Crypto News — October 29, 2026

Polymarket probes bets on Israel's election, revealing challenges in linking blockchain transactions to real identities.

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Onchain lending markets saw a sharp decline in user-paid fees, but Morpho stands out with a resilient Total Value Locked (TVL).

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Aave has proactively frozen its lending markets to prevent a Binance hacker from leveraging stolen assets.

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Billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller confirms his stake in Trade.xyz and expresses interest in using its perpetual futures platform.

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Bron's integration with the Hedera ecosystem aims to enhance self-custody solutions within the network.

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A security breach on Polymarket's platform resulted in the theft of $2.6 million from nearly 1,000 user accounts.

Chainlink introduces continuous pricing for tokenized real-world assets, with Aave adopting the service for institutional lending.

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Uniswap Labs has launched TJAR, enabling apps to convert collected fees into tokens of choice, starting with Robinhood.

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Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumped after Intercontinental Exchange's regulated futures market announcement.

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Aave V4 has introduced its first externally curated lending markets in partnership with Sentora, enabling borrowing of RLUSD, PYUSD, and OUSD against crypto collateral.

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A new analysis reveals that only a small fraction of FOMO app users on Solana managed to turn a profit after accounting for transaction fees.

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Polygon Labs has integrated Solana into its Open Money Stack, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for enterprise payments.

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Airtm has teamed up with Mastercard's BVNK to enable stablecoin payments for emerging market users.

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Pump.fun has added Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures trading with up to 50x leverage to its platform.

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Hyperliquid's latest token burn, representing 5% of its maximum supply, highlights the protocol's fee-funded buyback mechanism.

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Kraken's parent company Payward plans to deploy Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol for regulated perpetual futures trading in the US.

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Curve Finance has deployed natively on Stellar, marking its first expansion outside the EVM ecosystem.

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Taurus now supports smart contract-based assets on the Stellar network, enhancing institutional custody solutions.

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Pendle's recent commentary emphasizes the complexities and infrastructure needs for tokenizing financial assets.

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Anatoly Yakovenko argues that public companies must embrace tokenized stock trading or exit public markets.

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A security breach on zkLink Nova's Ethereum bridge resulted in the loss of $786,000 in crypto assets.

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A new wallet has deposited $4 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a significant long position on Monero.

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CF Benchmarks has introduced CFB Oracle, providing institutional-grade crypto price indices on multiple blockchains.

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Pump.fun now offers crypto, stock, and commodity perpetuals through a partnership with Hyperliquid.

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Avalanche's C-Chain will support a new tax refund service for international tourists in Japan using the JPYC stablecoin.

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HTX will cease operations in the UK following a settlement with the FCA, requiring customers to withdraw funds within a 48-hour window.

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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has committed to developing federal regulations for onchain finance during Chainlink's Link:NYC event.

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The Bank of Russia has exempted international crypto settlements from recent restrictions on self-custody wallets.

Galaxy Digital has applied for a national trust bank charter to consolidate its institutional crypto services under federal oversight.

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss reacts to Christine Lagarde's early resignation from the European Central Bank, reigniting debate over her past criticism of Bitcoin.

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ICE's partnership with Trade[XYZ] aims to bring regulated Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures to the US market.

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Tyler Winklevoss of Gemini has publicly criticized Christine Lagarde following her surprise resignation as ECB President.

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The French Senate has approved a bill enabling international crypto tax information exchange, but it still requires National Assembly ratification.

HTX has settled with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, imposing a decade-long promotional ban and a limited withdrawal window for UK customers.

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KuCoin becomes the third major crypto exchange to restrict services in Russia and Belarus due to regulatory pressure.

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Bermuda's adoption of WalletConnect aims to facilitate island-wide crypto payments, starting with Premier Tickets in Q2 2027.

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Christine Lagarde's early departure from the European Central Bank could influence the institution's leadership transition.

US-based XRP ETFs have attracted over $1.8 billion in inflows, while broader crypto markets face downward pressure.

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) plans to introduce regulated Hyperliquid perpetual futures in the US through a partnership with Trade.xyz, pending regulatory approval.

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Aiden Pleterski, known as the 'Crypto King', has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges in a Toronto courtroom.

The US Treasury targets a scheme involving North Korean IT workers in Russia and their crypto-to-cash conversion network.

US sanctions reveal Ethereum and Tron addresses tied to North Korean cybercrime operations.

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Utah's criminal charges against Kalshi and its founders allege illegal online gambling activities, escalating regulatory scrutiny.

Montana Senator Steve Daines has expressed support for Chainlink and the broader digital asset industry.

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Alipay has refuted claims of supporting cryptocurrency transactions through the Peer platform.

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The New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant downturn as inflation concerns wiped out $470 billion in market value.

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The cryptocurrency exchange returned to profitability as market share and subscriber growth offset flat revenue.

A new survey reveals a growing preference for cryptocurrencies among European investors for long-term wealth creation.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experience significant outflows even as BlackRock's IBIT attracts substantial investment.

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Movantis integrates Stellar as a settlement option for US–El Salvador payments using USDC.

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Bitcoin's recent decline contrasts with Michael Saylor's bullish $100,000 price forecast within a year.

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Kalshi's latest funding round values the prediction market platform at $40 billion, nearly doubling its May valuation.

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Strategy's STRC preferred stock is approaching a $100 threshold that could unlock new Bitcoin investment opportunities.

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China's tech sector lost $480 billion as Bitcoin rose 27% between July and October.

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A new OKX survey reveals European investors favor cryptocurrencies for long-term wealth creation over traditional retirement plans.

Tokenized stocks are gaining traction, with significant milestones in both value and trading volume.

AI-related tokenized U.S. stock and ETF trading volume on MEXC jumped 88% in September, outpacing broader market trends.

The Indian crypto exchange acknowledged a significant financial loss after funds were stranded in outdated wallets.

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Canton Network and DTCC enable blockchain access to $30 trillion in eligible securities, boosting tokenization efforts.

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Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies decline following the Federal Reserve's meeting, which failed to provide the reassurance traders hoped for.

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Google parent Alphabet's $127.6 billion revenue fell short of expectations despite a 25% year-over-year increase.

Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood stocks fall 40-56% amid a stealth bear market and Bitcoin's decline.

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A significant BTC transaction worth $377 million has been detected from Binance to an unknown wallet.

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Bitcoin's recent price action has led to a tripling of net unrealized profits for holders.

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Bitcoin's recovery may face resistance as 4 million BTC were acquired above $85,000, according to Glassnode.

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Franklin Templeton has launched two ETFs combining U.S. equities with Bitcoin, using dividend reinvestment to grow crypto exposure.

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A new report from RootstockLabs suggests that Bitcoin lending and yield products could unlock significant institutional demand.

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Standard Asset Company plans to tie property income to a long-term Bitcoin reserve, managed by Coinbase Asset Management.

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ETF Bitcoin di AS menarik investasi signifikan dari institusi besar, sementara dana Ethereum mengalami arus keluar.

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Bitcoin's price rebounded above $81,000 amid anticipation of the Fed's PCE inflation data and interest rate decision.

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Two large Bitcoin transactions totaling $1.1 billion occurred as the Fed held interest rates steady.

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Bitcoin has rebounded from summer lows, but November brings new challenges with uneven demand and high US interest rates.

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Corporate Bitcoin holdings have surged to a new high, driven primarily by a single company's accumulation.

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Bitcoin Core skipped its usual embargo process to disclose and patch three vulnerabilities discovered by AI scanning.

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A significant $11 billion Bitcoin options expiry looms as the market digests the latest FOMC decision.

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Bitcoin ETFs attracted significant institutional investment, while Ethereum funds experienced outflows.

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Bitcoin and XRP face downward pressure after the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates.

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Billionaire investor Tim Draper forecasts a Bitcoin-driven shift that could undermine traditional banking and fiat currencies.

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Sui's Brazilian expansion through Mercado Bitcoin coincides with a critical technical juncture for SUI's price.

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DOGE trades below major EMAs with traders watching $0.0774 support amid broader market decline.

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WSTETH experienced a sharp price increase within a short timeframe, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment.

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XRP derivatives trading reaches new heights while underlying liquidity raises questions about market stability.

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XRP's price remains 25% below its ETF-backed valuation, yet investors show resilience by maintaining their positions.

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Kaspa's recent price bounce has faded, raising concerns about its long-term viability.

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Technical analysts spot bullish patterns in XRP's price chart, suggesting a potential recovery despite recent struggles.

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Solana's tokenized commodities supply has reached a new milestone, reflecting growing adoption of its blockchain for real-world asset representation.

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Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe anticipates significant altcoin price increases after the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

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XRP has fallen below a key support level of $1.30 as bearish positioning continues to weigh on its price.

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Zcash (ZEC) price predictions indicate significant long-term growth potential, with projections reaching up to $8,200 by 2032.

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Chainlink's price has fallen 20.8% in October despite continuous token outflows from Binance.

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Sui introduces XAUa, a regulated tokenized gold asset, while its native token faces downward pressure.

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The DFI token experienced a sharp 16.12% drop in value within a five-minute window.

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MetaMask has added Stellar as a default network for its mobile and extension users, enabling direct access to XLM, USDC, and Soroban tokens.

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Binance assures user funds are safe after billions moved from its Ethereum hot wallets.

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The world's largest crypto exchange faces a major security incident with billions in assets affected.

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Binance acknowledges a security breach after billions in crypto are withdrawn, with stablecoins worth over $2.3B frozen.

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Reports of abnormal outflows from Binance hot wallets have sparked concerns of a major security breach.

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Billions of dollars moved from Binance wallets, triggering a major investigation and asset freezes by stablecoin issuers.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin points out AI's limitations in understanding unpublished content and warns against over-reliance in critical areas.

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New research indicates that breaking Bitcoin's encryption may require fewer quantum computing resources than previously thought.

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Stellar's Meridian event showcased the platform's focus on real-world financial applications, drawing significant attention.

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Teku and Besu release security updates to address a certificate flaw that could compromise validator rewards.

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Sony's new initiative aims to support blockchain-based projects in gaming, anime, and digital collectibles.

China-linked Volt Typhoon used covert Silent Train network in four zero-day attacks targeting critical infrastructure platforms.

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Solana introduces BP Badges to enhance community interaction at the Breakpoint event.

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Midnight, Cardano's privacy-focused blockchain, has connected to Ethereum without requiring coin or code migration.

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Large ETH holders have sold $348 million worth of tokens while exchange balances rise, putting pressure on Ethereum's price.

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A recent hack on CryptoBilis Ledger has resulted in the theft of $95 million, with $10 million frozen by authorities.

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Singapore authorities report cases of tampered Ledger wallets causing financial losses.

Allium, a blockchain data provider, confirms a security breach affecting services used by Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase.

Coinbase has listed RLUSD, providing access through multiple blockchains while its dollar backing remains institution-dependent.

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Visa's stablecoin settlement run rate has surged to over $25 billion, marking a tenfold increase in one year.

A suspected Binance hacker is offloading significant amounts of PEPE and UNI tokens for ETH on Uniswap, raising market concerns.

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The crypto market remains relatively flat as Bitcoin experiences a slight decline.

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BNB Smart Chain's Jenner hardfork introduces upgrades focused on payments, real-world assets, and DeFi.

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