Crypto liquidations surpass $1.50 billion as Binance freezes $3 billion after hack
The broader cryptocurrency market is trading in the red on Friday, following news that the Binance wallets were hacked, resulting in the potential theft of $1.45 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and $875 million in Ethereum (ETH), which could become the biggest crypto hack in history.
By N/A 10/30/2026, 3:53:03 AM
House Oversight probes Alaska Senate race over alleged candidate recruitment
The investigation could sway voter sentiment and market perceptions, potentially impacting the election dynamics and Dan Sullivan's campaign. The post House Oversight probes Alaska Senate race over alleged candidate recruitment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 3:52:35 AM
Hackers drain 9,400 SOL from bot wallets, and a copied key is blamed
Owner-key signatures and old bot wallets reveal the stakes of service controls, while @BloomTrading denies private-key compromise. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/30/2026, 3:50:49 AM
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Ramaswamy halts controversial ad after criticism
Ramaswamy's ad withdrawal highlights the influence of public opinion and party pressure in shaping campaign strategies amid tight races. The post Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Ramaswamy halts controversial ad after criticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 3:47:16 AM
Binance hack could accelerate shift to DEXs: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick says the breach could accelerate a shift toward decentralized trading and strengthen his case for Uniswap’s UNI token reaching $100 by 2030.
By Felix Ng 10/30/2026, 3:47:01 AM
Trump cancels Kansas, Iowa rallies, opts for phone-in amid tight Senate races
Trump's shift to phone-in rallies may signal recalibrated Republican strategies, impacting perceptions and momentum in tight Senate races. The post Trump cancels Kansas, Iowa rallies, opts for phone-in amid tight Senate races appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 3:41:50 AM
Crypto's longtime foe, North Korea's Lazarus Group, likely behind Binance hack: blockchain sleuths
Security researchers suggested that the hermit kingdom's Lazarus Group was behind Thursday's nearly $6 billion hack of the world's largest crypto exchange.
By Nikhilesh De 10/30/2026, 3:36:11 AM
Binance Suffers $6.3 Billion Hack, Pledges to Cover All User Losses
Binance confirmed the incident but reassured that user funds will be covered in full.
By George Georgiev 10/30/2026, 3:33:07 AM
Binance Releases First $6.3B Hack Findings, Reports No Key Leak Evidence
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...
By Kevin Helms 10/30/2026, 3:08:24 AM
STMicroelectronics posts $3.76B Q3 revenue on AI, satellite demand
STMicroelectronics' growth highlights the transformative impact of AI and satellite tech on semiconductor demand, signaling robust future prospects. The post STMicroelectronics posts $3.76B Q3 revenue on AI, satellite demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 3:07:28 AM
Stellar Unveils Thruput With Multi-Million-Transaction Execution Benchmarks
The Stellar Development Foundation introduced Project Thruput on October 28 as a technology preview that changes how a blockchain execution engine can.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/30/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Allium restores 18 major chains, but only specific platforms are safe
Specified Snowflake and Databricks tables passed checks, while BigQuery backfills and account recovery requirements remain. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/30/2026, 2:40:17 AM
Nearly $1 Billion Liquidated as Bitcoin Slides Below $78,000 on Binance Fears
Suspected Binance hot wallet drain of $5.6 to $5.9 billion; issuers freeze over $3 billion. [...]
By Ines Halvorsen 10/30/2026, 2:30:31 AM
Bitcoin to $1.6 Million: Bitwise Raises Its Long-Term Price Target
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...
By Kevin Helms 10/30/2026, 2:30:07 AM
Tim Draper Calls Not Owning Bitcoin ‘Irresponsible,’ Warns of Dollar Shift
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...
By Kevin Helms 10/30/2026, 2:30:02 AM
Artificial Analysis launches HLE-Diamond leaderboard, and Gemini 4 Carbon takes the top spot
The leaderboard highlights the growing divide between proprietary and open-weight AI models, impacting future AI development strategies. The post Artificial Analysis launches HLE-Diamond leaderboard, and Gemini 4 Carbon takes the top spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 2:13:58 AM
Federal Reserve approves Bank of Nova Scotia application
The Federal Reserve Board approved The Bank of Nova Scotia’s application on Oct. 29, 2026, according to the central bank’s order. (Read More)
By N/A 10/30/2026, 2:12:50 AM
Binance Investigates Suspected Record Hack as Attackers Move Funds Through DeFi
Binance has pledged to cover all losses after more than $5.5B left its hot wallets on Thursday, while Tether and Circle froze stablecoins and the attacker began swapping tokens for Ether. The post Binance Investigates Suspected Record Hack as Attackers Move Funds Through DeFi appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/30/2026, 2:07:15 AM
Google Cloud Previews Institutional Crypto Key-Security Service as Custody Risks Grow
Google Cloud has documented a Multi-party Compute service for institutional digital-asset custody, describing threshold signing, transaction policy.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/30/2026, 2:00:00 AM
20 institutions join DTCC token service, but only 34 securities qualify
Already-tokenized securities can move between registered wallets all weekend; conversion orders remain limited to business-day hours. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/30/2026, 1:50:12 AM
Can Bitcoin rally if the Federal Reserve keeps rates higher for longer?
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) raising interest rates in September after a three-year gap to control alarming inflation numbers renews the fear of reduced liquidity weighing on Bitcoin (BTC), similar to the 2022 bear market.
By N/A 10/30/2026, 1:33:39 AM
Democrat El-Sayed leads in Michigan Senate race as Trump backs Rogers
The Michigan Senate race's outcome could signal a broader shift in political power dynamics, influencing future Senate control and party strategies. The post Democrat El-Sayed leads in Michigan Senate race as Trump backs Rogers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 1:32:05 AM
Alphabet loses $500B as AI chatbots challenge Google
Alphabet's market value drop underscores the intensifying AI competition, potentially reshaping tech leadership and investor confidence. The post Alphabet loses $500B as AI chatbots challenge Google appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 1:31:16 AM
US Freezes $1 Billion in Crypto as Scam Networks Spread Worldwide
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...
By Kevin Helms 10/30/2026, 1:30:03 AM
Robinhood Crypto Revenue Falls 55% as Prediction Markets Support Growth
Robinhood reported third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, with total net revenue of about $1.42 billion, up 12% from the comparable period a year.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/30/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Anthropic plans Nasdaq IPO with multi-class shares built to keep founders in charge
Anthropic's IPO could redefine investor expectations in AI, balancing rapid growth with founder control, amid volatile market conditions. The post Anthropic plans Nasdaq IPO with multi-class shares built to keep founders in charge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 12:57:38 AM
Anthropic plans IPO with unique four-class share structure
Anthropic's unique share structure may enhance governance and investor confidence, potentially influencing future IPO strategies in the AI sector. The post Anthropic plans IPO with unique four-class share structure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 12:56:28 AM
Crypto Security Alerts: Polymarket Hack and Ledger Breach
In the past couple of hours, users of leading global prediction platform Polymarket and cold wallet provider Ledger were the victims of grand thefts worth millions of dollars, all while Binance now reels from the biggest hack in crypto’s history. Polymarket suffers $2.7 million hack User wallets on Polymarket were drained of up to $2.7 …
By Steve Muchoki 10/30/2026, 12:54:30 AM
XRP drops 6% despite Ripple's projected $900M annualized revenue
XRP is down 6.6% on Thursday despite Ripple's projections of ending 2026 with $900 million in annualized product revenue.
By N/A 10/30/2026, 12:52:57 AM
Inside the $5.8B Binance Hack: What’s Confirmed and What Isn’t
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....
By Jamie Redman 10/30/2026, 12:41:03 AM
Silicon Valley shifts AI funding to crypto using an Ethereum ICO blueprint
Its October startup request pairs blockchain capital raising with stablecoins, trading and agent infrastructure ahead of a November 2 deadline. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/30/2026, 12:40:53 AM
SK Hynix breaks ground on $4B HBM memory facility in Indiana for AI
SK Hynix's US expansion highlights the strategic importance of domestic chip production amid prolonged global shortages, impacting AI advancements. The post SK Hynix breaks ground on $4B HBM memory facility in Indiana for AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 12:36:21 AM
Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon takes first place on Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon scored 59 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, edging Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Astra for first place. The post Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon takes first place on Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 12:29:24 AM
Sam Altman says AI infrastructure costs should fall to about $20B per gigawatt
Lower AI infrastructure costs could democratize access, accelerate innovation, and reshape industry dynamics, but energy constraints remain pivotal. The post Sam Altman says AI infrastructure costs should fall to about $20B per gigawatt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 12:23:47 AM
Google winds down Jules AI agent, folds its learnings into Antigravity
Google's integration of Jules into Antigravity may streamline AI development but could disrupt developers reliant on Jules' unique features. The post Google winds down Jules AI agent, folds its learnings into Antigravity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/30/2026, 12:20:27 AM
ICE plans Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures for US markets, HYPE token surges
ICE's move into Hyperliquid futures could reshape U.S. financial markets, boosting crypto integration and influencing regulatory landscapes. The post ICE plans Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures for US markets, HYPE token surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/30/2026, 12:19:10 AM
Binance hack drained wallets backing customer assets, reserve data shows
Binance’s own reserve data lists the drained wallets as backing customer balances, leaving its ether backing an estimated 6% short until the exchange replaces what was stolen.
By Oliver Knight 10/30/2026, 12:17:10 AM
Binance points to engineer’s hacked laptop in $6.3B breach
Binance says attackers may have used a compromised DevOps laptop to access internal infrastructure.
By Felix Ng 10/30/2026, 12:11:26 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE), XRP, Cardano (ADA) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis For October 30: Market Picture Is Distorted
HYPE, XRP, ADA and ZEC show mixed technical signals on October 30, with buyers pushing higher in two markets and sellers still in control of the others.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/30/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Circle and ACI Bring USDC Settlement Into Latin American Payment Operations
ACI Worldwide and Circle announced a collaboration on October 27 to demonstrate how USDC settlement can fit into payment systems that banks already.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM
HYPE Targets $120 as NYSE Owner Moves to Bring Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to Regulated U.S. Markets
The analyst expects HYPE to outperform. He believes institutional adoption is underway, as ICE plans to launch Hyperliquid perpetual contracts to the U.S. market.
By Erie Maxwell 10/29/2026, 11:56:42 PM
Trump’s crypto firm joins Tether, Circle, and Ripple in $2.6 billion stablecoin freeze as Binance hack outflows near $6 billion
Stablecoin issuers, including Tether, Circle, Ripple, and World Liberty Financial, have frozen more than $2.6 billion in digital assets linked to a suspected Binance security breach involving nearly $6 billion. On Oct. 29, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the company had frozen more than $ 1.567 billion in USDT linked to the suspected incident. He…...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/29/2026, 11:50:05 PM
Democrats target Texas Senate seat in 2026 race against Ken Paxton
A Democratic win in Texas could signal a shift in political dynamics, impacting future Senate races and party strategies nationwide. The post Democrats target Texas Senate seat in 2026 race against Ken Paxton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 11:49:26 PM
Onchain Lending Fees Plunge 50% as Morpho Bucks the Trend
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...
By Terence Zimwara 10/29/2026, 11:43:41 PM
OpenAI says its $10 million Navier-Stokes proof could cost $100,000 next year
The drastic cost reduction in AI-driven mathematical proofs could democratize access to complex problem-solving, impacting research dynamics. The post OpenAI says its $10 million Navier-Stokes proof could cost $100,000 next year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 11:37:49 PM
Binance confirms $2.54 billion frozen after suspected record hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a suspected security breach after more than $5.5 billion worth of digital … Continue reading The post Binance confirms $2.54 billion frozen after suspected record hack appeared first on Finbold.
By Jordan Major 10/29/2026, 11:32:19 PM
Massive $5.9 Billion Binance Hack Hits XRP, BTC, ETH and Other Tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potentially record-breaking security breach after blockchain analysts detected nearly $6 billion in suspicious outflows across multiple networks.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/29/2026, 11:28:45 PM
Binance hack rattles markets as BNB falls 8%, Bitcoin nears $77K
Bitcoin, Ether and the broader crypto market took a dive as Binance suffered a multibillion-dollar hack.
By Nate Kostar 10/29/2026, 11:24:21 PM
The Fed’s rate freeze will mean nothing unless banks fix a repo market bottleneck
The October 29 settings put reserve interest at 3.90%, standing repo at 4.00% and reverse repo at 3.75%, each supporting rate control. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/29/2026, 11:20:53 PM
Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record Operating Income as Bitcoin Rebounds in Q3 2026
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record Operating Income as Bitcoin Rebounds in Q3 2026 Strategy reported record $20.91 billion in Q3 2026 operating income, driven by Bitcoin’s rebound, despite declining revenue, negative year-to-date BTC yield, and continued pressure to fund preferred dividends. This post Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/29/2026, 11:18:27 PM