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Bitcoin stayed near $84,000 as US stocks quickly recovered from a weaker open following South Korea’s sharp technology sell-off. Analysts warned that a stronger dollar, elevated bond yields and reduced risk appetite could limit Bitcoin’s upside.
A U.K. cryptocurrency trader says masked attackers forced him to transfer about $760,000 in digital assets at knifepoint. Authorities have not confirmed the claim, which comes as blockchain analysts report a rise in violent “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders.
AnyPS5, an open-source project converting PS5 games into native PC applications, has sparked speculation that GTA VI could run on PC at launch. Developers and community members caution that incomplete libraries, bugs and firmware updates remain significant obstacles.
Researchers have cut the estimated computing cost of a specialized quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction to $59 from about $320. The progress could help protect eligible holdings, but the estimate remains untested in full transactions and depends on miners willing to process nonstandard payments.
Anthropic says autonomous, self-replicating AI systems could be months away from spreading across vulnerable internet-of-things devices. The warning comes alongside debate over whether AI could eventually threaten cryptocurrency wallet cryptography and Bitcoin held in exposed addresses.
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has reignited debate over whether the Lightning Network is truly usable for everyday payments. Supporters cite improving infrastructure and high simulated reliability, while critics say activity figures do not prove mainstream adoption or settle the role of custodial services.
The Bank for International Settlements says digital cash could offer privacy similar to physical cash, but warns its technology is not yet production-ready. The institution highlighted the risk that bank data breaches could expose customer information while outlining protections against wider identity leaks.
Sky disclosed more than $4.4 billion in aggregate PSM stablecoin liquidity, but the figure does not guarantee immediate bank-dollar access. USDS holders must distinguish between converting USDS to available USDC and completing a separate issuer and banking redemption process.
Sberbank has received Bank of Russia approval to operate a crypto exchange and plans to offer Bitcoin, Ether and Tether USDt trading from Dec. 1, 2026. The bank is already testing transactions through its app, while final launch timing depends on further regulations.
More than half of Ethena’s USDe backing was allocated to DeFi and institutional lending in LlamaRisk’s October 12 snapshot. The assessment highlights that deployed backing, immediately available liquidity and direct redemption access are separate considerations for holders.
South Korea is blocking the websites of 27 unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges, including KuCoin, BitMart and MEXC. The action extends earlier mobile-app restrictions and comes with warnings that customers of unauthorized platforms could face difficulty recovering their funds.
Federated Hermes plans to issue its first blockchain-based fund share classes in early 2027, potentially beginning with money market funds. Prometheum will provide custody, clearing and brokerage infrastructure so advisers and clients can access the products through traditional investment accounts.
Ledger says its Donjon team found an LTE-enabled hardware implant in a Ledger wallet sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The component captured 24-word recovery phrases, while suspected thefts traced by an investigator exceed $86 million, though Ledger has not verified the total.
Bitcoin remains under pressure after retreating from nearly $87,000, as October outflows from spot ETFs, elevated Treasury yields and weakness in altcoins weigh on crypto sentiment. Investors are now awaiting U.S. inflation data for the next major market signal.
Stacks’ STX token gained more than 50% in four weeks, outperforming major cryptocurrencies as investors focused on its non-custodial Bitcoin staking model. A November bonding phase could increase the amount of STX locked in the network, though later Moneyiar data showed STX down 6.29% over 24 hours.
Ethereum Name Service founder Nick Johnson has proposed activating ENSv2, a redesigned naming protocol, subject to a DAO vote. New .eth registrations would briefly pause during the transition, while existing holders could keep using and renewing their domains without immediately migrating.
Bitcoin recovered after briefly falling below $81,000 as South Korean stocks suffered their steepest declines amid concern over AI investment and Chinese chip competition. Crypto derivatives showed rising liquidations and reduced open interest ahead of U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings.
Sberbank has joined Russia’s register of cryptocurrency exchange providers and plans to open Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading to all clients on Dec. 1. The launch will operate under tighter rules, including a ban on domestic crypto payments and mandatory registered intermediaries from July 2027.
