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HTX, the global crypto exchange formerly known as Huobi, has stopped operating in the United Kingdom after settling a High Court case with the Financial Conduct Authority over unlawful financ
XRP News Today: What the 73.6M-Share Filing Means for Holders Two filings and reports landed at the end of October. Evernorth, the Nasdaq-listed company built to hold the coin, asked the SEC
China’s Communist Party has called for stricter action against corruption involving cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and cross-border financial transfers under a resolution adopted by
Update 1 November, 12:36 UTC: Binance now expects the full proof of reserves by Tuesday, 3 November. On 30 October Binance had promised the result by Monday, 2 November. Its “Recovery Update
The FBI has officially attributed the theft of more than six billion dollars at Binance to North Korea and published a list of addresses that held parts of the proceeds. For holders in German
The FBI has confirmed North Korea's involvement in a reported $6.3 billion hack targeting Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The news drew a public response from Pr
XRP is trading at $1.25 on Sunday morning. The price has barely moved in 24 hours, stands 4.5 percent lower on the week and closed October with a loss of around 18 percent. That leaves the to
North Korean hackers are responsible for the majority of stolen cryptocurrencies in 2026, according to data released by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. The country’s share of stolen di
The exchange restored customer access following a significant hack, though reports differ on the scale of losses and reimbursement. Binance has resumed customer withdrawals following what sev
TLDR: North Korea’s share of stolen crypto rose from 7% in 2020 to 85% so far in 2026, per TRM Labs. Its hackers have stolen $12.8 billion in crypto since 2017, according to TRM Labs data. At
The blockchain analytics firm that tracks crypto hackers says it was targeted by an AI agent-driven intrusion. Chainalysis has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack driven by agen
Yes, governments can ban Bitcoin activity inside their borders. They can close exchanges, stop mining and block bank transfers. Shutting down the Bitcoin network itself is far harder. Bitcoin
