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Unchained Summit India to Debut in Mumbai in 2026
2049.news · 05.11.2026, 09:05:03

Unchained Summit India to Debut in Mumbai in 2026 Unchained Summit India will hold its first edition in Mumbai, bringing founders, investors and finance professionals together in one venue. Organizer Aeternum scheduled the summit for 05.11.2026–06.11.2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai Internationa…

Binance Restored 98% of Lost Reserves, Says Richard Teng
2049.news · 05.11.2026, 08:20:02

Binance Restored 98% of Lost Reserves, Says Richard Teng Binance said it has replenished 98% of the reserves affected by a recent cyberattack, according to co-CEO Richard Teng in a statement. The exchange covered more assets than required and continues recovering remaining tokens through controlled …

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.6 with GIFs and memory
2049.news · 05.11.2026, 07:45:01

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.6 with GIFs and memory OpenAI has deployed ChatGPT Images 2.6 across ChatGPT and Codex, adding GIF creation and reference persistence features for users now. The update intends to streamline multimedia outputs and maintain context across sessions for more consistent …

Democrats Propose Expanded SEC Powers and Limits on Trump's Crypto Activities
2049.news · 05.11.2026, 07:15:02

Democrats Propose Expanded SEC Powers and Limits on Trump's Crypto Activities House Democrats are developing their own framework for crypto regulation, according to reporter Eleanor Terrett, aiming to reshape federal oversight. Overview The proposal would strengthen the role of the SEC and reduce ov…

Key details on the recent Binance security breach and aftermath
2049.news · 01.11.2026, 14:10:03

Key details on the recent Binance security breach and aftermath Binance experienced a security breach that led to unauthorized withdrawals and revealed previously unknown technical weaknesses in its platform and integrations. Timeline of the incident Initial signs of compromise appeared when abnorma…

Check iPhone Model Before Using as Crypto Cold Wallet
2049.news · 01.11.2026, 11:20:03

Check iPhone Model Before Using as Crypto Cold Wallet Turning an old iPhone into a hardware-like cold wallet is feasible, but not every model is suitable for secure storage. Known vulnerabilities and affected models The founder of OneKey warned that iPhone 11 , iPhone XS , iPhone XR , iPhone SE 2020…

Binance restarts crypto withdrawals after recent security breach
2049.news · 01.11.2026, 10:10:02

Binance restarts crypto withdrawals after recent security breach Binance has resumed withdrawals for major cryptocurrencies after a recent security breach, restoring transfers for several primary tokens and stablecoins. Scope of restored withdrawals Binance noted that remaining coins and blockchain …

U.S. Charges North Korea Over Binance Heist
2049.news · 31.10.2026, 22:05:02

U.S. Charges North Korea Over Binance Heist The FBI has attributed a large theft from Binance to North Korea and identified the cyber group TraderTraitor as the alleged perpetrator. Summary of the incident Authorities report that attackers moved $6.36 billion across ten blockchains within about twen…

FBI Says North Korea Behind $6.3 Billion Binance Hack
2049.news · 31.10.2026, 21:45:03

FBI Says North Korea Behind $6.3 Billion Binance Hack The FBI attributed the Binance cyberattack, which resulted in losses of $6.3 billion , to North Korea after an international probe by the agency. Agency findings The agency released a statement outlining forensic evidence and transaction tracing …

Crypto markets adopt Halloween metaphors on volatility
2049.news · 31.10.2026, 14:15:01

Crypto markets adopt Halloween metaphors on volatility Market participants have increasingly used Halloween imagery to describe recent crypto volatility, reflecting anxiety around liquidations and security incidents and price declines. Metaphors in market commentary Community messages, forums and so…

Crypto news site adds Halloween pumpkin feature
2049.news · 31.10.2026, 13:30:05

Crypto news site adds Halloween pumpkin feature A cryptocurrency-focused news website introduced an interactive pumpkin feature allowing readers to customize decorations and share completed images with the editorial team. Community feature The tool appears beneath each article and lets users carve v…

Anthropic IPO: early gains and position update
2049.news · 31.10.2026, 09:20:01

Anthropic IPO: early gains and position update An early position in Anthropic's IPO has produced gains, prompting a decision whether to hold until resolution or to take profits. Background A week ago, a video analysis of the Anthropic IPO was published on our Polymarket public channel and outlined t…

Binance wallet compromised; additional $200 million USDT sent
2049.news · 30.10.2026, 10:50:02

Binance wallet compromised; additional $200 million USDT sent According to Ondology Labs, a Binance wallet already under attacker control received another transfer of $200 million USDT , which then flowed through several addresses. Timeline of transfers Analysts reported that a separate exchange add…

Polymarket resumes trading, promises to reimburse stolen funds
2049.news · 30.10.2026, 10:35:01

Polymarket resumes trading, promises to reimburse stolen funds Polymarket has resumed platform trading after resolving a security incident and announced it will fully compensate affected users. Incident and attribution The protocol reported elimination of the vulnerability that led to unauthorized t…

Users seek help registering for StepN amid recurring confusion
2049.news · 30.10.2026, 10:30:03

Users seek help registering for StepN amid recurring confusion Some community members ask for assistance with registering in StepN , while others note that older tutorials can cause misunderstandings. Requests for registration support Users frequently request step-by-step guidance to complete StepN …

New headlines feed delivers fast crypto and security alerts
2049.news · 30.10.2026, 09:55:02

New headlines feed delivers fast crypto and security alerts A new headlines feed publishes immediate reports on security incidents, wallet movements, team statements, and community memes during ongoing events. Scope and format The feed aims to deliver concise situational updates, including unconfirm…

Hacker Used Stolen USDT to Borrow ETH on Aave
2049.news · 30.10.2026, 09:15:02

Hacker Used Stolen USDT to Borrow ETH on Aave An attacker deposited 60 million USDT as collateral and borrowed about $44.6 million in ETH from Aave. How the scheme worked The assailant supplied stolen stablecoins to Aave pools as collateral, then took out a large loan denominated in ETH and withdrew…

KuCoin halts services for users in Russia and Belarus
2049.news · 29.10.2026, 13:30:03

KuCoin halts services for users in Russia and Belarus Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has suspended account services for users registered in Russia and Belarus , affecting deposits and certain trading functions. The exchange announced the measure in an official communication to platform users. Scope …

Bitwise raises 2036 bitcoin price target to $1.6 mln
2049.news · 29.10.2026, 11:15:02

Bitwise raises 2036 bitcoin price target to $1.6 mln Bitwise has increased its base-case forecast for bitcoin in 2036 from $1.3 mln to $1.6 mln , citing institutional demand and constrained supply. Forecast drivers The firm points to large-scale capital inflows from institutional investors as the pr…

Jupiter COO to discuss leverage, integrations and AI
2049.news · 29.10.2026, 10:40:03

Jupiter COO to discuss leverage, integrations and AI Kash Janda, chief operating officer of Jupiter, is scheduled to appear in a live stream today at 18:00 Kyiv time. The session will outline planned features including leverage up to 1000x , forthcoming integrations and new AI capabilities aimed at …