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The largest cryptocurrency heist in history struck Binance with a haul of $6.3 billion. The attack, attributed to a group linked to North Korea, involved technological vulnerabilities and security procedures. Here's what happened and the implications for the market.

Tether recorded an operating profit of $1.5 billion in the third quarter of 2026, with excess reserves nearly doubling to $7.95 billion. Its holdings in U.S. Treasury bills exceed $132.4 billion, equivalent to those of large foreign holders. USDT maintains a 60% market share in stablecoins, with over 700 million users.

Binance is collaborating with law enforcement to track the stolen funds after the largest attack in the history of cryptocurrencies. Tether and Circle have respectively blocked 1.567 billion and 823 million in stablecoins, while decentralized protocols like Arbitrum have immobilized further assets. Despite the efforts, the challenge of recovery remains complex, especially for native cryptocurrenci...

Chainalysis experienced a cyber attack that allowed access to non-sensitive data. The company assures that there have been no breaches of critical information and is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to improve the platform's security.

On October 29, 2026, an unprecedented attack hit Binance, resulting in a $6.4 billion theft. Chainalysis attributes the responsibility to the North Korean group TraderTraitor. Despite the quick freezing of $2.8 billion, automated money laundering methods complicate the recovery of the funds.

Cybersecurity researchers from TRM Labs and Chainalysis, along with onchain investigator ZachXBT, have linked the $6.3 billion hack of Binance to the North Korean group TraderTraitor. The attack was attributed with high confidence, citing onchain and offchain intelligence. Funds stolen from Binance and Bitget were commingled at the same address, indicating the same actor behind both incidents.

Polymarket has reactivated trading after an exploit that caused a loss of $2.65 million, attributed to a compromise of third-party providers. The platform has identified the cause, resolved the issue, and initiated an investigation with the relevant authorities.

Strategy recorded a net profit of $19.53 billion in the third quarter, driven by the increase in the value of its Bitcoin holdings. Preferred shareholders approved daily dividends, while CFO Andrew Kang will leave his position in November. CEO Phong Le announced the adoption of a tokenized financial system.

The Singapore police issue a warning about compromised Ledgers while Malaysia and Thailand join the BLOOM initiative for cross-border stablecoin payments. Meanwhile, South Korea considers a further delay in crypto taxation and Southeast Asia strengthens blockchain regulation.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity for their role in schemes involving North Korean IT workers that generate between $250 and $600 million annually for the Pyongyang regime. The network exploits Russian nationals to convert cryptocurrencies and uses AI to evade corporate controls.

Bitwise has updated its decade-long forecast for Bitcoin, estimating a value of $1.6 million by 2036 with an annual growth rate of 34.3%. The revision is based on the increase in institutional demand and the limited new supply of Bitcoin.

Robinhood reported revenue of $1.42 billion, with a 55% decline in the crypto sector to $120 million. Despite this, analysts at Bernstein and StoneX maintain positive forecasts, focusing on new products like Robinhood Chain and prediction markets that could generate 25% of revenue by 2028.

Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, answered questions from actor Anthony Boyle, who portrays him in the Netflix series 'The Altruists'. The series, set to release in three weeks, explores the relationship between Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, as well as the collapse of FTX. Boyle sought to understand the motivations behind Bankman-Fried's actions, while former COO Constance Wang criticize...

The case of Aiden Pleterski, known as the 'Crypto King', has reached its final stage with the jury beginning deliberations. Accused of defrauding $30 million between 2021 and 2022, Pleterski has defended himself in court. The verdict could result in a sentence of up to 14 years in prison.

Bitcoin faces headwinds following the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady, with a hawkish tone that surprised investors. Analysts are now focusing on Treasury yields, the US dollar, and inflation data to determine the direction of the crypto market.

Robinhood saw a 55% drop in cryptocurrency revenue in the third quarter, but it beat analysts' expectations. Crypto trading volume decreased by 38%, while the blockchain business gained traction.

Intel, IBM, Oracle, and IonQ are the latest companies to have expressed objections to the list of tokenized actions proposed by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). With these new additions, the number of companies opposing the OKXICE project rises to 26, including Alphabet, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs. The project, approved by the SEC, allows for limited trading of tokenized stocks, but ma...

VanEck has launched a new actively managed ETF that integrates stocks, bonds, real assets, and a specific allocation to Bitcoin. The VanEck Wealth Builder ETF (WBMO) aims for a 2% exposure to Bitcoin, with a range between 1% and 5%, achieved through a spot ETP. This tool is based on existing Wealth Builder portfolio models, offering a diversified strategy to address various economic conditions.

Bithumb, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, is investigating a breach of its internal mobile system that may have caused a data leak. The incident is part of a wider wave of cyberattacks in the South Korean financial sector, with 16 companies recently affected.

The Virtualine.net domain, used to facilitate large-scale criminal activities, has been seized in a joint operation between the FBI and international police forces. The provider offered services to ransomware, infostealers, and illegal forums, accepting untraceable bitcoin payments. The operation highlights the crucial role of 'bulletproof' hosting services in the cybercrime economy.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies ha ripreso gli acquisti di azioni proprie con un investimento di 46 milioni di dollari, mentre il chairman Tom Lee osserva che le criptovalute hanno resistito meglio delle azioni legate all'IA. La società continua ad accumulare ETH, ma con un ritmo rallentato, mantenendo una strategia bilanciata tra buyback e investimenti in cripto.

Il governo canadese ha avviato una consultazione pubblica di 60 giorni sulle proposte di regolamentazione per gli emittenti di stablecoin non finanziari, con restrizioni su rendimenti e tempi di rimborso. La proposta mira a allinearsi con il GENIUS Act statunitense e il regolamento MiCA europeo.

L'Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) ha sollecitato le banche comunitarie a entrare nel mercato degli stablecoin di pagamento, in linea con le nuove regole del GENIUS Act che entreranno in vigore a gennaio. Questa mossa potrebbe ridefinire la concorrenza nel settore, con potenziali impatti sulla tassazione crypto e la compliance AML.

Keystone, produttore di hardware wallet, ha rivelato che gli hacker hanno rubato una chiave critica per verificare l'autenticità dei dispositivi, permettendo potenzialmente la creazione di wallet contraffatti. L'azienda distruggerà oltre 18.000 dispositivi compromessi e ha sospeso le spedizioni fino a quando non saranno disponibili nuovi dispositivi con chiavi di autenticazione aggiornate.

L'economia crypto del Medio Oriente e Nord Africa (MENA) ha registrato un calo marginale dell'1,4% nel 2026, ma con dinamiche contrastanti tra Emirati Arabi Uniti e Turchia. Gli UAE hanno visto una crescita del 32%, mentre la Turchia ha subito un ridimensionamento strutturale legato alla transizione regolamentare. Iran e altri mercati hanno affrontato sfide legate a blackout internet e conflitti.