Binance outlines how hackers pulled off $6.3B breach, its largest ever, as FBI links it to North Korea
The disclosure came alongside roughly $3.6B in outflows and a North Korean denial that called the FBI attribution a political provocation, making it the biggest
The Block · +13 outlets
SEC staff call Canton Coin a 'digital commodity' in letter covering network rewards
The staff guidance gives a tokenization-focused network a US regulatory footing as Wall Street pushes more securities onchain.
Yahoo Finance · +10 outlets
CFTC approves crypto-style perpetual futures on stocks, gets sued the same day
The approval opens stock perpetuals to US traders, but immediate litigation signals a prolonged legal fight over the regulator's authority.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Morgan Stanley tokenizes securities as Wall Street plumbing moves onchain
The move adds a major bank to a growing list of institutions issuing blockchain-based versions of traditional instruments.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Crypto rallies as Democrats sweep midterms; Bitcoin rebounds but faces harder fight in Washington
Analysts said the blue wave was largely priced in, while the sector braces for tougher legislative scrutiny under the new Congress.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
NEC and Ava Labs explore biometric identity credentials and stablecoin payments for tourists in Japan
The Avalanche tie-up with a major Japanese conglomerate is an enterprise adoption signal for AVAX, which has fallen roughly 22% over the past month.
TOKENPOST · +9 outlets
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirms cyberattack after ZachXBT links it to $133M crypto theft
The bank disclosure ties one of the year's larger crypto thefts to an intrusion at a regulated French financial institution.
Decrypt · +12 outlets
Circle cuts 5% of staff in a profitable quarter
The USDC issuer trimmed headcount even as earnings held up, a sign of cost discipline across stablecoin businesses.
Decrypt · +10 outlets
Tether CEO says the company holds 150,000 bitcoin, about 50,000 more than its reserve report shows
The discrepancy between the CEO's figure and published attestations renews questions about disclosure standards for the largest stablecoin issuer.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Strategy lifts bitcoin holdings to 849,327 BTC with latest 811 BTC purchase
The treasury company continues steady accumulation, keeping it the largest corporate bitcoin holder.
The Block · +14 outlets
Brazil's largest bitcoin exchange says it will refund users after a $40 million hack
The commitment to reimburse customers comes as exchange breaches pile up, adding to custody risk concerns for retail traders.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Justin Sun accuses Trump-backed World Liberty Financial of using UAE ties to escape federal court
The dispute escalates a public feud between the two camps and raises jurisdictional questions around a politically connected crypto venture.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
US bank regulator issues first AI framework as banks battle rogue agents
The guidance targets autonomous AI systems inside regulated institutions.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Prediction markets post a record October
Volume growth in event contracts is drawing more attention from regulators and mainstream trading venues.
The Block · +14 outlets
Voters back AI data center restrictions in at least 29 communities
Local ballot measures signal growing resistance to data center buildouts tied to AI demand.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Coinbase says 99% of customer crypto is held offline
The claim is positioned as reassurance on custody risk as exchange breaches mount.
Decrypt · +7 outlets
Tesla and SpaceX block their stock from OKX-ICE tokenized trading venue
The objection underscores unresolved legal questions around tokenized equity venues.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
Liquid Network restores full bitcoin backing two months after $320M exploit
The restoration closes out one of the larger bitcoin sidechain incidents of the year.
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