Markets

US courts target $1.2B in stolen Binance funds, yet victims face a new hurdle

DOJ's Nov. 12 release reports seizure or restraint authority within more than $2.7 billion frozen, without a return timetable. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your……
Nov 13, 2026 • Editorial Desk
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OpenAI launches AI payments in ChatGPT with Visa, Mastercard and Amex

OpenAI’s new payment wallet lets AI agents complete purchases using existing card networks, with plans to eventually allow preauthorized transactions.…
Nov 13, 2026
Institutional

Adam Back makes case for simpler security as Blockstream launches Bitcoin custody system

Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security…
Nov 13, 2026
Regulation

Should Government Officials Be Banned From Prediction Markets? House Oversight Says Maybe

A House Oversight staff memorandum, citing suspicious trades by officials, military personnel and clearance holders, recommends Congress weigh new limits…
Nov 13, 2026
Markets

Kraken parent Payward gains market share as slower trading weighs on earnings

Payward’s adjusted EBITDA fell 66% year over year to $60 million, even as its share of global spot trading nearly…
Nov 13, 2026
Markets

Joe Carlasare on “Extreme Fear” in Bitcoin: “I’m A Buyer Here”

▶Bitcoin Magazine Joe Carlasare on “Extreme Fear” in Bitcoin: “I’m A Buyer Here” Bitcoin went from 57,000 to 82,000 in…
Nov 13, 2026
Regulation

US regulators move ahead on crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows

Coinbase’s trust company received final clearance as lawmakers seek records on crypto firms’ compliance and potential conflicts of interest. Read…
Nov 13, 2026
Markets

XRP loans trigger 883 liquidations, and $53M remains at risk

Borrowers surrendered 4.18 million cbXRP on Base, while the records leave a native XRP selling link unproven. Read the full…
Nov 13, 2026
AI

China’s $3.2 Billion AI Pipeline Still Calls for Nvidia Chips Washington Restricts

Chinese data center projects are still being designed around restricted Nvidia processors, even as Beijing pushes domestic alternatives. Read Full…
Nov 13, 2026
Institutional

JPMorgan’s Bitcoin and Crypto-Linked Holdings Approach $1 Billion

The bank’s Q3 13F shows roughly $981 million across Bitcoin ETFs, Strategy and Coinbase—likely over $1 billion counting Robinhood and…
Nov 13, 2026