Crypto News — October 28, 2026

Influencer RookieXBT suggests PEPE Coin may indicate a shift towards risk-on sentiment in the crypto market.

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SHIB's recent token burn and technical indicators suggest potential recovery despite ongoing selling pressure.

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Two $48.76 million transfers from Poloniex to Justin Sun-linked wallets have put PEPE whale activity under scrutiny.

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BNB Chain's 37th quarterly Auto-Burn removed 1.64 million BNB, worth $1.197 billion, from circulation.

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI forecasts a potential landmark catalyst for XRP by January 1, 2027.

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XRP's prolonged consolidation period may be setting the stage for a significant breakout, according to analyst Michael XBT.

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The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks as a recommended validator while removing Anodos Finance at its request.

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MemeToro's AI presale continues as the Fed's rate decision impacts crypto markets.

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XRP tests support at $1.30 while XLM consolidates within a triangle formation as altcoins navigate market volatility.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT suggests a meme coin resurgence, with PEPE potentially leading the charge.

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Chainlink's price stabilizes near $11.70 after a 16% drop over the past month.

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Despite Hedera's strong technology and corporate backing, its native token HBAR faces investment challenges.

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Cryptoquant identifies a deleveraging pattern in XRP that previously preceded a significant price increase.

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Blockchain.com has launched TRX options as part of a seven-asset expansion, expanding global access to the TRON ecosystem.

TRX+0.2%

SkyAI has sold its Solana holdings and increased its cash tender offer to $214.3 million after settling with Bastion Trading.

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Shield has introduced the first confidential onchain trading pair for Zcash (ZEC) on its platform.

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A new proposal aims to enable XRP Ledger wallets without upfront XRP deposits, shifting reserve costs to sponsors.

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BNB Chain's Q3 report shows a significant increase in smart contract deployments but a drop in daily active addresses.

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NEAR Protocol gains momentum after launching Jio perpetuals and expanding U.S. derivatives access.

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Three altcoins show signs of recovery as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's October policy decision.

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Cardano's price struggles and ecosystem limitations keep it off analysts' buy lists despite its market size.

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XRP has rebounded to $1.33 after successfully defending the $1.26 support level for the second time in October.

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Zcash marks a decade of innovation with its distinctive 20% block reward allocation for developer funding.

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Bittensor's TAO token is expected to decline to $195.80 by November 1, 2026, according to CoinCodex's technical analysis.

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A significant PUMP token transaction highlights active trading and profit-taking in the Solana ecosystem.

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TAO has slightly recovered from its latest low but remains down from September's highs.

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Midnight's mainnet has processed over one million transactions, showcasing significant growth in daily activity.

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A private share placement worth 800 million yen, paid entirely in Bitcoin, aims to boost Lightning Network adoption in Japan.

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Analyst Eric Balchunas draws attention to a comparison between Bitcoin's price and ETF holders' cost basis.

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Vanguard's $7.5 million investment in Metaplanet highlights growing institutional interest in crypto-linked assets.

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Bitcoin's recent decline is increasingly linked to oil price volatility rather than AI trends.

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MicroStrategy's shareholder vote for daily dividends could lead to resumed Bitcoin purchases.

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Michael Saylor's Strategy has secured shareholder approval to implement daily dividends across four classes of preferred stock.

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Bitcoin's recent gains may be short-lived as analysts warn of potential downside following the upcoming FOMC meeting.

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Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings moved $81 million in BTC to BitGo, marking its fourth significant transfer this month amid ongoing market uncertainty.

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Bitcoin's price approaches $82,000 as analysts suggest the market correction may be nearing its end.

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Spiral's report highlights the paradox of Bitcoin's merchant adoption versus its low everyday spending.

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows over two days, reversing some of October's outflows as market sentiment remains neutral.

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Bitcoin's hash rate remains robust at 1067 EH/s despite miners reportedly diverting resources to AI projects.

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Bitcoin's price surpasses $81,000 as significant BTC withdrawals from exchanges coincide with ETF inflows.

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Speculative discussions on ideal Bitcoin purchase prices are gaining traction within the community.

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Core DAO's early contributors step down as the Bitcoin-focused blockchain shifts power to independent validators and community members.

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Jack Dorsey's Spiral raises concerns about Bitcoin's slow progress in payments compared to stablecoins.

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Bitcoin's long-term success depends on its adoption as a currency for everyday transactions, according to Jack Dorsey.

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A significant Bitcoin transfer from Coinbase Institutional to an unidentified wallet has raised market speculation.

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Galaxy Research argues that Bitcoin's bear market has ended, setting the stage for a potential rally to $125,000.

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A significant liquidation cluster around $87K has been identified for Bitcoin, raising concerns among traders.

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Russian authorities shut down five cryptocurrency exchanges and a darknet drug market as part of a significant anti-money laundering operation.

Aviva Investors tokenizes a share class of its £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund using the XRP Ledger.

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The US government sold shares of AI firm Anthropic seized from FTX for $627M, now worth nearly $4B.

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Trenton Johnston received a prison term for laundering over $13 million in stolen cryptocurrency funds.

BTC+1.2%

Bitcoin and Ethereum face pressure as traders await the Federal Reserve's policy announcement, with implications for market direction.

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A growing list of major corporations, now including 33 firms, have objected to their shares being traded as tokens on the proposed OKX-ICE platform.

Markets anticipate the Fed will maintain rates at 3.75%-4% during the October meeting, with a less than 10% chance of another hike.

Google has unveiled a new crypto custody solution designed to help banks securely manage digital assets.

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South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange discloses a data breach as regulators probe intrusions at multiple financial institutions.

Itaú Unibanco has formally notified Brazil's Central Bank of its cryptocurrency trading and custody services, becoming the first bank to complete the process under new regulations.

Hedera's push for SEC protection aims to strengthen HBAR's regulatory standing, but faces challenges amidst market uncertainty.

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The ruling clarifies Bitcoin's legal status as property under Thai law while denying it money status.

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Robinhood's crypto revenue plummeted 55% year-on-year to $120M in Q3, while the CEO emphasizes the need for clearer regulations on tokenized stocks.

Ripple's flagship event marks a decade with expanded partnerships and regulatory discussions amid market growth.

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South Korea's Bithumb exchange is probing a cyberattack on its internal communications system and assessing potential data exposure.

Four major financial and crypto firms report data breaches, exposing customer information and internal data.

An opinion piece examines Tether's strategic approach to the US market and regulatory landscape.

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Solana captured a significant share of cross-chain blockchain revenue in October 2026, according to DeFi Development Corp.

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Samsung partners with Solana to integrate USDC stablecoin transfers into its wallet app for US Galaxy users.

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An Avalanche vault was exploited for nearly $1 million via a flash loan, coinciding with AVAX's technical downturn.

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Institutional investors can now stake Solana (SOL) directly from BitGo's regulated custody accounts through a new partnership with Jupiter.

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Arbitrum aims to tokenize all valuable assets, signaling a major strategic shift in its platform vision.

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Spout aims to transform margin lending with 0% interest loans against tokenized U.S. equities.

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Morpho's real-world asset lending markets have reached new heights with over $2 billion in deposits and nearly $900 million in loans.

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Ethena Pay has launched Earn+, offering up to 12% yields on dollar deposits through a vault on Avalanche's Aave v4.

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Phantom expands its crypto wallet functionality by launching Kalshi-powered prediction markets for US customers.

Securitize adds Stellar to its platform, tapping into its $4 billion regulated asset ecosystem.

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The Coin Republic and CoinCodex review the top crypto exchange widgets for seamless embedded transactions in 2026.

The Coin Republic and CoinCodex highlight the best crypto exchange APIs and platforms for developers in 2026, focusing on different developer needs and market trends.

Faroo has launched stPROS on Pharos, offering liquid staking for PROS holders, but faces hurdles in adoption and liquidity.

Pyth Network announces new collaborations with major market players, broadening its data offerings.

PYTH-1.9%

Brian Armstrong emphasizes the accelerating migration of traditional financial assets to blockchain infrastructure.

Lynq and ZeroBeta integrate on Avalanche to allow tokenized Treasuries to back loans and trades while earning interest.

AVAX+2.4%

A recent security breach in TranchePool has resulted in the loss of $1.013M USDC, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms.

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Equity ETF inflows surge during SPX downturns, indicating a shift in investor behavior.

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Butler, an autonomous trading tool for macro events, has been launched by Virtuals Protocol.

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Stellantis reports strong Q3 performance with €37.6 billion in revenue and a 90% cut in net losses.

Frontier Airlines saw a significant airfare hike but still reported a larger loss due to rising fuel costs.

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Shareholders have approved daily dividend distributions for four preferred stocks of the company.

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Monness, Crespi, Hardt increases Apple price target as earnings season approaches.

Vertiv's stock price jumped 14.49% after reporting a 61% increase in Q3 revenue and a 91% rise in EPS.

GE Vernova and Vertiv stocks surge as both companies report robust Q3 performance and raise future revenue guidance.

Ripple anticipates reaching a $900 million annualized product revenue run rate by the end of 2026 as its institutional business expands.

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CoinShares' Zcash exchange-traded product debut in Paris was halted due to unresolved operational settlement requirements.

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Robinhood's record revenue was driven by prediction markets, but earnings and crypto performance disappointed.

BNY Mellon has expanded its crypto custody services to include XRP and Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD.

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US spot Solana ETFs saw $19.16M in outflows on October 27, their worst day since December 2025, as SOL hovers near $100 support.

SOL+2.7%

A forgotten Pokémon card collection stored in an attic for 15 years has fetched over $2 million at auction.

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USDT trading volume on Mercado Bitcoin spiked as investors hedged against economic uncertainty following Lula's election victory.

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Datavault AI's stock price halved after announcing difficulties withdrawing bitcoin from a $150 million deal with Scilex.

BTC+1.7%

China's AI stock bubble deflation raises questions about potential impact on Bitcoin prices.

BTC+0.5%

The Ethereum Foundation is exploring native transaction assertions to improve transaction safety.

ETH+0.5%

The chipmaker's revenue surpasses 100 trillion won as AI demand creates a multi-year memory supply crunch.

TRON uses a unique dual-resource model with Bandwidth and Energy for transaction processing, replacing the traditional gas fee system.

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AI trading agents successfully contained 97.5% of losses within preset limits during a six-month study.

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Google's new MPC crypto custody system aims to secure digital assets for institutional clients amidst rising security threats.

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Initia has halted operations after an attacker exploited a MoveVM bug to mint unauthorized tokens and steal $2.7 million.

The new handbook aims to improve safety in AI-assisted trading as user interest in automated systems grows.

Stripe introduces Stripe Pay for free instant business-to-business transfers using profile handles, alongside AI and stablecoin payment tools.

Google's new crypto security service, Google MPC, is in private preview for institutional clients ahead of SPiCE International 2026.

The platform's plan to index public server conversations for web searchability has sparked mixed reactions among crypto communities.

A security incident at Solflare has compromised validator keys, though user funds remain unaffected.

SOL+0.2%

Integral Spacetime has debuted as a new AI-centric storage solution leveraging the Filecoin network.

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Coinbase has added Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin to its platform, expanding its stablecoin offerings for both retail and institutional clients.

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Coinbase adds Ripple USD (RLUSD) to its platform for trading, custody, and settlement services.

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Circle's USDC has overtaken Tether's USDT in the European stablecoin market, driven by regulatory changes and increased liquidity.

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Moody's assigns an A2 rating to Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, signaling strong institutional confidence.

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Anchorage Digital Bank will custody MXNB stablecoin across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, and Arc blockchains.

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Coinbase is winding down support for the yen-pegged GYEN stablecoin following its issuer's decision to retire the asset.

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Lido Finance will hold a discussion focused on Ethereum staking, featuring industry leaders and key updates.

ETH+0.6%

The planned October 26 GlamBeacon upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced.

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Bitmine's latest ETH purchase raises its share of Ethereum supply to nearly 5%.

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Growing institutional interest in Ethereum has led to talks about implementing tailored transaction rules within the network.

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Coinbase announced an October 26 cutoff for accessing Beacon assets due to the Blast network shutdown.

BNB Chain's contract deployments surged to 12.3 million in Q3 2026, marking significant growth in its ecosystem activity.

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