🚨 BREAKING: @blast is shutting down its Ethereum Layer 2 network. The team says the cost of operating Blast now exceeds the revenue generated by the L2, with no credible path toward economic sustainability. Key details: • Blast is winding down its L2 • Users are being urged to withdraw assets to Ethereum mainnet • Withdrawals will temporarily pause while Blast unwinds its Lido assets • The withdrawal delay will later be reduced to 24 hours • October 26, 2026 is the deadline for withdrawals through the normal Blast interface • After October 26, assets will remain withdrawable through Blast's Ethereum L1 bridge contracts Blast says detailed instructions for post-October 26 withdrawals will be published before the deadline. The shutdown marks a major development for Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem.

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Ripple has secured final US regulatory approval to establish Ripple National Trust Bank. The OCC supervised institution will support RLUSD reserve management, collateral trustee services, and institutional digital asset custody, strengthening Ripple's position in regulated crypto finance. #Ripple ethereum:0x8292bb45bf1ee4d140127049757c2e0ff06317ed globalcrypto.tv/ripple-secur…

Another day, another security breach. Keystone (crypto hardware wallet) disclosed a breach that exposed customer names, contact info, shipping addresses, and order details via its Shopify store. No seed phrases, private keys, or payment info were taken. globalcrypto.tv/keystone-wal…

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Ledger has unveiled the Ledger Atom, an $899 security focused mobile device that combines Android apps with a dedicated environment for protecting crypto transactions and sensitive digital activity. globalcrypto.tv/ledger-atom-…

Binance to shut down its mining pool & cloud mining services on Nov 10, 2026 (15:00 UTC+8). Miners must switch pools before then. Pool Savings users should redeem/cancel positions. Historical data stays available until Nov 24. @binance Exchange operations remain unaffected. globalcrypto.tv/binance-to-s…

Abstract (Pudgy Penguins L2) shuts down Dec 15, 2026. @AbstractChain , the consumer focused Ethereum Layer 2 backed by Pudgy Penguins’ parent Igloo Inc., will shut down on December 15, 2026. globalcrypto.tv/abstract-eth…

FNB just opened crypto trading to ~9 million South African customers. Through a partnership with VALR, FNB clients can now buy & sell BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and USDT directly in the bank’s investment platform, starting from just R10, 24/7. globalcrypto.tv/fnb-opens-cr…

Arbitrum just went native with Paxos robinhood:0x5fc5360d0400a0fd4f2af552add042d716f1d168 Paxos has launched its regulated, dollar backed Global Dollar (USDG) as a native stablecoin on Arbitrum One, no more bridges needed. globalcrypto.tv/arbitrum-lau…

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou praises blockchain investigator ZachXBT for infiltrating a Chinese linked crypto laundering network allegedly tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. globalcrypto.tv/ben-zhou-bac…

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🚨 Crypto’s laundering networks are getting harder to hide. @zachxbt says he infiltrated a network allegedly linked to Lazarus Group and traced more than $1B in crypto laundering activity. The investigation also helped identify funds connected to the $1.5B Bybit hack. Here’s what we know 👇 globalcrypto.tv/?p=8154

Microsoft’s official X account ( @Microsoft ) (~13M followers) was briefly hacked to promote an unofficial Clippy meme coin ($Clippy). Attackers changed the profile pic, followed Clippy related accounts, and amplified the token. Microsoft secured the account within ~30 mins, deleted the posts, and confirmed zero involvement. globalcrypto.tv/microsoft-x-…

BNB Chain hits $1.1B in tokenized stocks & ETFs Bnb chain becomes the first blockchain to clear $1B, now ~30% of the market (ahead of ETH & SOL). Big RWA milestone. globalcrypto.tv/bnb-chain-su…

.@ethereum is bringing privacy to AI payments. 🔐 Its new zkAPI system uses zero-knowledge proofs to separate a user’s payment identity from their AI requests. A fascinating intersection of AI + crypto + privacy. Here’s what it means 👇 globalcrypto.tv/?p=8145

NEAR Intents hit by ~$3.8M exploit A vulnerability in its cross chain deposit/withdrawal infrastructure led to unauthorized outflows (mainly from a BNB Chain hot wallet). Multiple EVM networks temporarily affected. Team patched it, suspended deposits/withdrawals, and pledged full user reimbursements. NEAR chain itself not compromised. globalcrypto.tv/near-intents…

SARB probes Kastelo over ~R4bn crypto transfers South African Reserve Bank is investigating Cape Town fintech Kastelo’s crypto arbitrage model after ~R4 billion in forex moved offshore via clients’ exchange allowances. globalcrypto.tv/sarb-probes-…