Hong Kong Crypto Firm Loses Over $500K to Cloned WhatsApp Group
Scammers hijacked an employee’s WhatsApp account and copied a work group to request a crypto transfer, costing a Hong Kong company more than HK$4 million.
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MSCI Rules Put Strategy and Metaplanet at Risk of Index Removal
MSCI’s new operating-company tests could exclude Bitcoin treasury stocks, with final November index changes still to be announced.
Charles Schwab Completes Bitcoin and Ether Rollout Across $13.3T Platform
Charles Schwab has completed its Bitcoin and Ether trading rollout for eligible U.S. retail clients, while crypto transfers are still being introduced in phases.
Binance.US Seeks $100 Million at $1 Billion Valuation, Bloomberg Reports
Binance.US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in private funding at about a $1 billion valuation as it rebuilds its American exchange business.
Stripe and Plasma Team Up on Multi-Currency Stablecoin Cards
Stripe and Plasma will develop cards for spending across fiat and stablecoin balances, with infrastructure expansion to 100+ countries planned for 2027.
Ripple Prime Launches 24/7 Perpetual Swaps Across 100+ Markets
Ripple Prime brings institutions 24/7 swaps linked to stocks, commodities and currencies through Trade.xyz on Hyperliquid, with RLUSD collateral support.
Ledger Unveils $899 Atom With Android Apps and Solana Mobile Support
Ledger’s Atom pairs Android apps with secure transaction signing, Solana Mobile support and AI-agent controls, with shipping planned for summer 2027.
Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000, Then Rebounds as US Inflation Stays Hot
Bitcoin fell to $79,676 on Coinbase before reclaiming $80,000, extending a volatile session after hot US inflation data and renewed spot ETF outflows.
Visa Direct Launches USDC Funding for Global Payouts
Visa Direct’s stablecoin prefunding is live through Inyo Global, whose wider payout network spans 180-plus countries, with access subject to eligibility.
US PPI Jumps to 6.3% as Bitcoin Slips Toward $80,500
US producer inflation exceeded forecasts in September, while Bitcoin slipped toward $80,500 and jobless claims remained low at 199,000.
Tether Releases Offline Speech AI for Phones, Smart Glasses and Robots
Tether’s QVAC TranscribePsy brings local speech recognition to phones and other devices, with open model builds and limits behind its headline speed test.
Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform for Fiat and Stablecoins
Mastercard and BVNK’s new Global Money Platform combines fiat accounts, stablecoins, cards and bank payouts, with Nuvei and Marqeta among early integrators.