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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
The remnants of the Binance hack, which has now been acknowledged as the biggest hack in history in terms of hacked value, reaching almost $6 billion, have raised several questions. The most
October was once known in the cryptocurrency industry as ‘Uptober’ as it brought some spectacular gains for years. As such, expectations were high for another one in the 2026 edition, but tha
In Brief: XRP dropped below its 200-day moving average as the Binance security breach intensified selling pressure across the cryptocurrency market. Traders are monitoring XRP’s weekly suppor
Key takeaways Fitch shifts France's credit outlook to negative while maintaining A+ French public debt could reach 124% of GDP by 2028 Rising bond yields threaten to increase government inter
Key takeaways Two Ripple wallets retained one billion October XRP Another billion becomes releasable on November 1 Escrow releases do not automatically mean token sales Ripple could soon have
Crypto-security headlines in late October highlighted both exchange custody risk and the vulnerabilities that can arise across hardware wallet supply chains, alongside a separate move to brin
Chainlink Crypto News: DTCC's $114T Tokenization Launch Explained The Depository Trust Company, a subsidiary of DTCC, has launched its long-awaited tokenization service for securities held in
MTN Nigeria’s fintech division experienced a 25.9% decline in revenue during the first nine months of 2026, despite its core mobile money business more than doubling. This contrast underscore
A MiCA authorisation is the permission to offer crypto services in the European Union, and two public directories let you check whether your provider holds one: the company database of the Ge
The hardware wallet maker says vulnerabilities baked into older Apple chips cannot be fixed with software updates, raising risks for crypto holders. The founder of hardware wallet maker OneKe
