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Crypto news
Official sources and major news outlets. Headlines and short excerpts only; read the full story at the source. Updated 2026-10-31.
- Hackers steal over $6 billion from crypto exchange Binance in staggering heist
NPR ·
More than $6 billion worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen from Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange. It's the biggest cyber heist ever — and many suspect North Korea may be behind it. - Binance Was Hacked. What Protections Exist for Crypto Customers?
The New York Times ·
After a $6.3 billion hack, the company said it was going to reimburse customers who had losses. - Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era
The New York Times ·
The largest cyber heist in history came as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques to steal crypto and quickly launder the funds. - Binance Lost Over $6 Billion in Crypto Hack. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times ·
Hackers made off with around $6 billion in digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto heist in history. Binance said it will cover the losses. - Binance Hack Sends Crypto Stocks Tumbling
The New York Times ·
The rout hit publicly traded crypto exchanges and fintech companies, as well as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. - FinCEN Announces Withdrawals of Proposed Digital Asset Related Rules
FinCEN (official) ·
FinCEN Announces Withdrawals of Proposed Digital Asset Related Rules - FinCEN Identifies Nearly $13 Billion Linked to Suspected Digital Asset Scams Operated by Overseas Scam Centers
FinCEN (official) ·
FinCEN Identifies Nearly $13 Billion Linked to Suspected Digital Asset Scams Operated by Overseas Scam Centers - Digital Assets Licensing Applications
OCC (official) ·
Digital Assets Licensing Applications - OCC Advances U.S. Digital Asset Leadership with Final Rule to Implement GENIUS Act
OCC (official) ·
OCC Advances U.S. Digital Asset Leadership with Final Rule to Implement GENIUS Act - GENIUS Act: Revised Reporting Forms and Instructions for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCC (official) ·
GENIUS Act: Revised Reporting Forms and Instructions for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - Virtual Currency Businesses
NYDFS (official) ·
Virtual Currency Businesses - New York State Department of Financial Services Builds on Nation-Leading Stablecoin Framework in New Proposed Regulation…
NYDFS (official) ·
New York State Department of Financial Services Builds on Nation-Leading Stablecoin Framework in New Proposed Regulation… - New York State Department of Financial Services and Wyoming Division of Banking Sign MOU to Enable Coordinated Oversight of Virtual Currency and Digital Asset Activities
NYDFS (official) ·
New York State Department of Financial Services and Wyoming Division of Banking Sign MOU to Enable Coordinated Oversight of Virtual Currency and Digital Asset Activities - Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
NPR ·
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack. - Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion
The New York Times ·
The crypto exchange said it was compromised in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever. One research lab attributed the theft to “North Korea’s elite hacking unit.” - Israeli National Extradited to Face Charges for Stealing Nearly $3M in Virtual Currency Heist
DOJ (official) ·
Alexander Gurevich, 49, an Israeli national, had his initial appearance today in the Northern District of California on a 2023 indictment that charged him for exploiting the Nomad Bridge’s self-executing computer program, also known as a smart contract, to ste… - Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCC (official) ·
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is issuing regulations implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Reporting Forms and Instructions for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCC (official) ·
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). - Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets
CFTC (official) ·
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is issuing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA" or "Act") to provide notice and seek public comment on its intent to develo… - Blockchain.com seeks U.S. approval for prediction markets, crypto derivatives trading
CNBC ·
Blockchain.com is seeking CFTC designation and registration to offer U.S. event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives. - Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says
CNBC ·
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital. - Adviser and Regulated Fund Custody Rules; Crypto Custody Rules
SEC (official) ·
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or the "SEC") is proposing new custody rules under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and amendments to related reporting and recordkeeping requirements to address how regu… - CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets
CFTC (official) ·
CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets - WSJ Op-Ed | CFTC’s New Rules for Crypto
CFTC (official) ·
WSJ Op-Ed | CFTC’s New Rules for Crypto - Remarks at the Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium
CFTC (official) ·
Remarks at the Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium - Statement on Proposal to Address the Custody of Crypto Assets Under the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
SEC (official) ·
Chairman Paul S. Atkins - Roller Coaster Ride: Statement on Proposed Adviser and Regulated Fund Custody Rules; Crypto Custody Rules
SEC (official) ·
Commissioner Hester M. Peirce - SEC Proposal Would Address How Investment Advisers and Funds Can Custody Crypto Assets Under the Federal Securities Laws
SEC (official) ·
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed new rules and amendments to provide a tailored framework for the custody of crypto assets for registered investment advisers and regulated funds, i.e. registered investment companies and business… - CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
CFTC (official) ·
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud - Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
Federal Reserve (official) ·
Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
Elections
Dates come from the Federal Election Commission. Congress writes federal crypto law, such as the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (2025) and the CLARITY Act on market structure. Committee chairs change with the House and Senate majority. Each state has its own election office; find yours at usa.gov.
| Election | Level | Dates | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General election (midterms): all 435 House seats, about a third of the Senate, many governors and state offices | National and state | Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 | Upcoming | FEC dates and deadlines · Official results |
| General election: President, House and Senate | National | Tuesday 5 Nov 2024 | Recent | FEC election results · Official results |
Politicians on crypto: the public record
How we label: Supportive = sponsored or voted for crypto-enabling rules, or said so on record. Skeptical = voted against, called for bans, or warned against crypto on record. Mixed = record points both ways. Unknown = spoke on crypto but took no clear side. Labels describe a past record, not a recommendation.
| Person | Record shows | Basis | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Senator, New York · Democrat | Supportive | Co-sponsor of the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.4356), a digital-asset framework bill. | Congress.gov, S.4356 |
| Bill Hagerty U.S. Senator, Tennessee · Republican | Supportive | Lead sponsor of the GENIUS Act (S.1582), which sets federal stablecoin rules, and spoke for it on the Senate floor. | Congress.gov, S.1582 |
| French Hill U.S. Representative, Arkansas · Republican | Supportive | Lead sponsor of the CLARITY Act (H.R.3633) on digital-asset market structure, which passed the House. | Congress.gov, H.R.3633 |
| Cynthia Lummis U.S. Senator, Wyoming · Republican | Supportive | Co-sponsor of the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.4356), a digital-asset framework bill. | Congress.gov, S.4356 |
| Elizabeth Warren U.S. Senator, Massachusetts · Democrat | Skeptical | On the Senate floor she urged a no vote on the GENIUS Act until issues she raised were fixed. | Congressional Record |
Sorted by surname. All parties are held to the same rule. See also All sides and Bills.