Ripple helps banks settle cross-border payments in seconds using digital assets and the XRP ledger.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an audit into whether Tesla’s Cybercab rollout in Austin, Texas, complies with federal rules. The two-seater taxis lack steering wheels, mirrors and brake pedals, prompting safety concerns as Elon Musk pushes a national expansion. Shares have fallen, and Tesla has not yet commented. Regulators will review Tesla’s self-certification process and certification data.
The midterm elections are shaping the final years of Donald Trump’s term. Republicans defend majorities in Congress while Democrats seek gains. Early voting and record spending highlight the intensity of the race as voters head to the polls on November 3.
Independent groups and super PACs have spent near-record sums in the 2026 US midterms, with OpenSecrets projecting about $11.9bn in total independent spending and dark‑money likely topping $1.5bn. Billionaires including Elon Musk have pumped hundreds of millions into Republican-aligned outside groups while Democrats continue to out-raise Republicans in candidate-level grassroots donations.
Binance has disclosed a security breach that has affected an estimated $6.3 billion in client assets, suspended withdrawals and worked with stablecoin issuers to freeze roughly $2.5–3 billion on-chain. The FBI and US law enforcement partners are tracing stolen funds, which investigators say have been converted mainly into ether and routed through DeFi and instant-swap services.
Binance has disclosed a security breach affecting about $6.3 billion in client assets, marking the largest crypto hack on record. The firm is replenishing funds from its SAFU reserve and company resources, with roughly half the stolen assets already frozen. Withdrawals have resumed in phases, and the incident raises questions about centralization and customer protection in a decentralized-leaning industry.