Mercado Bitcoin Hack: Exchange Reports $11.2M Blocked
Mercado Bitcoin reports $11.2 million blocked after its hack. Later company figures, a recovery-partner estimate and the withdrawal pause measure different things.
BTCPay Server Wallet Drains: Older Versions Flagged, Update Urged
BTCPay Server links reported wallet drains to older releases and urges updates. What the version findings establish—and why they are not an all-clear.
Uber Tests HSBC Tokenized Deposits for Weekend Treasury Access
Uber’s corporate treasury pilot used HSBC bank-deposit tokens and Franklin Templeton fund shares on Canton. The weekend-access test was not a consumer crypto-payments launch.
Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 18: Why October 31 Is Not the Network’s Birthday
The Bitcoin whitepaper turns 18 on October 31, 2026. Here is what the date marks, what Satoshi proposed, and why the network’s birthday is different.
Bitcoin DRIP ETFs Launch: FBEQ and FIBT Are Stock Funds First
Franklin’s FBEQ and FIBT start with 95% U.S. stocks and 5% indirect Bitcoin exposure. Here is how their dividend reinvestment, advertised fees and risks differ…
Binance Hack Update: Withdrawals Resume in Phases
Binance says its October 31 reserve proof is verifiable for ten assets and plans more withdrawal pairs from November 3. Neither milestone is a full…
Coinbase Says Amplitude Vendor Incident Affected Customer Contact Data
Coinbase says funds were unaffected by an Amplitude incident involving some customer contact data. What’s confirmed, what remains unknown and how to avoid phishing.
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4%: Why the Split Vote Matters for Bitcoin
The Fed held rates at 3.75%–4% in a 10–2 vote. Two officials wanted a hike, leaving Bitcoin investors to distinguish a pause from an easing…
Fed Decision Today: Time, Rate Outlook and Bitcoin Watchpoints
The October 28 Fed decision is due at 2 p.m. ET, followed by a 2:30 briefing. Why an expected hold may not settle Bitcoin’s policy…
OCC Stablecoin Rules Set January 18 Start—But Applications Aren’t Open Yet
OCC stablecoin rules take effect January 18, 2027. Applications remain closed pending OMB approval. Here’s what banks, issuers and token holders need to know.
