Crypto News — October 29, 2026

Onchain lending fees have dropped by half year-over-year, while Morpho stands out with a significant TVL despite market challenges.

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Arbitrum's derivatives ecosystem has processed $448B in cumulative trading volume, while ARB tests support levels.

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The Solana-based lending protocol halts borrowing in response to potential security risks from the recent Binance hack.

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Aave has proactively frozen lending markets to prevent a Binance hacker from leveraging stolen assets on its platform.

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The billionaire investor confirms his stake in Trade.xyz and expresses interest in using its perpetual futures platform.

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Polymarket's international prediction market was disrupted by a security breach, resulting in user losses and platform downtime.

A security breach on Polymarket's web interface resulted in the theft of $2.6 million from nearly 1,000 user accounts.

Chainlink's new service aims to provide continuous pricing for tokenized stocks and commodities, addressing a critical gap in onchain financial markets.

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Uniswap Labs has introduced TJAR, an open-source tool for converting platform fees into various tokens, starting with Robinhood integration.

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Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumped after Intercontinental Exchange's announcement of regulated U.S. perpetual futures markets using its infrastructure.

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Aave V4 has introduced its first externally curated lending markets in collaboration with Sentora, enabling borrowing of RLUSD, PYUSD, and OUSD against crypto collateral.

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Polygon Labs has integrated Solana into its Open Money Stack, enabling streamlined cross-chain payments and bank connectivity for enterprises.

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Airtm integrates with Mastercard's BVNK to enable stablecoin payments in emerging markets using the Stellar blockchain.

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Pump.fun has integrated Hyperliquid's perpetual futures trading with up to 50x leverage, while plans for a US exchange are underway.

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Kraken's parent company, Payward, seeks to deploy regulated Hyperliquid HIP-3 for U.S. perpetual futures trading.

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Curve Finance has launched on the Stellar blockchain, expanding beyond the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem for the first time.

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ChangeNOW's TOKEN2049 event in Singapore featured discussions with MetaMask, Trezor, WalletConnect, and other major players.

The Stellar Meridian event showcased the network's focus on real-world financial applications, drawing significant attention.

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Uniswap's new address creation surges to a six-year peak despite recent price fluctuations.

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Stellar integrates with Ethereum through VIA Labs, enabling cross-chain communication for stablecoins and tokenized assets.

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Anatoly Yakovenko argues that public companies must allow tokenized stock trading or exit public markets.

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An attacker exploited a vulnerability in zkLink Nova's Ethereum bridge to steal $786,000 in crypto assets.

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A significant new investment in Hyperliquid has been made through a $4 million USDC deposit and a long position on Monero.

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Pump.fun now offers crypto, stock, and commodity perpetuals through a partnership with Hyperliquid.

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Polymarket probes suspicious betting activity around Israel's election, revealing challenges in blockchain forensics.

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Tether, Circle, Ripple, and World Liberty Financial have collectively frozen over $2.6 billion in assets connected to a suspected $6 billion Binance security breach.

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Avalanche's C-Chain will facilitate tax refunds in yen-pegged JPYC stablecoins for international visitors in Japan starting November 1.

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HTX will cease operations in the UK, requiring customers to withdraw funds within a 48-hour window.

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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin receives A2 and P-1 ratings from Moody's, marking a significant milestone for stablecoin infrastructure.

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The Bank of Russia has exempted international crypto settlements from restrictions on self-custody wallets.

The Gemini co-founder rebukes Christine Lagarde following her surprise resignation announcement from the European Central Bank.

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The number of companies objecting to tokenized versions of their shares on OKXICE has reached 38, including major firms like Walmart and Eli Lilly.

Tyler Winklevoss takes aim at Christine Lagarde's anti-crypto stance following her ECB resignation news.

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France's Senate approves a bill enabling international crypto tax data exchange, but it still requires National Assembly ratification.

HTX settles with the FCA, agreeing to restrictions on UK crypto promotions until 2031.

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KuCoin becomes the third major crypto exchange to exit Russia and Belarus following EU sanctions.

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Bermuda's adoption of WalletConnect aims to expand cryptocurrency payments across the island, starting with ticketing services.

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Lagarde's early departure could influence the European Council's decision on her successor amid France's presidential election.

Australia's corporate regulator plans to treat prediction markets like banned binary options, posing challenges for platforms like Polymarket.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) plans to launch regulated Hyperliquid perpetual futures in the US through a partnership with Trade.xyz, pending regulatory approval.

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Aiden Pleterski, known as the 'Crypto King', has denied fraud charges in a Toronto court, claiming innocence amidst accusations of operating a $36.3M Ponzi scheme.

The US Treasury targets a scheme involving Russian intermediaries converting crypto for North Korean IT workers.

Alipay has distanced itself from crypto trading after a peer platform launched USDC transactions using Alipay for yuan payments.

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The state of Utah has charged Kalshi and its founders with promoting illegal online gambling, escalating regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space.

Senator Steve Daines has expressed support for Chainlink and the digital asset industry, coinciding with Chainlink's upcoming event in New York City.

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A reported $5.8 billion security breach at Binance triggered a market-wide crypto sell-off amid concerns over fund safety and exchange stability.

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The New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant downturn as inflation concerns wiped out $470 billion in market value.

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The cryptocurrency exchange reported a significant turnaround in profitability while expanding its market share and diversifying revenue streams.

A new survey reveals a growing preference for cryptocurrencies among European investors for long-term wealth creation.

Stellar will serve as a settlement option for USDC payments between the US and El Salvador through Movantis' platform.

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Kalshi's latest funding round highlights the growing competition in the prediction market sector.

Bybit's World Series of Trading 2026 features a $10 million USDT prize pool and expands beyond crypto to include stocks and AI trading.

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Alphabet's disappointing Q3 results prompt widespread analyst downgrades amid shifting market dynamics.

A new OKX survey reveals European investors favor cryptocurrencies over traditional retirement plans for building lasting wealth.

The market for tokenized stocks has reached a significant valuation and trading volume, driven by major tech stocks and DeFi integration.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe anticipates significant altcoin price increases after the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

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Canton Network and DTCC enable blockchain access to $30 trillion in eligible securities, boosting tokenization efforts.

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Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies fell after the Federal Reserve's meeting failed to reassure markets.

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Bitcoin and XRP prices face downward pressure following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates.

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The cryptocurrency market remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations across major assets.

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Alphabet's Q3 revenue grew 25% to $127.6 billion but missed Wall Street expectations, causing a sharp stock decline amid AI spending concerns.

CF Benchmarks has introduced an onchain oracle to provide institutional-grade crypto price indices on major blockchains.

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Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood stocks have fallen sharply as Bitcoin struggles below $80,000.

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Visa's stablecoin settlement run rate has grown tenfold in the past year, reaching over $25 billion across 10 blockchains.

Sui's Brazilian expansion through Mercado Bitcoin coincides with a critical technical juncture for SUI's price.

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Bron's integration with the Hashgraph Association aims to bolster self-custody solutions within the Hedera ecosystem.

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DOGE faces bearish signals as it trades below major moving averages with key support levels in focus.

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XRP's derivatives market heats up while on-chain liquidity raises questions about sustainability.

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Grok AI predicts significant price increases for Zcash and XRP by 2027, contingent on market conditions and catalysts.

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Amid Solana's recent price decline toward $100, trader Crypto Patel has made an aggressive long-term price prediction of $1,000 per SOL.

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MetaMask adds Stellar support, automatically generating XLM addresses for current users without additional setup.

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Sui assets are now available to millions of Brazilian users through a new partnership with Mercado Bitcoin.

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Technical analysts spot bullish chart patterns in XRP's price action, suggesting a potential recovery.

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Hyperliquid's latest token burn represents 5% of the maximum supply, highlighting its fee-funded buyback mechanism.

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Solana's tokenized commodities supply has reached a new milestone, reflecting growing adoption of its blockchain for real-world asset representation.

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PEPE's recent price increase has reignited its competition with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, fueled by whale activity and analyst optimism.

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XRP has dropped below the $1.30 support level amid bearish market positioning and ongoing pressure.

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Chainlink's price has fallen 20.8% in October despite continuous token outflows from Binance.

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Sui has launched XAUa, a regulated tokenized gold asset, but its native token faces downward pressure.

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Sui's current price of $0.9115 exceeds CoinCodex's 2026 prediction of $0.7273 by 25.08%.

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DFI experienced a sudden 16.12% drop in price within five minutes, triggering market scrutiny.

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Solana introduces BP Badges to enhance community interaction at the Breakpoint event.

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A significant BTC transaction has raised eyebrows in the crypto community amidst market volatility.

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Bitcoin's recent price action has significantly increased the net unrealized profits for holders, indicating potential market shifts.

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Bitfinex examines Bitcoin's price movements following the latest Federal Reserve policy announcements.

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Bitcoin's price recovery could face resistance from holders who acquired 4 million BTC above $85,000.

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Bitcoin's recent decline contrasts with Michael Saylor's bullish $100K price forecast within a year.

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Franklin Templeton has introduced two ETFs that combine U.S. equities with Bitcoin, using stock dividends to increase BTC exposure.

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Standard Asset Company will tie property income to a Bitcoin reserve fund managed by Coinbase.

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Bitcoin's price hovers around $80K as investors weigh economic data and technical indicators.

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Bitcoin's price rebounded above $81,000 as investors reacted to the latest PCE inflation data and awaited the Fed's interest rate decision.

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A new report highlights the potential for Bitcoin lending and yield products to drive institutional adoption beyond its store-of-value use case.

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Two large Bitcoin transactions totaling $200M moved to exchanges as a single whale purchased $903M in BTC.

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Bitcoin has rebounded from summer lows, but November brings fresh uncertainty for investors.

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Strive has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring 6,182 BTC for $511.4 million.

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Bitcoin's price could be influenced by an $11 billion options expiry following the recent FOMC decision.

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Bitcoin ETFs attracted $137 million in inflows, highlighting growing institutional investment, while Ethereum funds experienced outflows.

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Billionaire investor Tim Draper forecasts a Bitcoin-led revolution that could trigger bank runs and replace traditional currencies.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has identified a key area where artificial intelligence still falls short of human capabilities.

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Quantum computing company Alice & Bob's research indicates that cracking Bitcoin's cryptography may be possible with fewer resources than previously thought.

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Taurus now supports smart contract-based assets on the Stellar network, expanding institutional custody options.

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Bitcoin Core skipped its usual embargo process to disclose and patch three security flaws discovered by AI scanning.

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Teku and Besu release security updates to fix a certificate flaw that could compromise validator rewards.

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Sony's new blockchain initiative aims to support startups and creators in gaming, anime, and digital collectibles.

China-linked Volt Typhoon used the covert Silent Train network in four zero-day attacks targeting critical infrastructure platforms.

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Binance is grappling with a massive security breach involving nearly $6 billion in outflows across multiple cryptocurrencies.

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Binance assures users of fund safety after $3.5 billion exits its Ethereum hot wallets, raising questions about asset security.

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Binance acknowledges a major security incident after billions in crypto were withdrawn from its hot wallets.

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A suspected hack involving $2.5 billion in assets has sent shockwaves through the crypto market, with major stablecoin issuers taking action.

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Billions in crypto were moved from Binance wallets, prompting asset freezes and an ongoing investigation into potential security breaches.

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A hacker linked to recent Binance outflows is dumping significant amounts of PEPE and UNI tokens on Uniswap, raising concerns about market impact.

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A recent hack on CryptoBilis Ledger resulted in the theft of $95 million, with $10 million frozen, while PEPE coin activity surged.

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Singapore authorities report compromised Ledger wallets causing financial losses for users.

Ethereum's price drops 13.6% this month as ETFs shed $1.35B and dormant wallets activate.

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Blockonomi ranks and reviews the leading Ethereum casinos based on various criteria.

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The Jenner hardfork introduces upgrades focused on improving payments, real-world assets, and DeFi on the BNB Smart Chain.

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