditionally do. Franklin Templeton, HSBC Holdings, and Fireblocks collaborated in this test. Uber Tests Weekend Trading In Tokenized Market Fund Investments Companies are turning to blockchain […] AI Gives Crypto Hackers Machine Speed as Billions Sit at Risk
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2026. Oct. 31. 13:00
Crypto is confronting a dangerous collision between increasingly valuable digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can automate phishing, vulnerability research, and credential theft at machine speed. Recent multibillion-dollar breaches are not all AI-driven, but security researchers say attackers are already using autonomous tools to compress operations that once required teams of hackers. AI […] Wall Street Downplays Binance Hack as Bitwise Sees ‘Recovery In a Week’
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2026. Oct. 31. 10:30
Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy the dip after the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects bitcoin’s price to recover fairly soon. Hougan Calls the Hack a Mere ‘Blip’ Hougan, chief investment officer at crypto asset manager Bitwise, played down the damage, stating: This hack has not changed anything […] Wall Street Downplays Binance Hack as Bitwise Sees “Recovery In a Week”
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2026. Oct. 31. 10:30
Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy the dip after the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects bitcoin’s price to recover fairly soon. Hougan Calls the Hack a Mere ‘Blip’ Hougan, chief investment officer at crypto asset manager Bitwise, played down the damage, stating: This hack has not changed anything […] Binance Starts Shopping for Stolen Coins as Ethena Ships $24M in ENA
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2026. Oct. 31. 09:30
Binance has started buying back the tokens lost in its $6.3 billion hack, and onchain data shows wallets associated with Ethena sent 128.63 million ENA worth about $24 million to the exchange. Ethena Tokens Flow Into Binance Blockchain trackers flagged the transfers early on Oct. 31, writing: Binance is buying back the stolen assets through […] Binance Inside Job Theories Explode Ahead of Monday’s Reserve Reports
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2026. Oct. 31. 08:30
Claims that the $6.3 billion Binance hack was an inside job are spreading across X as the exchange holds back its proof-of-reserves results until Monday, Nov. 2. Skeptics Question the Timing of Monday’s Audit The doubts center on the order of events, as in its Oct. 30 update, Binance said it had covered about 80% […] Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack
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2026. Oct. 31. 07:30
An Israeli-Russian citizen accused of stealing $2.8 million in digital assets, has been extradited to the U.S. after Israel’s Supreme Court rejected his final appeals. Federal Indictment and Extradition Request Alexander Block, an Israeli-Russian citizen accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad blockchain bridge to steal $2.8 million in digital assets, has been extradited […] Australia Casts Doubt on Retail Prediction Markets, Calls Them Bets
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2026. Oct. 31. 05:05
Australia’s corporate regulator cast doubt on the notion that prediction markets for retail clients are in the public interest, arguing the contracts have “all the features of a bet.” The statement stops short of a formal ban and came a day after ASIC Chair Sarah Court told senators that no prediction market operator has applied […] Blockchain Revenues Plunge 30%, but a New Growth Engine Emerges
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2026. Oct. 31. 03:05
Global blockchain revenues are projected to decline year over year to $100 billion in 2026, down from approximately $140 billion in 2025. Despite the downturn, the DeFi and finance sector remains the dominant revenue generator, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the total, while blockchain infrastructure revenues have fallen to their lowest level since 2020. DeFi/Finance […] Binance Hackers Deploy ‘Never-Seen-Before’ Crypto Laundering Tactics
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2026. Oct. 31. 01:05
Chainalysis identified previously unseen laundering patterns as attackers circulated stolen Binance assets through thousands of transactions, suggesting automated efforts to obscure the trail. Its investigation also linked the theft to North Korean hackers. Thousands of Transfers Point to Automated Laundering Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis identified suspected automated laundering on Oct. 30 after a Binance theft […] Binance Prepares to Resume Withdrawals, Unveils $6.3B Hack Recovery Plan
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2026. Oct. 30. 23:05
Binance is preparing to restore withdrawals in phases after its $6.3 billion hack, with reopening dependent on security checks. The exchange committed company funds to replace stolen assets while investigators expanded their review of the breach. Withdrawals Face Security Checks Before Phased Restart Binance outlined a four-part hack recovery plan on Oct. 30 in its […] Senators Warren, Curtis Press Kalshi and Polymarket on Election Insider Trading
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2026. Oct. 30. 22:05
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and John Curtis have asked Kalshi and Polymarket to explain how they keep insiders out of election markets, giving the companies until Nov. 3, Election Day, to answer seven questions. The bipartisan letter cites candidates who bet on their own races and suspected wash trading on Polymarket’s election contracts. Seven Questions […] A16z, Uniswap Warn Illinois Crypto Tax Rules Could Effectively Ban DeFi
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2026. Oct. 30. 21:05
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Uniswap Labs, and the DeFi Education Fund are urging Illinois regulators to overhaul proposed cryptocurrency tax regulations, warning that the rules could effectively prohibit decentralized finance (DeFi) activity in the state while exposing users to serious security risks. In a letter submitted Friday, Oct. 30, the three organizations argued […] Tether Reports $1.5B Q3 Profit as Total Reserves Reach $191.5B
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2026. Oct. 30. 20:05
Stablecoin issuer Tether generated $1.5 billion in net operating profit during the third quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to $4.5 billion, while reserves backing its tokens reached $191.5 billion, according to its latest financial attestation. Tether’s Excess Reserves Grow in Q3 The company released its third-quarter figures Friday, October 30, showing that […] Trezor Warns of Compromised Hardware Wallet Following $93M Ledger Security Scare
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2026. Oct. 30. 19:05
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Trezor has warned customers about a potentially compromised device sold through a former authorized reseller linked to the recent Ledger wallet security scandal, raising concerns that the sophisticated attack may have affected multiple manufacturers. In a Friday announcement, Trezor said its security team received a credible report of a malicious hardware […] New Breach Points: Binance CEO Reveals Fresh Findings in $6.3B Hack
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2026. Oct. 30. 18:05
Binance investigators uncovered additional breach points, bypassed approval controls, and evidence-destruction tactics in Thursday’s $6.3 billion hack, co-CEO Richard Teng said. His update outlined a withdrawal-service rebuild, a companywide security review, and targets for restoring transfers and verifying reserves. Investigation Expands Beyond the Laptop Binance found additional breach points beyond the initially suspected engineer laptop […] Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $77K, but Binance Hack Keeps Traders on Edge
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2026. Oct. 30. 17:02
Bitcoin stabilized above $77,000 after a $6.3 billion Binance hack triggered a marketwide sell-off, pushing the cryptocurrency to a multiweek low of $76,320. Bitcoin Plunges to Multiweek Low Following Binance Hack Bitcoin price stabilized above $77,000 following a marketwide sell-off triggered by Thursday’s $6.3 billion hack of Binance, which briefly dragged the cryptocurrency down toward […] Gate CEO Calls for Crypto Security Alliance After $6.3B Binance Hack
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2026. Oct. 30. 16:45
Lin Han, founder and CEO of Gate, has called for the formation of a cryptocurrency security alliance to standardize procedures to prevent and eventually deal with the aftermath of security incidents similar to the $6.3 billion hack that Binance faced on Thursday. Gate CEO Calls for Global Security Alliance to Secure The Crypto Industry Following […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $441M in 4 Days as Zcash Streak Hits Day 8
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2026. Oct. 30. 16:05
Bitcoin ETFs stayed positive for a fourth straight session Thursday, adding $17.07 million and lifting week-to-date inflows above $440 million. Ether and solana funds suffered a fresh wave of redemptions, while zcash extended its winning streak and XRP demand strengthened. Bitcoin ETFs Add $17M to Extend Winning Streak Bitcoin’s week is still green. The momentum […] Coinbase, Bitcoin Giant Strategy Fall as Binance Hack Rocks Crypto Stocks
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2026. Oct. 30. 15:26
Crypto-linked stocks plunged Friday as a multibillion-dollar Binance security breach collided with a broader technology selloff driven by concerns over AI spending. Coinbase dropped more than 12% and Strategy fell 6%, even after both companies reported quarterly profits on Thursday night. Binance Hack Adds a Crypto-Specific Shock Crypto stocks are being hit from both sides. […] Who’s Next? OneKey CEO Warns Hackers Will Target Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
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2026. Oct. 30. 14:30
Yishi Wang, founder and CEO of hardware wallet company OneKey, suggested that North Korean hackers could be eyeing another major target after Binance was ransacked: BlackRock’s IBIT, the world’s largest bitcoin ETF, holding nearly $63 billion in BTC with Coinbase listed as its sole custodian. BlackRock’s IBIT on North Korean Hackers’ Shortlist, Says OneKey Founder […] CZ Tells Elon Musk to Stop Trolling Over $6.3B Binance Hack, Cites SpaceX Stake
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2026. Oct. 30. 13:44
Elon Musk poked fun at Binance’s $6.3 billion security crisis, and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) fired back with a billion-dollar reminder: the cryptocurrency exchange owns a valuable stake tied to Musk’s SpaceX empire, an investment Zhao would rather see celebrated than mocked publicly. Musk’s Jokes Draw a Billion-Dollar Response Binance’s reported $6.3 billion security breach on […] Binance Secures $6.34B to Cover Losses From Historic Crypto Hack
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2026. Oct. 30. 12:30
Through its social media channels, Binance announced it had already reserved over $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses from the hack suffered on Thursday, with $5 billion held in the tokens impacted, while other purchases are being completed. Binance Prepares to Restart Normal Operations Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, is preparing to resume […] Binance Hack Fallout: Aave Freezes Lending Across 16 Networks
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2026. Oct. 30. 11:30
Aave froze 292 reserves across its V3 and V4 markets following a major Binance security breach that saw attackers steal more than 195,000 ETH and millions of dollars in altcoins. Binance Exploit Drains 195,000 ETH Across Multiple Blockchains Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave froze lending markets across 16 blockchain networks Thursday following a major […] Binance Hacker Dumps $158M in Alts as Sleuths Question Exchange’s Key Story
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2026. Oct. 30. 10:30
The Binance hacker sold about $158 million in altcoins for 70,480 ETH, while analysts challenged the exchange’s claim that no private keys were leaked. Seven Tokens Gone in Hours The thief behind the Binance breach wasted little time turning stolen altcoins into ether. Onchain trackers reported the attacker finished dumping a host of alts including […] Binance Hack Has Logan Paul Calling Crypto ‘a Scam’ Despite Cryptozoo Past
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2026. Oct. 30. 09:30
Logan Paul called crypto “a scam” following the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and critics were quick to point to his own Cryptozoo project. “I Don’t Trust Crypto” Youtuber and boxer Logan Paul has a new take on digital assets because, in a recent podcast appearance, when his longtime collaborator Mike Majlak told him, “Binance got […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as Blackrock Leads
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2026. Oct. 30. 08:59
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $137.33 million on Wednesday, extending their inflow streak to three sessions and lifting week-to-date additions above $423 million. Bitcoin ETFs Add $137M as 3-Day Inflow Streak Builds Three sessions into the week, bitcoin has established a clear lead in the institutional flow race. U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $137.33 million […] Ripple and Trump’s World Liberty Help Freeze Binance Hacker’s Loot
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2026. Oct. 30. 08:30
Ripple froze about $200 million and World Liberty Financial froze $27 million in USD1 tied to the Binance hack, joining Tether, Circle and Coinbase in a rare industry-wide lockdown. Ripple Steps in Binance’s ongoing crisis has turned into an unusual show of cooperation amongst some of the biggest names in crypto. Most recently, Binance co-CEO […] Binance Hack Sparks $1.5B Liquidation Bloodbath Across Crypto
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2026. Oct. 30. 07:45
Cryptocurrency liquidations exceeded $1.54 billion following a Binance hack-related marketwide sell-off that disproportionately affected leveraged long positions. Market Crash Triggers $1.5B in Liquidations Cryptocurrency market liquidations surpassed $1.54 billion Friday morning after Binance confirmed hackers stole $6.3 billion in what is shaping up to be the industry’s largest breach on record. Market data shows wiped-out […] China Gave Its First Fully AI-Made Movie 10,000 Screenings. Advance Ticket Sales Barely Reached $10,000
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2026. Oct. 30. 07:30
Sanxingdui: Future Past, billed as China’s first fully AI-generated feature film, opened nationwide on October 23 with more than 10,000 screenings scheduled for its first day. Yet presale revenue as of the prior evening was just 65,000 yuan, about $9,700, according to Maoyan. China’s big theatrical test of AI filmmaking hit a snag as soon […] Binance Hack Pinned on North Korea’s Lazarus Group by TRM Labs and ZachXBT
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2026. Oct. 30. 07:01
Several blockchain investigators say North Korea’s Tradertraitor (a sub-unit of the larger Lazarus/DPRK ecosystem) likely carried out the roughly $6.3 billion Binance hack, the largest crypto theft on record to date. Investigators Point to Pyongyang The hunt for the Binance attacker has a prime suspect now, with blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs attributing the attack […] Matthew McConaughey Spent a Weekend Alone in the Desert Reading 20 Years of His Worst Reviews
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2026. Oct. 30. 06:30
Matthew McConaughey, whom Fortune estimates is worth about $200 million, said he once took a “thick book” of 20 years of negative acting reviews into the West Texas desert and spent two days reading them. Speaking on the October 13, 2026 episode of Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, he said some critics were right, […] Securitize Defends Tokenization Against Critics With Full-Page WSJ Ad
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2026. Oct. 30. 05:30
The tokenization-focused company published a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal highlighting the benefits of this process for public companies. The ad counters a previous full-page anti-tokenization ad that called on CEOs to reject the digitization of their shares. Securitize Highlights Benefits of Tokenization In WSJ Ad Wall Street’s crypto giants are stepping up […] London Metal Exchange Tokenizes Reserves to Unlock New Financing
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2026. Oct. 30. 04:30
According to reports, the institution’s tokenization push involves putting its off-the-books metal reserves, held in warehouses, to work by using them as digital assets to finance its business. The move could position Hong Kong as a next-generation commodities hub. London Metal Exchange Turns To Tokenization To Put Off-Warrant Metal To Work The world’s oldest metal […] Binance Releases First $6.3B Hack Findings, Reports No Key Leak Evidence
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2026. Oct. 30. 03:08
Binance’s initial investigation points to a possible employee laptop compromise behind a security incident with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. The crypto exchange reported no evidence of a wallet private key leak and pledged to cover all losses. Initial Findings Point to Possible Laptop Compromise Binance released its first detailed findings on the estimated $6.3 […] Bitcoin to $1.6 Million: Bitwise Raises Its Long-Term Price Target
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2026. Oct. 30. 02:30
Bitwise raised its long-term bitcoin price forecast to $1.6 million by 2036, increasing its projected annual return despite a volatile year. The outlook rests on institutional adoption, limited supply, and growing demand for protection against currency debasement. Bitcoin’s $1.6 Million Target Implies 34.3% Annual Growth Bitcoin could reach about 19 times its model starting price […] Tim Draper Calls Not Owning Bitcoin ‘Irresponsible,’ Warns of Dollar Shift
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2026. Oct. 30. 02:30
Tim Draper warned that businesses could eventually reject dollars in favor of bitcoin, triggering bank runs as demand for fiat currencies erodes. His comments echoed the adoption argument behind his longstanding $250,000 bitcoin forecast. Draper Predicts a Shift From Dollars to Bitcoin Individuals and companies holding traditional currencies risk falling behind if commerce shifts toward […] US Freezes $1 Billion in Crypto as Scam Networks Spread Worldwide
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2026. Oct. 30. 01:30
U.S. authorities have restrained more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency as overseas scam networks expand beyond Southeast Asia. New charges describe an alleged Madagascar dating scam that lured Americans into connecting crypto wallets to fraudulent investment websites. Crypto Restraints Cross $1 Billion as Crackdown Expands More than $1 billion in cryptocurrency tied to fraud and […] Inside the $5.8B Binance Hack: What’s Confirmed and What Isn’t
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2026. Oct. 30. 00:41
A suspected security breach at Binance has grown into a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency emergency, with analysts tracking as much as $5.8 billion in potentially compromised assets across several blockchains. The exchange has suspended withdrawals while Tether, Circle, and other issuers have reportedly frozen more than $2 billion in tokens. Binance insists customer funds are safe, but […] Onchain Lending Fees Plunge 50% as Morpho Bucks the Trend
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2026. Oct. 29. 23:43
According to a report by 1kx, onchain lending markets contracted significantly in 2026, with user-paid fees dropping approximately 50% year over year. New Market Trading CEO Frank Hepworth cautions against locking up bitcoin for low fixed yields, citing high smart contract and counterparty risks. KelpDAO Exploit Impact on Market Leaders Onchain lending markets experienced a […] Strategy’s $21B Quarter Is Its Biggest Ever as Saylor Sees New Bitcoin Bull Run
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2026. Oct. 29. 22:41
Strategy reported record operating profit as bitcoin gains lifted quarterly results, while Michael Saylor said a new bull market was beginning. Daily preferred dividends and a CFO transition accompanied the earnings announcement. Bitcoin Gains Lift Operating Profit to a Record Record operating income of $20.91 billion and diluted earnings per share of $44.75 marked Strategy […] Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Says NFL Forced Him to Sell Polymarket Stake
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2026. Oct. 29. 21:45
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he had to give up his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL rules bar players from investing in prediction markets. The admission comes days after the NBA named the platform alongside Kalshi as preferred prediction market partners. The NFL Treats Prediction Markets Like Sportsbooks Barkley told Front […] Binance Founder Suggests Likely Hack as Billions in Crypto Leaves Exchange Wallets
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2026. Oct. 29. 21:33
Billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency was pulled from the wallets of leading exchange Binance on Thursday, according to onchain data and industry analysts, fueling speculation that it may have been the target of a massive hack. Binance acknowledged a “potential security issue” soon thereafter. Billions Leave Binance in Apparent Hack Binance founder and former […] Coinbase Swings to $719M Q3 Profit as Market Share, Subscribers Grow
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2026. Oct. 29. 20:48
Coinbase reported a $719 million net profit for the third quarter of 2026, reversing two consecutive quarterly losses as the cryptocurrency exchange expanded its trading market share and increased revenue from services beyond traditional crypto trading. Coinbase’s Winning Quarter The company reported adjusted net income of $78 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, […] Polymarket Halts Trading Over Exploit That Stole Estimated $2.7M From Users
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2026. Oct. 29. 20:22
Prediction market giant Polymarket said Thursday that it had paused trading after discovering a third-party exploit that led to some users losing funds. Trading has resumed, with analysts estimating $2.7 million worth of crypto stolen from users. Polymarket Affected by Third-Party Exploit On Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:33 p.m. ET, Polymarket wrote on X that […] 9 AI Models Predict Bitcoin’s Year-End Price, From $82K to $112K
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2026. Oct. 29. 19:50
Bitcoin continues to circle the $80,000 threshold, repeatedly crossing above and below the price level that has become familiar territory for the cryptocurrency, at least for now. With its next decisive move still an open question, we’re turning to a group of artificial intelligence (AI) models to see where their year-end forecasts converge, where they […] HTX Exits UK After FCA Settlement as KuCoin Abandons Russia and Belarus
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2026. Oct. 29. 19:11
Two major cryptocurrency exchanges announced withdrawals from international markets Thursday, adding to a growing wave of departures driven by regulatory enforcement and sanctions compliance. Cryptocurrency exchanges HTX and KuCoin are withdrawing from major international markets, with HTX leaving the United Kingdom following a settlement with financial regulators and KuCoin halting services in Russia and Belarus, […] Binance and Itau File for Crypto Licenses in Brazil as Rivals Exit
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2026. Oct. 29. 18:30
Prominent crypto exchange Binance and Brazil’s top bank Itaú have formalized their requests to become virtual asset service providers. The request comes as service providers have until October 30 to submit these documents and keep operating while the bank reviews their applications. Binance and Itaú Formalize Requests to Operate as VASPs in Brazil Brazil’s largest […] Bitcoin Price Briefly Nears $82K, but Bears Warn of a Drop Toward $76K
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2026. Oct. 29. 17:46
Bitcoin surged past $81,800 following stronger-than-expected third-quarter U.S. GDP data, briefly reversing losses triggered by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Strong GDP Growth Drives Temporary Rally Bitcoin rallied Thursday after new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) […] Utah Hits Kalshi, Founders With Criminal Charges Over Sports Bets
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2026. Oct. 29. 16:50
Utah prosecutors have charged Kalshi and its co-founders, CEO Tarek Mansour and COO Luana Lopes Lara, with 13 felonies and a misdemeanor after an undercover state investigator placed a dozen sports bets on the platform. An Undercover Agent’s 12 Sports Bets The Utah Attorney General’s Office filed the charges on Wednesday in state court in […] Bitcoin Bulls Eye $95K Price While Options Bears Quietly Load Up
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2026. Oct. 29. 16:09
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is carrying $54.78 billion in futures open interest, while options traders are stacking bullish bets around $90,000, $95,000, and $100,000 with bitcoin trading between $79,262 to $81,939 this week. On Thursday, the market’s speculative machinery is humming, although not everyone agrees on which direction the next move takes. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest […] Quantum Researchers Say 30K Qubits Could Crack Bitcoin Keys in Just One Hour
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2026. Oct. 29. 15:23
New research from quantum computing company Alice & Bob suggests that breaking the cryptography protecting the Bitcoin network could require far fewer quantum computing resources than previously believed, adding urgency to efforts to prepare the cryptocurrency for a post-quantum future. Bitcoin’s ‘Q-Day’ Threat Draws Nearer The Paris- and Boston-based company announced Thursday that its researchers […] Kalshi Hits $40 Billion Valuation After Another $1 Billion Raise
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2026. Oct. 29. 14:41
Prediction-market operator Kalshi has secured another $1 billion in funding, lifting its valuation to $40 billion, nearly 82% above its $22 billion valuation in May. The Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management-led investment marks the company’s second billion-dollar capital raise in roughly five months. Now, Kalshi is preparing to challenge established derivatives exchanges while a bitter […] Walmart, Eli Lilly Among Latest Objectors to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks Platform
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2026. Oct. 29. 14:05
Walmart and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly are among five additional companies opposing the tokenization of their shares on OKXICE, pushing the number of corporate objectors to 38 as resistance to the blockchain-based stock trading initiative continues to grow. The latest objections were disclosed in an updated public notice dated Oct. 28 from OKXICE, a joint […] ICE Targets America’s Retail Traders With a Hyperliquid Alliance
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2026. Oct. 29. 13:30
The company behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is taking a piece of Hyperliquid’s $650 billion trading phenomenon into America’s regulated markets. ICE’s new partnership with Trade[XYZ] aims to bring around-the-clock perpetual futures to U.S. traders for the first time. ICE and Trade[XYZ] Plan Regulated Hyperliquid Market On Thursday, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent […] Polygon Adds Solana to Open Money Stack in Major Expansion
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2026. Oct. 29. 13:00
Polygon Labs has expanded its Polygon Open Money Stack to support Solana, allowing enterprises to manage bank funding and payouts via a single technical integration and commercial relationship. Streamlining Cross-Border Money Movement Polygon Labs announced on Oct. 29 the expansion of its Polygon Open Money Stack to Solana, giving businesses a single integration to […] Google Builds Crypto Custody Security Platform for Banks
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2026. Oct. 29. 11:45
Google has introduced a multi-party computation platform designed to help banks and financial institutions secure cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets without storing a complete private key in one place. Google MPC Splits Crypto Keys to Reduce Single-Point Failure Google is moving deeper into crypto infrastructure, this time by tackling one of institutional investors’ biggest concerns: who […] Birds Across Europe Flee Sooner When a Woman Approaches Than a Man, and Scientists Have No Idea Why
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2026. Oct. 29. 08:30
Urban birds in Czechia, France, Germany, Poland, and Spain let men get about one meter closer, on average, than women before taking off, a new flight initiation distance study found. Researchers tested 37 city-dwelling species including great tits, house sparrows, and blackbirds, and say the reason for the sex-linked gap remains unexplained. In city parks […] She Trained to Be a Ballerina in Brazil. At 30, She’s the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
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2026. Oct. 29. 06:30
Luana Lopes Lara, the co-founder and COO of prediction-market platform Kalshi, now has a reported net worth of $2.6 billion after the company’s Series F round valued it at $22 billion. Lara grew up in Brazil training as a competitive ballerina before pivoting to computer science and finance, and she still puts in 12 to […] Ripple’s RLUSD Wins Historic Moody’s Rating After US Bank Approval
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2026. Oct. 29. 04:30
Ripple says Ripple USD (RLUSD) has become the first stablecoin to receive an investment-grade rating from Moody’s, a day after the company won final approval for a national trust bank. The issuer targets 103% reserve coverage, while bankruptcy risks remain a qualification in the assessment. RLUSD Receives A2 and P-1 Ratings Moody’s Ratings assigned RLUSD […] Ripple CEO Praises US Treasury Secretary as Major Crypto Deals Unfold
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2026. Oct. 29. 02:30
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse credited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with supporting responsible U.S. crypto growth as Swell began. His remarks extended a history of endorsements as the conference featured new corporate treasury capabilities and financial partnerships. Garlinghouse Praises Bessent’s Crypto Leadership Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain infrastructure company Ripple, praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and […] Ripple Roars Toward $900M Milestone as XRP Gains Wall Street Access
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2026. Oct. 29. 00:30
Ripple is approaching a projected $900 million annualized product revenue run rate as institutional custody and payment channels expand around XRP. Its growth strategy combines payments, trading, treasury management, and digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Targets $900M as XRP Access Expands Ripple said Oct. 28 that it was on track to reach a $900 million annualized […] The Betting Probe Behind Flávio Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil
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2026. Oct. 28. 23:30
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the U.S. after ignoring a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The order was issued in a money-laundering probe into his ties with a lawyer, who the government’s betting regulator found to be the country’s largest depositor on betting sites in 2025. […] $250M FalconX Facility Powers Ibis Push Into Onchain Credit
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2026. Oct. 28. 22:30
Onchain credit platform Ibis has launched out of stealth, securing a $250 million credit facility from FalconX alongside a closed pre-seed round. Funding and Strategic Backing Onchain credit platform Ibis announced its emergence from stealth on Oct. 28, backed by a $250 million credit facility from digital asset financial services firm FalconX and the completion […] CFTC Revives Polymarket Probe as VPN Insider Case Heads to Trial: Reuters
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2026. Oct. 28. 21:30
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is again examining whether Polymarket broke its 2022 promise to keep Americans off its offshore platform, Reuters reported. The report landed a day after a federal judge refused to dismiss charges against a soldier accused of reaching that platform through a VPN to bet on the Maduro raid. […] Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.84B as Apple, Microsoft Move Onchain
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2026. Oct. 28. 20:35
The tokenized-equity market has climbed to roughly $3.84 billion as major U.S. stocks increasingly move onto public blockchains. Base is putting companies including Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon onchain, turning earnings season into a real-time test for programmable equities. Coinbase Pushes Tokenized Stocks Deeper Into DeFi on Base Wall Street’s earnings season is starting to […] Coinbase Denies Platform Intrusion as Vendor Data Leak Emerges
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2026. Oct. 28. 19:45
Coinbase is facing fresh security questions after a breach at analytics provider Amplitude exposed customer contact information, while unverified claims put the number of affected users above 70,000. The exchange insists its own systems and customer funds remain untouched. Coinbase Denies Direct Breach as 70,000-User Claim Circulates This week, Coinbase acknowledged a security incident involving […] Jason Calacanis’ Bleak Bitcoin Prediction Draws $3M in Rival Bets—but He Won’t Bite
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2026. Oct. 28. 18:57
Three bitcoin investors have thrown down $1 million challenges to Jason Calacanis after he declared the cryptocurrency would never reclaim its record high. One offered a decade-long wager, the other just two years, but Calacanis wants a shorter contest. Adding to the stakes, Hollywood producer and bitcoin educator Terence Michael entered the fray. Fred Krueger […] Bitcoin Price Returns to $81K as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
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2026. Oct. 28. 18:11
Bitcoin experienced sharp price swings Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, briefly surging to $81,687 before retreating below $80,500. The Fed ultimately held rates steady, with bitcoin rising back to $81,000 in the minutes afterwards. Bitcoin Briefly Surges Above $81K Ahead of Fed Decision The price of bitcoin surged past $81,000 […] GRVT Burns 1.1 Million Tokens as Countdown to Grvt 2.0 Begins
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2026. Oct. 28. 17:57
The discretionary buyback represents close to 1% of circulating supply and precedes four planned product milestones culminating in Grvt 2.0. Grvt, a self-custodial trading platform built on its own zero-knowledge (ZK) chain, announced that the Foundation’s token issuer has completed its first GRVT token buyback, purchasing and burning 1.1 million GRVT tokens on the open […] XRP Flashes Signal Seen Before 72% Rally as Binance Leverage Falls
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2026. Oct. 28. 17:30
XRP has flashed a deleveraging signal that previously preceded a 72% rally, according to an analysis shared by Cryptoquant. Falling futures exposure on Binance could help ease pressure and create conditions for a potential short-term rebound. XRP Signal Echoes Setup Before Previous Rallies XRP could be developing conditions for a short-term rebound as leveraged exposure […] Coca-Cola, JPMorgan and Dell Among Latest to Oppose OKXICE Tokenized Stock Push
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2026. Oct. 28. 16:56
Seven more major companies have objected to having their shares tokenized on OKXICE’s proposed blockchain trading platform, bringing the total number of corporate objections to 33—more than half of firms whose stocks were selected for tokenization—as resistance continues to mount. Coca-Cola, JPMorgan Chase, and Dell Technologies are among the latest companies to formally object to […] Nearly 9 in 10 Major Firms Have Already Turned to Tokenized Money: DBS Survey
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2026. Oct. 28. 16:30
Corporate treasuries are moving onto blockchain rails faster than many expected, with 88% of major businesses already using or testing tokenized money. Stablecoins lead the charge, while traditional banking hours increasingly look like a constraint companies want to escape. DBS Survey Reveals How Far Tokenized Money Has Advanced A recent survey commissioned by Singapore’s DBS […] Coinbase Adds Ripple’s $2.6B RLUSD Stablecoin Across XRP Ledger and Beyond
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2026. Oct. 28. 15:55
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available across Coinbase’s retail, exchange, and institutional platforms, with support for the XRP Ledger, Base, and Ethereum. Coinbase Gives RLUSD a Major US Distribution Boost Ripple has secured one of its biggest distribution wins yet for RLUSD. Coinbase has added the stablecoin across Coinbase Prime, the Coinbase exchange, and its […]