NK hackers join memecoin trenches, xStocks adds Hong Kong equities: Asia Express
North Korean hackers launch memecoins to launder funds stolen in the Binance hack, while xStocks plans to add hundreds of Hong Kong-listed equities in the coming weeks.
DOJ Disrupts North Korean Fake-Call Crypto Theft Scheme
Officials attribute more than $400 million in losses over 18 months to FaceStealer, which uses recordings and deepfakes to impersonate trusted contacts.
Gemini trading volume drops 73% as Q3 revenue falls to $41 million
Gemini shares rose more than 6% after hours, though the stock remains down around 75% since the year began.
North Korea Stole $400 Million in Crypto Using Deepfake Video Calls, DOJ Says
The FBI says the “FaceStealer” scheme uses prerecorded footage and AI deepfakes of trusted contacts to trick crypto workers into installing malware on video calls—as the DOJ also moves to seize $1.2 billion from the Binance hack.
Russia Sets November 22 Start for Exchange Crypto Trading, Subject to Approval
Russia’s central bank has set November 22 as the earliest start under new exchange trading rules, with each venue’s rulebook requiring regulatory concurrence.
Louisiana sues Kalshi, Robinhood and other prediction markets in escalating regulatory fight
Louisiana is the latest state to take on prediction market platforms, joining a legal battle between states and the federal government.
Strategy Made $19.5 Billion in Profit. So Why Is MSCI Removing It From Stock Indexes?
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin giant is being excluded from major investment benchmarks, raising questions about what qualifies as a business—and whether the decision could slow its Bitcoin buying.
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: Launches Autonomous CRM Engine to Speed Up AI Adoption
TLDR ServiceNow launches Autonomous CRM Engine to speed legacy CRM migrations to weeks. AI-driven discovery maps existing workflows, integrations, and custom CRM objects. Continuous monitoring detects configuration errors before they disrupt operations.…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla Merger Could Be Announced in December: Report
TLDR: Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX may announce a merger in December, but neither company has agreed on final terms. Tesla and SpaceX formed independent board committees to review the merger, which would need shareholder votes. The proposed Tesla-SpaceX…
Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.’s advisory contract over 1789 Capital’s Polymarket investment
Trump Jr. joined Kalshi as a strategic adviser in January 2025, helping the prediction market expand its customer base and strengthen its market presence.