Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 Focuses on Custody and Compliance
Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 focused on custody standards, stablecoin use cases, and Turkish regulatory structure. Institutional participation shaped the agenda.
XRP Near $1.09 Support as SBI Shinsei Bank Adds Crypto Interest Option
XRP is testing a major technical support near $1.09 as analysts watch resistance levels. Meanwhile, SBI Shinsei Bank will offer deposit interest vouchers redeemable for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
$1.58M Drained From Token of Power in Governance Exploit
An attacker gained majority voting power in Token of Power, minted 10 billion TOP, and drained $1.58 million from a Balancer V1 pool. The exploit highlights governance risks in smaller DeFi projects.
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Syscoin Pauses Bridge After 5 Billion SYS Minted Illegally
Syscoin halted its bridge after an attacker minted about 5 billion unauthorized SYS through a validation flaw. The token fell more than 7 percent following the incident.
Binance Re-Entry in Philippines Through SEC Sandbox Framework
Binance is re-entering the Philippine market through a partnership with BlockShoals under the SEC’s StratBox sandbox. The move follows its 2024 ban over unregistered operations.
Squid Distances Itself From $3.2M Third-Party Module Exploit
A third-party contract named SquidRouterModule was exploited for about $3.2 million across Ethereum and Base. Squid states its own router and users were not affected.
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1 Quadrillion MAPO Minted in Bridge Exploit, Token Drops 30%
A vulnerability in MAP Protocol’s Butter Bridge allowed attackers to mint 1 quadrillion MAPO tokens. The incident led to a near 30% price drop and liquidity losses.
Galaxy Digital Wins New York BitLicense for Institutional Services
Galaxy Digital has obtained a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License in New York. The approval allows it to serve institutional clients directly in the state.
Stablecoins and Institutional Adoption Shape Crypto Debate at Consensus 2026
Stablecoin regulation and institutional participation dominated discussions at Consensus 2026. Industry leaders also addressed AI-driven payments and ongoing market volatility.
CME and ICE Reportedly Seek Scrutiny of Hyperliquid
CME Group and ICE have reportedly asked US regulators to examine Hyperliquid over market manipulation and sanctions concerns. The debate centers on its internal liquidity model and token linked revenue structure.