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FridayNov 06, 2026 10:00 am

FBI Says North Korean Hackers Conducted $6.3B Crypto Heist on Binance

The FBI has confirmed that North Korea was responsible for stealing crypto worth over $6 billion from crypto exchange Binance, corroborating earlier findings by blockchain intelligence firms. In an alert issued Oct. 31, the FBI stated that North Korea was responsible for the Oct. 29 attack. Investigators identified the perpetrators as TraderTraitor, the same North Korean-linked operation previously blamed for the Bybit breach in February last year. Blockchain research companies Chainalysis and TRM Labs had reached the same conclusion within 24 hours of the Binance incident. North Korean hackers have been repeatedly linked to some of the crypto industry’s largest…

FridayNov 06, 2026 9:45 am

Apimeds’ MindWave Innovations Expands MindChain Across Climate Finance, Sports Media and Insurance

MindWave signed three network agreements spanning climate finance, sports media and insurance within 10 days. The agreements combine infrastructure development and technical services with potential equity or token allocations. The deals highlight MindWave’s strategy of extending a shared blockchain foundation into industry-specific applications. Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS), is expanding its blockchain infrastructure strategy through three agreements covering climate finance, sports media and insurance. The agreements extend MindChain into distinct industry applications while reinforcing MindWave’s focus on building and operating dedicated networks for real-world business workflows. Rather than developing separate…

ThursdayNov 05, 2026 10:00 am

Could Binance Hack Shake Market Confidence?

The crypto market is entering the final weeks of 2026 under renewed pressure, with major digital assets struggling to attract sustained buying interest. Bitcoin and other leading tokens have weakened as investors respond to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, exchange-related concerns, and a broader retreat from riskier investments. The latest downturn has developed against a difficult backdrop for financial markets. Central bank decisions in Europe and the U.S. initially dominated attention, with neither institution delivering a major policy surprise. However, expectations that interest rates could remain elevated or potentially rise again before the end of the year have weighed on…

WednesdayNov 04, 2026 9:00 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Builds Institutional Digital Asset Infrastructure Beyond Blockchain Security

MindWave is developing an integrated infrastructure model combining digital asset treasury, validator operations, insurance innovation, and real-world asset tokenization. Its MindChain Layer 2 and validator infrastructure are designed to complement technical security with institutional risk management and protection. New agreements to build and operate AssureChain and AQUAEChain demonstrate how MindChain can serve as infrastructure for specialized institutional networks. For institutions entering the digital asset economy, blockchain security is only one part of the risk equation. Audits, validator monitoring, secure custody and infrastructure controls can lower the risk of technical and operational failures, but they do not necessarily address what happens…

TuesdayNov 03, 2026 10:00 am

CZ Explains How Crypto Users Can Stay Safe Amid Rising Data Leaks

Changpeng Zhao, Binance co-founder, has urged crypto users to tighten their account security after a series of data breaches affected exchanges and financial companies in South Korea within a single day. Zhao warned that stolen customer information can become a powerful tool for criminals, even when attackers do not gain direct access to funds. Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses can be used to launch phishing campaigns, attempt SIM-swap fraud, or manipulate victims through targeted social engineering. So far, the incidents reported in the latest wave have not resulted in customer funds being stolen. The exposure of personal information, however,…

FridayOct 30, 2026 10:00 am

Israel Considers Using Crypto to Sidestep Economic Sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu has proposed crypto as a possible way for the country to maintain financial channels if international sanctions increasingly restrict its access to the global banking system. Speaking to Channel 10 in Israel shortly before the general election, Netanyahu argued that Israel should develop alternative financial mechanisms capable of operating beyond conventional banking networks. He named blockchain-based digital currencies as one possible means of avoiding restrictions imposed by foreign governments. Israel has faced growing international criticism over its policies toward Palestinians, including settlement expansion within the occupied East Jerusalem and West Bank, increased settler violence, and…

ThursdayOct 29, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $773 Million in Two Days

Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure late last week as spot exchange-traded funds recorded heavy withdrawals. Data showed that Bitcoin spot ETFs registered combined outflows of about $773 million between October 22 and 23. Over the same two-day period, Bitcoin fell 3.45%, extending its decline as the market moved toward the weekend. Despite the weakness in ETF flows, activity among major Bitcoin holders appeared to be moving in a different direction. A CW8900 analyst observed that the 12-month change in whale holdings was approaching positive territory, indicating that large holders were easing their net selling activity. According to the analyst, whale…

TuesdayOct 27, 2026 10:00 am

BTC Struggles After Big Tech Stocks Underperform

Bitcoin traded with little overall change as the Asian trading session drew to a close last week, hovering below $82,800 after surrendering gains from a rally that briefly pushed the cryptocurrency close to $85,000 late Wednesday. Weakness in technology stocks following mixed corporate earnings added pressure to market sentiment, while concerns surrounding AI investments resurfaced. Among major cryptocurrencies, Zcash (ZEC) posted the strongest performance, climbing almost 3% to approximately $1,290. XRP advanced by 1%, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE declined 3% to around $79. Dogecoin dropped 2%, Solana slipped roughly 1%, and BNB, Ether, and TRON recorded smaller losses of less than…

FridayOct 23, 2026 10:00 am

Mesh Leans on Visa to Enable Seamless Crypto Use

Mesh, a crypto payments infrastructure company, has teamed up with Visa in a move aimed at making stablecoins and crypto easier to use for everyday purchases. The partnership will allow people to spend funds held in compatible crypto wallets at merchants that accept Visa, both online and at physical stores. Under the arrangement, Visa’s extensive merchant network will be connected to Mesh’s payment infrastructure. Visa operates across over 200 countries and reaches about 175 million merchants. Its network processed close to $15 trillion in payments during 2025, giving the collaboration a potentially broad reach for crypto users. The system aims…

ThursdayOct 22, 2026 10:00 am

EU Signs Warsaw Convention Protocol to Combat Crypto Crime

European countries and their international partners are moving to strengthen measures against the use of digital currencies in money laundering, organized crime, and terrorist financing. The EU, alongside eight countries, signed a new agreement last Wednesday aimed at improving cross-border efforts to search, freeze, and recover cryptocurrency connected to illicit activity. The UK, Georgia, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Monaco, and San Marino were among the first countries to subscribe to the additional rules governing the search, confiscation, and seizure of proceeds from illicit activity and terrorist financing (Warsaw Convention). Alain Berset, the Council of Europe Secretary General, said stronger international…