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Last updated: 11/2/2026, 5:29:41 PM
Strategy spends triple its weekly Bitcoin outlay on STRC buybacks
Strategy spent $208.2 million buying back STRC preferred shares and $65.5 million on Bitcoin, while allocating $98.5 million to its USD Cash balance.
Strategy spends triple its weekly Bitcoin outlay on STRC buybacks
Strategy spent $208.2 million buying back STRC preferred shares and $65.5 million on Bitcoin, while allocating $98.5 million to its USD Cash balance.
AI agent disputes head to ‘Internet Court’ — and a jury of AI agents
Who better to judge a dispute between AI agents than a jury of different AI models? That’s the idea behind GenLayer, which is already issuing thousands of judgements each day.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof
Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof
Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
FATF targets crypto hubs in review of money laundering controls
The watchdog has not named the jurisdictions under review. Initial findings on compliance with its crypto standards are due in June 2027.
Binance hackers begin swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin: Chainalysis
Crypto exchange Gate said it froze two linked accounts as US investigators urged platforms to block transactions tied to the $6.3 billion theft.
From Uptober to Hacktober: Are Bitcoin’s seasonal patterns becoming obsolete?
Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals.
From Uptober to Hacktober: Are Bitcoin’s seasonal patterns becoming obsolete?
Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals.
Trezor lifts password ceiling after Coldcard’s $100M wallet thefts
Trezor cited July’s Coldcard attacks, in which strong passphrases helped protect some users whose wallet recovery information was compromised.
Hong Kong takes tokenized settlement to 24/7, plans stablecoin trials
The HKMA plans to bring regulated stablecoins into tokenized government debt trials, while HSBC says its RedCoin stablecoin has reached 50,000 users.
BTC heads into US midterm showdown: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price action held its 100-day moving average into the monthly close as crypto markets braced for US midterm election and tech earnings volatility.
BTC heads into US midterm showdown: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price action held its 100-day moving average into the monthly close as crypto markets braced for US midterm election and tech earnings volatility.
OKX draws $445M in net inflows as Binance outflows exceed $7B
OKX led cryptocurrency exchanges with $445 million in daily inflows, while Binance processed about $7 billion in net outflows.
Bitcoin ETFs sink into October outflows with $643M exit after Binance hack
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended October with $515 million in net withdrawals, while Ether funds posted a record $1.61 billion in monthly outflows.
Bitcoin ETFs sink into October outflows with $643M exit after Binance hack
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended October with $515 million in net withdrawals, while Ether funds posted a record $1.61 billion in monthly outflows.
BTCPay Server warns of hot wallet thefts running on outdated software
BTCPay Server urged operators to shut down their servers after receiving reports of unauthorized attackers draining funds from hot wallets.
BTCPay Server warns of hot wallet thefts running on outdated software
BTCPay Server urged operators to shut down their servers after receiving reports of unauthorized attackers draining funds from hot wallets.
Bank of Korea probes financial firms’ exposure to crypto risks
The central bank is surveying 31 financial institutions on how a major exchange shutdown, prolonged crypto downturn or losses at another firm could affect their operations.
THORChain halts swaps after block reorg bug, slowing Binance hackers
THORChain node operators paused swaps involving assets on 10 networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Tron.
Binance net outflows surge to $5.8B as withdrawals resume after record hack
The exchange says withdrawals surged after some services resumed but have since slowed, with the outflows representing a fraction of its roughly $171 billion in customer assets.
THORChain founder rejects freeze request, CZ thanks Secret Service: Hodler’s Digest
Binance has reopened withdrawals following the world’s biggest ever hack, and THORChain co-founder argues it should not halt the protocol to comply with FBI demands.
THORChain founder rejects freeze request, CZ thanks Secret Service: Hodler’s Digest
Binance has reopened withdrawals following the world’s biggest ever hack, and THORChain co-founder argues it should not halt the protocol to comply with FBI demands.
DeepSeek developing AI agent requiring less human input: Report
The proposal comes amid intense competition among AI developers, including US companies Anthropic and OpenAI, the SCMP said.
Binance says phase one of withdrawals opens after $6.3B hack
The crypto exchange said it has begun phased withdrawals after the record hack the FBI has blamed on North Korea.
FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3B Binance hack
US agency seeks private-sector help to block further money-laundering of stolen digital assets.
Binance says 90% of stolen assets replenished, targets Sunday withdrawals
Less-liquid tokens make up the remaining shortfall as Binance continues buying replacement assets through market and over-the-counter trades.
Bitcoin held up better than expected after Binance hack, Strive CEO says
Strive CEO Matt Cole says the Binance hack has not changed his long-term case for Bitcoin, but cautions it is too early to call a market bottom.
Bitcoin turns 18: Has the original rebel grown up?
In typical Bitcoin style, the number one cryptocurrency turns 18 today, amid AI-driven security threats, quantum fears and the biggest exchange hack in crypto history.
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