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OpenAI published an official announcement on Nov. 4, launching ChatGPT Images 2.6; Images 2.6 is now available globally to users on all ChatGPT and Codex subscription plans across desktop, mobile, and web, and developers can select two new models through the API: GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst. Key new features include GIF animations and saving reference images. Images 2.6 launches across all ChatGPT and Codex plans, with GIFs rolling out gradually In its official announcement released on Nov.

In response to the $6.3 billion Binance hack on October 29, Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said on November 3 that Binance is an offshore operator that is not licensed to operate in Taiwan, and that it had received no reports from Taiwanese residents or businesses affected by the incident. The FSC reiterated that Taiwan requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to keep at least 85% of assets in Cold Wallets, and will assess whether to raise this ratio. FSC Statement: Bina

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Korea Exchange (KRX) announced on the 5th a revision to corporate governance reporting guidelines. Listed companies must now submit business reports 2 weeks before annual general meetings (AGMs), up from the current 1-week standard. The change

A Crypto.com spokesperson announced this week that the company will discontinue its consumer App service in Hong Kong on February 1, 2027, formally exiting the local retail investor market; all affected Hong Kong users have been notified in advance and will subsequently receive instructions on closing their accounts and assistance withdrawing their funds. The notification email Crypto.com sent to users cited “changes in the regulatory environment,” while the company’s public announcement said th

Chainalysis Senior Manager Alec Zebrick analyzed the Binance hack and identified previously unseen money laundering methods in an interview conducted via Zoom on October 29 and written responses provided on November 5. Approximately $6.3 billion in assets were stolen from Binance in October,

Kakao announced on the 5th that it has postponed its corporate spin-off and subsidiary merger schedule by approximately one month, while allocating an additional KRW 263.6 billion in cash to the newly established Kakao AI entity. The company cited additional time required for relisting preliminary r

We Are Social and Meltwater have released the Digital 2027: Indonesia report, revealing the digital behavior of a population with 231 million internet users. The report provides an up-to-date overview of developments in the digital world and changes in how Indonesians use the internet, social media, and various digital services. Digital technology in Indonesia is characterized by high AI adoption, social media integrated into daily life, and flexible payment services. With 231 million internet u

Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) reported pre-tax profit of VND 1,315 billion in Q3 2026, up 37.5% year over year, while total assets reached VND 429,376 billion. The growth was supported by improved net interest income and foreign exchange trading. The results show that SeABank continues to maintain growth momentum in managing its assets and core business operations. SeABank Grows Profit and Expands Its Asset Base According to its consolidated financial statements for Q3 202

Taiwan stocks fell 1,082.81 points at one point, less than half an hour after the market opened on Nov. 5, with the weighted index touching an intraday low of 41,866.10. As of 10 a.m., the index stood at 42,203, down 745.43 points, having recovered from its low. TSMC was relatively resilient, with an intraday low of NT$2,245; the hardest hit were AI data center supply chain stocks—TUC, GUC, Nan Ya PCB, and Auras all touched limit-down prices intraday. TSMC edges down 0.22% and holds up relativel

Anthropic Claude Code product lead Cat Wu announced on X on November 5 that she was joining OpenAI to lead product management for core products, reporting to Tibo, head of OpenAI’s core product team. She is the third Claude Code core team member to leave in less than two weeks; the other two announced their departures on October 24. Cat Wu announces move to OpenAI, ending her time at Anthropic Cat Wu joined Anthropic in the summer of 2024, having previously been a partner at venture capital firm

S&P Global announced on November 5 that Japan's October services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) final reading reached 51.7, marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion above the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction. The figure rose 0.4 points from September's 51.3, though it

India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) named an AI-assisted financial threat actor “CRAFTY FALCON” on November 4, updating its warning first issued in October; the latest advisory explicitly lists cryptocurrency exchanges as one of the affected businesses. CERT-In said the threat is ongoing, with reports of cryptocurrency wallet keys being stolen and funds transferred out of wallets. CERT-In Names CRAFTY FALCON, Updated Advisory Explicitly Lists Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Affected T

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor highlighted bipartisan support for Bitcoin reserves following the US midterm elections, citing winners from both parties in a November 4 post on X. Saylor pointed to Republican Byron Donalds, elected governor of Florida, and Democratic candidate James Talarico, elect

Taiwan financial stocks rose during early trading on November 5 as the broader Taiwan Stock Exchange fell over 1,000 points, with Cathay Financial and E.SUN Financial leading gains. The shift occurred after the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped over 3% on November 4 following US midterm

According to Crypto.news settlement data on Nov. 4, PI was trading near $0.0749, about 6.1% above its all-time low of $0.07059. The inaugural ecosystem summit is scheduled for Nov. 17–19, with an agenda covering developer demos, platform releases, app showcases, and a hackathon. PI Is About 6.1% Above Its All-Time Low of $0.07059 According to Crypto.news settlement data on Nov. 4, PI was near $0.0749, while its recorded all-time low was about $0.07059; the difference between the two was about 6.

According to Q3 2026 financial reports, the total digital assets of Vietnam’s 10 largest banks exceeded VND 18.19 quadrillion at the end of September, up 11.1% from the start of the year. Notably, 9 banks surpassed the VND 1 quadrillion mark. This growth reflects the robust development of asset management within Vietnam’s banking system. BIDV Leads the Top 10 Banks BIDV continued to lead with VND 3.49 quadrillion in crypto assets, followed by VietinBank (VND 2.95 quadrillion) and Vietcombank (VN

According to Sina Technology and IT Home, NetEase EasyShield, the content security and risk control division under NetEase Enterprise Services, released its “AI-Native Security Product System” at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen on Nov. 3 and received a launch certification from the Exhibition Launch Hall. EasyShield said that as AI agents gain access to knowledge bases, business tools, and enterprise systems, security priorities must shift from controlling what AI says to controlling wha

Tencent’s Hy team released the Hy4 large language model on November 4. With 770 billion parameters, it is the first to add visual understanding, reasoning, and computer-use capabilities, placing it among the world’s strongest open-weight models. In a blind test conducted by 213 financial experts, Hy4 ranked first among the evaluated open-weight models for overall performance across 579 real-world financial tasks. Tencent Releases Hy4: 770 Billion Parameters, with Visual Understanding and Compute

CoreWeave, an AI neocloud infrastructure company, saw its bond prices decline sharply on the 4th (local time) following Democratic victories in US midterm elections. The company's 2031 maturity bond (9.75% coupon) fell to 79.5 cents per dollar, breaking below the 80-cent threshold for the first time

On November 4, 2026, State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Deputy Governor Pham Quang Dung chaired a meeting with a delegation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts to discuss asset management and anti-money laundering. The meeting took place under the technical assistance project “Strengthening Risk-Based Supervision and Inspection Capacity for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.” In particular, the Deputy Governor asked the IMF to continue helping the SBV review and r