India’s ED Targets CoinDCX and Delta Over Billions in Alleged Unauthorized Overseas Trades
CoinDCX is under scrutiny after the ED alleged it routed customer funds through USDT to foreign exchanges without proper authorization. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched premises linked to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange India over alleged violations of foreign exchange rules involving unauthorized cross-border crypto transactions. The searches took place on November 4 and…
Project Faro: 21 Banks Commit $270 Million to New Stablecoin Venture for 2027 Launch
21 global banks, led by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have committed about $270 million to Project Faro, a U.S.-incorporated issuer aiming to launch a dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027. The bet is less about payments than control: by issuing their own token instead of relying on USDC or USDT, the banks keep…
When will Microsoft Outlook outage be fixed? What we know.
Updated on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:23 p.m. ET / 3:23 p.m. PT — Microsoft states that it is bringing some servers back online, and “they remain stable so far.” Users should expect a “gradual recovery.” “We’re also shifting traffic to alternate routes wherever possible and observing limited recovery,” Microsoft wrote in an update on…
Trezor Confirms Spy Implants in 3 Hardware Wallets, Cuts Resellers by 80%
Key Takeaways Trezor said it received no reports of customer funds lost to the implants. Firmware 2.13.1 cannot secure recovery phrases captured before installation. Replacement eligibility covers CryptoBilis purchases from March onward. Trezor Details Firmware and Reseller Changes Hardware wallet maker Trezor said on Nov. 12 that three Safe 5 devices bought from CryptoBilis, a…
Gemini reportedly sells UK and EU units to KAST for under $10M
Gemini has reportedly sold its UK and European operations to stablecoin payments company KAST for less than $10 million, following its decision to leave those markets earlier this year. Summary Under $10 million was paid for the regional operations, according to a person familiar with the transaction. Gemini announced its European and Australian withdrawal in…
Mint Mobile Will Give You $500 off Select New Phones When You Sign Up for a Year
Samsung fans will love that the flagship Galaxy S26 series (WIRED’s recommendation for the best flagship Android phones) is on Mint’s discounted phones list, as is the Z Fold8, the best folding phone. Mint is offering the S26 for $500 (regularly $1,000), S26+ for $700 (regularly $1,200), and S26 Ultra for $900 (regularly $1,400). A…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI Predicts a Historic Comeback for Solana
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI predicts something potentially enormous could happen to Solana by January 1, 2027. Meta says SOL could be set for a parabolic run, based on a hypothetical landmark catalyst that isn’t impossible but remains highly unlikely. Meta AI’s concept involves a coordinated announcement by a consortium of major technology companies and leading…
Muse can now place calls to U.S. businesses — if you pay
After initially testing the feature in September, Meta’s consumer AI agent Muse is now able to place calls to U.S. businesses on behalf of its users. However, only paid subscribers have access to the feature, the company says. Meta’s Muse, which now has over 10 million users, the company said last month, has been working…
Futurebit Bitcoin Mining Rigs Hit Retail Stores as Solo Miners Keep Winning Big
Key Takeaways Futurebit is bringing home bitcoin mining to retail, partnering with Micro Center to sell its Apollo III machines at four U.S. locations starting Nov. 13. The Apollo III delivers up to 18 TH/s using 3nm ASIC chips, with an integrated Bitcoin full node and solo mining capabilities that let users independently validate transactions…
Polymarket Lays Off Employees and Ends Contractor Deals, Denies Reports of 30% Workforce Cuts
The company did not disclose how many employees and contractors were affected by the cuts. Polymarket has laid off employees and ended several contractor agreements as part of a broader company restructuring. Cuts have mainly affected its marketing, customer experience, and engineering teams. The company said that the move comes as it prepares for…
