BTCPay Server warns of wallet drains, urges server shutdowns
BTCPay Server has warned users to shut down their payment servers after receiving reports of attackers gaining unauthorized access to older installations and draining funds from connected Bitcoin hot wallets. In a November 2 security alert, the open-source Bitcoin payment…
By Rony Roy 11/2/2026, 5:34:37 AM
UAE signs four agreements with OpenAI to advance AI governance
The UAE's AI agreements with OpenAI could set a global precedent for integrating AI into government and energy sectors, enhancing efficiency and innovation. The post UAE signs four agreements with OpenAI to advance AI governance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 5:33:34 AM
Lee Jae Myung proposes record 2027 budget with $15.97 billion for AI
South Korea's AI-focused budget could boost economic growth, enhance global tech competitiveness, and potentially improve credit ratings. The post Lee Jae Myung proposes record 2027 budget with $15.97 billion for AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 5:25:13 AM
Binance hacker’s frozen-in-place Bitcoin stash is drawing begging notes and token shills
The incident highlights the immutable transparency of blockchain, where stolen assets remain visible yet untouchable, affecting user trust. The post Binance hacker’s frozen-in-place Bitcoin stash is drawing begging notes and token shills appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 5:22:41 AM
CZ thanks Secret Service for freezing funds after $6B Binance hack
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has thanked the U.S. Secret Service and federal investigators for helping freeze stolen cryptocurrency following the more than $6 billion hack of the exchange last week. In a November 2 post on X, Zhao, commonly known…
By Rony Roy 11/2/2026, 5:19:28 AM
Strangers are begging the Binance hacker for bitcoin, one ‘help me bro’ at a time
The 19 wallets holding 18,270 stolen BTC have taken in nothing since Thursday except payments worth under a dollar, each carrying a message, from pleas to laundering pitches to a token shill.
By Shaurya Malwa 11/2/2026, 5:18:12 AM
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Beat Every Major Rival in October: But Two Problems Remain
In line with the impressive month for Ripple, the ETFs recorded some net inflows.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/2/2026, 5:07:04 AM
OpenAI and Inception42 to offer tailored enterprise AI to large UAE organisations, ADMO says
The collaboration could accelerate AI adoption in UAE's large enterprises, potentially transforming operational efficiencies and innovation. The post OpenAI and Inception42 to offer tailored enterprise AI to large UAE organisations, ADMO says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 5:00:12 AM
Ambire Ice Puts Safe Owner Changes and Approval Thresholds on the Signing Screen
Ambire says its Ice hardware wallet will decode Safe transactions and flag changes to account control. The design targets the decisions signers make before authorizing an action.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 5:00:00 AM
ADNOC signs pact with G42 and OpenAI to deploy frontier AI technology
ADNOC's AI partnership could redefine energy sector efficiency, positioning UAE as a leader in AI-driven innovation and global intelligence export. The post ADNOC signs pact with G42 and OpenAI to deploy frontier AI technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:58:24 AM
Mubadala, Inception42 and OpenAI reportedly sign AI deal for investment analysis
The AI deal could enhance investment strategies, strengthen UAE's tech influence, and showcase AI's growing role in global finance. The post Mubadala, Inception42 and OpenAI reportedly sign AI deal for investment analysis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:58:19 AM
Circle expands CCTP support to custom ERC-20 tokens on Arc
Circle has expanded its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) infrastructure to support issuer-operated ERC-20 tokens on Arc, allowing developers to move assets between supported blockchains without relying on separate bridges or wrapped copies. In an October 30 developer update, Circle explained…
By Rony Roy 11/2/2026, 4:48:51 AM
Bitcoin claws back toward $79,000 as markets shake off crypto's biggest hack
ZEC led the majors and oil slid on a report that Trump wants to give Iran diplomacy more time, with U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.
By Shaurya Malwa 11/2/2026, 4:42:22 AM
BTCPay, a bitcoin payment tool, tells users to switch off their servers after reports of drained wallets
The open-source project says it is still investigating and hasn't given a loss figure or announced a fix. Its founder said the reports appear to involve versions older than 2.4.2.
By Omkar Godbole 11/2/2026, 4:41:16 AM
IMF warns of slowing Asia factory activity amid AI demand correction
The cooling AI demand in Asia could signal broader economic challenges, impacting growth forecasts and technology supply chains regionally. The post IMF warns of slowing Asia factory activity amid AI demand correction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:34:17 AM
He Paid 75 Cents for a Record at a Street Sale. It Was a One-of-a-Kind Velvet Underground Acetate
In September 2002, record collector Warren Hill picked up an unmarked acetate at a Chelsea, New York, sidewalk sale for 75 cents. The disc turned out to be a one-off 1966 Scepter Studios recording session tied to The Velvet Underground and frontman Lou Reed, and it later sold on eBay in December 2006 for $25,200. […]
By Guest Author 11/2/2026, 4:30:52 AM
Bank of Korea quizzes 31 financial firms on crypto shock scenarios
The Bank of Korea's survey could lead to enhanced regulatory measures, impacting financial stability and crypto market integration strategies. The post Bank of Korea quizzes 31 financial firms on crypto shock scenarios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 4:09:17 AM
SPY Price Prediction: Below Every Near-Term Average as MACD Lines Converge and Open Interest Falls
The SPY Binance futures contract is trading at $761.29 — up 0.38% over the past 24 hours — while sitting beneath its SMA 7, SMA 20, SMA 50, EMA 12, and EMA 26 simultaneously. Binance futures data s... (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 4:01:29 AM
ECB Picks Digital Euro Network Providers as Pilot Infrastructure Takes Shape
The ECB has selected two provider groups for digital euro connectivity. The contracts support pilot preparation and possible future issuance, without deciding whether the currency will launch.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Bitcoin spot ETFs see $203M net outflows, Ethereum ETFs lose $432M
The significant outflows from Ethereum ETFs suggest a waning investor interest, potentially impacting future market dynamics and asset preferences. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs see $203M net outflows, Ethereum ETFs lose $432M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 3:59:58 AM
Top 3 Price Predictions: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP rebound as November begins after a losing October
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum and Ripple (XRP) recover slightly on Monday after closing October with four straight weeks of losses.
By N/A 11/2/2026, 3:58:50 AM
Bank of Korea probes financial firms’ exposure to crypto risks
The central bank is surveying 31 financial institutions on how a major exchange shutdown, prolonged crypto downturn or losses at another firm could affect their operations.
By Felix Ng 11/2/2026, 3:55:50 AM
Tokenization offers enterprises a way to protect data without limiting AI, analyst says
Tokenization enables secure AI deployment, fostering innovation by balancing data protection with accessibility, thus accelerating enterprise AI growth. The post Tokenization offers enterprises a way to protect data without limiting AI, analyst says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 3:46:39 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC rebounds as ZODL founder now supports ending community grants
Zcash (ZEC) shows signs of recovery on Monday, extending gains above $1,250 as the Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) founder, Josh Swihart, now supports the compromise proposal to end the 8% block reward share directed to Zcash Community Grants (ZCG).
By N/A 11/2/2026, 3:46:23 AM
RLUSD supply fell 29% on XRPL. One XRP trading pool barely changed
Ledger readings showed similar XRP/RLUSD pool reserves and uneven funded offers, while the reported supply decline's cause remains unresolved. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/2/2026, 3:40:42 AM
NYSE Owner ICE Lines Up First Big Test of the CFTC’s Path to U.S. Perps
ICE and Trade[XYZ] will build a regulated U.S. market for Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures, pending CFTC approval. HYPE moved toward its $97.96 record. [...]
By Ines Halvorsen 11/2/2026, 3:40:16 AM
This Week in Crypto Law (November 1, 2026)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought significant developments concerning prediction markets, offshore exchanges, digital-asset taxation and...
By Guest Author 11/2/2026, 3:30:13 AM
Five of OKXICE’s Eight Star Stocks Now Refuse to Tokenize
Nvidia, Nike, Costco and Reddit are among the latest companies to block their shares from OKXICE. Most of the stocks the venue first proposed are now off its list. An SEC rule gives every company a veto over third-party tokens of its shares. Apple, Amazon and Tesla have not objected so far. Nvidia, Micron Technology, [...]
By Kosta Gushterov 11/2/2026, 3:04:12 AM
Animoca Brands hosts Hong Kong Fintech Week panel on tokenized real-world assets
The convergence of traditional finance and Web3 through tokenized assets could democratize investment access and reshape financial markets. The post Animoca Brands hosts Hong Kong Fintech Week panel on tokenized real-world assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 3:01:49 AM
Bitcoin Payment Processor Btcpay Hit by Hot Wallet Theft Reports
Btcpay Server issued an emergency shutdown warning Nov. 1, 2026, after reports that attackers were draining bitcoin from hot wallets connected to self-hosted payment servers. Founder Nicolas Dorier linked the reported compromises to versions predating 2.4.2, while indicating that public servers running version 2.4.7 had not been attacked. The...
By Jamie Redman 11/2/2026, 3:00:36 AM
Bitcoin Core 32.1 Arrives With Privacy Fixes and New Compatibility Checks
Bitcoin Core 32.1 introduces network, privacy and interface changes, while 31.2 and 30.4 provide maintenance updates. Operators need to check integrations as well as version numbers.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Cardano Sinks Below Key Support With Oversold Zone Near
ADA has broken below the ascending channel that carried its summer recovery. Both major moving averages now sit above the price as resistance. A daily close under the 0.618 Fibonacci level opens the way to the next support zone. The Cardano Foundation joined Switzerland’s CMTA after its token standard won recognition for tokenized shares. Cardano...
By Alexander Stefanov 11/2/2026, 2:44:47 AM
Bond Markets Surge as Investors Reassess US AI Tech Sector Growth
Investors have turned to bonds as analysts have warned about stagnation in the AI and tech sector in U.S. markets, with companies like Intel, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon all dropping significantly last week, even when the wider economy reported hotter-than-expected Q3 growth numbers. Bonds Surge As A Hedge Against US AI Sector Stagnation While the...
By Sergio Goschenko 11/2/2026, 2:30:31 AM
SemiAnalysis unveils GDPx benchmark, and the best AI model scores 12%
The GDPx benchmark highlights the nascent stage of AI's general agentic capabilities, underscoring the need for continued advancements. The post SemiAnalysis unveils GDPx benchmark, and the best AI model scores 12% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 2:22:37 AM
HSBC to launch AI and emerging technology institute in Hong Kong
HSBC's new institute could bolster Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem, enhance regional AI leadership, and influence global digital asset security. The post HSBC to launch AI and emerging technology institute in Hong Kong appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 2:21:18 AM
Prosperity Nexus Integrates U.S. Taiwan Quantitative Finance Resources Building a Digital AI-Driven Cross-Border Decision-Making and Risk Governance Framework
Global financial markets are rapidly entering a new phase characterized by data intensity, systematic strategies,...
By Globe PR Wire 11/2/2026, 2:12:40 AM
Pendle becomes second-largest DeFi venue for tokenized stocks with 17% share
Pendle's rapid ascent in DeFi tokenized stocks highlights the volatile yet transformative potential of decentralized finance innovations. The post Pendle becomes second-largest DeFi venue for tokenized stocks with 17% share appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 2:06:40 AM
Mercado Bitcoin Plans Sui Asset Access in Brazil With Lending and Tokenization Links
Mercado Bitcoin and Sui have outlined access to SUI and stablecoins, with USDsui collateral and tokenized assets in scope. A potential Hashi integration remains exploratory.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 2:00:00 AM
THORChain halts swaps after block reorg bug, slowing Binance hackers
THORChain node operators paused swaps involving assets on 10 networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Tron.
By Felix Ng 11/2/2026, 1:51:48 AM
Bhutan partners with 3iQ to manage sovereign Bitcoin holdings
Bhutan's move to actively manage Bitcoin holdings could set a precedent for other nations, highlighting the evolving role of digital assets in sovereign wealth. The post Bhutan partners with 3iQ to manage sovereign Bitcoin holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 1:48:13 AM
Blackrock, JPMorgan and Visa Bolster Grayscale’s Crypto Growth Case
Grayscale points to tokenized funds and stablecoin payments as evidence that crypto is becoming embedded in mainstream finance. Its research chief argues that institutional adoption should help sustain the industry’s progress regardless of the U.S. midterm election outcome. Blackrock and JPMorgan Expand Tokenized Fund Access Blackrock, JPMorgan,...
By Kevin Helms 11/2/2026, 1:30:26 AM
South Korea plans to nearly double AI spending to 21.3 trillion won
South Korea's AI budget surge aims to enhance global competitiveness, foster domestic innovation, and strengthen its tech infrastructure. The post South Korea plans to nearly double AI spending to 21.3 trillion won appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 1:27:27 AM
XRP Ledger Reviews Two Token-Authorization Fixes Ahead of Any Validator Vote
Two open XRP Ledger proposals address authorization checks for liquidity-pool tokens and existing trust-line balances. The changes remain under review and are not active network rules.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Ripple CEO Sees XRP as Institutional Gold Standard Within 5 Years
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees XRP continuing to emerge as the institutional gold standard for crypto rails over the next five years. David Schwartz envisions mass retail adoption, with blockchain supporting how people manage money, receive payments, invest, lend, and borrow. Garlinghouse and Schwartz Outline XRP’s 5-Year Future Ripple CEO Brad...
By Kevin Helms 11/2/2026, 12:30:29 AM
Cardano’s 2027 budget proposal would let funding stewards seek grants too
Proposed stewards could influence assessments while DReps retain spending votes and a direct funding route awaits its allocation. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/2/2026, 12:20:43 AM
Chainlink (LINK), Near Protocol (NEAR), Binance Coin (BNB) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis For November 2: Market Takes a Pause
LINK, NEAR, BNB and BTC are all consolidating after October pullbacks, and each now faces a key support test that will shape the next move.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/2/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Polymarket Sets $3.9M Refund Plan After Third-Party Script Compromise
Polymarket says its October 29 incident involved a compromised monitoring script. Its October 30 update put total refunds at $3.9 million, including losses linked to the trading pause.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Binance net outflows surge to $5.8B as withdrawals resume after record hack
The exchange says withdrawals surged after some services resumed but have since slowed, with the outflows representing a fraction of its roughly $171 billion in customer assets.
By Felix Ng 11/1/2026, 11:59:27 PM
Only 40 Crypto Firms Survive Brazil’s Strict Licensing Deadline
Reports indicate that after the October 30 deadline, out of the 150-200 companies expected, only 40 applied for operating licenses. The licensing process has consolidated the VASP industry, with many companies exiting Brazil as compliance requirements and costs ramp up. Around 40 Companies Applied to Continue to Operate as VASPs in Brazil The...
By Sergio Goschenko 11/1/2026, 11:30:21 PM
SK Hynix forecasts memory chip shortage will last through 2030
The prolonged chip shortage could drive innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment shifts, impacting global tech and economic landscapes. The post SK Hynix forecasts memory chip shortage will last through 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/1/2026, 11:24:31 PM