Crypto News — October 24, 2026
Crypto news from Saturday, October 24, 2026. The market was worth about ₹263.26T, with Bitcoin down 0.38% over 24 hours and sentiment at "Neutral" that day. The Token Times newsdesk published 118 original briefs.
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38 briefsStellar's tokenized asset growth and Spiko's increased funds coincide with XLM's technical breakout attempt.
XLM-1.1%Nasdaq-listed Evernorth highlights a 13-year-old XRP wallet in a new merchandise collaboration.
XRP+0.3%Stellar's October 23 Bell guide update outlines software changes for upcoming governance votes.
XLM-0.8%Grayscale identifies DATA, USD.AI, and Pearl as cryptocurrencies poised to benefit from AI expansion.
PEARL-6.1%XRP is designed as a neutral, counterparty-free bridge asset native to the XRP Ledger.
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XRP+0.2%Internet Computer records its lowest average transaction fee while analysts monitor ICP's price recovery prospects.
ICP-4.4%Grayscale highlights three crypto projects targeting AI infrastructure, with PEARL's 580% three-month gain drawing attention to AI computing rewards.
PEARL-6.1%XRP's latest recovery falters as the token slips back from $1.39 to the $1.27-$1.28 range.
XRP-0.9%TRON Inc. has added 150,783 TRX to its treasury as the token tests key resistance levels.
TRX-0.0%Institutional demand for Dogecoin ETFs remains subdued amid market volatility.
DOGE-4.4%Technical analysis indicates XRP could reach $30 if its multi-year ascending channel pattern holds.
XRP-2.7%XRP secures a 4.41% position in the CTX crypto fund, slightly exceeding its index weight, as analysts monitor its price trend.
XRP-3.6%XRP's recent rebound has reversed, pushing the price toward $1.28 as bearish technical signals persist.
XRP-2.9%TARA experienced a sharp decline of 13.26%, dropping to $0.000022 within half an hour.
JST+0.6%David Schwartz emphasizes the XRP Ledger's advantages in transaction processing and liquidity.
XRP-2.9%On-chain data reveals 2.5 billion XRP tokens acquired around $1.61, creating a significant resistance level.
XRP-2.5%A prominent analyst has issued a cautionary warning about Cardano's future performance.
ADA-3.7%Dogecoin Labs has launched a payment solution aimed at expanding DOGE's use in transactions.
DOGE-3.3%ADA faces a critical technical juncture after breaking below a months-long rising channel pattern.
ADA-3.9%Crypto influencer Zach Rector claims XRP's price could hit $10 based purely on speculation, without requiring significant real-world adoption.
XRP-2.4%Crypto influencer Ash Crypto suggests XRP could reach $2 if it breaks through a months-long resistance level.
XRP-2.9%The XRP network has seen a significant rise in its token burn rate, indicating heightened activity and potential price bullishness.
XRP-2.7%SEI attempts to find support after September's rally, with Saphyre's new product adding to TradFi-DeFi convergence.
SEI-5.4%Murad Mahmudov's bold claim has sparked debate about the future of meme coins in the crypto market.
BTC-1.2%A significant AVAX burn highlights scarcity but fails to boost price amid broader market weakness.
AVAX-3.7%NFT sales volume jumped significantly over the past week, driven by strong performance in the Bitcoin NFT ecosystem.
BTC-1.2%Bitcoin advocate Nebraskan Gooner expresses strong bearish sentiment on Cardano's future price potential.
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ADA-3.6%A significant shift of XRP tokens away from centralized exchanges has been observed, with over $7 billion worth of XRP moving to private wallets.
XRP-1.5%Bittensor's TAO token is currently trading at $249.18, significantly exceeding its predicted price of $193.52 for October 2026.
TAO-3.6%Market analyst Crypto Captain forecasts a potential ADA price surge before 2023 ends despite recent downturn.
ADA-3.0%UOS token price spiked dramatically despite the broader crypto market showing signs of uncertainty.
JST+0.9%NEAR Protocol is predicted to drop by 9.53% over the next five days, reaching a price of $4.21 per token.
NEAR-6.3%XRP faces a key test at the $1.20 support level as analysts monitor its price action.
XRP-2.7%Zcash's new Zakura infrastructure aims to improve user transaction functionalities and support the network's evolution.
ZEC-4.1%Valour's new Zcash ETP offers European investors exposure to privacy coins through traditional markets.
ZEC-4.1%Grayscale's analysis shows Zcash miners are earning significantly higher rewards compared to Bitcoin miners.
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ZEC-4.1%Grayscale identifies DATA, USD.AI, and Pearl as key protocols for AI infrastructure growth.
PEARL-9.2%Aster has launched USDC perpetual markets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as its token trades near $0.71.
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23 briefsAnalysts identify critical price thresholds as Bitcoin retraces from recent highs.
BTC-1.2%US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $301.2M for the week ending October 23, driven entirely by BlackRock's IBIT.
BTC-0.4%Tether's MDK initiative gains traction with commitments from 15 Bitcoin mining firms to enhance automation using AI.
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USDT+0.0%Bitcoin's price fell to its lowest level in over a month as leveraged traders faced significant liquidations.
BTC-1.0%The Bitcoin network's hashrate has rebounded to over one zettahash per second, signaling resilience in mining activity.
BTC-1.8%Bitcoin's October price swings have left investors uncertain, with most altcoins experiencing significant declines.
BTC-2.4%Arkham reports $19.48M in recent transfers, with $242.54M in labeled holdings still attributed to the attacker.
BTC-2.4%Franklin Templeton has filed for ETFs that convert stock dividends into Bitcoin while maintaining a focus on US equities.
BTC-1.6%Sygnum Bank's new MultiSYG service distributes Bitcoin collateral keys across multiple parties for enhanced security.
BTC-1.6%Bitcoin's price faces downward pressure as sellers target support near $80,500.
BTC-1.2%Bitcoin Core has updated its security policy to expedite vulnerability disclosures following concerns that AI tools can easily rediscover existing bugs.
BTC-1.2%Bitcoin holds key support levels while altcoins struggle, with ETF outflows and market dynamics shaping the current landscape.
BTC-1.3%Large Bitcoin holders have reversed their selling trend, accumulating significant amounts of BTC since July.
BTC-1.3%Bitcoin's market share reached its highest level since May 2026 despite BTC's price decline.
BTC-1.5%Bitcoin faces a critical weekend as it tests support at $80,000, with analysts warning of potential bearish momentum.
BTC-1.5%Bitcoin's price fell below its 50-day moving average for the first time since August, triggering significant long liquidations.
BTC-1.2%Arkham reports significant BTC transfers from wallets tied to the September Bitget breach.
BTC-1.3%Cryptocurrency investment firm Bitwise identifies two critical price levels for Bitcoin amid its recent sideways movement.
BTC-1.0%Bitcoin's price struggles near a critical support level, raising concerns about potential further declines.
BTC-1.0%NIP Group has agreed to purchase Bitcoin mining machines with a combined hash rate of 4.47 exahashes per second.
BTC-1.0%CryptoQuant's analysis suggests that Bitcoin recovery cycles are becoming more drawn out, influencing market sentiment.
BTC-1.1%Mallers' tweet amplifying a question about the best Bitcoin buying platform has fueled community discussion.
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OP-4.4%Byron Donalds supports bitcoin adoption by governments while opposing a Fed digital currency.
BTC-0.2%DeFi
14 briefsSolana's stablecoin user base has grown to over 14 million, highlighting its rising role in decentralized finance.
SOL-0.5%Crypto Economy reviews five key platforms for tracking smart money on the Solana blockchain.
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JUP-5.2%Ethereum's dominance in the RWA tokenization market is declining as Solana, BNB Chain, Stellar, and Avalanche gain traction.
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SOL-2.3%The memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has overtaken futures exchange Hyperliquid in daily protocol revenue, despite a longer-term revenue lead for Hyperliquid.
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PUMP-0.4%Attackers exploited governance mechanisms to drain $4.7 million in stablecoins from the X100 protocol.
Attackers captured two of three Senate seats, draining the project's treasury and causing the token to crash over 96%.
USDT+0.0%Aave has modified USDT borrowing conditions on its Ethereum V3 platform to protect liquidity.
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AAVE-8.5%BNB Chain has become the top blockchain for tokenized equities, surpassing competitors with a significant increase in trading volume.
SOL-4.0%JUST's upgraded buyback program integrates GasFree revenue and unlocks $20.34M in surplus funds to strengthen JST tokenomics.
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JST+0.6%An attacker drained 1.4 million AUSD tokens from a third-party product using Agora's stablecoin on Ethereum.
ETH-1.5%Uniswap sees a surge in new wallet creation despite recent price decline, potentially signaling renewed interest.
UNI-3.9%Uniswap has established a dominant position in cirBTC trading on the arc platform, accounting for 90% of the volume.
UNI-2.5%Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, emphasizes Stellar's promising outlook amidst recent market trends.
XLM-1.7%Sky Protocol's September revenue surged while Galaxy Digital allocated $100 million to sUSDS and initiated token burns.
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14 briefsA San Francisco startup says it has developed a process to convert mercury into gold, potentially impacting gold's market dynamics.
JST+0.1%Evernorth's CEO explains the rationale behind choosing XRP over Bitcoin, citing superior on-chain capabilities.
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XRP-1.1%Solana amplifies a post emphasizing crypto trading advantages while traditional markets are closed.
SOL-2.0%Binance experienced its largest hourly USDT outflow of October, exceeding previous highs by over $3 million.
USDT+0.0%Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dropped sharply as over $200 million in leveraged positions were liquidated within an hour.
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XRP-3.6%The McRib's comeback sparks renewed speculation about its unusual correlation with bitcoin prices.
BTC-2.4%A potential oil price crash below $100 per barrel could reshape the crypto market outlook by easing inflation and improving rate cut expectations.
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XRP-3.6%Circle's recent $500 million USDC minting on Solana points to growing demand for stablecoins in the ecosystem.
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SOL-2.9%Matt Damon’s presence at Ripple's Swell conference spotlights the Get Blue initiative.
JST-0.3%Roche's stock surges as its kidney drug sefaxersen shows promising Phase 3 results, cutting proteinuria by 43.1%.
BTC-1.2%SpaceX's financial strength and Bitcoin holdings are drawing attention as potential market catalysts.
BTC-1.3%Maelstrom's directional trading book has been closed due to macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.
ETH-1.6%Crypto prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket reached a new weekly volume record of $2.7 billion, driven by short-term Bitcoin bets.
BTC-1.2%Bitcoin and major altcoins experience declines amid a cautious market environment.
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XRP-2.7%Regulation
10 briefsUS Bank has initiated a live US-EU cross-border pilot for its USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar network.
XLM-3.9%New York Attorney General Letitia James is pursuing $1.3 billion from the founders of a crypto pyramid scheme that defrauded over 11,000 investors, primarily from religious communities.
Injective is making regulatory progress in the US for tokenized securities and institutional blockchain finance.
INJ-3.9%HTX restricts Russian users following similar moves by Bitget and MEXC due to sanctions concerns.
HTX-0.8%This week's crypto market saw major regulatory developments, Bitcoin's downturn, and Solana's network upgrade.
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SOL-2.6%JPMorgan and Bank of America are restricting third-party AI access to customer accounts following security breaches.
Italian police arrest 30 people and seize €21 million in assets after uncovering a mafia-linked money laundering operation using crypto and fake invoices.
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi acknowledged the exchange's mistake in asking Monero buyers about their employment and coin usage plans.
XMR-3.1%Nasdaq's move to extend trading hours to 23 hours per weekday could accelerate the adoption of tokenized stocks.
HTX has added Russia to its restricted jurisdictions list following similar moves by other crypto exchanges.
HTX-0.2%Ethereum
9 briefsEthereum's price faces pressure after Arthur Hayes' significant altcoin sales and broader market headwinds.
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ENA-1.9%Ethereum's recent 169,770 ETH outflow from exchanges echoes patterns seen before June's price surge.
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JST-0.7%Ethereum's price has fallen below its ascending channel, raising concerns about a potential drop towards $2,000.
ETH-2.6%Ethereum staking protocol Swell has temporarily halted transactions for its liquid staking tokens swETH and rswETH due to abnormal exchange rates.
ETH-1.5%A significant whale transaction and increased long positions suggest potential bullish momentum for Ethereum.
ETH-1.9%An Ethereum ICO participant who bought 100,000 ETH for $0.31 each has transferred 1,000 ETH worth $2.4M to Kraken.
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JST+0.6%Ethereum's early investors have sold significant holdings, causing the largest daily net exchange outflow since June.
ETH-1.0%The event underscores Arbitrum's growing influence in the crypto ecosystem with strong founder and project participation.
ARB-7.1%Lido DAO has initiated a governance vote to roll back specific contracts on the Hoodi testnet following the postponement of Ethereum's October 26 upgrade.
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LDO-2.7%Technology
6 briefsGoogle's updated privacy policy allows user data from Gmail, Drive, and Photos to be used for personalized ads through AI features.
Solana has confirmed that its network faces inherent limitations due to the speed of light, impacting transaction latency and global reach.
SOL-2.2%Oracle's $1 billion investment aims to strengthen its global partner network and accelerate cloud adoption.
The biotech startup aims to revolutionize military and emergency response with genetically enhanced canines.
China's Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission has unveiled a plan to establish a comprehensive national blockchain network by 2030.
A simple experiment shows how quickly bots can drain funds from easily guessable Ethereum private keys.
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What happened in crypto on October 24, 2026?
The crypto market was worth about ₹263.26T, down 0.38% over 24 hours. Token Times covered 118 stories, including: Stellar Network Sees $229M Tokenized Asset Growth Amid Market Volatility; Ethereum Tests $2,200 Support as Arthur Hayes Unloads $22.28M in Altcoins; Solana's Stablecoin Ecosystem Surges to 14 Million Holders.
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118 original briefs on October 24, 2026, covering Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi, Markets, Regulation. 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.