October 2026
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October 26
- Binance reports $6.3bn security incident and freezes $3bn after suspected North Korea hack
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security incident affecting assets worth about $6.3 billion. The company temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals and said it would cover any losses to users.
- Uzbekistan to pay 1 million sum winter heating allowance to needy families in November
Uzbekistan will pay a one-off 1 million sum allowance to needy families for the heating season, with the payments scheduled for November. The money is intended to help households cover winter heating costs.
- Uzbekistan lets privately installed traffic cameras fine drivers without seat belts from November 1
Privately installed photo and video cameras that record traffic violations will be allowed to detect drivers who are not wearing seat belts in Uzbekistan from November 1, 2026. The change is set out in a Cabinet of Ministers resolution, No. 596, dated October 29.
- Uzbekistan and Turkey agree to create high-level business support council
Uzbekistan and Turkey agreed to establish a high-level council to support business, with the two sides signing documents on preferential trade, social security and information exchange at the border.
- Uzbekistan proposes free suburban rail travel for long-distance ticket holders within 12-hour window
Uzbekistan has put a draft resolution out for public consultation that would let passengers holding electronic tickets for long-distance trains ride suburban trains free of charge. The free window would run from 12 hours before departure to 12 hours after arrival. The consultation is open until 11 November.