Friday, October 30 2026

Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion heist, crypto industry's biggest
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of ​owning digital assets. The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance wallets on 10 blockchains and shifted most ‌of the funds in about 20 minutes, TRM Labs said in a statement.
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Wednesday, October 07 2026

Digital transactions hit 13.2b
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on Payment Systems, highlighting that fiscal year 2025-26 witnessed a strong momentum in the ongoing transformation of the payment landscape, with consumers, businesses, and financial institutions increasingly embracing mobile apps, internet banking, e-money wallets, QR-based payments, and other digital channels. This growth has been supported by various policy measures, improved digital infrastructure, and industry-led initiatives.
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