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Crypto News — October 11, 2026

Crypto news from Sunday, October 11, 2026. The market was worth about $2.90T, with Bitcoin up 0.74% over 24 hours and sentiment at "Greed" that day. The Token Times newsdesk published 63 original briefs.

Market cap$2.90T
Bitcoin 24h+0.74%
BTC dominance57.9%
Fear & Greed61 · Greed

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Altcoins

16 briefs
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia TronWeekly
Ethena (ENA) Price Gains Traction Amid Rising Onchain Activity

Ethena's onchain metrics show increased realized profits and large-holder transactions, signaling potential price breakout.

ENA+8.1%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
XRP Set to Trade on Nasdaq Through Evernorth Holdings

Evernorth Holdings will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN on October 12, offering indirect XRP exposure to stock market investors.

XRP+0.3%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.1% sincevia TronWeekly
Zcash Whale Withdraws $31.93M as Analyst Predicts Potential Recovery

A large Zcash holder's recent withdrawals coincide with renewed interest in the coin's price outlook.

ZEC+3.3%ONDO+3.9%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia TronWeekly
SUI Token Tests Key Resistance as Network TVL Hits $523.5M Milestone

SUI eyes a breakout toward $1.41 as its DeFi ecosystem shows signs of growth.

SUI+0.1%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 2.1% sincevia AMBCrypto
Celestia Surges 23% on Network Upgrades Amid Altcoin Volatility

Celestia's recent rally is fueled by network upgrades, but faces resistance as altcoins show signs of weakness.

TIA-1.6%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia TronWeekly
Chainlink's Link:NYC Event to Convene Financial Giants

Chainlink's upcoming Link:NYC event will feature major financial institutions discussing digital finance.

LINK+1.6%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Meta AI Predicts Potential for $40 XRP by 2027

Meta's AI model forecasts a significant price surge for XRP, potentially reaching $40 by early 2027.

XRP+0.1%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.6% sincevia CaptainAltcoin
Kaspa's Growth Potential Tied to Supply Dynamics and Emerging Use Cases

Kaspa's potential price movement may hinge on slowing supply growth and increasing network utility.

KAS+1.5%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia Coinfomania
CORE Token Surges 30.31% to $0.866 in an Hour

CORE token's sudden price spike raises questions about market dynamics and investor sentiment.

JST-0.6%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia Blockonomi
Peter Brandt Highlights Monero's Strength Amidst XRP's Recovery Challenges

Technical analyst Peter Brandt favors Monero while pointing to potential resistance for XRP's rally.

XRP+0.4%XMR+2.3%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.8% sincevia Coinfomania
XEM Crashes 10.3% in One Hour Amid Market Volatility

NEM's XEM token experienced a sharp 10.3% price drop within 60 minutes, reaching $0.00052.

JST-0.8%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.6% sincevia CryptoNews
CyberLeek Revives GTA 6 Leak Threat, Tying It to $30M Crypto Milestone

The notorious leaker CyberLeek has resurfaced, linking the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage to the market cap of a Solana-based meme coin.

SOL+1.2%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% since 2 sources
Pump.fun Token Promotions Under Investigation Over $125K Allegation

Influencer Ethan faces scrutiny for alleged $125K earnings through Pump.fun token promotions and suspicious trading activity.

PUMP-1.3%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.5% sincevia U.Today
Cardano Faces Bearish 'Death Cross' as Technical Indicator Signals Caution

Cardano's price action has formed a death cross, raising concerns about potential short-term selling pressure.

ADA+1.6%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.8% sincevia Bitcoin Sistemi
Conflux Surges 28% on China's Nationwide Blockchain Network Announcement

The Chinese government's plan to build a nationwide blockchain network has sparked a significant rally in Conflux (CFX).

CFX+8.6%
AltcoinsOctober 11, 2026·2 min read▲ 3.6% since 2 sources
Aptos Price Forecasts Bullish Trajectory to $100 by 2032

Aptos (APT) is projected to reach $2.54 by 2026 and potentially exceed $100 by 2032 according to recent predictions.

LINK-0.3%APT+4.4%

Bitcoin

11 briefs
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% since 2 sources
Bitcoin Shows Signs of Bull Market Despite Recent Market Dip

Analysis of Bitcoin's 50-week moving average suggests a potential shift towards a new bull market despite recent sell-offs.

BTC+0.7%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% sincevia Cointribune
MicroStrategy Signals Potential for Further Bitcoin Accumulation

Michael Saylor's recent social media activity suggests MicroStrategy may be preparing for another Bitcoin purchase.

BTC+0.7%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% sincevia Bitcoin Sistemi
Analyst Warns of Bitcoin's Seller Exhaustion Indicator Activation

A prominent crypto analyst has flagged an indicator signaling potential market weakness for Bitcoin.

BTC+0.8%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Bitcoin Tests $85K Resistance Amid Mixed Momentum Signals

Bitcoin's price hovers near $83,770 as it struggles to break above $85,000, with mixed indicators on momentum.

BTC+0.9%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Saylor Hints at New Bitcoin Buys as Strategy Approaches $70B Milestone

Michael Saylor teases upcoming Bitcoin purchases amid a historic milestone for Strategy's crypto treasury.

BTC+0.9%
🔥 TrendingBitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% since 2 sources
Liquid Network's Bitcoin Redemptions Suspended Due to 602.53 BTC Shortfall

The Liquid Network remains unable to fully redeem L-BTC to bitcoin 35 days after a major exploit.

BTC+0.8%
🔥 TrendingBitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 7 sources
ChatGPT Predicts Bitcoin to Reach New All-Time High in 2026

Sam Altman's AI model forecasts a potential Bitcoin peak in 2026, suggesting significant growth from current levels.

BTC+0.9%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.2% sincevia CryptoNews
Bitcoin Faces Volatility as It Hovers Near $83K Amid Mixed Signals

Bitcoin's price shows signs of recovery but remains vulnerable to macroeconomic pressures and security concerns.

BTC+1.3%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin.com
Saylor Hints at Expanding MicroStrategy's 848K Bitcoin Treasury

MicroStrategy's CEO suggests more Bitcoin acquisitions are possible as the company's holdings near historic milestones.

BTC+0.9%
🔥 TrendingBitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.9% since 4 sources
Coldcard's X Account Compromised in Phishing Scam After July's $100M Incident

Coldcard's official X account was hijacked to post a phishing link, raising new security concerns for the hardware wallet provider.

BTC+0.3%
BitcoinOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.9% since 2 sources
Bitcoin's Potential to Reach $30 Trillion Market Cap Discussed by Bitwise CIO

Bitwise's Matt Hougan suggests Bitcoin could match gold's market cap, implying a $1.5 million BTC price.

BTC+0.3%

Markets

8 briefs
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.5% sincevia AMBCrypto
Crypto Market Sees Mixed Weekly Performance with STRK Leading Gains

This week, the crypto market showed signs of recovery, with Starknet (STRK) emerging as a standout performer.

RAIN-7.6%STRK+11.0%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% since 2 sources
Automated Trading Alters South Korea's Bitcoin Kimchi Premium

South Korea's famous Bitcoin price gap is being reshaped by automated trading bots amid persistent regulatory constraints.

BTC+0.6%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% since 2 sources
BNB Chain Overtakes Ethereum in Tokenized Stock Market Cap

BNB Chain has emerged as the leading blockchain for tokenized stocks by market capitalization.

ETH+1.1%BNB+0.3%SOL+0.7%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.0% sincevia CaptainAltcoin
Gold Rally Sparks 1980s Comparisons Amid Zcash Price Volatility

Recent gold price movements have drawn comparisons to its 1980 rally, while Zcash experiences significant market fluctuations.

ZEC+3.2%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia Cointribune
Arthur Hayes Predicts Major Crypto Bull Run Fueled by Liquidity Influx

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes anticipates a significant crypto market surge driven by potential government monetary expansion.

BTC+0.9%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Ripple's Wall Street Expansion Fuels XRP Price Speculation

Ripple's foray into Wall Street financing has sparked renewed debate about the token's future amid market volatility.

BTC+0.9%XRP+0.6%
🔥 TrendingMarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
XRP Leads Crypto Community Engagement in 2026, Surpassing Dogecoin

A new study ranks XRP, Chainlink, and Cardano as the top crypto communities based on engagement metrics.

XRP+1.0%DOGE+1.6%LINK+3.1%
MarketsOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Nasdaq CEO Predicts Tokenization Could Unlock Billions in Capital

Adena Friedman highlights the potential of tokenization to transform traditional finance by enabling 24/7 trading and freeing up significant capital.

Regulation

8 briefs
RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia Blockonomi
Coinbase CEO Supports SEC Plan to Expand Private Market Access

Brian Armstrong endorses the SEC's proposal to broaden retail investor access to private markets through alternative qualification routes.

RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.6% since 2 sources
DWF Labs Sues Bitgo for $141M Over Alleged Token Lock-up Breach

DWF Labs affiliates claim Bitgo prematurely sold tokens, causing losses and breaching contractual agreements.

FF+5.1%
🔥 TrendingRegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Amid Mixed Reactions

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, but details remain unclear.

RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% sincevia Crypto Daily
Thailand SEC Approves Bitcoin and Ether ETF Framework for October Launch

Thailand's SEC has finalized regulations for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, set to take effect on October 16.

BTC+0.8%
RegulationOctober 11, 2026·2 min read 3 sources
IMF Highlights Growing Demand for Tokenized Stocks Amid Market Volatility

IMF research confirms rising interest in blockchain-based shares but warns of liquidity and volatility challenges.

RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 4 sources
ESMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenized Collateral Risks for EU Market Innovation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is exploring the risks and regulatory needs of tokenized collateral in financial markets.

RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
China's Central Committee Proposes National Blockchain Network

The Chinese Communist Party has unveiled plans for a national blockchain network to integrate the digital and real economies.

RegulationOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Unlicensed Payment Platforms

Hong Kong regulators warn of enforcement action against unlicensed payment platforms following complaints.

DeFi

7 briefs
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia Bitcoin.com
Papertrade's Open Interest Plummets 93.7% Amid Market Turmoil

The newly launched Papertrade DEX experiences a dramatic collapse in open interest and TVL over a single weekend.

HYPE+1.2%
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia Brave New Coin
Tonkeeper Rebrands as Keeper, Expands to Multichain Support

The self-custodial wallet formerly known as Tonkeeper has rebranded and broadened its platform to support multiple blockchains.

ETH+1.2%
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.3% sincevia TronWeekly
Injective Advances Real-World Asset Tokenization with Infrastructure Expansion

Injective's Meridian Mainnet Upgrade enhances its RWA tokenization capabilities for institutional finance.

INJ+3.3%
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.9% sincevia Crypto Daily
SVRN Acquires FastNEAR to Strengthen NEAR Protocol Infrastructure

SVRN has acquired FastNEAR, integrating key NEAR data services into its operations.

NEAR+7.8%
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia The Cryptonomist
Papertrade Implements Tighter Trading Limits Amid Price Manipulation Allegations

Papertrade has restricted trading exposure following accusations of price manipulation in its Hyperliquid-powered markets.

HYPE+2.1%
DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Robinhood Chain Sees 42% Transaction Decline Despite $1B in Deposits

The Robinhood Chain is experiencing a significant slowdown in activity while maintaining substantial deposits and shifting towards futures trading.

DeFiOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.8% since 3 sources
Papertrade Faces Allegations of Exploit via $20M ETH Trades on Hyperliquid

Two wallets reportedly manipulated prices using large ETH trades on Hyperliquid, affecting Papertrade positions.

ETH+0.3%HYPE+0.9%

Technology

6 briefs
TechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.3% sincevia Coinfomania
NEAR Protocol Showcases Quantum and Privacy Innovations

NEAR Protocol highlights advancements in quantum computing and privacy during its dedicated Quantum and Privacy Day.

NEAR+9.6%
TechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% since 2 sources
Europol Urges Blockchain Networks to Adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography

Europol highlights the urgent need for blockchain networks to upgrade security against quantum threats.

ALGO+7.3%
TechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.2% sincevia Cointribune
Elon Musk Envisions SpaceX Worth Multiple Times Global Economy

Elon Musk has shared an ambitious valuation scenario for SpaceX, suggesting it could surpass the current global economy by a significant margin.

OP+3.5%
TechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min readvia The Daily Hodl
AI Industry Leaders Prepare for Potential Cyberattack Fallout

Executives from major AI companies are rehearsing responses to potential AI-driven catastrophes and their political consequences.

TechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.3% sincevia Cointribune
Adam Back Criticizes Ethereum's Original Design Choices

Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back claims to have warned Ethereum developers about architectural flaws pre-launch.

ETH+1.3%
🔥 TrendingTechnologyOctober 11, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.4% since 6 sources
XRP Ledger Patches Critical Vulnerability Allowing XRP Creation From Nothing

A decade-old flaw in the XRP Ledger has been fixed after researchers demonstrated a method to create spendable XRP without funding.

XRP-0.9%

Bitcoin|Ethereum|Regulat

2 briefs

Stablecoins

2 briefs

Security

2 briefs

Ethereum

1 brief

Sectors in the news

live on-chain size
Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) $4.61B 8DeFi lending $53.21B 2DEX liquidity $13.55B 1Liquid staking $57.49B 1Cross-chain bridges $11.33B 1On-chain derivatives $1.92B 1

Coins in the news

by coverage · live price
BTC15
$83,770.00 ▲ 0.89%
7d -3.56%
XRP7
$1.41 ▲ 0.49%
7d -7.90%
ETH5
$2,546.81 ▲ 1.48%
7d -6.97%
JST4
$0.1374 ▼ 1.06%
7d -1.43%
HYPE3
$86.85 ▲ 1.16%
7d -4.31%
LINK3
$13.37 ▲ 2.98%
7d -6.21%
ZEC2
$1,277.20 ▲ 3.20%
7d -6.02%
TRX2
$0.3304 ▲ 0.04%
7d -1.60%

Crypto today — FAQ

What happened in crypto on October 11, 2026?

The crypto market was worth about $2.90T, up 0.74% over 24 hours. Token Times covered 63 stories, including: Ethena (ENA) Price Gains Traction Amid Rising Onchain Activity; Ledger Tampering Incident in Europe and AI Discovers $94B XRP Vulnerability; XRP Set to Trade on Nasdaq Through Evernorth Holdings.

How many crypto news stories did Token Times publish that day?

63 original briefs on October 11, 2026, covering Altcoins, Bitcoin, Markets, Regulation, DeFi. Each is synthesised from multiple outlets with live market data, and links to its original sources.

This daily digest links to Token Times's original briefs — each an independent summary with live market data that cites and links to its sources. Market figures reflect that day. Information only — not financial advice.