November 5, 2026
Crypto

Elon Musk warns AI agents could exploit crypto after Binance hack

Elon Musk has warned that superintelligent AI agents could eventually exploit cryptocurrency systems to obtain money for themselves, following reports that the Binance hacker used stolen stablecoins to borrow millions of dollars in Ethereum. Summary Elon Musk warned that superintelligent AI agents could eventually exploit cryptocurrency systems to obtain money for themselves, following reports of

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Bitcoin

Ondo Intelligent Portfolios Lineup Expands to Solana

Following more than $40 million in TVL in the first four weeks, all seven Ondo Intelligent Portfolios are now available to eligible investors through Solana wallets and apps. GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ondo Intelligent Portfolios, professionally curated investment portfolios delivered as single onchain tokens, are now live on Solana. All seven portfolios are

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Crypto

Polymarket fixes vendor compromise after users report losses

Polymarket has said it has fixed an issue affecting its international platform after a third-party provider was compromised, while StarPlatinum has alleged that users lost $2.68 million. Summary Polymarket has restricted trading and paused relayer actions while investigating an incident. A trader named Car reported losing $800,000 and said all his positions were sold. StarPlatinum

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Crypto

CFTC Chair Selig backs onchain finance rules at Link:NYC

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has pledged to help reshape regulations for onchain finance during Chainlink’s Link:NYC event, as the agency develops a federal registration pathway for crypto trading platforms. Summary Selig pledged regulatory work supporting onchain finance at Link:NYC. The CFTC’s crypto exchange registration framework remains under consultation. Existing plans distinguish ordinary spot trading from

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Bitcoin

Ghost Student Crypto Seizure Nets DOJ $750K in Kenya

Student-aid refunds left U.S. bank accounts as cash. Investigators say a Kenyan crypto wallet held the next trail. The ghost student crypto seizure is the headline from Thursday’s Justice Department release. Prosecutors charged five defendants in Operation Ghostbusters. The probe targets “ghost student” federal student-aid fraud linked to a Kenyan network. Cases span New Jersey,

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Crypto

KuCoin exits Russia and Belarus with immediate effect

KuCoin has announced an immediate end to services for users in Russia and Belarus, with affected customers set to receive individual deadlines for closing positions and withdrawing their assets. Summary KuCoin’s withdrawal covers all products, services, and features available to users in both countries. Affected customers will receive account notifications explaining their closure and withdrawal

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Bitcoin

What Bitfinex Traders Should Watch in June

Friday 5 June, US Non-Farm Payrolls (May) This opening salvo for the month will shape interest rate expectations heading into the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Soft employment data will likely accelerate rate-cut optimism, offering a tailwind for risk assets, while a resilient labour market points to a “higher-for-longer” stance. The critical question is whether

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Crypto

Circle asks SEC for stablecoin cash treatment and a zero haircut

Circle has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to recognize qualifying payment stablecoins as cash in its proposed crypto fundraising rules and cut their broker-dealer capital haircut from 2% to zero. Summary Circle wants GENIUS-compliant stablecoins recognized as cash for payments under the SEC’s proposed framework. A zero haircut would replace the current 2%

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Bitcoin

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Predicts an Explosive Move for Zcash (ZEC)

What if one of crypto’s oldest privacy projects suddenly became one of the most important assets in the digital economy? Elon Musk’s Grok AI predicts that a monster move could be on the cards for Zcash (ZEC) if certain events play out. Imagine a world where AI-powered financial surveillance, geopolitical instability, and institutional demand for

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Crypto

Grayscale puts US crypto activity at 15–20% before midterms

Grayscale has estimated that the United States accounts for roughly 15–20% of global crypto activity, arguing that adoption will keep moving forward regardless of the outcome of next week’s midterm elections. Summary Grayscale places the US share of Bitcoin hashrate at 36% and Ethereum full nodes at 31%. Payments, trading, and wallet usage show smaller

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