From Pixxel deepening its US push with a dedicated federal subsidiary to Binance estimating a $6.3 billion impact from a security breach, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has estimated the total impact of a major security incident at around $6.3 billion, with approximately $3 billion worth of affected digital assets frozen on-chain in coordination with blockchain partners.

In an update issued on October 30, 2026, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume said its preliminary investigation suggested that the incident may have originated from a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer. The attacker allegedly used the access to enter a service container and submit unauthorised withdrawal transactions.

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Pixxel has established Pixxel Federal, a US subsidiary aimed at expanding its business with American civilian, defence and intelligence agencies.

The move reflects the growing role of privately operated satellites in government operations, from national security and resource mapping to environmental monitoring. It also signals Pixxel’s ambition to move beyond supplying specialised satellite imagery towards offering a broader combination of sensing technologies, software, and satellite systems.

Virat Kohli’s stake in Agilitas Sports has increased to 6.4% from 1.8% following the NCLT-approved merger of one8 Sports with Agilitas. Kohli had previously invested Rs 40 crore in the company and will continue as one8’s co-founder.

The merger gives one8 access to Agilitas’ capabilities in product development, design, research, manufacturing and retail. The brand plans to expand into new sporting categories and international markets, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with the ambition of building a global sportswear business from India.

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