Here’s what happened in crypto today November 1, 2026, 9:17 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
DeepSeek developing AI agent requiring less human input: Report November 1, 2026, 8:40 am
The proposal comes amid intense competition among AI developers, including US companies Anthropic and OpenAI, the SCMP said.
Binance says phase one of withdrawals opens after $6.3B hack November 1, 2026, 4:38 am
The crypto exchange said it has begun phased withdrawals after the record hack the FBI has blamed on North Korea.
FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3B Binance hack November 1, 2026, 2:44 am
US agency seeks private-sector help to block further money-laundering of stolen digital assets.
Binance says 90% of stolen assets replenished, targets Sunday withdrawals October 31, 2026, 11:36 am
Less-liquid tokens make up the remaining shortfall as Binance continues buying replacement assets through market and over-the-counter trades.
Bitcoin held up better than expected after Binance hack, Strive CEO says October 31, 2026, 11:26 am
Strive CEO Matt Cole says the Binance hack has not changed his long-term case for Bitcoin, but cautions it is too early to call a market bottom.
Bitcoin turns 18: Has the original rebel grown up? October 31, 2026, 10:27 am
In typical Bitcoin style, the number one cryptocurrency turns 18 today, amid AI-driven security threats, quantum fears and the biggest exchange hack in crypto history.
Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years in prison for armed crypto robbery, kidnapping October 31, 2026, 9:37 am
Home invasions became the most common form of crypto wrench attacks worldwide during the first half of 2026, rising to 20 incidents from one.
Blockchain investigator Chainalysis hit by cybersecurity incident October 31, 2026, 7:22 am
The company said some non-sensitive customer data was exposed, including user IDs, names and email addresses.
Binance $6.3B record hack sparks pre-election political clashes October 31, 2026, 5:58 am
Some political and administration figures tried to make hay of the biggest-ever crypto heist.