LO:TECH raises $12 million to expand crypto trading into U.S. and Asia
LO:TECH is betting on roundtheclock tokenized stock trading but didn’t say if it trades them now; a WFE study found stock exchanges still set prices.…
Binance net outflows reach $5.3 billion after record hack. CEO says recovery underway
Nearly $11 billion left the exchange over 46 hours, although CEO Richard Teng said hourly deposits were beginning to exceed withdrawals. Source:CoinDesk
The stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.
Investors hoping for an Election Day lift face a looming governmentspending showdown and growing opposition to AI data centers. Source:MarketWatch
Binance’s net inflows turn positive at $2.3B as withdrawals expand
Binance led exchanges in 24hour net inflows, reversing Monday’s heavy outflows as it restored access to funds after its $6.3 billion hack. Source:Cointelegraph
Oil has had a massive run, but a prominent bull sees a turning point on midterm eve
Closely followed oil strategist Jeff Currie says it’s time to cash in on gains that crude has seen this year, but that the structural supercycle is still…
Live news: Bitcoin faces fifth weekly loss as midterm elections weigh on markets
A fifth straight weekly decline would mark bitcoin’s joint thirdlongest losing streak, as oil rebounds and Apple’s margin warning adds to investor caution…
North Korea denies role in $6.4 billion Binance hack after FBI points to TraderTraitor
The highprofile denial follows FBI alerts identifying North Koreancontrolled wallet addresses tied to the largest cryptocurrency exploit in history.…
Binance has spent half its SAFU bitcoin, about $580 million worth, data shows
The user protection fund now sits below the $800 million level that Binance’s own rules say triggers a topup, and the exchange hasn’t said when it will refill…
Bitcoin miner Cipher posts $31 million profit as AI pivot begins
The company's revenue dropped 63% in the third quarter, while a $127 million accounting gain helped turn an operating loss into a reported profit.…
Australia lifts rates to 18-year high as AI boom, energy costs fuel inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark rate to 4.85% on rising technology costs from AI investment and higher energy prices. Source:Cointelegraph
UK warns AI ransomware attack on infrastructure ‘highly likely’ by 2028
The warning comes as UK cyber officials also flag growing threats from statebacked hackers targeting government officials and politicians. Source:Cointelegraph
Binance begins second withdrawal phase, exchange outflows slow
The exchange says additional assets will become available for withdrawal from 04:00 UTC on Tuesday as security checks are completed, following an initial…