Fed, OCC check US banks after Binance hack as experts flag security risks
US regulators reportedly contacted banks following last week’s $6.3 billion Binance security hack, while experts raised concerns about transaction security and crypto risks.
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Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi tokenizes equity index fund on Ethereum
The new share class offers blockchain-based exposure to an index tracking 600 companies across European markets.
Paraguay president resigns after collapse of Ueno digital bank
Santiago Peña stepped down amid mounting scrutiny over his former ties to Ueno Bank’s parent company, as the lender’s collapse left millions of customers unable to access their funds.
Bitcoin crashes 6% to 7-week low as US stocks erase election gains
Bitcoin saw sudden downside at the Wall Street open as stocks witnessed a snap sell-off, reversing post-election gains.
Blockchain is ‘perfect solution’ for AI agent trust, VeChain CEO says
Sunny Lu said AI agents would need identity and reputation systems, making the case while promoting agent-building platform VeWorld.ai.
Can decentralized phone networks power the AI revolution?
Decentralized AI networks want to turn everyday phones into an alternative to centralized computing infrastructure — but skeptics have their doubts.
Trump’s memecoin ventures derailed CLARITY Act, Scaramucci says
The SkyBridge founder said disputes over ethics restrictions also stalled negotiations, with both sides responsible for the setback.
Thailand to block Bitget in December over unlicensed crypto trading
Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitget’s operator, with access to its website and app set to be blocked from Dec. 5.
Bitcoin win rate vs. S&P 500 recovers as post-midterm history favors stocks
Bitcoin outperformed the S&P 500 in half of the past 90 US trading sessions, while historical midterm data highlights gains for stocks.
South Korea seeks 4th crypto tax delay, targets 2029 start
South Korea is seeking a fourth delay to its 22% crypto tax, months after reaffirming plans to begin taxing digital asset gains in January 2027.
France budget rejection sidelines stablecoin tax, wallet reporting
Three adopted amendments, including stablecoin taxation and self-custody reporting, fall away but could be reintroduced in the Senate.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs draw $128M as crypto rebounds after midterms
Fidelity led Bitcoin ETF inflows, while BlackRock’s IBIT shed another $201 million, extending its outflow streak to four trading sessions.