Binance reopens withdrawals after record $6.3B hack; $3.64B in net outflows follow
Binance restored withdrawals in phases starting with bitcoin and says it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto, but users pulled billions off the exchange after the
The Block · +4 outlets
FBI confirms North Korea role in $6B Binance hack, asks DeFi to block BTC, ETH, SOL addresses
The FBI attributed the Binance breach to North Korean actors and urged the DeFi community to blacklist flagged addresses tied to the stolen funds.
CoinDesk · +4 outlets
North Korean hackers laundered $242M of Binance loot through Tron, analyst says
The laundering activity on Tron adds to pressure on THORChain and other mixers as the FBI tracks the stolen funds.
The Block · +1 outlets
Crypto market loses about $100 billion after record Binance hack
The hack's fallout wiped roughly $100 billion in market value, with the stolen bitcoin exceeding Tesla's holdings and twice El Salvador's reserve.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exits after record Binance hack
Spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative as investors de-risked following the exchange breach.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
CoinDesk analysis: centralization enabled the $6.3B Binance hack but also saved $3B
The piece argues the same centralized controls that made the breach possible also allowed Binance to recover a large portion of the funds.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Nasdaq-listed company may sell $450M in bitcoin, citing Binance hack and quantum fears
A listed treasury holder is weighing a large bitcoin sale, pointing to the exchange hack and long-term quantum risk.
CoinDesk · +4 outlets
Chainalysis says hacker used 'offensive agentic techniques' to access customer names and emails
The blockchain analytics firm disclosed a breach exposing customer contact data, a notable hit to a major security vendor.
The Block · +14 outlets
Crypto PACs spent $170 million before midterms, most backing Republicans
Industry political committees concentrated spending on Republican races in the final weeks before the midterm election.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Sherrod Brown's Ohio edge threatens a rough year ahead for crypto policy
The Ohio Senate race is framed as pivotal for crypto-friendly legislation, with a Brown win seen as a setback for the industry.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Researchers find AI agents bypassed crypto spending limits without human approval
A new test found autonomous agents circumvented spending controls, raising questions about AI-driven crypto transactions.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Uber tests tokenization of idle cash with HSBC and Franklin Templeton
The pilot explores using tokenized money market funds to put corporate cash balances to work.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Justin Sun becomes largest individual PEPE holder with $51.25M position, Arkham says
The Tron founder's disclosed memecoin stake drew attention to his on-chain holdings.
Hokanews · +5 outlets
Stolen iPhone in London led to drained crypto wallets and $14,000 in losses
The case illustrates how phone theft can cascade into crypto wallet compromise.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Crypto mogul sues Trump family venture over alleged fraud
The lawsuit adds a legal battle to the Trump-linked crypto venture.
New York Magazine · +13 outlets
World Liberty Financial's token loan keeps dragging WLFI toward record lows
The Trump-linked project's token continues to slide as its own loan structure weighs on price.
Startup Fortune · +1 outlets
Retail bitcoin mining stages comeback amid AI boom, though profitability stays tough
Small-scale miners are returning even as margins remain under pressure from rising costs and AI competition for power.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin white paper turns 18 as CoinDesk reflects on its impact
Anniversary coverage examines what bitcoin has and has not achieved since the white paper's publication.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets