XRP Hit First in Binance Hack: Five Wallets Drained in About Four Minutes
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’...
By Kevin Helms 11/1/2026, 3:15:09 AM
Strategy’s Michael Saylor says the next Bitcoin bull market has already begun
Saylor's bullish Bitcoin outlook suggests increased integration with traditional finance, but monetary policy remains a potential obstacle. The post Strategy’s Michael Saylor says the next Bitcoin bull market has already begun appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/1/2026, 3:04:48 AM
Polygon Adds Agent Payment Limits to Open Money Stack
Polygon described use cases such as software agents buying API calls, compute capacity or digital services without seeking a fresh human signature
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/1/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Chainalysis Finds $443B MENA Crypto Economy as UAE Growth Outpaces Region
The United Arab Emirates was reported to have grown 32% to about $104.8 billion, while Türkiye remained larger at around $144.5 billion. The
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/1/2026, 2:00:00 AM
Riyadh airport sees 94% flight cancellations after Houthi missile attacks
The high flight cancellations at Riyadh airport highlight ongoing regional instability, potentially affecting Saudi airspace security and market dynamics. The post Riyadh airport sees 94% flight cancellations after Houthi missile attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/1/2026, 1:53:12 AM
North Korean hackers move $38M through Relay Protocol in 7 hours
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols, potentially prompting stricter regulations and compliance scrutiny in the crypto sector. The post North Korean hackers move $38M through Relay Protocol in 7 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/1/2026, 1:46:21 AM
Michael Saylor Sees Stronger Crypto Security After Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack
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...
By Kevin Helms 11/1/2026, 1:45:19 AM
Bitcoin’s recovery faces rising derivatives exposure and $643 million in ETF outflows
Higher selected derivatives exposure and ETF redemptions leave the recovery facing a demand test before November 6 payrolls. 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 11/1/2026, 1:10:55 AM
FBI confirms North Korea's role in $6 billion Binance hack, asks DeFi community to block BTC, ETH, SOL addresses
While the FBI listed hundreds of addresses in its notice, Chainalysis said the Binance attackers have already used "thousands addresses," and expects this number to continue growing.
By Nikhilesh De 11/1/2026, 1:10:05 AM
Further Asset Management Taps Chainlink ACE for Abu Dhabi Compliance Platform
The company described jurisdiction-specific rules that can be encoded into workflows so institutions can assess requirements before a tokenized asset
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/1/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Nvidia’s AI agents now steer the Allen Telescope Array in the search for alien signals
AI-driven automation in radio astronomy enhances real-time data processing, potentially accelerating discoveries in the search for extraterrestrial life. The post Nvidia’s AI agents now steer the Allen Telescope Array in the search for alien signals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/1/2026, 12:41:55 AM
US spot Ethereum ETFs log record 23-day net outflow streak
The prolonged outflow streak from US spot Ethereum ETFs signals waning institutional confidence, contrasting with rising on-chain staking activity. The post US spot Ethereum ETFs log record 23-day net outflow streak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/1/2026, 12:41:38 AM
Trump Speaks on $6.3B Binance Hack as FBI Confirms North Korea
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...
By Kevin Helms 11/1/2026, 12:30:07 AM
XRP Drops Key 2026 Support but Is Not Finished Yet
The next critical question is whether XRP can stage a recovery.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 11/1/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Chainlink Launches CustodySync With Anchorage to Link Custody and DeFi Loans
Chainlink describes a workflow spanning collateral deposit, borrowing, repayment and liquidation. Keeping assets in custody does not automatically
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/1/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Circle redeems roughly $11.7 billion in USDC as supply slips to $70 billion
Circle's USDC supply decline may impact its revenue, as reduced circulation limits interest income from reserves, affecting shareholder confidence. The post Circle redeems roughly $11.7 billion in USDC as supply slips to $70 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/31/2026, 11:34:02 PM
The Largest Crypto Hacks in History Ranked by Dollar Value and Bitcoin Stolen
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...
By Jamie Redman 10/31/2026, 11:30:27 PM
Tether-Backed FASE Foundation Targets Scams and Stablecoin Aid
Named founding stakeholders include Anchorage Digital, Bybit, Chainalysis, Payward, Opera and the Solana Foundation; the United Nations Office on
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Binance Hack Jolts Bitcoin Treasury Firm Into Weighing BTC Sales
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....
By Jamie Redman 10/31/2026, 10:20:30 PM
xAI adds invisible text watermarking to Grok API models
xAI's adoption of watermarking reflects growing regulatory pressures for transparency in AI, potentially influencing industry standards globally. The post xAI adds invisible text watermarking to Grok API models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 10:16:47 PM
US Sanctions Two Russians Over North Korean IT Workers’ Crypto Cash-Outs
The US action targets the cash-out stage of a scheme that the UN estimates generates $250 million to $600 million annually for North Korea.
By Wayne Jones 10/31/2026, 10:10:15 PM
Uniswap Adds Developer Analytics as Swap API Usage Crosses $2B
Users of the developer dashboard can examine requests by endpoint, error counts, settled swaps, network-level activity and average trade size. A
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Apple CEO John Ternus says the company won’t ship AI for AI’s sake
Apple's strategic focus on privacy and user-centric AI could redefine industry standards, emphasizing meaningful innovation over hype. The post Apple CEO John Ternus says the company won’t ship AI for AI’s sake appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/31/2026, 9:44:17 PM
FBI links $6B Binance hack to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group
The hack underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the crypto industry, potentially affecting market stability. The post FBI links $6B Binance hack to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/31/2026, 9:43:30 PM
Stolen iPhone Sparks $14,000 Nightmare for Crypto Veteran
TLDR A crypto industry veteran says a stolen iPhone led to approximately $14,000 in losses after thieves accessed his cryptocurrency and financial accounts. The incident highlights how an unlocked smartphone can expose several accounts through a single point of access. The victim says securing his accounts immediately would have been more useful...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/31/2026, 9:28:48 PM
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
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
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