Noord-Korea ontkent rol bij Binance-hack

CRYPTO

North Korea rejects role in Binance hack

The denial contrasts with an FBI finding that North Korean hackers carried out the theft.

North Korea has rejected U.S. allegations tying it to the Binance hack, according to CNBC and Benzinga. Blockchain researchers meanwhile follow billions in stolen cryptocurrency through various networks. The Block and Benzinga report that Pyongyang now says it was not responsible, despite the FBI's conclusion.

Bronnen: CNBC, Dow Jones, Decrypt, CoinDesk

ECONOMY

South Korea's October inflation slows to 2.8%

The reading comes in just under a Reuters poll forecast of 2.85%, before an expected rate increase.

South Korea's headline inflation eased to 2.8% year on year in October, according to Reuters and Dow Jones. A Reuters poll had forecast 2.85%. The moderation arrives ahead of an anticipated interest rate hike.

Bronnen: Reuters, Dow Jones, Trading Economics, WSJ

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Australia's central bank raises rates to 18-year high

A divided vote among board members suggests the next move could be a pause.

Australia's central bank has increased interest rates to their highest level in 18 years, according to Reuters and Cointelegraph. The split vote on the decision points to a possible pause at the next step.

Bronnen: dpa-AFX, Reuters

ECONOMY

Australia's central bank raises rates to 4.85%

The increase takes borrowing costs to their highest in 18 years as policymakers combat inflation.

Australia's central bank has raised interest rates to 4.85%, an 18-year peak, according to Reuters and CNBC. The move is aimed at containing inflation.

Bronnen: CNBC, Reuters

ECONOMY

Vietnam's October exports rise 51.4% as inflation edges up

The trade surplus reached a high, and inflation crept up to 5.09%.

Vietnam's exports climbed 51.4% year on year in October, according to Reuters and Trading Economics. The monthly trade surplus reached a high, while inflation edged up to 5.09%.

Bronnen: Reuters, Trading Economics

CRYPTO

China raises forex deposit reserve ratio to 6%

The higher requirement for foreign-currency deposits takes effect on November 15.

Bronnen: Reuters, Dow Jones

CRYPTO

Crypto.com to close Hong Kong consumer app in February

The exchange plans to discontinue its retail application in the city early next year.

Bronnen: Reuters, CNBC

CRYPTO

Treasury yields keep falling as oil prices decline

Bloomberg reports the drop in bond yields continues a slide from the previous month.

Bronnen: Bloomberg, CNBC