Crypto News — October 31, 2026
Crypto news from Saturday, October 31, 2026. The market was worth about ₹253.93T, with Bitcoin up 0.32% over 24 hours and sentiment at "Fear" that day. The Token Times newsdesk published 112 original briefs.
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28 briefsA looming 420,000 ETH supply overhang raises sell-off concerns, but market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
ETH+1.2%NEAR Protocol has been reinstated in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, a significant development for its market positioning.
NEAR+5.2%Chainlink added over 427,000 LINK to its reserve in October as the token targets $16.
LINK+4.8%Stellar's integration of USDT0 has reached a significant milestone, coinciding with XLM's price showing signs of a potential breakout.
XLM+1.1%Large DOGE transactions coincide with technical analysis pointing to potential breakout.
DOGE-0.1%An altcoin has seen a surprising price increase of 23% on the day its network officially shuts down.
Cryptopolitan projects SUI could reach an average price of $34.20 by 2031.
SUI+0.8%Avalanche network surpasses 1.6 billion transactions as AVAX tests $8 support level.
AVAX+2.3%Dogecoin's October performance fell short of bullish expectations, continuing its negative trajectory from last year.
DOGE-0.0%Lisk's hourly RSI surges to 82.5 while its daily trend remains neutral, indicating short-term strength without a confirmed uptrend.
USDT+0.0%Shiba Inu's exchange reserves are rapidly decreasing, indicating potential renewed demand for the token.
SHIB-0.8%Shiba Inu experiences a sharp decline in holder count as the cryptocurrency market remains volatile.
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JST+0.0%Bonk (BONK), a Solana-based meme token, has attracted attention with its long-term price predictions despite market volatility.
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SHIB-2.4%Crypto analyst Isaac compares Shiba Inu and Pepe, revealing his next major investment choice.
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PEPE-6.0%Pi Network's price could reach $0.3600 by 2026 and potentially $1.71 by 2032 according to recent analysis.
PI+0.3%Ripple is scheduled to unlock 1 billion XRP tokens from its escrow accounts, a regular event that impacts XRP supply dynamics.
XRP-0.2%Binance's XRP reserves have reached their lowest level since 2022, indicating sustained demand despite recent price fluctuations.
XRP-0.2%The Cardano Foundation's membership in the Swiss Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA) aims to facilitate tokenized securities on the Cardano blockchain.
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JST-0.5%Cardano's ADA hovers below key moving averages as the network prepares to release node version 11.2 for DijkstraNet.
ADA+0.9%XRP holders can now borrow stablecoins against wrapped XRP, with the token trading near $1.25.
XRP-0.6%Pi Network has announced four significant developer updates as it aims to enhance its ecosystem's utility and accessibility.
PI+0.0%NFT sales dropped 35.37% to $42.13 million over the past week, while Ethereum reclaimed its position as the leading blockchain for NFT transactions.
ETH+0.5%RSR experienced a sharp price increase amid a generally flat crypto market.
JST-0.0%Internet Computer (ICP) and Arbitrum (ARB) forecasts suggest potential growth over the next decade, with differing timelines and targets.
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ARB-1.2%Arbitrum's price is expected to rise gradually, potentially surpassing $1 by 2030 according to recent projections.
ARB-2.3%Ripple's XRP is testing key support levels following a sell-off, with its short-term trajectory uncertain.
XRP-1.3%A major SOL transfer to Coinbase Institutional has sparked market interest amid broader crypto downturn.
SOL-1.8%NEAR Protocol has introduced a new hackathon track emphasizing privacy and AI, aiming to spur innovation in these areas.
NEAR+9.2%DeFi
19 briefsArbitrum's tokenized funds have reached $1.1 billion, highlighting the platform's growing influence in decentralized finance.
ARB+2.0%Uniswap has introduced a developer analytics dashboard as its Swap API surpasses $2 billion in usage.
UNI+1.5%Hyperliquid's HYPE token price fell despite a major deal with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for regulated futures markets.
HYPE-0.8%Chainalysis reports that THORChain has postponed the laundering of funds stolen from Binance.
Shopify's new integration with Base and USDC brings stablecoin payments to mainstream e-commerce.
USDC+0.0%Solana has become the top blockchain for real-world asset inflows, drawing increased attention from traders.
SOL+0.2%A security breach on the b14g platform resulted in the theft of approximately 97 million CORE tokens.
BTC+0.2%Kaiko's extended Series B funding round, led by S&P Global, raises $110M with participation from major financial institutions.
XLM+0.9%Chainlink's expanded oracle service aims to provide continuous pricing for tokenized assets, with Aave adopting the feeds for its platform.
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AAVE+7.1%Uniswap's TJAR fee conversion feature now extends beyond its protocol, with Robinhood joining the ecosystem.
UNI+3.1%HashPack users can now trade tokenized stocks and ETFs using HBAR or Hedera's wrapped USDC version through SODAX.
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HBAR+1.1%Polygon integrates its open money infrastructure with Solana to enable cross-chain stablecoin transactions.
SOL+0.9%A coordinated attack on 12 DeFi websites hosted through Name.com resulted in the theft of approximately $138,000.
RedStone Finance has announced a new bug bounty program offering up to $250,000 for critical smart contract vulnerabilities.
Lido DAO's daily treasury revenue jumped to $605,320 on October 30, a 6.4x increase from its seven-day median.
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LDO+0.9%Pendle has seen a significant $16 million increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) for tokenized stock DeFi offerings.
PENDLE+8.0%Aave's emergency controls halted new deposits after a Binance-linked attacker exploited the platform, causing market disruption.
AAVE+6.4%A significant HYPE token burn coincides with ICE's support for a Hyperliquid-based venture.
HYPE-6.4%Aave has resumed operations after a freeze but has imposed new restrictions on collateralized loans.
AAVE+5.4%Markets
15 briefsA new OKX survey reveals a growing appetite for crypto investment among younger US investors.
Changpeng Zhao defends SpaceX stock as a long-term investment despite recent price decline.
Cryptocurrency market volatility surged following the Binance hack, with major coins showing varying resilience.
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ETH+0.5%Private credit funds may owe banks $349B despite potential difficulties in collecting owed interest from borrowers.
Strategy reports record operating income of $20.9B, driven by Bitcoin gains, as Saylor predicts a new bull market.
BTC+0.0%Silver's pullback from its 2026 peak may present a strategic entry point for investors, according to Peter Brandt.
The Dubai-based luxury car rental platform is expanding internationally while maintaining its UAE standards.
Global markets experienced volatility on October 30, with tech stocks, Bitcoin, and precious metals falling while oil prices surged.
BTC+0.8%Evernorth Holdings has filed with the SEC to register 73.7 million shares for potential resale by existing investors.
Ripple's expanding payment volume has not translated into gains for XRP, as token holders lack direct claims on the company's profits.
XRP+0.2%Bitcoin ETFs have recorded 30-day net outflows, breaking a positive trend that began in late July.
BTC-0.4%Coinbase stock dropped 1.7% as Q3 revenue fell sharply, though net income and USDC holdings increased.
USDC+0.0%BitcoinWorld has confirmed a serious security incident involving unauthorized fund withdrawals.
BTC+0.8%Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows of $643 million, potentially signaling shifting investor sentiment.
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ETH+0.2%Maple Finance has secured $280 million worth of XRP as collateral for stablecoin loans, with upcoming maturities raising liquidation risks.
XRP+3.4%Bitcoin
13 briefsThe reported Binance breach surpasses the Mt Gox hack in dollar value but not in Bitcoin stolen.
BTC+0.3%Strive CEO Matt Cole acknowledges Binance's strong response to a recent hack but expresses concerns about Bitcoin's market position.
BTC+1.2%Bitcoin's influence has grown beyond a digital currency to shape an entire industry and popular culture.
BTC+0.8%Bitcoin's foundational document turns 18 as the cryptocurrency gains mainstream traction and faces new challenges.
BTC+0.0%The pioneering cryptocurrency marks its 18th year in operation amidst a rapidly evolving technological and security landscape.
BTC+0.2%Next Technology's board greenlights the potential sale or borrowing against 5,833 BTC, exceeding its market cap by over 50 times.
BTC+0.2%Coinbase commemorates the Bitcoin whitepaper's 18th anniversary, highlighting its lasting impact on the crypto ecosystem.
BTC+0.2%Bitcoin's post-Binance hack decline has analysts eyeing deeper support levels as the market braces for US midterm elections.
BTC+0.2%Coinbase commemorates the anniversary of Bitcoin's whitepaper by emphasizing its key feature of a 21 million BTC supply limit.
BTC+0.2%The Binance hacker now controls over $1.4 billion in Bitcoin, exceeding Tesla's BTC reserves.
BTC+0.2%Rising digital threats are prompting crypto users to consider self-custody solutions for enhanced security.
BTC-0.2%Bitcoin trades near $77,000 as Grayscale enables in-kind swaps and the SEC considers stricter crypto fund regulations.
BTC+0.3%Data shows long-term Bitcoin holders sold at a significant discount, impacting market sentiment.
BTC+1.1%Regulation
13 briefsA new initiative aims to tackle crypto scams and provide stablecoin-based aid, backed by major industry players.
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SOL-0.4%The US has imposed sanctions on two Russian nationals for facilitating cryptocurrency cash-outs linked to North Korean IT workers.
The U.S. government has officially attributed the massive Binance hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor group.
France's National Assembly approves a first-reading version of a tax targeting data providers at €0.055 per gigabyte.
The outgoing ECB president maintained a skeptical stance on Bitcoin throughout her tenure.
BTC+0.8%The New York Stock Exchange owner will operate a regulated US market for Hyperliquid's perpetual futures contracts.
HYPE-4.4%Cambodian casinos in Sihanoukville received over $1 billion in crypto despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
A county assistance office supervisor allegedly embezzled EBT cards and exchanged them for drugs and cash.
Hackers behind a $6.4 billion Binance-related theft are using novel laundering techniques to obscure stolen funds.
The perpetrators of the $6.4 billion Binance hack are using highly unusual laundering techniques.
The upcoming US midterm elections could significantly influence the future of cryptocurrency regulation and market outlook.
A Pennsylvania lawyer allegedly drained funds from two clients, including leaving a 76-year-old with just $26 in their bank account.
JST-0.2%a16z, Uniswap, and DeFi Education Fund push back against Illinois' proposed crypto tax regulations, citing security risks and DeFi restrictions.
UNI+11.0%Technology
8 briefsBlockchain analysis firm Chainalysis discloses an AI-assisted cyberattack compromising some client data.
Software agents are now capable of initiating and managing transactions autonomously within set parameters.
OpenAI has reduced its fundraising target by $10 billion as investor sentiment toward AI cools.
A widespread credential theft campaign has compromised multiple developer platforms with hundreds of malicious package versions targeting Solana developers.
SOL+0.8%The Bank for International Settlements explores the XRP Ledger's potential for verifying official economic statistics.
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XRP-1.1%Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis confirms a security breach that compromised customer data through advanced AI techniques.
A hypothetical scenario of an AI agent booking the wrong flight raises concerns about AI decision-making in travel and beyond.
JST-0.7%The mobility giant joins major financial institutions in a blockchain-based corporate treasury management pilot.
CC+6.4%Ethereum
7 briefsEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is in Mumbai to engage with the local community and explore new projects.
ETH+0.8%A recent Ethereum blockchain reorganization has led to THORChain pausing its operations, raising concerns about network stability.
ETH+1.2%Ethereum investment products have experienced continuous outflows for 23 consecutive days, reflecting sustained negative investor sentiment.
ETH+0.7%Large Ethereum holders acquired $29 million in ETH as the cryptocurrency shows signs of potential recovery.
ETH+1.2%Titan Builder's $22.83M revenue surpasses Tether's, highlighting MEV's growing financial significance in Ethereum.
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USDT+0.0%Ethereum's recent sharp decline has analysts scrutinizing key support levels around $2,000.
ETH+0.9%Ether has fallen for six consecutive sessions, remaining below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
ETH+0.6%Exchanges
4 briefsBinance has replenished most of the assets stolen in a recent security breach and aims to resume withdrawals this weekend.
North Korea-linked hackers drained $6.4 billion from Binance, marking the largest crypto theft ever recorded.
Ethena has transferred $24 million in ENA tokens to Binance as the exchange works to recover from a $6.3 billion security breach.
ENA+2.1%Binance reports unauthorized withdrawals after a security incident possibly linked to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop.
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OP+11.5%Security
2 briefsHardware vulnerabilities in older iPhones could compromise offline crypto wallet security.
Chainalysis reveals a security breach exposing customer names and emails through 'offensive agentic techniques'.
TRX-4.9%Stablecoins
2 briefsCircle reports a net decrease in USDC circulation as redemptions exceed new token issuance.
USDC+0.0%Bessent argues that dollar-backed stablecoins could enhance the dollar's global role and boost demand for US Treasury debt.
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USDT3Crypto today — FAQ
What happened in crypto on October 31, 2026?
The crypto market was worth about ₹253.93T, up 0.32% over 24 hours. Token Times covered 112 stories, including: Binance Hack Could Be Largest Crypto Theft Ever at $6.3 Billion; Tether-Backed FASE Foundation Launches to Combat Crypto Scams; Vitalik Buterin Visits Mumbai to Boost Ethereum's Ecosystem.
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112 original briefs on October 31, 2026, covering Altcoins, DeFi, Markets, Bitcoin, 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.