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Polygon PoS proposal would recover $6.5m via hard fork
2049.news · 05.11.2026, 11:45:02

Polygon PoS proposal would recover $6.5m via hard fork Polygon PoS developers proposed resetting balances of five addresses tied to recent hacks and reallocating the recovered tokens to exchange wallets. Proposal summary…

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 t…

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 as…

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 streaml…

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 ove…

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 integrat…

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 …

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. …

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 re…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 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 regist…

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 …

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…

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 excha…

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 f…

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