Crypto News — October 2026
Every Token Times crypto news brief published in October 2026 — 126 original, source-stamped stories on what moved the market, each with the market data as of publication. Information only, not financial advice.
Ethereum's price fell below $2,400 as US inflation data triggered market volatility and significant long liquidations.
ETH-5.5%A surge in Ethereum long liquidations on Binance coincides with a sharp market downturn following hot U.S. inflation data.
ETH-5.3%The prominent crypto figure expresses preference for BTC and ETH amidst AI market ambiguity.
BTC-3.1%ETH-5.9%The SEC has approved binary options contracts linked to Coinbase trading volume and Bitcoin mining output.
BTC-3.1%Bitcoin dropped below $81,000 as U.S. inflation data and Asian market declines triggered widespread crypto sell-offs.
BTC-3.1%ETH-5.9%XRP has fallen roughly 6% in the past 24 hours, briefly breaking below the $1.30 psychological support level.
XRP-4.5%Charles Hoskinson's lighthearted comment about Sydney Sweeney owning XRP emerged from an advertising mix-up involving David Schwartz.
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ADA-6.3%US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen significant outflows, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.
BTC-2.7%ETH-5.5%XRP-4.6%VanEck has pulled its application for a Lido staked Ethereum ETF after nearly a year, citing no sales of shares.
ETH-6.1%The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn with Bitcoin leading the decline, while overall sentiment remains neutral.
BTC-3.4%Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin's growth prospects remain strong regardless of macroeconomic conditions.
BTC-3.4%Circle's USDC has been classified as the EU's first significant e-money token under the new MiCA regulations.
USDC-0.0%BingX EU has obtained a regulatory license in Austria, paving the way for expansion across Europe.
U.S. inflation data above expectations sparked a crypto market sell-off, causing nearly $1 billion in forced liquidations as traders faced margin calls.
BTC-2.6%ETH-5.2%XRP-3.6%Evernorth has enlisted Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and BitGo to manage its 473 million XRP holdings, with deployments set to begin in late 2026.
XRP-3.6%Patrick Witt has left his role as the White House's top crypto adviser, with no successor announced.
Institutional adoption and stablecoin growth could drive Bitcoin to new highs, according to Siebert Financial analyst Brian Vieten.
BTC-3.3%BNY Mellon and Citadel Securities executed the first tokenized Treasury repo on a major triparty platform, highlighting the potential of digital securities in transforming traditional finance.
South Korea faces economic challenges reminiscent of the 1997 crisis, prompting exploration of crypto and tokenization as potential solutions.
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AVAX-6.6%Blockaid identified a vulnerability in UNCX Network's vesting smart contract that led to a $86,000 loss across five ERC-20 tokens.
ETH-5.3%Uniswap v4 has processed over $44 billion in trading volume over 30 days, representing nearly half of the protocol's total activity.
UNI-5.6%OpenAI's ChatGPT, prompted by Sam Altman, forecasts a potential Bitcoin price of $1.8 million by 2027, though current market conditions show volatility.
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JST+2.7%SKYD stock dropped 22.33% to $7.05 after warrants started trading separately on the NYSE following a $46.6B valuation.
Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme to integrate regulated US payment services into its Open Money Stack platform.
SkyAI's proposed $201 million buyback faces opposition from major shareholder Bastion Trading over its handling of Solana reserves.
SOL-2.1%Chainalysis reports a dramatic increase in AI-related crypto transactions, with U.S. dominance and small payment sizes characterizing the trend.
Analyst Fthegurus maintains his $100 silver price ceiling for 2026 despite recent market fluctuations.
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SHIB-2.5%Solana's upcoming Alpenglow protocol upgrade seeks to drastically reduce transaction finality time while overhauling its consensus mechanism.
SOL-3.5%NEAR Protocol celebrates six years on mainnet amid focus on key price support and resistance levels.
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RENDER-9.9%Polygon Labs has completed the acquisition of Coinme, gaining access to 48 US states and 6,000 crypto ATMs set for shutdown.
The upgrade aims to drastically reduce transaction finality time and overhaul the network's consensus mechanism.
SOL-3.5%Stellar integrates Chainlink oracles to activate $3.5B in tokenized real-world assets, aiming to boost its DeFi ecosystem and challenge Ethereum.
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XLM-4.3%Canada has emerged as the top G7 country for peer-to-peer crypto transactions, driven by a surge in remittances to Asia.
Michael Saylor anticipates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, citing regulatory advancements and banking adoption as key drivers.
BTC-2.0%DriveWealth integrates Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin for settlement services, starting in Europe with plans for U.S. expansion.
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RLUSD-0.0%An ancient Ethereum wallet transferred 6,369 ETH to Kraken, realizing a 17,786% gain since its initial $14 per token purchase.
ETH-3.4%Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to explore digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea's evolving regulatory landscape.
The bank now offers Bitcoin and Ether trading to affluent investors in the UAE through existing accounts.
BTC-3.4%Chainlink's total transaction value has exceeded $36.42 trillion as its oracle services and institutional partnerships expand across key crypto sectors.
BTC-1.9%LINK-3.7%Bitcoin corrected to $80,000 following a hotter-than-expected US inflation report, with technical indicators suggesting further upside potential.
BTC-2.5%BingX EU has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, paving the way for regulated operations across the European Economic Area.
The Philippine crypto exchange refutes reports of license revocation by the central bank amid allegations of offshore gambling transactions.
A British software engineer is seeking £20.4 million from BitMEX for losses incurred on 1,053 trades made without FCA authorisation.
BTC-2.5%The bank has pushed back its $2 trillion stablecoin market projection by two years due to stagnant growth.
Perpetuals.com aims to launch tokenized U.S. equities trading with 24/7 access and blockchain settlement.
Bloomberg Intelligence warns Bitcoin is increasingly acting as a 'stock-market puppet' amid rising correlation with U.S. equities.
BTC-1.5%AI-driven price forecasts suggest Shiba Inu could reach $0.0001 by the end of 2026 despite recent market downturns.
DOGE-3.2%SHIB-2.2%The CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi argues that state-led regulation could push the industry out of the US.
Ripple's collaboration with Privy aims to streamline AI-powered payments and XRPL wallet integration for developers.
XRP-2.5%The European Banking Authority will begin direct supervision of USDC's reserves and operations starting November 12, 2026.
USDT-0.0%USDC-0.0%Chainalysis warns that France's proposed 31.4% tax on stablecoin conversions could drive investors to unregulated platforms.
Cryptopolitan and CoinCodex provide contrasting long-term outlooks for Dogecoin's price trajectory.
DOGE-4.0%September CPI data shows higher-than-expected inflation, prompting market volatility and speculation about future Fed policy.
BTC-2.3%The cybersecurity firm's products enter testnet phase as its native token becomes available for trading with staking and burn features.
ETH-3.6%USDT+0.0%UNI-5.9%Analysts predict significant long-term growth for ZEC, with projections reaching up to $8,200 by 2032.
ZEC-6.9%DOGE-3.2%SHIB-2.4%Bonk (BONK), a Solana-based meme coin, is subject to long-term price predictions despite market volatility.
SOL-2.0%DOGE-3.0%SHIB-2.2%Qivalis gains Dutch Electronic Money Institution license, paving the way for a euro-pegged stablecoin issuance.
Gold advocate Peter Schiff claims gold has a higher likelihood of achieving a 10x return than Bitcoin in the next five years.
BTC-2.7%HTX celebrates its 13th anniversary with a strong Q3 performance, highlighted by nearly $6B in TradFi trading volume and global user engagement.
HTX+1.1%JST+1.8%Interactive Brokers now offers Ethereum staking services to eligible clients through its platform, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash.
ETH-3.6%Nasdaq-listed Evernorth is activating its 473 million XRP treasury through partnerships with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitgo.
XRP-2.1%The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, leaving questions about funding for power grid upgrades crucial for the digital economy.
Payward's acquisition of Saldo Bank aims to expand Kraken's services beyond crypto trading into traditional banking across Europe.
Honeywell Technologies' new AI platform Forge Cognition aims to revolutionize building maintenance and energy efficiency.
Perpetuals.com aims to launch a tokenized stock trading platform in the U.S., following a similar move by OKX and ICE.
BNB-1.7%SOL-2.8%Polymarket's founder has reignited discussions about a potential token launch, though no concrete plans have been announced.
CryptoQuant reports bullish signals across multiple on-chain metrics as Bitcoin experiences a significant price surge.
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OP-12.6%Starknet's TVL surges while its bridge's reliance on elliptic-curve cryptography raises concerns.
STRK-9.9%Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme, gaining access to regulated payment services across 48 US states and integrating four payment companies into its Open Money Stack.
A major investor sold over $89 million in Bitcoin to acquire nearly $91 million in Ethereum over three days.
BTC-2.7%ETH-5.5%USDC-0.0%CryptoQuant reports a significant reversal in Bitcoin whale behavior, with holdings reaching their highest level since November 2025.
BTC-2.2%Coinbase highlights the urgency of planning for quantum-resistant upgrades to Bitcoin's security infrastructure.
BTC-2.5%ZEC-10.5%Richard Heart, founder of HEX and PulseChain, was reportedly detained in a dawn raid in Istanbul with substantial assets seized.
Polymarket's potential IPO and token launch plans emerge as the prediction market platform's valuation surpasses $20 billion.
Safe Wallet now offers CoinShares-designed stablecoin yield strategies through its Earn widget while maintaining self-custody.
Ethereum is stabilizing around $2.5K after testing $2.4K, with traders watching key resistance levels amid mixed market signals.
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HYPE-2.6%Analysts project Ethereum could reach $5,000 by 2032 amid bullish long-term predictions.
ETH-3.9%ZEC-7.1%DOGE-3.7%Bitcoin surged to $84,000 following the release of US inflation data before retreating to $81,964.
BTC-1.5%Ledger has asked resellers in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia to stop selling its hardware wallets after reports of tampered devices.
Metaplanet is issuing convertible bonds to manage its debt and share capital structure while navigating market volatility.
BTC-2.5%Analysts offer contrasting forecasts on XRP's potential price trajectory and timeline to reach $11.
XRP-1.4%Crypto analyst The Modern Investor projects ADA's potential price trajectory if Bitcoin reaches $295,000.
BTC-0.5%ETH-0.9%XRP-0.0%Traders are exploring alternative crypto futures platforms as KuCoin faces regulatory challenges.
KCS-7.9%Optimism's OP token jumped nearly 20% after Uniswap announced Unichain's transition to OP Enterprise for production operations.
UNI-1.2%OP+3.5%Binance Pool will cease operations, prompting miners to seek alternative solutions before the deadline.
South Korea's FIU has won approval to block access to 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.
KCS-9.1%European electronics retailer MediaMarkt Saturn and Southeast Asian resellers have stopped selling Ledger hardware wallets following reports of potential tampering.
Ethereum has emerged as the most favored cryptocurrency in recent social sentiment data, while Bitcoin and XRP show declining optimism.
BTC-1.9%ETH-3.3%XRP-2.9%Pi Network's PI token continues to trade below $0.0800 despite recent efforts to integrate stablecoins and expand ecosystem utility.
PI-0.4%Trezor is reducing its authorized reseller network after Ledger devices sold through third parties were linked to $102M in suspected theft.
The upcoming SNGS 2026 will bring together industry leaders to discuss key regulatory developments in the gaming sector.
A7 International enables businesses to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive standard bank transfers, expanding international settlement options.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has been added to the Bank of Russia's crypto exchange register, expanding its crypto services offering.
BTC-1.7%Bank of America faces a record penalty for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including those linked to Chinese money laundering.
South Korea plans to release comprehensive crypto tax guidelines in November, with a 22% tax set to begin in 2027.
Optimism (OP) emerged as the top gainer with a 10.60% price increase while Bitcoin saw a minor decline of 0.25%.
BTC-2.1%JST+2.5%OP-12.0%Bybit is evolving from a crypto exchange into a broader financial platform, integrating traditional and digital markets.
Starknet introduces Shadow Accounts to separate user identities from DeFi activities while maintaining on-chain transaction visibility.
STRK-9.9%The Philippine central bank is reportedly investigating Coins.ph for alleged connections to offshore gambling firms.
The arrest of an OpenAI employee and warnings about AI self-replication highlight growing concerns around AI safety and security.
Grayscale's Solana ETF has acquired $20.2 million worth of SOL over 20 days, while the token's price has fallen.
SOL-4.4%An OpenAI engineer allegedly planted a hidden audio recorder in a meeting room, with the company's AI systems playing a role in identifying the perpetrator.
Ripple has entered a significant collaboration with Gulf Labs, impacting institutional adoption of its ecosystem.
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INJ-5.3%Bitcoin is consolidating near $83,000 while analysts identify $81,500 as a critical support level amid market uncertainty.
BTC-1.5%The asset manager's largest Bitcoin purchase in months comes as the market faces volatility.
BTC-1.2%Tether invests in EFY Finance to expand USDT and USA₮ usage across Latin American financial services.
USDT+0.0%Trezor is ending reseller partnerships by 2027 following the discovery of compromised devices linked to Southeast Asian retailers.
Coinbase urges Bitcoin developers to prepare for future quantum computing threats while managing its significant BTC holdings.
BTC-1.2%JST+1.9%Ripple's treasury has issued another 19.6 million RLUSD on Ethereum, coinciding with significant institutional developments.
ETH-3.4%RLUSD-0.0%South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit has ordered website blocks on 27 overseas crypto exchanges, citing regulatory violations and investor protection concerns.
BTC-2.0%KCS-9.1%Blockchain.com has filed applications with the CFTC to offer regulated crypto derivatives and prediction markets in the U.S.
JPMorgan Chase's shares rose despite posting its first earnings miss since late 2023, while Bank of America also faced challenges with regulatory charges.
Unauthorized hardware modifications in CryptoBilis wallets captured users' recovery phrases and transmitted them via cellular networks.
KuCoin Nigeria has received conditional approval to join Nigeria's SEC Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme, marking progress in its global compliance strategy.
KCS-2.9%The patented Equilibrium architecture is set to power a new public blockchain ecosystem with a 2027 target for mainnet deployment.
AVAX-6.5%Automated trading solutions like Bitsgap are rising in popularity as traders seek to navigate market fluctuations and regulatory challenges.
BTC-0.5%KCS-7.0%Binance Pool, Cloud Mining, and related services will permanently shut down on November 10, with miners required to transition their operations.
BTC-1.9%Blur will discontinue its main website and new Blend loan services next month amid declining NFT market activity.
Evernorth's XRPN token debuted on Nasdaq with 1.29 million shares traded, while XRP's volume surged 107%.
XRP-2.7%Large Bitcoin holders have increased their holdings by over 16,000 BTC as the cryptocurrency's price fell from $87,000 to $80,000.
BTC-1.8%BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased 12,532 ETH, expanding its Ethereum holdings to 6.03 million tokens.
ETH-2.8%A UK-based cryptocurrency trader claims armed robbers stole nearly $800,000 in digital assets during a violent home invasion.
South Korea has blocked access to 27 cryptocurrency exchanges, including major platforms like KuCoin and MEXC, citing regulatory non-compliance.
BTC-2.1%KCS-8.2%A UK court decision could block Chinese fraud victims from accessing seized Bitcoin worth billions.
BTC-1.8%Evernorth's XRPN shares began trading on Nasdaq following a SPAC merger, but most investors cashed out and its XRP holdings have significantly depreciated.
XRP-2.7%TRON's latest ecosystem report highlights significant stablecoin settlement volumes and network expansion amidst a broader market downturn.
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