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Binance to Support IoTeX Network Upgrade and Hard Fork

Binance will facilitate the upcoming IoTeX (IOTX) network upgrade and hard fork, while other exchanges consider delisting related assets.

Binance will facilitate the upcoming IoTeX (IOTX) network upgrade and hard fork, while other exchanges consider delisting related assets. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $83,196.00, down 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Bitcoin Sistemi, with live market data added, as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The network upgrade and hard fork could enhance IoTeX's functionality and security, potentially impacting its market position and investor confidence.

Key takeaways
  • Binance will support IoTeX's network upgrade and hard fork.
  • Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone added BLUR token to their delisting watchlist.
  • The broader crypto market remains relatively stable amid these developments.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its support for the upcoming network upgrade and hard fork of IoTeX (IOTX). This move is expected to enhance the network's functionality and security, potentially strengthening its position in the market.

In contrast, other major exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone have added the BLUR token to their list of assets at risk of delisting. This suggests potential concerns about the token's performance or regulatory compliance.

The broader crypto market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.88 trillion. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is currently trading at $83,622, experiencing a minor 0.28% decline over the past 24 hours and a 0.83% drop over the past week.

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 62, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors. This suggests a cautious optimism in the market, which could be influenced by developments like the IoTeX upgrade and the delisting watchlist additions.

The support from Binance for the IoTeX upgrade could bolster investor confidence in the asset, while the delisting watchlist additions by other exchanges may raise concerns about the stability of related tokens.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $83,622.00 to $83,196.00 — -0.51%.

$83,136$83,273$83,409$83,545$83,682 published · $83,622 now · $83,196 (-0.51%) Oct 14 07:26 UTC Oct 14 10:00 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · $83,622.00

The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.60M (about $83,196.00), down 0.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

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$83,196.00 ▼ 0.40%
-0.51% since this brief published
7d -0.87%MCap $1.67TFull BTC data →
The market when this published · October 14, 2026
Total market cap$2.88T
Bitcoin 24h-0.28%
Ethereum 24h-0.58%
BTC dominance58.4%
Fear & Greed62 · Greed

Binance to Support IoTeX Network Upgrade and Hard Fork — questions & answers

What is the purpose of the IoTeX network upgrade and hard fork?

The upgrade and hard fork aim to enhance the network's functionality and security.

Why are some exchanges considering delisting BLUR token?

The delisting watchlist additions suggest potential concerns about the token's performance or regulatory compliance.

How is the broader crypto market reacting to these developments?

The market remains relatively stable, with a total cap of $2.88 trillion and a 'Greed' sentiment indicated by the Fear & Greed Index.

How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?

About ₹8.60M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $83,196.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.

Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?

BTC is down 0.51% since this brief first published — trading at $83,196.00 now versus $83,622.00 at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin Sistemi. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 14, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #971,376 sha256:9183a46bb8f4e5b5
Based on reporting by Bitcoin Sistemi — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Bitcoin Sistemi · Oct 14 07:26 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.