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North Korea-linked hacking groups have stolen more than $2 billion worth of crypto assets so far this year, according to a new analysis from blockchain forensics firm Elliptic, the largest annual total ever recorded, and with three months of 2025 still to go.The new data underscores Pyongyang’s growing dependence on cyber-enabled theft to fund its weapons programs. According to the United Nations and multiple intelligence agencies, proceeds from these hacks are used to finance North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile development.“The scale of crypto theft attributed to North Korea this year is unprecedented — and a clear indication of how…

The index will track both digital assets and publicly traded crypto-linked companies. S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7 that it is expanding its crypto index offerings with the launch of a new benchmark that tracks both cryptocurrencies and traditional stocks tied to the crypto industry.Called the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, the benchmark will include 35 publicly traded companies involved in blockchain, digital asset operations and infrastructure, and fintech, along with 15 major cryptocurrencies, according to a press release. The index was developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices in partnership with Dinari, a company that specializes in…

In brief BNB leads the top 10 coins by market cap with 85.6% YTD gains, far outpacing Ethereum and Bitcoin. The rally has been fueled by interest in the Aster DEX, surging on-chain activity, and institutional interest. Experts have queried whether the rally is sustainable, pointing to overbought technical indicators. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have grabbed headlines with new all-time highs in recent weeks, BNB has quietly outperformed its top-ten crypto rivals over the past year.Year-to-date, BNB’s 85.6% gains put it at the front of the pack, dwarfing Ethereum’s second place returns of 37.7%. Of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market…

Ethereum continues to show strength, currently trading around $4,670 as it edges closer to the midline of its ascending channel. The market has maintained a steady recovery since late September, but signs of local exhaustion are beginning to appear, suggesting a potential short-term pullback before another push higher. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH remains firmly within its rising channel structure, supported by the 100-day moving average near $3,900 and the 200-day around $3,000. The price is approaching the $4,800 resistance zone, a key level that has repeatedly capped rallies over the past couple…

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.19 billion in net inflows on October 6, the highest single-day total since July 10. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated with $970 million, becoming the asset manager’s most profitable ETF in barely 2 years since launch. Analysts say the surge points to institutional hedging during the U.S. government shutdown, but retail sentiment remains muted, and technical indicators suggest caution. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, recorded their strongest day of inflows in nearly three months on Monday, pulling in $1.19 billion amid renewed institutional confidence as Bitcoin consolidates near record highs.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust…

S&P Global has entered the crypto arena with the launch of the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a first-of-its-kind benchmark tracking both digital assets and publicly traded crypto-related companies. Developed with Dinari, a U.S. platform specializing in tokenized public securities, the index includes 35 equities and 15 cryptocurrencies drawn from S&P’s digital asset suite. In other words, the index will combine 15 major cryptocurrencies with 35 crypto-related stocks. Eligible companies include those involved in crypto operations, blockchain technology, and other related sectors, according to S&P. Dinari will issue a tokenized version through its dShares platform by year’s end, allowing investors…

Bank of New York Mellon (BK), the world’s largest custodial bank with $55.8 trillion in assets under custody, is testing tokenized deposits in a bid to modernize its global payment infrastructure and keep pace with a growing shift toward blockchain-based finance.The effort, still in the exploratory phase, aims to let clients make payments using tokenized versions of their deposits, Bloomberg reports.These tokenized deposits would move over a blockchain, enabling near-instant settlement and potentially reducing transaction costs.BNY currently handles about $2.5 trillion in payments each day.BNY’s Carl Slabicki told Bloomberg the technology could help banks “overcome legacy constraints,” allowing them to…

The Bank of England (BOE) appears to be softening its stance on proposed limits to corporate stablecoin holdings, with plans to introduce exemptions for certain firms that may need to maintain larger reserves of fiat-pegged assets, according to a Bloomberg report published Tuesday.Citing people familiar with the discussions, Bloomberg reported that the BOE’s reconsideration comes amid intense industry backlash and growing international competition, particularly from the United States, which is moving toward clearer regulation through the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law in July.The BOE had initially proposed caps on stablecoin holdings — 20,000 pounds (about $27,000) for individuals…

BNY Mellon confirmed it is exploring tokenized deposits to let clients move money on blockchain rails. The initiative is part of its plan to modernize a $2.5 trillion-a-day payments network.The pilot aims to show how regulated deposits can settle in seconds instead of days, without leaving the banking system’s protection.BNY Explores Tokenized Deposits Amid Evolving Policy FrameworksEarlier this year, the bank launched its Digital Asset Data Insights platform. It broadcasts fund-accounting data to Ethereum through smart contracts to improve transparency and accuracy.Sponsored SponsoredSource: European Banking AuthorityIn July, it introduced a tokenized money-market-fund system that records mirrored shares on GS DAP®.…

In brief Ethereum came within $200 of its all-time high Thursday, and could reach $5,000 driven by strong institutional demand and over $1.3 billion in ETF inflows last week. Analysts cite robust on-chain metrics, whale accumulation, and supportive macroeconomic conditions as key factors supporting the rally. The upcoming Fusaka upgrade expected in November promises major scaling improvements that could fuel further growth. Ethereum has been closing in on its recent all-time high mark and could keep climbing past it to a fresh record of $5,000 or more, if institution demand and progress towards its Fusaka upgrade continues to be encouraging,…