Incident: Cardano blockchain successfully defended against a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack aimed at stealing staked tokens.
Impact on Network: The attack had minimal impact on ADA’s value, which increased by 0.4% to $0.38. The network continued to operate optimally.
Attack Details: The attacker targeted 194 smart contracts with multiple transactions per block, spending 0.9 ADA per transaction. Despite this, the network maintained normal operations, leading to the attacker losing funds instead of stealing them.
Community Response: Phillip Disarro, founder of Anastasia Labs, suggested users deregister the attacker's stake credentials to stop the attack, rewarding users with 2 ADA tokens per credential.
Outcome: The attacker ceased their efforts to avoid further financial losses. Ironically, the attack inadvertently funded open-source development work at Anastasia Labs and Midgard.
Stake Pool Operators (SPOs): Some SPOs were negatively affected due to increased block height battles, but the overall network functioned as expected with minor impacts on transaction timings and chain density¹.

License Acquisition: Binance secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
User Migration: By December 15, 2024, all UAE resident accounts will migrate from Binance’s global platform to the locally regulated Binance FZE exchange, known as Binance Dubai.
KYC Updates: Users are required to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) information, with Binance guiding them through the process via email.
Services Offered: Binance Dubai will offer a comprehensive range of services, including cryptocurrency exchange, broker-dealer services, lending and borrowing, and virtual asset management and investment services. The platform will support over 300 virtual assets and facilitate deposits and withdrawals in local fiat currency (AED).
Asset Liquidation: Unsupported assets on Binance Dubai will be liquidated before the KYC deadline. Users with both Binance.com and Binance Dubai accounts must select one account to maintain.
Promotion: Binance is running a promotion where users who complete their KYC updates before October 30, 2024, can win from a prize pool of $500,000 in Bitcoin, including a grand prize of 1 BTC.
Strategic Focus: This regulatory shift follows Binance’s strategic decision to focus on the Middle East amid tightening regulations in Western markets. Binance is approaching the milestone of 200 million users, currently boasting about 188 million users².

Background: Built on the Toncoin chain, Notcoin (NOT) started as a viral Telegram game and gained massive attention, creating a strong community.
Current Performance: The Notcoin price has increased by 9.68% in valuation, with a 67.42% change in its 24-hour trading volume. The altcoin has added 2.93% within the past week and surged 131.92% over the past 30 days.
Technical Indicators: The Simple Moving Average (SMA) and MACD indicate a bullish sentiment for the NOT token price.
2024 Prediction: The NOT coin price could potentially reach a new all-time high (ATH) of $0.0326, with an average trading value of $0.0213. However, stricter crypto regulations or a bearish reversal could pull the price toward a yearly low of $0.0100.
Long-term Predictions: The NOT price is projected to continue rising, potentially reaching $0.198 by 2030, with various milestones along the way depending on market conditions³.

Cardano's Resilience: The Cardano blockchain demonstrated resilience against a DDoS attack, maintaining normal operations and inadvertently benefiting from the attacker's financial losses¹.
Binance's Expansion: Binance's acquisition of a VASP license in Dubai signifies a strategic shift towards the Middle East, offering a comprehensive range of services and aiming to reach over 200 million users².
Notcoin's Potential: Notcoin (NOT) shows promising growth potential, with bullish technical indicators and optimistic long-term price predictions³.