Hong Kong plans gold token backed by 400-ounce bars for bank transactions
Hong Kong plans a gold token representing a 400-ounce bar for interbank trading, using HAU pricing as banks test blockchain-based gold settlement.
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Binance restores withdrawals for more Ethereum, Solana tokens after $6.3B hack
Binance has restored withdrawals for dozens of additional cryptocurrencies on Ethereum and Solana as the exchange continues reopening services following the $6.3 billion hack on October 29. In its November 3 recovery announcement, Binance said the latest phase would begin…
Mercado Bitcoin hacker moves $8M in ETH: Is Tornado Cash next?
The hacker behind the $46 million Mercado Bitcoin breach has transferred approximately $8 million worth of Ethereum to new wallets, while blockchain investigators have identified more than $9 million in stolen assets that have been frozen. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham…
NYSE moves closer to 24/7 stock trading with four new partners
NYSE adds Broadridge, Computershare, Equiniti and Superstate to its tokenized securities venue, which still needs approval and has no launch date.
Why is Bitcoin price down today (November 3)?
Bitcoin price falls to $76,455 as spot ETFs lose $399 million, technology stocks weaken and traders monitor $76,400 support ahead of U.S. elections.
Crypto.com to shut Hong Kong consumer app as exchange licence remains pending
Crypto.com has announced plans to discontinue its consumer app services in Hong Kong from Feb. 1, 2027, while continuing to pursue regulatory approval for its institutional exchange. According to a Nov. 2 Bloomberg report, the cryptocurrency exchange confirmed that affected…
Solflare enters ‘bunker mode’ after crypto attacks, restricts code access
Solflare restricts code access after recent crypto attacks and extends its validator migration deadline to November 30 following a staking security incident.
South Korea lawmakers push for another crypto tax delay until 2029
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party lawmakers have agreed to recommend another postponement of the country’s cryptocurrency income tax, with a two-year delay until 2029 emerging as the preferred option. According to Seoul Economic Daily, members of the National Assembly’s Finance,…
North Korea denies role in $6.3B Binance hack, calls FBI claims political
Kim Yo Jong rejects FBI claims linking North Korea to Binance's $6.3 billion hack as investigators trace stolen crypto across thousands of wallets.
Tether holds about 150,000 BTC, CEO says at Lugano Bitcoin forum
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company owns about 150,000 BTC, while its Q3 reserve report shows $132.4 billion in U.S. Treasury exposure.
SEC adds 3 crypto FAQ entries on governance and token status
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its crypto asset FAQ with three entries explaining how shared governance, control over network access, and decentralization fit into its token classification framework. The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance added questions 1.4…
Coinbase says New Jersey plans to lift 3-year staking order
Coinbase has disclosed that New Jersey intends to withdraw its staking enforcement order after more than three years of restrictions on customers adding new assets to the service. Coinbase’s quarterly filing states that New Jersey’s securities regulator informed the exchange…
TRON overtakes Ethereum in USDT as stablecoin supply hits $92.25B
TRON has overtaken Ethereum in average USDT supply during the third quarter of 2026, as its stablecoin balances and monthly active addresses have reached record quarterly averages. Token Terminal’s Q3 report, published Nov. 2 and shared by TRON DAO, puts…
Dogecoin fans honor Kabosu on Doge Day as DOGE trades below $0.10
Dogecoin supporters have celebrated International Doge Day on Nov. 2 with tributes to Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the Doge meme, while DOGE has traded near $0.074, roughly 90% below its record high. DogeOS and FLOKI marked the occasion in…
Bitcoin to hit new high in 2027 as four-year cycle ends, Flaum says
Log Scale Investments CEO Mike Flaum has predicted Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2027, rejecting the idea that its price still follows a dependable four-year cycle. Bitcoin Magazine shared Flaum’s forecast following an Oct. 30 interview in…
Crypto points programs face backlash as users question rewards
Crypto points programs are facing fresh criticism as users question whether the prospect of future rewards still justifies the time, fees, and capital they commit to projects. Pseudonymous crypto commentator Nairolf sparked the discussion in Nov. 2 posts arguing that…
Binance hacker mixes $2.2m in Bitcoin as $3.24b remains tracked
The Binance hacker has begun mixing stolen funds through CoinJoin, moving roughly $2.2 million in Bitcoin through privacy transactions following the exchange’s multibillion-dollar theft. Elliptic’s Nov. 2 report traced the first mixing to 05:55 UTC on Nov. 1. Bitcoin obtained…
XRP Ledger targets Nov. 4 fix for unauthorized token minting
XRP Ledger has moved closer to activating a Nov. 4 fix for a flaw that can let accounts authorized only to burn issued tokens create new ones under certain conditions. XRPL’s official documentation identifies the problem in PaymentBurn, a permission…
Tether freezes over $4.5m USDT linked to Mercado Bitcoin breach
Tether froze more than 4.5 million USDT linked to Mercado Bitcoin’s Nov. 2 security incident, as the Brazilian exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating suspicious fund movements. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the freeze while sharing Mercado Bitcoin’s official…
Aave adopts Chainlink 24/7 for tokenized US stock collateral
Aave has adopted Chainlink’s 24/7 price feeds for its Horizon lending platform, bringing weekend and holiday valuations to tokenized collateral, starting with heavily traded U.S. equities. Chainlink identified Aave as its official launch partner in posts published on Nov. 2,…
BlackRock’s Ethereum fund sheds 580K ETH as monthly exits mount
BlackRock recorded outflows of 580,145 ETH worth about $1.32 billion over the past month, according to Lookonchain’s Nov. 2 update, as withdrawals continued from its Ethereum investment product. Lookonchain’s monthly update showed transfers from wallets labeled as BlackRock Coinbase Prime…
How to choose a crypto exchange: 7 factors traders should compare in 2026
Learn how to choose a crypto exchange in 2026 with seven key factors, including fees, security, liquidity, trading tools and Bybit features.
BitMine nears 5% Ethereum supply target with another 8,573 ETH purchase
BitMine buys 8,573 ETH, lifting holdings to 6.06 million tokens as Ethereum trades near $2,290 and its staked position reaches 5.22 million ETH.
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin reports security incident, freezes withdrawals
Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals after identifying a security incident in one of its systems on November 2. In an official statement, the exchange said it detected the incident early Monday morning and quickly…
Strategy, Strive buy 935 Bitcoin worth $75.5M as BTC trades below $80K
Strategy purchases 811 BTC for $65.5 million as Strive adds 124 BTC for $10 million, taking their combined Bitcoin acquisitions to 935 BTC.
Binance completes reserve proof for 10 tokens after $6.3B hack
Binance has completed its latest zero-knowledge Proof of Reserves verification for ten major cryptocurrencies following the $6.3 billion hack on October 29, allowing users to independently check that their holdings are fully backed. In a November 2 recovery update, the…
Standard Chartered launches tokenized deposits in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered has launched a tokenized deposit service for corporate clients in Hong Kong, allowing participating institutions to transfer bank deposits around the clock through blockchain infrastructure supported by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. In a November 2 announcement, the…
Metaplanet buys back 96.45M shares for ¥25.27B as stock rises 2.46%
Metaplanet repurchases 96.45 million shares for ¥25.27 billion as its stock closes at ¥250, with Bitcoin holdings per share guiding capital allocation.
India’s RBI and FIU scrutinize offshore crypto cards used for rupee payments
India's RBI and FIU are reportedly examining offshore crypto cards, including RedotPay, after users reported payment disruptions and legal concerns.
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