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UK Banks Face 10,092 Complaints Over Cryptocurrency Transfer Restrictions
Mindbytes Oct 25, 2026

UK Banks Face 10,092 Complaints Over Cryptocurrency Transfer Restrictions

More than 10,000 complaints expose mounting frustration with UK banks blocking cryptocurrency transfers, raising questions about Britain's ambition to become a global crypto hub.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
FBI Blames North Korea's TraderTraitor Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist
Mindbytes Nov 2, 2026

FBI Blames North Korea's TraderTraitor Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist

The FBI identifies North Korea's TraderTraitor operation behind the Binance hack, as investigators examine compromised engineering systems and efforts to launder billions through cryptocurrency networks.
gizmo guru 1 min read
Binance to Cover $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack Losses as 95% of Stolen Assets Are Replenished
Mindbytes Nov 2, 2026

Binance to Cover $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack Losses as 95% of Stolen Assets Are Replenished

Binance pledges to absorb its $6.3 billion hack losses, replenishes 95% of affected assets and publishes cryptographic proof of reserves to reassure customers.
gizmo guru 1 min read
US Regulator Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules, Setting January 2027 Compliance Deadline
Mindbytes Oct 21, 2026

US Regulator Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules, Setting January 2027 Compliance Deadline

The US banking regulator issues final GENIUS Act rules, establishing federal standards for stablecoin reserves, redemptions, licensing and oversight beginning January 2027.
gizmo guru 1 min read
Bitunix Expands Crypto User Protection Fund to $50 Million, Adds On-Chain Transparency
Mindbytes Oct 21, 2026

Bitunix Expands Crypto User Protection Fund to $50 Million, Adds On-Chain Transparency

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitunix raises its customer protection fund to $50 million USDC and discloses its blockchain address, allowing users to monitor reserves.
gizmo guru 1 min read
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Notes in Early 2024
Article Mar 17, 2024

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Notes in Early 2024

Bitcoin's meteoric rise hits new heights, fueled by institutional adoption and impending halving event. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in crypto?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read
Election 2024: The Rise of the Crypto Voter
Article Nov 1, 2024

Election 2024: The Rise of the Crypto Voter

Crypto voters are emerging as a powerful, bipartisan force that could tip the scales in 2024, reshaping the political landscape with calls for financial reform and regulatory clarity.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read
Coinbase Report: Are Crypto AIs a Mirage Or For Real?
Article Mar 28, 2024

Coinbase Report: Are Crypto AIs a Mirage Or For Real?

Amidst adversities, AI tokens surpass mainstream cryptocurrencies and AI stocks. Analysis unveils their resilience, thriving on crypto market dynamics and AI sector growth, enticing investors with sustained momentum.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read
SEC Cancels Crypto Rulemaking Vote, Delays Innovation Exemption
Mindbytes Aug 17, 2026

SEC Cancels Crypto Rulemaking Vote, Delays Innovation Exemption

SEC abruptly cancels August 14 meeting on Reg Crypto and tokenization exemption, citing "unforeseen scheduling" days before Trump's White House crypto summit.

Linsey Smith 1 min read
DEGENS: DOWN & OUT IN THE CRYPTO CASINO
Article Feb 12, 2025

DEGENS: DOWN & OUT IN THE CRYPTO CASINO

How memecoins monetised nihilism.

RU Sirius 12 min read