Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof
The gist: Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
The gist: Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
The gist: Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals.
The gist: US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended October with $515 million in net withdrawals, while Ether funds posted a record $1.61 billion in monthly outflows.
The gist: The exchange said it set aside more than $6.34 billion to cover losses and would include the assets in its next proof-of-reserves report.
The gist: Security experts say attackers could have drained Binance’s wallets without EIP-7702, but the Ethereum upgrade may have helped bypass withdrawal safeguards.
The gist: Brazil’s crypto exchanges face an application deadline on Friday, with costly requirements and unanswered regulatory questions complicating compliance.
The gist: Coinbase has applied for authorization ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 30 deadline and says it expects to maintain existing services while regulators review its application.
The gist: Bitcoin ETFs drew $424 million over three days, lifting October net inflows to $111 million despite a hawkish Federal Reserve decision and weaker crypto sentiment.
The gist: Google Cloud has detailed its preview MPC service for institutional Bitcoin custody as it holds a New York symposium focused on digital asset security.
The gist: US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $286 million over two days, narrowing October’s net outflows to $26 million as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remained neutral.
The gist: The exchange is delisting 22 crypto assets for Brazilian users and hopes talks with the central bank will allow it to restore some services.
The gist: US spot Bitcoin ETFs remained in the red for October, with about $202 million in net outflows for the month despite Monday’s rebound.
The gist: Strategy made no Bitcoin purchases or sales last week, as its STRC preferred stock buybacks reduced its USD Cash balance by 46% to $242.4 million.
The gist: US spot Bitcoin ETFs finished the week with $301 million in net inflows after a strong three-day start gave way to heavy withdrawals.
The gist: Recent hardware wallet security incidents have renewed debate over whether self-custody is suitable for beginners, as multisig and seedless designs carry their own risks.
The gist: Thursday’s withdrawals ended a three-day inflow streak and left US spot Bitcoin ETFs with $175 million in net outflows for October.
The gist: Thailand’s SEC says several asset managers have sought consultations on spot crypto ETFs, but it cannot confirm whether the first funds will launch in 2026.
The gist: US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.08 billion over three trading sessions to push October flows back above water.
The gist: CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
The gist: French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto rules.
The gist: US spot Ether ETFs have shed $1.08 billion so far in October, the biggest monthly outflow of 2026, while Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed after Monday’s spike.
The gist: UK banks are facing scrutiny over crypto transfer limits and bans as Stand With Crypto reports thousands of complaints ahead of the country’s 2027 regulatory regime.
The gist: BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding another strategy to its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.
The gist: Strategy added 267 Bitcoin to its holdings as it bought back 1.94 million STRC shares and boosted its preferred stock buyback program to $3 billion.
The gist: ESMA’s latest MiCA register update includes BingX, YouHodler and Banco Santander’s Openbank, bringing the total to 375 unique CASPs.
The gist: US spot Ether ETFs recorded around $955 million in October net outflows so far, while Bitcoin funds extended their weekly withdrawal streak to two weeks.
The gist: Ledger was contacted about tampered hardware wallets risks months before its latest security crisis, with former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès questioning its response.
The gist: Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.
The gist: Ledger’s new Atom combines crypto wallet security with everyday apps and is expected to ship in summer 2027 as the company investigates tampered wallets sold in Asia.
The gist: Thailand’s new Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules take effect Friday, but CoinShares expects modest initial inflows as existing investment options compete for demand.