AI-powered summaries of the day's top crypto events
Chainalysis has identified North Korea as the perpetrator behind the $387 million Bitget hack that occurred on September 24, 2026. By employing in-house AI technology, the firm traced the stolen funds across four blockchains, marking North Korea's total crypto theft for the year at over $1 billion.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is considering extending restrictions on non-compliant stablecoins to include custody and transfer services. If implemented, this proposal would prevent these tokens from being held with licensed custodians, following the removal of their trading pairs.
Arbitrum's Security Council has temporarily paused new Stylus contract activations on its platforms to mitigate risks associated with AI-assisted attacks. Existing applications remain operational, while new deployments are restricted until further notice.
BlackRock is exploring the potential of tokenization to transform investment portfolios, enabling real-time trading, rebalancing, and management. This initiative could significantly impact how portfolios are managed and traded in the future.
Leveraged funds have reduced their Bitcoin futures shorts by approximately 5,300 BTC-equivalent, despite a decrease in their aggregate long exposure. The latest figures from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cover various Bitcoin futures and derivatives products.