Crypto News — October 31, 2026

NEAR Protocol has been confirmed to re-enter the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, boosting its market presence.

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WBT surges to record highs while broader market remains cautious.

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Chainlink added over 427,000 LINK to its reserve in October, while the token targets a $16 price level.

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Large DOGE transactions coincide with technical analysis pointing to a potential breakout above $0.08.

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Cryptopolitan projects SUI reaching an average of $34.20 by 2031, with significant growth expected over the next decade.

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Dogecoin's 20.5% October loss contradicts earlier bullish forecasts, extending last year's negative trend.

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Lisk's hourly RSI reaches 82.5, signaling strong short-term bullishness despite a neutral daily trend.

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Shiba Inu's exchange reserves are rapidly decreasing, indicating potential renewed demand for the token.

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The number of Shiba Inu holders has dropped by approximately 2,500 in two days amid ongoing market turbulence.

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Cryptopolitan has published a long-term price prediction for Bonk (BONK), a Solana-based meme token.

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Crypto analyst Isaac, who cashed out over $50K from Shiba Inu, compares SHIB and PEPE's potential for recovery.

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Cryptopolitan projects significant long-term growth for Pi Network, contingent on adoption and market conditions.

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Ripple is set to release 1 billion XRP tokens from its escrow accounts, a regular event that impacts XRP supply dynamics.

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XRP reserves on Binance have reached their lowest levels since 2022, indicating sustained demand despite recent price fluctuations.

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Cardano Foundation's membership in the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA) could pave the way for tokenized securities on the Cardano blockchain.

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XRP holders can now borrow stablecoins against wrapped XRP, as the token approaches a key resistance level.

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Pi Network has announced four major developer updates as it aims to enhance its ecosystem's utility and accessibility.

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NFT sales dropped to $42.13 million as Ethereum regained its position as the top NFT blockchain.

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Reserve Rights Token (RSR) experienced a sharp price increase of 11.09% within 30 minutes.

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ICP seeks to revolutionize internet functionality by enabling decentralized backend operations.

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A new price prediction suggests Arbitrum could surpass $1 by the end of the decade.

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Ripple's XRP is testing key support levels after failing to break out of a descending channel.

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A major Solana transfer to Coinbase Institutional has sparked market interest amid broader crypto downturn.

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NEAR Protocol has introduced a new hackathon track centered on privacy and AI technologies.

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Arbitrum's tokenized funds have reached $1.1 billion, highlighting growing activity in its DeFi ecosystem.

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Uniswap's new developer dashboard provides detailed analytics on API usage and trading activity.

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Hyperliquid's HYPE token price dipped despite a major partnership announcement with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

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Shopify's new integration with Base and USDC enables stablecoin payments for merchants.

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Solana has become the top blockchain for real-world asset inflows, capturing significant attention from traders.

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A security breach on the b14g platform resulted in the theft of approximately 97 million CORE tokens.

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Chainlink extends its oracle service to provide continuous pricing for tokenized assets, with Aave adopting the new feeds.

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Uniswap has extended its TJAR fee conversion system beyond its protocol, with Robinhood becoming a new participant.

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HashPack users can now trade tokenized stocks and ETFs using HBAR or wrapped USDC on the Hedera network.

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Polygon integrates its open money infrastructure with Solana to facilitate stablecoin transactions.

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Lido's treasury revenue spiked to $605,320 on October 30, a 6.4x increase from its seven-day median.

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Pendle has seen a significant $16 million increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) within the tokenized stock DeFi sector.

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Aave halted new deposits after a Binance-linked user exploited its liquidity before emergency controls activated.

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Nearly 50 million HYPE tokens were burned in a single day, representing 5% of the token's maximum supply.

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Aave has reopened its lending markets on V3 and V4 after a temporary closure due to the Binance hack, with nine assets still subject to zero LTV restrictions.

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Aave has reopened its frozen markets but is restricting new collateral loans due to ongoing liquidity concerns.

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Maple Finance has secured $280M in XRP as collateral for stablecoin loans, with upcoming maturities posing liquidation risks.

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The reported Binance breach surpasses historical crypto heists in dollar value, though Bitcoin-based rankings tell a different story.

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Eighteen years after Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper, Bitcoin's impact extends far beyond its original vision as a digital currency.

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Bitcoin's recent selloff has broken key support levels, raising concerns about further downside.

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Bitcoin's foundational document turns 18, marking its journey from a technical proposal to a global financial force.

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Next Technology Holding has authorized the sale or borrowing against 5,833 BTC, worth approximately $449 million.

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The Bitcoin whitepaper, released on October 31, 2008, marks a significant milestone in the crypto industry.

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Coinbase commemorates the Bitcoin Whitepaper anniversary by emphasizing its key feature - a 21 million BTC supply limit.

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The Binance hacker now controls over $1.4 billion in Bitcoin, surpassing Tesla's and El Salvador's BTC reserves.

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Analysts remain optimistic despite a $6.3 billion Binance hack, with Bitwise predicting a swift recovery.

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Rising digital threats are prompting crypto users to consider self-custody options for enhanced security.

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Cryptopolitan examines whether Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in the post-halving period.

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Bitcoin hovers below its 50-day average as Grayscale enables in-kind redemptions and the SEC considers new rules for crypto funds.

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Kaiko's Series B funding now totals $110M, with participation from major financial institutions and blockchain firms.

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Major cryptocurrencies show divergent price trends following the Binance security incident.

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Strategy's Q3 results show record operating income, but its Bitcoin holdings reveal a potential risk.

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Bitcoin, gold, and tech stocks declined while oil prices surged due to geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

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Ripple's growing payment volume and partnerships have not translated into gains for XRP.

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Bitcoin ETFs have recorded negative 30-day net flows for the first time since late July amid market volatility.

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Coinbase stock drops 1.7% as Q3 revenue falls to $1.22B, but net income and USDC holdings rise.

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Optimism (OP) emerged as the top gainer with a 12.96% price increase while Bitcoin fell by 1.63% on October 31, 2026.

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Global blockchain revenues are projected to drop to $100 billion by 2026, though DeFi remains a bright spot.

A new foundation backed by Tether aims to tackle crypto scams and provide stablecoin aid.

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The US has imposed sanctions on two Russian individuals for facilitating cryptocurrency cash-outs linked to North Korean IT workers.

Christine Lagarde, known for her skeptical stance on Bitcoin, is set to leave her role at the European Central Bank.

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The New York Stock Exchange owner will operate a regulated US market for perpetual futures built on crypto derivatives exchange Hyperliquid.

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The upcoming US midterm elections will determine the future of cryptocurrency regulation and adoption in the world's largest economy.

A Pennsylvania lawyer allegedly drained over $156,000 from two clients, including a 76-year-old man.

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The Bank for International Settlements explores the XRP Ledger for verifying official economic statistics.

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India's forex regulator investigates $600M+ crypto transfers, with Binance implicated in unauthorized cross-border transactions.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is in Mumbai to engage with the local community and explore new projects.

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A 420,000 ETH supply overhang raises concerns, but market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.

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A recent Ethereum network reorganization has led to THORChain pausing its operations, impacting decentralized finance activities.

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Ethereum investment products face sustained withdrawal pressure amid weak investor demand.

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Titan Builder's $22.83M revenue surpasses Tether's, highlighting MEV's financial impact on Ethereum.

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Ethereum's recent decline has analysts scrutinizing key support levels around $2,000.

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Ethereum's price decline continues as it tests key technical levels amid broader market uncertainty.

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The perpetrators of a $6.4 billion crypto heist are using sophisticated techniques to circulate stolen funds.

Binance is repurchasing tokens from its $6.3B hack as Ethena sends $24M in ENA to the exchange.

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Binance reports unauthorized withdrawals linked to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop, prompting a comprehensive security response.

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Binance reports unauthorized withdrawals after a security incident potentially linked to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop.

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A widespread credential theft campaign has compromised multiple developer platforms with hundreds of malicious packages.

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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis confirms a security breach that compromised customer data, including user IDs and email addresses.

Bakkt's CCO shares a cautionary tale of AI agents booking incorrect flights due to misinterpretation.

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Uber has completed a blockchain-based corporate treasury management pilot with HSBC, Franklin Templeton, and other financial firms.

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Circle's October 29 report shows USDC circulation decreased by nearly $800 million due to higher redemption activity.

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Bessent argues that dollar-backed stablecoins could enhance the U.S. dollar's global role and boost Treasury demand.

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Crypto casinos are emerging as a modern alternative to traditional online gambling platforms.

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