Crypto News — November 2, 2026
Crypto news from Monday, November 2, 2026. The market was worth about ₹251.53T, with Bitcoin down 1.46% over 24 hours and sentiment at "Fear" that day. The Token Times newsdesk published 135 original briefs.
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Altcoins
26 briefsDFI token experienced a sharp 12.29% price increase within five minutes, bucking the broader market trend.
JST+2.0%Cardano's Node 11.2 pre-release progresses the network towards the Dijkstra hard fork, but ADA struggles under selling pressure.
ADA-2.4%The Dogecoin community celebrated International Doge Day with tributes to Kabosu while DOGE traded below $0.10.
DOGE-2.0%Technical analysis points to XRP being primed for a significant price swing after a rare Bollinger Band Squeeze.
XRP+0.1%TRON's network activity reaches a new milestone as TRX tests key resistance levels.
TRX+1.7%XRP's price shows signs of strength as Ripple secures $875M in escrow and analysts highlight potential in payments and ETFs.
ETH-0.2%
XRP+0.2%The XRP Ledger's daily payment volume skyrocketed by 479% on November 1, signaling a potential revival in network activity.
XRP-0.1%Solmate discloses 1.26 million SOL custody positions across major custodians, emphasizing no Binance exposure.
SOL-2.3%Horizen users must move assets before the bridge shuts down as the project winds down its Layer 3 and shifts to Base.
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USDC-0.0%AI predicts BCH could reach $2,000-$4,000 by January 2027, with potential for $5,000+ in a strong bull market.
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BCH-3.1%Denelle Dixon emphasizes the importance of seamless transactions in stablecoin adoption.
XLM-0.5%NEAR's price fell below $4.30 amid market pressure, with analysts predicting further declines.
NEAR-7.0%A significant crypto whale has placed a $14 million bet on Zcash, anticipating a 300% speed increase from the upcoming NU7 hard fork.
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HYPE-3.3%The XRP Ledger is preparing for a cleanup upgrade as its infrastructure expands for tokenization, DeFi, and institutional use.
XRP-0.5%NEAR Protocol has been added to Bitwise's large-cap crypto indexes, replacing either UNI or AVAX depending on the benchmark.
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AVAX-2.2%Cardano's price consolidates below $0.20 amid declining whale holdings and bearish technical indicators.
ADA-1.1%XRP price is testing the $1.23 support level following October's decline, with technical indicators showing resistance around $1.30.
XRP-0.1%PONS faces resistance in the $0.25-$0.27 range, with bulls needing to break $0.298 for a bullish shift.
The MEET48 (IDOL) token has rallied over 200% in the past week amid surging trading activity across derivatives and spot markets.
LINK-3.7%Cosmos contributors are preparing a public review of ATOM tokenomics with individual governance proposals.
ATOM-2.8%Solana has announced the impending closure of four accelerator programs aimed at early-stage blockchain projects.
SOL-0.9%A wallet tied to the 2019 Binance hack has transferred 80 million XRP worth $100.9 million to unknown addresses.
XRP-0.0%Worldcoin's early orb operator emphasizes tangible benefits as crucial for crypto adoption success.
WLD-3.5%Mercado Bitcoin plans to integrate Sui blockchain's SUI token and stablecoins, with potential for lending and tokenization services.
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SUI+0.1%Ripple executives outline ambitious plans for XRP's role in institutional and retail crypto adoption over the next five years.
XRP-0.7%The proposal would allow funding stewards to apply for grants while maintaining DReps' spending control.
ADA-0.1%Markets
23 briefsBTC and ETH show signs of recovery after last week's Binance hack-induced sell-off but remain below recent highs.
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ETH-1.3%Analysts believe Evernorth's Nasdaq listing could significantly benefit XRP investors and the XRPL ecosystem.
XRP+0.1%American Express (AXP) stock rises as the company broadens its sports partnerships with the NBA and WNBA globally.
Coinhub Funded offers traders up to $200K in funded accounts and 30-minute trading tournaments across crypto, forex, and commodities.
USDT-0.0%Gold and silver prices are recovering after last week's selloff, driven by signs of de-escalation in the Middle East.
Morgan Stanley has turned bearish on Coinbase due to weakening trading activity and concerns over the Binance hack's impact on centralized exchanges.
uniQure's stock fell 3% despite receiving FDA priority review for its Huntington's disease gene therapy AMT-130.
SpaceX is reportedly in talks with EchoStar to acquire Boost Mobile or access its wireless network for Starlink Mobile.
Michael Saylor's company has allocated over six times more capital to stock buybacks than to Bitcoin acquisitions in recent weeks.
BTC-0.0%Amazon shares rose after Phillip Securities upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $330.
Metaplanet repurchased 96.45 million shares for ¥25.27 billion as its stock price rose 2.46% to ¥250 per share.
BTC-1.4%
JST+1.4%Bitcoin's recovery faces new challenges as oil prices and OPEC+ decisions influence macroeconomic conditions.
BTC-0.2%Bitcoin's price action remains steady above its 100-day moving average as markets brace for US midterm election and tech earnings volatility.
BTC-0.1%Coinbase returns to profitability in Q3 2026, though stock drops 10.6% despite strong results.
U.S. midterms, jobs data, Fed commentary and tech earnings could impact Bitcoin's price trajectory.
BTC+0.3%Binance experienced withdrawal levels similar to those seen during the FTX crisis in November, but the broader crypto market remains stable.
BTC+0.3%A new Federal Reserve study shows that dealer financing needs can extend beyond their bond holdings, with potential implications for crypto markets.
BTC+0.3%A 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype fetched $189,000 at auction after being acquired for under $10 in 2008.
JST+1.5%A record collector's lucky sidewalk find turned into a valuable music artifact.
US spot Ethereum ETFs experienced their largest monthly outflows since launching in July 2024.
ETH+1.1%The circulating supply of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger has fallen by 29%, while XRP liquidity remains steady.
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RLUSD-0.0%Investors are shifting to bonds as concerns rise over stagnation in major US tech companies despite strong Q3 economic growth.
Uber's strategic move into tokenized money market funds via HSBC highlights growing institutional interest in digital asset solutions.
Bitcoin
22 briefsBitcoin's price is under pressure due to significant outflows from spot ETFs and technical indicators turning bearish.
BTC-1.5%OKX transferred 1,163 BTC to an unknown wallet, raising questions about potential market implications.
BTC-1.5%Strive has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 124 BTC, solidifying its position among top corporate Bitcoin holders.
BTC-2.2%Investment firm VanEck projects Bitcoin could achieve a $500,000 price target, drawing parallels with gold's market valuation.
BTC-1.5%Bitcoin advocate Jack Mallers emphasizes the cryptocurrency's untapped potential during a market downturn.
BTC-1.4%The Tokyo-listed company has repurchased nearly half of its authorized shares in under three weeks.
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JST+1.4%Metaplanet has unlocked ¥8 billion by repaying bonds early, boosting its Bitcoin acquisition plans.
BTC-1.0%Strive Inc. added 124 BTC to its treasury, funded partly through its first use of the SATS at-the-market program.
BTC-1.2%Strive's recent $10 million bitcoin purchase strengthens its position among major institutional holders.
BTC-0.3%The Bitcoin treasury firm added 811 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $208.2M in preferred stock.
BTC-0.3%A security flaw in older BTCPay Server versions has led to reported Bitcoin wallet thefts, prompting urgent warnings for operators.
BTC-0.0%Coinbase adds its 18,000th Bitcoin to its treasury as Bitcoin celebrates its 18th anniversary.
BTC-0.2%Micropayments carrying messages are being sent to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack.
BTC-0.2%Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has traced 28 BTC from the recent Binance hack to Bitcoin mixing services.
BTC-0.2%Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin white paper introduced a novel payment verification system on October 31, 2008.
BTC-0.0%71% of Lightning Network nodes remain vulnerable despite year-old security patches.
BTC+0.1%Bitcoin has reclaimed the $78,000 level and is now challenging the $79,000 resistance mark.
BTC+0.3%Bitcoin has closed above its 50-week moving average for seven consecutive weeks, signaling sustained bullish sentiment.
BTC+0.7%BTCPay Server has issued an emergency alert after reports of attackers draining Bitcoin from hot wallets on its platform.
BTC+0.7%Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced significant net outflows last week, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.
BTC+0.8%Btcpay has issued an emergency shutdown after attackers compromised hot wallets on self-hosted servers.
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JST+2.5%The latest Bitcoin Core update focuses on privacy improvements and compatibility verification for network operators.
BTC+1.0%Regulation
18 briefsA new investigation reveals TRON's role in laundering funds from the Binance hack and their subsequent movement across multiple blockchains.
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TRX+1.9%New Jersey has reportedly withdrawn its lawsuit against Coinbase's crypto staking services, potentially allowing users to resume staking after a three-year hiatus.
South Korea's FSC convenes major crypto exchanges to address escalating security threats following a $6.4 billion Binance hack linked to North Korea.
ETH-0.5%Hedera's recent retweet emphasizes its engagement with major financial institutions and regulators.
HBAR-2.7%Major manufacturers Tesla and Samsung are actively opposing new tariffs on Vietnamese imports, citing potential supply chain disruptions and price increases.
JST+0.6%Tether has frozen over $4.5 million USDT following a security breach at Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin.
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USDT-0.0%Brazil's largest crypto exchange confirms a cyberattack and halts operations amid $40M losses.
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JST+1.4%South Korea's FSC summons major crypto exchanges for emergency talks after a massive hack on Binance, with $2.85B in stolen funds frozen.
An EU-based entity reportedly lost over $106 million in a crypto theft involving stablecoins.
Hong Kong's financial authorities are launching regulated stablecoin trials for tokenized government debt, with HSBC's RedCoin reaching 50,000 users.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has sparked controversy among Democrats.
JST+2.0%Animoca's Abu Dhabi subsidiary gains regulatory approval to manage collective investment funds, expanding its institutional financial services presence.
Circle requests the SEC to clarify the regulatory treatment of cash reserves for qualifying payment stablecoins.
Gate.io has frozen two accounts suspected of spoofing orders, indicating a crackdown on market manipulation.
GT+0.5%The European Central Bank has chosen two network providers to support the digital euro pilot phase.
The central bank is surveying 31 financial firms about their exposure to potential crypto market disruptions.
Brazil's Central Bank has closed its licensing window for crypto firms already operating in the market.
This week saw significant legal developments in crypto prediction markets, offshore exchanges, taxation, and fraud.
DeFi
12 briefsSolana's RWA market surges to new heights amid growing tokenized asset adoption.
SOL-2.3%Arbitrum's USDG lending on the Morpho protocol has reached $143 million in total value locked, reflecting growing stablecoin activity.
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ARB-5.3%Aave's Horizon platform now offers continuous pricing for tokenized equities collateral through Chainlink's price feeds.
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AAVE-4.8%SBI Digital Markets has partnered with Ember Protocol to tokenize real-world assets using the Arbitrum blockchain.
ARB-4.1%Solana processed over $65 billion in decentralized exchange volume in October, marking 15 consecutive months as the top blockchain for DEX trading.
SOL-1.3%Fables received recognition at an event co-hosted by Arbitrum and Robinhood, highlighting community engagement efforts.
ARB-4.0%Backpack Securities has set a new monthly volume record just four months after launching tokenized assets on Solana.
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BP-0.8%Polygon's OMS expansion enables foreign businesses to connect Solana stablecoins to traditional banking systems under specific conditions.
SOL-1.4%XDC Network collaborates with Keyban to provide AI agents with independent accounts for on-chain USDC payments.
USDC-0.0%Ethena Pay has introduced Earn+, a new product utilizing Aave V4 on Avalanche through Upshift vaults curated by Steakhouse.
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AAVE-2.8%Prediction markets recorded their highest-ever monthly trading volume and trade count in October.
JST+2.2%Polymarket will refund $3.9 million following a security incident involving a compromised monitoring script.
Technology
11 briefsA critical Linux kernel bug remains unpatched on Ubuntu, prompting urgent security warnings for Solana validators.
SOL-3.0%Hedera's new Agent Accounts enable autonomous API access and data purchasing without wallet sharing.
HBAR-2.7%The AI startup plans a major Japanese share sale alongside its Nasdaq listing.
Lloyds Bank and Aberdeen collaborate on tokenized FX trades using Hedera technology.
HBAR-1.8%Solana marks a major milestone of 1,000 days without a network-wide outage, highlighting its improved reliability.
SOL-1.3%Nvidia stock remains a focal point for Wall Street analysts due to its strong position in AI infrastructure.
JST+0.8%The blockchain analytics firm disclosed a security breach affecting user records while maintaining that sensitive case files remain secure.
Sible Network suspends its multi-account mining program following concerns over potential Sybil attacks.
Ambire's Ice hardware wallet aims to enhance security by displaying key transaction details during the signing process.
KuCoin and Zumo have signed an MoU to develop quantum-resistant financial solutions.
KCS+0.1%Two proposals aim to enhance authorization checks for liquidity pool tokens and trust-line balances on the XRP Ledger.
XRP+0.1%Ethereum
8 briefsOptimism's OP Stack now powers over 50 Ethereum-based chains and will be discussed at the Ethereum Institutional Forum in London.
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OP-2.2%Bitmine Immersion Technologies is nearing its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's total supply as the market shows resilience following Binance's $6.3 billion hack.
ETH-0.2%BlackRock's Ethereum investment product saw outflows of 580,145 ETH, valued at $1.32 billion, over the past month.
ETH+0.7%Ethereum's active staking pool grew by 361,000 ETH in October while the total staking balance declined.
ETH+0.7%Bitmine added 8,573 ETH to its holdings last week, reaching 6.06 million ETH while the market reacts calmly to Binance's security incident.
ETH+0.7%The company reveals holdings of 6.06 million ETH and a total of $14.5 billion in crypto and cash.
ETH+0.9%PendleLoop introduces a new platform for leveraged Ethereum trading, aiming to reduce costs for traders.
ETH+0.8%A major Ethereum whale has invested $63 million in ETH, potentially signaling a market bottom.
ETH+0.7%Stablecoins
5 briefsUSDC will soon be available in Samsung Wallet for U.S. users, aiming to boost stablecoin accessibility.
USDC-0.1%TRON now hosts more USDT than Ethereum as the stablecoin market surpasses $178 billion.
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TRX+1.4%Tether's Q3 report highlights significant financial growth and increased reserves.
USDT-0.1%Circle's CCTP burn limits will decrease from October 31, while Noble's separate migration deadline is set for January 2027.
USDC-0.0%HSBC's new HKD-backed stablecoin has quickly gained traction in Hong Kong with significant user adoption and transaction volume.
JST+2.3%Security
4 briefsFollowing a $6.3 billion Binance hack, NEAR Intents' Alex Shevchenko emphasizes critical wallet security measures.
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NEAR-9.7%Stolen funds from the $6.3 billion Binance hack are being swapped for Bitcoin as exchanges respond to US requests to block transactions.
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GT-1.1%Trezor has increased its wallet passphrase limit to 128 characters following security incidents involving Coldcard wallets.
Cybercriminals are leveraging AI tools to identify and rank high-value crypto targets based on stolen data analysis.
Exchanges
4 briefsThe platform has reinstated its GitBook documentation but warns users to avoid internal links as it probes unauthorized activity.
Binance has completed a new Proof of Reserves verification and restored nearly all assets lost in a $6.3 billion hack.
Blockchain trading platform tZERO has agreed to merge with FG Imperii Acquisition Corp., aiming for a public listing on NYSE American.
The exchange has restored 95% of assets lost in the recent hack while managing significant withdrawal activity.
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USDT4Crypto today — FAQ
What happened in crypto on November 2, 2026?
The crypto market was worth about ₹251.53T, down 1.46% over 24 hours. Token Times covered 135 stories, including: DFI Surges 12.29% in Five Minutes Amid Market Volatility; Linux Vulnerability Puts Solana Validators on Ubuntu at Risk; Cardano Advances Node 11.2 Pre-Release Amidst Market Downturn.
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135 original briefs on November 2, 2026, covering Altcoins, Markets, Bitcoin, 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.