🚨 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.

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-…

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Morgan Stanley is taking blockchain beyond crypto trading. The Wall Street giant has launched a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenization, tokenized funds and DeFi applications in a controlled environment. globalcrypto.tv/morgan-stanl…

ETH infrastructure is getting a cloud boost. ☁️ @puffer_finance is partnering with @googlecloud to deliver sub-second tx preconfirmations. Puffer UniFi will be the first rollup to use the infra, combining faster execution with Ethereum settlement. 👇 globalcrypto.tv/puffer-partn…

Bitcoin gets a pay-over-time option! 💰 @BTCNowHQ has launched a model that lets customers purchase BTC upfront & spread the cost across 60 months, with the BTC held in custody provided by @BitGo. No margin calls or liquidations tied to price moves. 👇 globalcrypto.tv/btcnow-launc…