Kim Jong Un and North Korea Memes Flood X After Binance’s $6.3B Hack
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...
By Jamie Redman 10/31/2026, 9:15:44 PM
Shopify’s Base USDC Checkout Puts Stablecoins Into Mainstream E-Commerce
The case study referenced more than $42 million of net settled payments and over 448,000 payments on the underlying Commerce Payments Protocol
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 9:00:00 PM
OpenAI to merge ChatGPT and Codex token allowances in December 2026
The unified token allowance may streamline budgeting but could lead to resource competition, impacting user efficiency and strategic planning. The post OpenAI to merge ChatGPT and Codex token allowances in December 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 8:34:29 PM
Binance $6B hack fuels Washington debate on crypto regulation before election
The Binance hack intensifies the crypto regulation debate, potentially influencing legislative priorities and election outcomes in the U.S. The post Binance $6B hack fuels Washington debate on crypto regulation before election appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 8:33:38 PM
Chainalysis Hit by Cyberattack Amid Growing Crypto Industry Security Risks
TLDR Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has disclosed a cybersecurity breach that exposed certain customer information, raising fresh concerns about data protection across the cryptocurrency industry. Chainalysis has confirmed that an external attacker gained unauthorized access to some of its internal systems and tools, exposing customer...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/31/2026, 8:28:49 PM
Binance Recovers 90% of $6.3B Hack Losses – Withdrawals Set to Resume
TLDR; Binance recovers 90% of the cryptocurrency stolen in its record-breaking $6.3 billion security breach, with the exchange targeting Sunday, November 1, to resume customer withdrawals. Binance has made further progress in recovering from one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts on record. The exchange also confirmed that customers holding ten...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/31/2026, 8:22:30 PM
Bitcoin White Paper 18th Anniversary Highlights Concerns Over Fiat Money
TLDR; Bitcoin’s 18th anniversary has renewed debate over the financial system Satoshi Nakamoto sought to challenge, with small businesses continuing to face the consequences of inflation, rising costs, and repeated financial bailouts. The Bitcoin white paper turns 18 on October 31, marking another milestone for the cryptocurrency originally...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/31/2026, 8:11:09 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $643M After Binance Hack Ends 4-Day Inflow Run
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...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/31/2026, 8:10:39 PM
Hanwha Chooses Chainlink Data and CCIP for Global Tokenization Platform
The proposal covers more than representing an asset with an on-chain token. A strategic partnership does not establish that the platform is fully
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Name.com restores hijacked domains after attack hit at least 12 DeFi front ends
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi's reliance on traditional internet infrastructure, urging enhanced security measures for domain management. The post Name.com restores hijacked domains after attack hit at least 12 DeFi front ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/31/2026, 7:54:45 PM
Bitcoin White Paper Turns 18, Putting Its Long-Term Security Model In Focus
Bitcoin White Paper Turns 18, Putting Its Long-Term Security Model In Focus Bitcoin’s white paper turns 18 on October 31, 2026, marking nearly two decades since Satoshi Nakamoto introduced a proposal for electronic payments without a central intermediary. The anniversary also brings renewed attention to a fundamental question: how will the network...
By michaelbnv 10/31/2026, 7:44:39 PM
Tether Posts $1.5B Q3 Profit as Reserve Buffer Nearly Doubles to $8B
The stablecoin giant also ended September with more than $190 billion in assets backing its flagship asset.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/31/2026, 7:40:58 PM
USDC Treasury mints $250M in USD Coin on Solana
Increased USDC minting on Solana could enhance DeFi liquidity, potentially boosting trading volumes and yields within the ecosystem. The post USDC Treasury mints $250M in USD Coin on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/31/2026, 7:40:01 PM
Jupiter Lend’s withdrawal liquidity rebounds from near zero to 29 million USDC
An October 31 API reading shows partial recovery, with available USDC at about 7% of reported total assets. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/31/2026, 7:10:09 PM
CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack
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...
By Jamie Redman 10/31/2026, 7:05:34 PM
SpaceXAI loses bid to dismiss NAACP lawsuit over air pollution
The ruling underscores the potential for significant financial and operational impacts on SpaceXAI, highlighting community groups' legal leverage. The post SpaceXAI loses bid to dismiss NAACP lawsuit over air pollution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 7:03:35 PM
Ethereum hosts 54% of all stablecoins as tokenized stocks jump 170%
Ethereum's dominance in stablecoins and growth in tokenized stocks could reshape financial markets, influencing blockchain adoption trends. The post Ethereum hosts 54% of all stablecoins as tokenized stocks jump 170% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/31/2026, 7:00:49 PM
Chainlink Unveils 24/7 Pricing for Tokenized Assets as Aave Adopts Feeds
The service extends a prior 24/5 equity-data product into weekends and holidays. An oracle feed is not a guarantee of a redeemable cash-market price,
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Trump endorses Ohio Republicans ahead of 2026 elections
Trump's endorsements could energize GOP voters, potentially altering tight Ohio races and impacting Democratic odds in Senate and gubernatorial contests. The post Trump endorses Ohio Republicans ahead of 2026 elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 6:51:52 PM
Trump endorses Mike Carey in tight Ohio congressional race
Trump's endorsement may influence voter sentiment and campaign dynamics, potentially impacting the Republican hold in a shifting district. The post Trump endorses Mike Carey in tight Ohio congressional race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 6:51:41 PM
Trump endorses Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026 race
Trump's endorsement could energize Ohio's conservative base, potentially altering voter turnout and impacting the 2026 gubernatorial race dynamics. The post Trump endorses Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026 race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 6:51:36 PM
OpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion as funding round falls short of its target
OpenAI's valuation shortfall highlights investor caution in AI markets, potentially impacting future funding dynamics and IPO strategies. The post OpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion as funding round falls short of its target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 6:42:00 PM
Digital Realty raises full-year guidance after record leasing bookings
Digital Realty's record leasing surge highlights the growing demand for data centers, driven by AI infrastructure needs, boosting future growth. The post Digital Realty raises full-year guidance after record leasing bookings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 6:12:45 PM
Banks are owed $349B by private credit funds that may not be collecting cash from borrowers
Private credit funds can count interest as income even when the borrower hasn't sent them any cash, because some loan contracts let businesses add interest to what they owe. That gives a company more time to pay, but it doesn't extend the same courtesy to the fund, which could have borrowed money from a bank… Read the full story on CryptoSlate...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/31/2026, 6:10:29 PM
CFTC Chair Selig vows to take state fight over prediction markets to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court battle could redefine federal vs. state regulatory power, impacting the future of prediction markets and federal oversight. The post CFTC Chair Selig vows to take state fight over prediction markets to the Supreme Court appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 6:03:59 PM
THORChain pauses operations after Ethereum reorg triggers double refund
The incident highlights the vulnerability of cross-chain protocols to blockchain reorgs, impacting their reliability and complicating illicit finance tracking. The post THORChain pauses operations after Ethereum reorg triggers double refund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 6:02:48 PM
Biggest AI Event of the Year – Building Digital-First Future-Ready Oman in the Era of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence
Sheraton. Muscat, Oman, October 31, 2026 Event Full Name: Enterprise AI Expo Oman 2026 s...
By BTC WIRE 10/31/2026, 6:02:26 PM
Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered
Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
By Michael Tanguma 10/31/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Uniswap Opens TJAR Fee Conversion Beyond Protocol as Robinhood Joins
Searchers compete to exchange the chosen payout token for assets accumulated in the jar. Open searcher competition does not eliminate execution costs
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Exito Media Concepts Announces the 36th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit UAE
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai, UAE, October 31, 2026 ...
By BTC WIRE 10/31/2026, 5:52:37 PM
Binance Says BTC, ETH, XRP and 7 Other Cryptos Fully Backed After Hack
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...
By Kevin Helms 10/31/2026, 5:45:33 PM
Christine Lagarde Is Leaving the ECB: Here’s What She Really Thought About Bitcoin
From calling BTC highly speculative to ruling it out of central-bank reserves, her position on the asset remained consistently negative.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/31/2026, 5:35:18 PM
XRP Reserves on Binance Slump to 2022 Lows — Is a Supply-Shock Rocket Surge Imminent?
Could Ripple-linked XRP be sitting on the brink of a massive supply squeeze? Fresh on-chain data has revealed a striking development.
By Brenda Ngari 10/31/2026, 5:31:55 PM
HashPack Adds HBAR Tokenized Stock Without LP Reliance
HashPack users can now access tokenized stocks and ETFs through SODAX using HBAR or Hedera's wrapped USDC version. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/31/2026, 5:29:00 PM
OpenAI cuts fundraising target to $20B; Meta gets credit warning from S&P
The financial challenges faced by OpenAI and Meta may prompt a reassessment of AI investment strategies and market confidence. The post OpenAI cuts fundraising target to $20B; Meta gets credit warning from S&P appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 5:08:25 PM
Meta reportedly building a humanoid version of its Muse AI agent
Meta's humanoid AI could redefine personal tech, raising privacy concerns and accelerating the integration of AI into daily life. The post Meta reportedly building a humanoid version of its Muse AI agent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 5:07:05 PM
DARPA bets on ‘energy calculus’ to tame AI’s power appetite
DARPA's investment in energy-efficient AI could drive industry-wide shifts towards sustainable practices, impacting future AI development norms. The post DARPA bets on ‘energy calculus’ to tame AI’s power appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 5:03:35 PM
Taipei Pride draws 170,000 amid protests against Mayor Chiang Wan-an
The large turnout at Taipei Pride may shift political dynamics, potentially influencing the upcoming mayoral election amid public scrutiny. The post Taipei Pride draws 170,000 amid protests against Mayor Chiang Wan-an appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 5:02:55 PM
Polygon Extends Open Money Stack to Solana for Stablecoin Payment Flows
The company said customers can fund accounts through bank transfers, cards, cash or digital assets, then route supported tokens between Solana,
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Investor Kidnapped, Driven to Cabin and Robbed of $8,000,000 in Cryptocurrency by Texas Brothers
Federal prosecutors have secured lengthy prison sentences against two Texas brothers convicted in a violent cryptocurrency kidnapping case. Raymond Christian Garcia and Isiah Angelo Garcia of Waller, Texas, were sentenced before U.S. District Judge Donovan W. Frank on October 29th, 2026, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/31/2026, 4:55:44 PM
Chainalysis breach exposed customer names, emails and company roles
The company urges vigilance for unexpected authentication prompts as it determines which customer records were accessed. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/31/2026, 4:45:59 PM
Peter Schiff Says Gold’s Brutal Selloff Indicative of Major Upcoming Crunch
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 […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/31/2026, 4:45:58 PM
147% XRP Burn Rate Surge at 'Uptober' Close, but Price Stays Down
XRP 'uptober' disappoints but burn rate doesnt.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/31/2026, 4:15:39 PM
Anthropic IPO eyes $1.5T-$2T valuation amid $81B loss, $16B revenue surge
Anthropic's IPO could reshape AI market dynamics, influencing investor sentiment and competitive positioning amid financial volatility. The post Anthropic IPO eyes $1.5T-$2T valuation amid $81B loss, $16B revenue surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 4:12:24 PM
A stolen iPhone, $14,000 in losses and London's crypto theft problem
Two strangers befriended Magnus Ahmad outside a London bar. Hours later, thieves had emptied his crypto wallets, accessed his bank accounts and disabled his laptop.
By Olivier Acuna 10/31/2026, 4:09:30 PM
Meta and Fourier reportedly built a 106-pound humanoid robot named Max in three months
The unverified claim highlights the potential for misinformation to impact market dynamics and investor sentiment in tech sectors. The post Meta and Fourier reportedly built a 106-pound humanoid robot named Max in three months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 4:08:11 PM
California billionaires pour record $612 million into elections to fight wealth tax
Billionaire influence in elections highlights the power of wealth in shaping policy outcomes, potentially undermining democratic processes. The post California billionaires pour record $612 million into elections to fight wealth tax appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 4:07:18 PM
Meta reportedly building humanoid robot prototype with Chinese startup
Meta's focus on AI and software over hardware in robotics could redefine industry dynamics, while US-China tech collaborations may face scrutiny. The post Meta reportedly building humanoid robot prototype with Chinese startup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 4:06:20 PM
Traders are already placing leveraged bets on Anthropic’s IPO using crypto contracts
Trade.xyz’s new ANT contract fell about 20% in its first hour on Hyperliquid. There are no shares behind it, and U.S. traders are locked out.
By Oliver Knight 10/31/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Can RENDER Price Prediction Put $3 Back in Reach?
RENDER is sitting at a critical zone, and the next move could decide whether its recovery has legs. Trading near $1.56, the token remains below the $0.618 Fibonacci retracement around $1.60. The latest RENDER price prediction points a possible run for $3, but bulls have several hurdles it needs to jump first along the way. …
By Yash Jain 10/31/2026, 3:58:07 PM