Crypto News — October 28, 2026

Influencer RookieXBT suggests PEPE's rise may signal a shift towards risk-on sentiment in the crypto market.

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Shiba Inu recently burned 1.42 million tokens as the cryptocurrency faces selling pressure but shows signs of potential recovery.

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Two large PEPE transfers totaling $48.76 million from Poloniex to wallets linked to Justin Sun have raised questions about potential market impact.

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BNB Chain's 37th quarterly auto-burn removed 1.64 million BNB, worth $1.197 billion, from circulation.

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI forecasts a potential landmark catalyst for XRP by January 1, 2027.

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XRP's prolonged consolidation phase may be setting the stage for a significant price breakout, according to analyst Michael XBT.

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Solana captured a significant portion of cross-chain blockchain revenue in October 2026, according to recent data.

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TRON uses a unique dual-resource model of Bandwidth and Energy for transaction processing, replacing the traditional gas fee system.

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MemeToro's AI memecoin presale continues as market participants assess post-Fed policy impacts on crypto assets.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT suggests a meme coin resurgence, with PEPE potentially leading the charge.

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Chainlink holds above a key support level after a sharp monthly drop, with traders watching for a potential recovery or further decline.

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Hedera's strong fundamentals and enterprise adoption contrast with HBAR's recent price performance.

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Blockchain.com has launched TRX options as part of a broader expansion of its crypto derivatives offerings.

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SkyAI has sold its Solana assets and increased its cash tender offer to $214.3 million after settling with Bastion Trading.

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Shield has introduced the first confidential onchain trading pair for Zcash (ZEC), enabling private transactions on its non-custodial platform.

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Developers are moving to enable XRP Ledger wallets that don't require upfront XRP deposits.

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NEAR Protocol's price rises amid new perpetual contracts linked to Jio Platforms and expanded U.S. derivatives access.

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Three altcoins show signs of recovery as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's October policy decision.

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US spot Solana ETFs experienced their biggest daily outflow since December 2025, while SOL's price remains just above $100.

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Cardano's ecosystem struggles and lagging price recovery make it less attractive compared to competitors.

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A curated list of memecoins gaining traction amidst the evolving crypto landscape.

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The PEPE token price rose nearly 12% as Justin Sun-linked wallets accumulated $51 million worth of the meme coin.

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Zcash marks a decade of innovation with its unique 20% developer fund, setting it apart from other cryptocurrencies.

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A trader has deposited $414K in PUMP tokens to Binance after realizing significant profits.

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TAO has slightly recovered from its latest low but remains down from September's peak.

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Equity ETF inflows surge during SPX downturns, indicating strong investor sentiment.

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Bitcoin's latest decline is increasingly linked to oil market dynamics rather than AI trends.

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Polymarket has built a massive $14 billion trading platform primarily focused on sports betting, drawing regulatory scrutiny.

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Stellantis reports strong Q3 financial results, including a 90% cut in net losses and a 15.58% stock price increase.

The crypto prop trading market is expanding beyond basic Bitcoin pairs to offer more sophisticated trading accounts and payout structures.

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Despite a significant airfare hike, Frontier Airlines' losses deepened due to rising fuel costs.

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Monness, Crespi, Hardt has increased its price target for Apple stock ahead of the tech giant's upcoming earnings report.

Bitcoin option premiums spike ahead of Federal Reserve meetings but tend to normalize afterward.

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Vertiv's stock rallied after reporting a 61% increase in Q3 revenue and a 91% rise in EPS, driven by robust data center demand.

GE Vernova and Vertiv both reported strong Q3 earnings, driving significant stock price increases.

Robinhood's stock fell after reporting record revenue that missed expectations, with cryptocurrency trading revenue declining significantly.

Robinhood's record revenue was driven by prediction markets but fell short of expectations, with crypto performance remaining subdued.

Bitcoin's relative trading performance against the S&P 500 has improved recently but remains down for the month.

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The JQQQ fund tokenizes exposure to the Nasdaq-100 through a Stellar-based investment product.

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A forgotten Pokémon card collection stored in an attic for 15 years has fetched over $2 million at auction.

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USDT trading on Mercado Bitcoin spiked as Brazilian firms hedged against market volatility following Lula's election victory.

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Datavault AI's stock price has halved after the company disclosed issues withdrawing bitcoin tied to a $150 million deal.

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China's AI stock bubble continues deflating, prompting questions about potential Bitcoin impact.

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A private share placement worth ¥800 million, paid entirely in Bitcoin, aims to boost Lightning Network adoption in Japan.

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A widely circulated analysis comparing Bitcoin's price to ETF holders' cost basis provides insights into market dynamics.

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Bitcoin's price and volatility remain steady despite the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain higher interest rates.

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Michael Saylor's Strategy has gained shareholder approval to implement daily dividends on its preferred stock offerings, with the changes set to take effect in November.

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Bitcoin's recent gains may be short-lived as analysts warn of potential downside after the FOMC meeting.

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Bitfinex examines the recent correlation between Bitcoin and gold prices amid potential interest rate hikes.

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Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has transferred another 1,000 BTC to BitGo, its fourth major transfer this month.

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Bitcoin targets $82,000 as Morgan Stanley strategist predicts the end of the recent correction.

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $176 million in new inflows, significantly reducing October's net outflows to $26 million.

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Three large Bitcoin holders moved 6,168 BTC worth $498.5M to Coinbase Prime amid market uncertainty.

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Bitcoin's hash rate remains robust at 1067 EH/s despite reports of miners diverting resources to AI projects.

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Speculative discussions on optimal Bitcoin entry points are gaining traction within the crypto community.

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Bitcoin applications risk incurring hefty miner fees due to flaws in two widely-used PSBT libraries.

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Jack Dorsey's Spiral expresses concerns over Bitcoin's lagging adoption as a payment method compared to stablecoins.

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Bitcoin's long-term success depends on its adoption as a currency for everyday transactions, not just as digital gold.

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A significant Bitcoin transfer from Coinbase Institutional to an unidentified wallet has raised concerns in the crypto market.

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Galaxy Digital forecasts a potential Bitcoin rally to $125,000, citing the end of the bear market and diminishing selling pressure.

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A significant liquidation cluster around $87K has been identified for Bitcoin, raising concerns among traders.

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Lido Finance will hold a discussion focused on Ethereum staking developments with industry leaders.

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Phantom has integrated Kalshi's CFTC-regulated event markets, allowing US users to trade Bitcoin price predictions using the CASH stablecoin.

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Ethena Pay's leveraged product promises high returns but may obscure potential losses due to borrowing costs and vault controls.

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Stellar integrates Securitize to boost its tokenized assets ecosystem.

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Archax introduces €GOVY on Stellar, expanding tokenized government debt offerings to include euro-denominated assets.

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Butler, an autonomous trading tool, aims to optimize trading strategies during major economic events.

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Samsung and Solana are integrating USDC stablecoin transfers on the Solana blockchain into Samsung Wallet for US users.

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A $1 million flash loan attack on Avalanche coincides with technical chart signals for both AVAX and LINK.

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Institutional investors can now natively stake Solana (SOL) through a new validator while maintaining custody with BitGo.

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Arbitrum has unveiled plans to tokenize all valuable assets, signaling a major shift in its strategic focus.

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The integration adds Stellar to Securitize's tokenization ecosystem alongside Ethereum and Solana.

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Securitize will integrate Stellar into its infrastructure, boosting the blockchain's institutional presence in tokenized assets.

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Faroo has introduced a liquid staking token, stPROS, on the Pharos blockchain as part of a $10 million incubation program.

Securitize will add Stellar as its 17th supported blockchain for tokenized asset issuance.

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Stripe introduces Stripe Pay, enabling free instant B2B transfers via business handles while expanding its suite of payment tools.

SUN.io's latest buyback and burn continues its strategy of reducing SUN token supply while integrating SunSwap across platforms.

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Core DAO's early leaders step down as the Bitcoin-focused blockchain shifts governance to independent validators and community members.

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A recent security breach in TranchePool has resulted in a significant loss of stablecoin assets.

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Russian authorities shut down five cryptocurrency exchanges and a darknet drug market in a major enforcement action.

The FOMC's decision to hold rates steady, despite a split vote, has implications for Bitcoin and gold markets.

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Aviva Investors introduces a tokenized share class for its £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund, backed by a £50 million commitment.

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The US government sold shares in AI startup Anthropic for $627M, which are now valued at $3.94B ahead of the company's IPO.

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Trenton Johnston convicted for laundering over $13 million in stolen Bitcoin through a sophisticated scam involving Discord.

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Chainlink Labs joins discussions on regulatory frameworks at the CFTC's inaugural Frontier Forum.

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Major firms like Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and Dell have joined the growing list of companies opposing the tokenization of their shares on the OKX-ICE platform.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4% amid ongoing inflation pressures and a divided vote.

The list of companies objecting to their shares being traded on the OKX-ICE tokenized stock platform has grown to 33, with prominent names like JPMorgan, AMD, and Coca-Cola joining the opposition.

Brazil's largest private bank has formalized its cryptocurrency operations with the central bank under new regulations.

Hedera's push for SEC protection highlights regulatory challenges while HBAR faces technical hurdles.

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The ruling stems from a 2026 robbery case involving the forced transfer of $50,000 worth of BTC.

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CoinShares' Zcash exchange-traded product debut on Euronext Paris has been halted due to unresolved settlement requirements.

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Bitcoin and altcoin investors are closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision for October.

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South Korea's Bithumb exchange is probing a cyberattack on its internal communication system and potential customer data exposure.

BNY Mellon now offers XRP custody and plans to mint RLUSD directly on the Ripple network.

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Coinbase, Bithumb, and two South Korean firms report data breaches, raising security concerns.

Tether's US market approach and the circulating supply of USAT stablecoin are analyzed in a new legal guide.

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Researchers explore new methods to improve transaction security on the Ethereum network.

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The Solana Foundation has announced new validator and SDK releases following the recent Alpenglow upgrade.

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Google has introduced a new crypto custody solution designed to help banks securely manage digital assets.

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A new study reveals AI trading agents effectively manage risk by keeping 97.5% of losses within preset limits.

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Google's Alphabet is developing a new crypto custody system for institutional clients, aiming for a 2027 launch.

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Developers now have access to a range of crypto exchange APIs tailored to different needs, from simple swaps to advanced trading features.

An attacker exploited a MoveVM bug to mint unauthorized tokens and steal $2.7 million from the Initia network.

The platform's move to enable web searchability of public server conversations could impact crypto communities dealing with scams.

Experts warn that quantum computers could soon break Bitcoin's elliptic-curve cryptography, posing a $2 trillion risk.

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The new platform aims to optimize cloud storage for AI workloads using the Filecoin network.

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Circle's stablecoins USDC and EURC are seeing increased adoption on Kraken across trading, funding, and DeFi applications.

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Circle's USDC has overtaken Tether's USDT in the European stablecoin market, driven by regulatory changes and increased liquidity.

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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin receives A2 rating from Moody's, highlighting growing institutional trust.

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Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitso have extended their partnership to offer institutional custody for MXNB stablecoin across six blockchains.

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Coinbase will discontinue support for the yen-pegged GYEN stablecoin as its issuer retires the asset.

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The planned October 26 upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced.

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A new study highlights potential delays in Ethereum block production as ether.fi commits $3 billion to the network.

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Growing institutional interest is driving conversations about tailored transaction rules within Ethereum blocks.

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Coinbase will disable access to Beacon assets after October 26, 2026, due to the network's shutdown.

South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange, Bithumb, confirms a security breach affecting its internal mobile system and is investigating potential customer data exposure.

Coinbase has confirmed that customer contact information was exposed through a security incident at analytics provider Amplitude.

BNB Chain saw nearly triple the number of contract deployments in Q3 2026, reaching 12.3 million.

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BNY Mellon now offers XRP custody, expanding institutional access to the digital asset.

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Solflare has experienced a security incident affecting validator keys, though user funds remain secure.

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