Crypto News — November 2, 2026

Analysts highlight the potential benefits of Evernorth's Nasdaq listing for XRP investors and the XRPL ecosystem.

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Coinbase stock fell despite the company adding 18,000 BTC to its treasury.

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American Express (AXP) stock rose as the company expanded its NBA and WNBA partnerships globally, enhancing cardholder benefits.

Ripple's recent $875M escrow re-lock and growing institutional demand have fueled speculation about XRP's potential to challenge Ethereum.

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Precious metals recover from last week's selloff as oil prices fall on Iran talks.

Morgan Stanley has turned more cautious on Coinbase, citing weakening trading activity and concerns over the Binance hack's impact on centralized exchanges.

uniQure's stock dropped 3% despite the FDA granting priority review for its Huntington's disease gene therapy, AMT-130.

Marvell Technology's stock dropped after announcing a massive $115 billion acquisition of Lumentum, with shareholders set to receive 4.5 shares of Marvell for each Lumentum share.

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tZERO has agreed to a $350 million SPAC merger with plans for a public listing on NYSE American under the ticker TZRO.

The AI startup plans to raise up to $3.5 billion from Japanese investors before its Nasdaq debut.

Bitcoin's price and market sentiment are under pressure ahead of the US midterm elections amid multiple challenges.

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Nvidia's stock remains a focal point for Wall Street analysts due to strong AI infrastructure demand.

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SpaceX is reportedly in negotiations with EchoStar for a deal that could support its Starlink Mobile service launch.

Amazon shares rose after Phillip Securities upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $330, citing strong AWS performance.

Metaplanet repurchased 96.45 million shares for ¥25.27 billion as its stock price rose 2.46% to ¥250 per share.

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Bitcoin's potential relief from falling oil prices is complicated by OPEC+ production decisions and their impact on inflation.

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BTC, gold, and silver enter November on shaky ground following a tough October, with key economic factors influencing the market.

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Coinbase reports a $719 million net profit for Q3 2026, driven by $715 million in crypto investment gains, but faces challenges with declining transaction revenues.

A confluence of U.S. events, economic data, and tech earnings could drive Bitcoin's price action this week.

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Binance saw record withdrawal levels in November, matching those of the FTX collapse, but the broader crypto market remains stable.

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A 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype fetched $189,000 at auction after being acquired for under $10 in 2008.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs saw significant outflows last week, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.

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The circulating supply of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger has decreased by 29%, while an XRP trading pool shows minimal changes.

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Investors are shifting to bonds as concerns rise about stagnation in the US AI and tech sector.

Bitcoin, BNB, Chainlink, and NEAR face key support tests as the market takes a pause after October declines.

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OKX transferred 1,163 BTC to an unidentified wallet, raising questions about potential market implications.

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Strive has acquired 124 Bitcoin for approximately $10 million, solidifying its position as a top Bitcoin holder among corporate treasuries.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum show signs of recovery but remain below pre-hack levels after last week's Binance security breach.

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Investment firm VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $500,000 by drawing parallels with gold's market dynamics.

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Mallers emphasizes Bitcoin's potential, sparking discussions on its market implications for investors.

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Metaplanet has repurchased 96.4 million shares, deploying $160 million in capital to reduce its share count and support bitcoin acquisitions.

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Metaplanet has repaid ¥8 billion in bonds early, unlocking funds to accelerate its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

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Log Scale Investments CEO Mike Flaum forecasts Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high in 2027, challenging the traditional four-year cycle theory.

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Strive Inc. acquired 124 Bitcoin, expanding its holdings to 43,124 BTC while the broader crypto market remains subdued.

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Strive's latest $10 million bitcoin acquisition brings it closer to becoming the second-largest public holder of the cryptocurrency.

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The Bitcoin treasury firm has made a significant purchase amid market fluctuations, boosting its BTC holdings and repurchasing $208.2M in preferred stock.

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A security flaw in older BTCPay Server versions has led to Bitcoin wallet thefts, prompting urgent security warnings.

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Michael Saylor's company has allocated over $400 million to stock buybacks since mid-October, significantly exceeding its Bitcoin investments during the same period.

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The company allocated $65.5M for Bitcoin purchases and $98.5M for USD cash in its latest ATM filing.

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Coinbase adds its 18,000th Bitcoin to its treasury as Bitcoin celebrates its 18th anniversary, highlighting institutional commitment.

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Micropayments carrying messages are being sent to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack.

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The Bitcoin white paper introduced a novel payment verification system 18 years ago, which remains its defining feature.

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Bitcoin maintained its 100-day moving average as markets prepared for US midterm elections and tech earnings.

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Bitcoin has reclaimed the $78,000 level and is now challenging the $79,000 resistance.

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Bitcoin has closed above its 50-week moving average for seven consecutive weeks, signaling sustained bullish momentum.

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BTCPay Server has issued an emergency alert after reports of attackers draining Bitcoin from hot wallets on its payment infrastructure.

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Btcpay has issued an emergency shutdown after attackers targeted vulnerabilities in older versions of its software.

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The latest Bitcoin Core update focuses on privacy improvements and network compatibility checks.

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DFI token price jumped 12.29% within five minutes, outpacing broader market trends.

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Cardano's Node 11.2 pre-release progresses toward the Dijkstra hard fork, but ADA struggles under market pressure.

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Dogecoin enthusiasts marked International Doge Day with tributes to Kabosu while the coin's price remained below $0.10.

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Technical analysis points to a significant price move for XRP as its Bollinger Bands tighten.

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TRON's network activity reaches a new milestone, but TRX price faces key resistance levels.

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The XRP Ledger's daily payment volume skyrocketed by 479% on November 1, signaling a significant uptick in network activity.

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Solana has reached a significant milestone of 1,000 days without a network-wide outage, highlighting its improved reliability.

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The XRP Ledger is set for a cleanup upgrade as it expands its infrastructure for tokenization and institutional use.

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Bitwise's October 30 rebalancing adds NEAR to several indexes, replacing UNI or AVAX in some benchmarks.

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Cardano's price consolidates below $0.20 amid declining whale interest and bearish technical indicators.

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XRP price hovers near $1.25 after October declines, with technical indicators signaling resistance around $1.30.

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An emotional message from an XRP supporter highlights frustration over stagnant prices despite Ripple's recent business successes.

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IDOL token has rallied over 200% in the past week, with its price approaching $0.030 amid increased trading activity.

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Cosmos contributors have begun preparing tokenomics changes for public review through separate governance proposals.

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Solana has announced the upcoming closure of four accelerator programs aimed at supporting early-stage blockchain projects.

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Mercado Bitcoin plans to integrate Sui assets, including lending and tokenization services, in Brazil.

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The XRP Ledger is reviewing updates to token authorization processes for liquidity pools and trust lines.

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Ripple executives outline a vision for XRP becoming the gold standard for institutional crypto solutions while aiming for mass retail adoption.

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Cardano's 2027 budget proposal introduces changes to the funding stewardship model, allowing stewards to apply for grants.

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A new investigation exposes TRON's role in laundering Binance hack funds and their subsequent spread across major blockchains.

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New Jersey has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase over crypto staking services, potentially lifting a three-year restriction on users.

Hedera's recent retweet emphasizes its engagement with major financial institutions and regulators.

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An EU-based entity reportedly lost more than $106 million in a crypto theft involving major stablecoins.

Crypto exchange Gate has frozen accounts linked to the $6.3 billion Binance hack as hackers begin swapping stolen Solana for Bitcoin.

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The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections could have lasting effects on various sectors, including crypto.

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Hong Kong's financial regulator plans to conduct regulated stablecoin trials for tokenized government debt, with HSBC's RedCoin reaching 50,000 users.

HSBC's new Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin has quickly gained traction, attracting 50,000 users and HK$87.75 million in circulation.

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Congresswoman Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers has sparked political backlash while highlighting her pro-crypto stance.

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Animoca's Abu Dhabi subsidiary gains regulatory approval to manage collective investment funds.

A new Federal Reserve study reveals that financing burdens for Treasury dealers can outlast their bond inventories, with potential implications for crypto markets.

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Gate.io has frozen two accounts suspected of engaging in spoofing, signaling a crackdown on market manipulation.

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The European Central Bank has chosen two providers to support the digital euro's infrastructure development.

The central bank is surveying 31 financial firms about potential crypto-related risks to their operations.

Brazil's Central Bank has closed its application window for crypto licenses, with major financial institutions and crypto exchanges seeking approval.

A comprehensive review of recent legal advancements in the cryptocurrency sector.

Grayscale highlights tokenized funds and stablecoin payments as signs of crypto's growing integration into mainstream finance.

Solana's tokenized real-world asset market surpasses $5 billion as monthly transfer volume surges.

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Arbitrum's USDG lending on the Morpho protocol has reached $143 million in total value locked, reflecting growing stablecoin activity.

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Aave's Horizon platform now offers continuous pricing for tokenized equities collateral through Chainlink's price feeds.

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SBI Digital Markets has partnered with Ember Protocol to tokenize real-world assets on the Arbitrum blockchain.

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Solana processed over $65 billion in decentralized exchange volume in October, marking 15 consecutive months as the top blockchain for DEX activity.

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Backpack Securities has achieved a record monthly trading volume just four months after launching on Solana.

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Polygon's OMS expansion enables verified foreign businesses to connect Solana stablecoins to US banking services.

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Bitget's new Morpho-based vault offers up to 10% APR on stablecoins with no wallet setup required.

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Ethena Pay's new Earn+ product integrates Aave V4 and Upshift on Avalanche, creating a layered yield strategy.

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Prediction markets shattered previous records with over $123 billion in trading volume and 643 million trades in October.

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Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol now supports issuer-operated ERC-20 tokens on Arc, enabling direct asset transfers.

Uber's acquisition of tokenized money market funds via HSBC marks a strategic shift in corporate liquidity management.

The decentralized prediction market platform will refund users $3.9 million after a third-party script compromise.

Anza warns Solana validators using Ubuntu of an unpatched critical Linux vulnerability.

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WalletConnect Pay now supports Stellar, with a planned ticketing integration in Bermuda set for Q2 2027.

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Hedera's new Agent Accounts enable autonomous API purchases without sharing wallet keys.

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The blockchain analytics firm acknowledged unauthorized access to user information but stated that case files remain secure.

71% of Lightning Network nodes remain vulnerable to security issues addressed in last year's updates.

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Worldcoin's early orb operator emphasizes tangible benefits over buzzwords in driving crypto adoption.

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Ambire's new Ice hardware wallet aims to improve user safety for Safe transactions by highlighting critical changes on the signing screen.

A 1966 Velvet Underground acetate bought for 75 cents sold for $25,200 in 2006.

KuCoin and Zumo have signed an MoU to develop post-quantum financial infrastructure.

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Optimism's OP Stack now powers over 50 Ethereum-based chains and will be discussed at the Ethereum Institutional Forum in London.

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Horizen sets a November 4 deadline for bridge operations as it winds down Layer 3 and moves assets to Base.

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BlackRock's Ethereum investment product saw outflows of 580,145 ETH, valued at $1.32 billion, over the past month.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 4.9% of Ethereum's total supply, with significant crypto and cash reserves.

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PendleLoop introduces a platform for leveraged ETH trading, aiming to reduce trading costs for users.

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A significant ETH buy by a whale could signal smart money positioning for a market bottom.

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ETH hovers between $1,940 support and $2,400 resistance as market activity remains subdued.

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USDC will soon be available in Samsung Wallet, targeting U.S. Galaxy device users.

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TRON now hosts more USDT than Ethereum as stablecoin adoption continues to rise.

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Tether's rapid response to the October 29th Binance hack prevented North Korea from accessing over $1.5 billion in stolen USDT.

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A new partnership will enable direct blockchain issuance and redemption of HKDAP on the Solana network for payments and asset settlement.

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Solana Foundation and Anchorpoint Financial, backed by Standard Chartered, have signed a deal to develop a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.

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Circle's phased reduction of CCTP burn limits starts October 31, affecting USDC holder migration strategies.

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The platform has reinstated its GitBook documentation but warns users to avoid internal links as it probes unauthorized activity.

Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange halts operations following a major security breach.

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Brazil's largest crypto exchange halts deposits and withdrawals after detecting suspicious transfers totaling $40 million.

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A wallet tied to the 2019 Binance hack transferred $100.9 million worth of XRP to unknown addresses.

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Trezor has increased its wallet passphrase limit to 128 characters following security incidents involving Coldcard wallets.

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI tools to analyze stolen data and identify high-value crypto targets.

Strive adds 124 BTC while BitMine increases its Ether holdings by 8,573 ETH amid market fluctuations.

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