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Binance co-founder Zhao tells Musk ‘bad time to troll’ after record hack

Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Explainer: Gone in 20 minutes, how the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded

Binance co-chief executive Richard Teng said losses would be covered by its US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) secure asset fund and company resources.
Binance co-chief executive Richard Teng said losses would be covered by its US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) secure asset fund and company resources.

Japan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog's blacklist

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing inspects an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony ahead of his meeting with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.  Azneal Ishak/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing inspects an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony ahead of his meeting with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.  Azneal Ishak/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea’s Supreme Court issues new detention warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been detained since August 2025.
South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been detained since August 2025.

English football’s independent regulator expects Man City appeal to be heard by January

Manchester City players celebrating with fans on the pitch after thumping Liverpool 3-0 in the English Premier League at Anfield in on Oct 11.
Manchester City players celebrating with fans on the pitch after thumping Liverpool 3-0 in the English Premier League at Anfield in on Oct 11.

Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger suspends sales in S-E Asia; tampered devices found sold in S’pore

The sales suspension covers Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
The sales suspension covers Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Who’s singing now? Enzo Maresca wants Manchester City to drown out noise

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca told his players the best way to drown it out was by making even more of their own.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca told his players the best way to drown it out was by making even more of their own.

Boos, ‘cheat’ taunts greet Manchester City at Anfield

Liverpool fans display a banner ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester United on Oct 11, amid ongoing Premier League charges against the club.
Liverpool fans display a banner ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester United on Oct 11, amid ongoing Premier League charges against the club.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick hopes City case is sorted out fast ‘for everyone’s benefit’

With Manchester United struggling in 12th place in the Premier League, manager Michael Carrick needs a quick pickup against bottom side Tottenham Hotspur.
With Manchester United struggling in 12th place in the Premier League, manager Michael Carrick needs a quick pickup against bottom side Tottenham Hotspur.

Radiant World misses salary payments for employees in September

A number of banks have cut Radiant World off since Bloomberg first reported in July on creditors’ concerns that the iron ore trader had been raising money using falsified documents. 
A number of banks have cut Radiant World off since Bloomberg first reported in July on creditors’ concerns that the iron ore trader had been raising money using falsified documents. 

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