HSBC has launched its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, RedCoin, for more than 3.3 million PayMe users, supporting transfers between individuals and payments at over 100,000 merchants. The bank plans to add RedCoin to its mobile banking app by the end of 2026 and allow customers to invest in tokenised money-market funds, as Hong Kong expands its regulated stablecoin market.
Anais1Password launched a platform that lets users approve AI agents from OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to log into their accounts without exposing their passwords. The launch comes as US banks detect AI-driven activity in customer accounts and struggle to determine whether users authorised it.
WeatherlyBybit has secured an active licence from Dubai’s VARA to offer spot trading to institutional, qualified and retail investors after years of non-operational approvals. The exchange plans to seek further approval for derivatives trading and has also applied for a crypto licence in Brazil.
AnaisGMO Internet shut down its FX trading cloud service after a cyberattack potentially exposed 26,739 servers and customer credentials. The company pledged compensation and urged Japan’s government to help tackle the threat.
WeatherlyElectrum released version 4.8.3 on 24 October 2026 to fix a flaw that allowed malicious servers to trick Bitcoin users into signing payments to attackers when raising transaction fees. Two users reported attacks in October, including one who lost funds, prompting developers to urge users to upgrade and verify recipient addresses before signing transactions.
AnaisGamer Killaboi won a $2,000 Bitcoin bounty by exploiting two critical PHP vulnerabilities. A wallet key error delayed access to the prize, but the organiser confirmed the win and arranged payment.
WeatherlyThe Dogecoin Foundation ended its exclusive deal with House of Doge, requiring it to change its name and pay a $400,000 exit fee. Dogecoin Labs becomes the new official partner, while three 21Shares products retain Dogecoin branding.
AnaisElon Musk warned that more than 200 neocloud companies could fail as debt financing tightens, sending major stocks lower. Nvidia and neocloud executives insist AI demand remains strong despite rising debt and oversupply concerns.
WeatherlyKeystone will destroy 18,835 unsold wallets after hackers stole its authentication key and exposed customer data. The company has replaced the key and suspended shipments, while confirming that recovery phrases and private keys remain safe.
AnaisS&P Global completed its acquisition of OpenZeppelin on 26 October 2026, bringing the blockchain security firm and its code supporting over $38 trillion in transferred value under its ownership. OpenZeppelin will remain an independent business unit under its existing name, while helping S&P Global develop onchain security assessments and benchmarks.
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