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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.

Market cap$2.65T
Bitcoin 24h-1.46%
BTC dominance58.4%
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Altcoins

26 briefs
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.3% sincevia Coinfomania
DFI Surges 12.29% in Five Minutes Amid Market Volatility

DFI token experienced a sharp 12.29% price increase within five minutes, bucking the broader market trend.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia TronWeekly
Cardano Advances Node 11.2 Pre-Release Amidst Market Downturn

Cardano's Node 11.2 pre-release progresses the network towards the Dijkstra hard fork, but ADA struggles under selling pressure.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% sincevia Crypto Economy
Dogecoin Community Marks Doge Day Amidst Market Struggles

The Dogecoin community celebrated International Doge Day with tributes to Kabosu while DOGE traded below $0.10.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia DailyCoin
XRP Faces Potential Volatile Price Movement Amid Bollinger Band Squeeze

Technical analysis points to XRP being primed for a significant price swing after a rare Bollinger Band Squeeze.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.6% sincevia TronWeekly
TRON Hits 16 Billion Transactions Amidst Rising TRX Price Momentum

TRON's network activity reaches a new milestone as TRX tests key resistance levels.

TRX+1.7%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Ripple's XRP Sees Bullish Momentum Amid $875M Escrow Re-lock and Growing Institutional Demand

XRP's price shows signs of strength as Ripple secures $875M in escrow and analysts highlight potential in payments and ETFs.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
XRP Network Activity Surges 479%, Raising Expectations for Price Recovery

The XRP Ledger's daily payment volume skyrocketed by 479% on November 1, signaling a potential revival in network activity.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.8% sincevia NewsBTC
Solmate Reveals $115M Solana Holdings, No Binance Exposure

Solmate discloses 1.26 million SOL custody positions across major custodians, emphasizing no Binance exposure.

SOL-2.3%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia NewsBTC
Horizen Announces November 4 Bridge Cutoff Amid Ecosystem Transition

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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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Anthropic's Claude AI Forecasts Bullish Bitcoin Cash Surge by 2027

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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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.2% sincevia Coinfomania
Stellar CEO Calls for Improved Stablecoin Transaction Efficiency

Denelle Dixon emphasizes the importance of seamless transactions in stablecoin adoption.

XLM-0.5%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 5.7% sincevia AMBCrypto
NEAR Protocol Drops 6% as Selling Pressure Intensifies

NEAR's price fell below $4.30 amid market pressure, with analysts predicting further declines.

NEAR-7.0%
🔥 TrendingAltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 8.3% since 2 sources
Zcash Whale Invests $14M in ZEC Ahead of Major Speed Upgrade

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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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia U.Today
XRP Ledger Set for Cleanup Upgrade Amid Growing Ecosystem

The XRP Ledger is preparing for a cleanup upgrade as its infrastructure expands for tokenization, DeFi, and institutional use.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 7.2% sincevia NewsBTC
NEAR Protocol Joins Bitwise Large-Cap Crypto Indexes in October Rebalance

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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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.1% sincevia CoinJournal
Cardano Faces Downward Pressure as Whale Holdings Decline

Cardano's price consolidates below $0.20 amid declining whale holdings and bearish technical indicators.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Crypto.news
XRP Faces Critical Support Test as Price Hovers Near $1.25

XRP price is testing the $1.23 support level following October's decline, with technical indicators showing resistance around $1.30.

XRP-0.1%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia AMBCrypto
PONS Struggles Below $0.25 as Bears Maintain Control

PONS faces resistance in the $0.25-$0.27 range, with bulls needing to break $0.298 for a bullish shift.

AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.6% sincevia CoinEdition
MEET48 (IDOL) Surges 208% Weekly as Trading Activity Intensifies

The MEET48 (IDOL) token has rallied over 200% in the past week amid surging trading activity across derivatives and spot markets.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.1% sincevia NewsBTC
Cosmos Initiates ATOM Tokenomics Review with Governance Proposals

Cosmos contributors are preparing a public review of ATOM tokenomics with individual governance proposals.

ATOM-2.8%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.6% sincevia Coinfomania
Solana Closes Four Accelerator Programs with Funding Opportunities

Solana has announced the impending closure of four accelerator programs aimed at early-stage blockchain projects.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 5 sources
40 Million XRP Moved From Binance Hacker Wallet

A wallet tied to the 2019 Binance hack has transferred 80 million XRP worth $100.9 million to unknown addresses.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.8% sincevia Cryptopolitan
Worldcoin Operator Highlights Practical Benefits Over Hype in Crypto Adoption

Worldcoin's early orb operator emphasizes tangible benefits as crucial for crypto adoption success.

WLD-3.5%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.7% sincevia NewsBTC
Mercado Bitcoin to Offer Sui Access with Lending and Tokenization Features

Mercado Bitcoin plans to integrate Sui blockchain's SUI token and stablecoins, with potential for lending and tokenization services.

BTC+1.0%SUI+0.1%
AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Ripple CEO Predicts XRP as Institutional Crypto Standard Within 5 Years

Ripple executives outline ambitious plans for XRP's role in institutional and retail crypto adoption over the next five years.

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AltcoinsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.9% since 2 sources
Cardano Proposes New Funding Model for 2027

The proposal would allow funding stewards to apply for grants while maintaining DReps' spending control.

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Markets

23 briefs
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia CaptainAltcoin
Bitcoin and Ethereum Attempt Recovery Amidst Market Volatility

BTC and ETH show signs of recovery after last week's Binance hack-induced sell-off but remain below recent highs.

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MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia ZyCrypto
Evernorth's Nasdaq Debut Seen as Catalyst for XRP Ecosystem Growth

Analysts believe Evernorth's Nasdaq listing could significantly benefit XRP investors and the XRPL ecosystem.

XRP+0.1%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
American Express Stock Surges 2.79% on Expanded Global NBA and WNBA Partnerships

American Express (AXP) stock rises as the company broadens its sports partnerships with the NBA and WNBA globally.

🔥 TrendingMarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Coinhub Launches Crypto Prop Firm with $200K Funded Accounts and 30-Minute Tournaments

Coinhub Funded offers traders up to $200K in funded accounts and 30-minute trading tournaments across crypto, forex, and commodities.

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MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Middle East De-escalation Signals

Gold and silver prices are recovering after last week's selloff, driven by signs of de-escalation in the Middle East.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia CoinEdition
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Coinbase to Underweight, Slashes Price Target to $120

Morgan Stanley has turned bearish on Coinbase due to weakening trading activity and concerns over the Binance hack's impact on centralized exchanges.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Blockonomi
uniQure Stock Drops Despite FDA Priority Review for Huntington's Gene Therapy

uniQure's stock fell 3% despite receiving FDA priority review for its Huntington's disease gene therapy AMT-130.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 4 sources
SpaceX Stock Rises on Potential Boost Mobile Acquisition or Network Deal

SpaceX is reportedly in talks with EchoStar to acquire Boost Mobile or access its wireless network for Starlink Mobile.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.1% since 4 sources
Strategy's $413M STRC Buybacks Dwarf Recent Bitcoin Purchases

Michael Saylor's company has allocated over six times more capital to stock buybacks than to Bitcoin acquisitions in recent weeks.

BTC-0.0%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Amazon Stock Gains on Phillip Securities Upgrade and AWS Growth Outlook

Amazon shares rose after Phillip Securities upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $330.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia Crypto.news
Metaplanet Completes ¥25.27B Shareholder Buyback Amidst Market Volatility

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%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.8% sincevia CryptoSlate
Bitcoin's Path Tied to Oil Prices Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Bitcoin's recovery faces new challenges as oil prices and OPEC+ decisions influence macroeconomic conditions.

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MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.2% since 4 sources
Bitcoin Holds 100-Day MA Amid US Midterm Election Volatility

Bitcoin's price action remains steady above its 100-day moving average as markets brace for US midterm election and tech earnings volatility.

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MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Coinbase Posts $719M Profit, Driven by $715M in Crypto Gains

Coinbase returns to profitability in Q3 2026, though stock drops 10.6% despite strong results.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia Crypto.news
Key Events Loom for Bitcoin as Volatile October Ends

U.S. midterms, jobs data, Fed commentary and tech earnings could impact Bitcoin's price trajectory.

BTC+0.3%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia CryptoNews
Binance Withdrawals Surge to FTX Levels Amid Market Resilience

Binance experienced withdrawal levels similar to those seen during the FTX crisis in November, but the broader crypto market remains stable.

BTC+0.3%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.4% sincevia CryptoSlate
Fed Study Reveals Persistent Financing Burden in Treasury Markets

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%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.8% sincevia Bitcoin.com
Rare Eisenhower Dollar Prototype Sells for $189,000 After $10 Purchase

A 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype fetched $189,000 at auction after being acquired for under $10 in 2008.

JST+1.5%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin.com
Rare Velvet Underground Acetate Sold for $25,200 After 75-Cent Street Purchase

A record collector's lucky sidewalk find turned into a valuable music artifact.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.5% since 3 sources
Ethereum ETFs Suffer Record Outflows in October

US spot Ethereum ETFs experienced their largest monthly outflows since launching in July 2024.

ETH+1.1%
MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.8% sincevia CryptoSlate
Ripple USD Supply on XRPL Drops 29%, XRP Pool Reserves Stable

The circulating supply of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger has fallen by 29%, while XRP liquidity remains steady.

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MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin.com
Bond Markets Rally Amid US AI Tech Sector Growth Concerns

Investors are shifting to bonds as concerns rise over stagnation in major US tech companies despite strong Q3 economic growth.

MarketsNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Coinfomania
Uber Enters Tokenized Finance with HSBC Money Market Fund Acquisition

Uber's strategic move into tokenized money market funds via HSBC highlights growing institutional interest in digital asset solutions.

Bitcoin

22 briefs
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia TronWeekly
Bitcoin Faces Selling Pressure as ETF Outflows Hit $614M

Bitcoin's price is under pressure due to significant outflows from spot ETFs and technical indicators turning bearish.

BTC-1.5%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia Coinfomania
OKX Moves 1,163 BTC to Anonymous Wallet Amid Market Downturn

OKX transferred 1,163 BTC to an unknown wallet, raising questions about potential market implications.

BTC-1.5%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia Decrypt
Strive Advances in Bitcoin Treasury Holdings with $10M Purchase

Strive has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 124 BTC, solidifying its position among top corporate Bitcoin holders.

BTC-2.2%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia ZyCrypto
VanEck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $500,000, Citing Gold Comparison

Investment firm VanEck projects Bitcoin could achieve a $500,000 price target, drawing parallels with gold's market valuation.

BTC-1.5%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia Coinfomania
Jack Mallers Highlights Bitcoin's Potential Amid Market Downturn

Bitcoin advocate Jack Mallers emphasizes the cryptocurrency's untapped potential during a market downturn.

BTC-1.4%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% sincevia Bitcoin.com
Metaplanet Completes $160M Shareholder Buyback to Strengthen Bitcoin Holdings

The Tokyo-listed company has repurchased nearly half of its authorized shares in under three weeks.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% since 2 sources
Metaplanet Frees ¥8B for Bitcoin Purchases After Early Bond Repayment

Metaplanet has unlocked ¥8 billion by repaying bonds early, boosting its Bitcoin acquisition plans.

BTC-1.0%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.2% since 2 sources
Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 43,124 BTC with $10M Purchase

Strive Inc. added 124 BTC to its treasury, funded partly through its first use of the SATS at-the-market program.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.9% sincevia The Block
Strive Advances Toward Second-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder Status

Strive's recent $10 million bitcoin purchase strengthens its position among major institutional holders.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.9% since 3 sources
Strategy Buys 811 Bitcoin for $65.5M, Expanding Treasury to $4.9B

The Bitcoin treasury firm added 811 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $208.2M in preferred stock.

BTC-0.3%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.1% since 3 sources
BTCPay Server Vulnerability Exposes Bitcoin Wallets to Theft

A security flaw in older BTCPay Server versions has led to reported Bitcoin wallet thefts, prompting urgent warnings for operators.

BTC-0.0%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.8% sincevia Coinfomania
Coinbase Marks Bitcoin's 18th Birthday with 18,000th BTC Treasury Addition

Coinbase adds its 18,000th Bitcoin to its treasury as Bitcoin celebrates its 18th anniversary.

BTC-0.2%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.8% since 3 sources
Bitcoin Users Turn Binance Hacker Wallets into Message Boards

Micropayments carrying messages are being sent to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.0% since 6 sources
Elliptic Tracks $2.2M in Binance Hack Proceeds Through Bitcoin Mixing

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has traced 28 BTC from the recent Binance hack to Bitcoin mixing services.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.1% sincevia NewsBTC
Bitcoin White Paper Celebrates 18 Years, Payment Verification Remains Central

Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin white paper introduced a novel payment verification system on October 31, 2008.

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BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.5% sincevia CryptoSlate
Lightning Network Security Fixes Still Absent on Majority of Nodes

71% of Lightning Network nodes remain vulnerable despite year-old security patches.

BTC+0.1%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.4% sincevia Bitcoin Sistemi
Bitcoin Tests $79,000 Resistance Amid Third Day of Market Recovery

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $78,000 level and is now challenging the $79,000 resistance mark.

BTC+0.3%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.6% sincevia Coinfomania
Bitcoin Maintains Bullish Momentum Above 50-Week Moving Average

Bitcoin has closed above its 50-week moving average for seven consecutive weeks, signaling sustained bullish sentiment.

BTC+0.7%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.6% since 9 sources
BTCPay Server Alerts Users to Hot Wallet Attacks, Advises Server Shutdown

BTCPay Server has issued an emergency alert after reports of attackers draining Bitcoin from hot wallets on its platform.

BTC+0.7%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.7% since 3 sources
Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $203M Net Outflows Amid Market Caution

Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced significant net outflows last week, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.

BTC+0.8%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.7% since 3 sources
Bitcoin Payment Processor Btcpay Reports Hot Wallet Security Breach

Btcpay has issued an emergency shutdown after attackers compromised hot wallets on self-hosted servers.

BTC+1.0%JST+2.5%
BitcoinNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.7% sincevia NewsBTC
Bitcoin Core 32.1 Released With Privacy Enhancements and Integration Checks

The latest Bitcoin Core update focuses on privacy improvements and compatibility verification for network operators.

BTC+1.0%

Regulation

18 briefs
RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.5% sincevia AMBCrypto
TRON Emerged as Early Channel for Binance Hack Proceeds, Elliptic Reports

A new investigation reveals TRON's role in laundering funds from the Binance hack and their subsequent movement across multiple blockchains.

BTC-1.5%ETH-0.6%TRX+1.9%
RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Coinbase Staking Services May Resume in New Jersey After Lawsuit Withdrawal

New Jersey has reportedly withdrawn its lawsuit against Coinbase's crypto staking services, potentially allowing users to resume staking after a three-year hiatus.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.3% sincevia Crypto Economy
South Korea Calls Urgent Crypto Security Meeting Amid North Korean Hacking Surge

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%
RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Coinfomania
Hedera Highlights $HBAR's Role in EU and DTCC Financial Discussions

Hedera's recent retweet emphasizes its engagement with major financial institutions and regulators.

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RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.9% sincevia Cryptopolitan
Tesla and Samsung Urge US to Avoid Vietnam Tariffs Amid Supply Chain Concerns

Major manufacturers Tesla and Samsung are actively opposing new tariffs on Vietnamese imports, citing potential supply chain disruptions and price increases.

JST+0.6%
🔥 TrendingRegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.6% since 10 sources
Tether Freezes $4.5M USDT After Mercado Bitcoin Security Incident

Tether has frozen over $4.5 million USDT following a security breach at Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin.

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🔥 TrendingRegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.6% since 10 sources
Mercado Bitcoin Suffers $40M Hack, Suspends Services

Brazil's largest crypto exchange confirms a cyberattack and halts operations amid $40M losses.

BTC-0.6%JST+1.4%
RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 6 sources
South Korea Convenes Crypto Exchanges Amid $6.4B Binance Hack Investigation

South Korea's FSC summons major crypto exchanges for emergency talks after a massive hack on Binance, with $2.85B in stolen funds frozen.

🔥 TrendingRegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 9 sources
Over $106M in Suspected EU Crypto Theft Uncovered by ZachXBT

An EU-based entity reportedly lost over $106 million in a crypto theft involving stablecoins.

🔥 TrendingRegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 7 sources
Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Trials for Tokenized Government Debt

Hong Kong's financial authorities are launching regulated stablecoin trials for tokenized government debt, with HSBC's RedCoin reaching 50,000 users.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.7% sincevia 99Bitcoins
Pro-Crypto Politician Haley Stevens Faces Backlash Over Endorsement

Congresswoman Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has sparked controversy among Democrats.

JST+2.0%
RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 6 sources
Animoca Brands Secures Abu Dhabi Fund Management Approval

Animoca's Abu Dhabi subsidiary gains regulatory approval to manage collective investment funds, expanding its institutional financial services presence.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia NewsBTC
Circle Seeks SEC Clarity on Stablecoin Cash Reserves Treatment

Circle requests the SEC to clarify the regulatory treatment of cash reserves for qualifying payment stablecoins.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.7% sincevia Coinfomania
Gate.io Takes Action Against Accounts for Alleged Spoofing

Gate.io has frozen two accounts suspected of spoofing orders, indicating a crackdown on market manipulation.

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RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia NewsBTC
ECB Selects Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Infrastructure

The European Central Bank has chosen two network providers to support the digital euro pilot phase.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Bank of Korea Launches Crypto Risk Assessment of Financial Institutions

The central bank is surveying 31 financial firms about their exposure to potential crypto market disruptions.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Brazil's Crypto Licensing Deadline Passes for Existing Market Participants

Brazil's Central Bank has closed its licensing window for crypto firms already operating in the market.

RegulationNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin.com
Crypto Legal Developments: Prediction Markets, Offshore Exchanges, and Taxation

This week saw significant legal developments in crypto prediction markets, offshore exchanges, taxation, and fraud.

DeFi

12 briefs
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.6% sincevia Crypto Economy
Solana's Real-World Asset Market Hits $5.12 Billion Milestone

Solana's RWA market surges to new heights amid growing tokenized asset adoption.

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DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Coinfomania
Arbitrum's USDG Lending on Morpho Hits $143M in TVL

Arbitrum's USDG lending on the Morpho protocol has reached $143 million in total value locked, reflecting growing stablecoin activity.

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DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Aave Horizon Integrates Chainlink for 24/7 Tokenized Stock Valuations

Aave's Horizon platform now offers continuous pricing for tokenized equities collateral through Chainlink's price feeds.

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DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.4% sincevia Coinfomania
SBI Digital Markets and Ember Protocol to Tokenize Real-World Assets on Arbitrum

SBI Digital Markets has partnered with Ember Protocol to tokenize real-world assets using the Arbitrum blockchain.

ARB-4.1%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.2% sincevia Coinfomania
Solana Maintains DEX Volume Lead with $65B in October

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%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.9% sincevia Coinfomania
Fables Recognized at Arbitrum-Robinhood Event in Singapore

Fables received recognition at an event co-hosted by Arbitrum and Robinhood, highlighting community engagement efforts.

ARB-4.0%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.0% sincevia Coinfomania
Backpack Securities Hits New Monthly Volume Record on Solana

Backpack Securities has set a new monthly volume record just four months after launching tokenized assets on Solana.

SOL-1.3%JST+2.2%BP-0.8%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.9% since 2 sources
Polygon Expands Banking Access for Solana Stablecoins

Polygon's OMS expansion enables foreign businesses to connect Solana stablecoins to traditional banking systems under specific conditions.

SOL-1.4%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Cryptopolitan
XDC Network and Keyban Partner to Enable AI Agents with Non-Custodial USDC Accounts

XDC Network collaborates with Keyban to provide AI agents with independent accounts for on-chain USDC payments.

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DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.2% sincevia NewsBTC
Ethena Pay Launches Earn+ on Avalanche via Aave V4 and Upshift Vaults

Ethena Pay has introduced Earn+, a new product utilizing Aave V4 on Avalanche through Upshift vaults curated by Steakhouse.

AVAX-3.2%ENA-4.9%AAVE-2.8%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.7% since 2 sources
Prediction Markets Hit Record $123B Volume in October, 643M Trades

Prediction markets recorded their highest-ever monthly trading volume and trade count in October.

JST+2.2%
DeFiNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia NewsBTC
Polymarket Announces $3.9M Refund Plan After Script Compromise

Polymarket will refund $3.9 million following a security incident involving a compromised monitoring script.

Technology

11 briefs
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% since 2 sources
Linux Vulnerability Puts Solana Validators on Ubuntu at Risk

A critical Linux kernel bug remains unpatched on Ubuntu, prompting urgent security warnings for Solana validators.

SOL-3.0%
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Coinfomania
Hedera Introduces Pay-Per-API Model with Agent Accounts

Hedera's new Agent Accounts enable autonomous API access and data purchasing without wallet sharing.

HBAR-2.7%
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Anthropic Seeks $3.5B in Japan Ahead of $1.5T Nasdaq IPO

The AI startup plans a major Japanese share sale alongside its Nasdaq listing.

TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.0% sincevia Coinfomania
Lloyds and Aberdeen Complete UK's First Tokenized FX Trades

Lloyds Bank and Aberdeen collaborate on tokenized FX trades using Hedera technology.

HBAR-1.8%
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% since 2 sources
Solana Achieves 1,000 Days of Continuous Network Uptime

Solana marks a major milestone of 1,000 days without a network-wide outage, highlighting its improved reliability.

SOL-1.3%
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 1.6% since 2 sources
Wall Street Analysts Maintain Mixed Sentiment on Nvidia Stock Amid AI Demand

Nvidia stock remains a focal point for Wall Street analysts due to its strong position in AI infrastructure.

JST+0.8%
TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Unchained
Chainalysis Confirms Agentic Attack Compromised User Data

The blockchain analytics firm disclosed a security breach affecting user records while maintaining that sensitive case files remain secure.

TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Crypto.news
Sible Network Halts Three-Account Mining Plan Amid Sybil Attack Fears

Sible Network suspends its multi-account mining program following concerns over potential Sybil attacks.

TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia NewsBTC
Ambire Ice Highlights Safe Owner Changes and Approval Thresholds on Signing Interface

Ambire's Ice hardware wallet aims to enhance security by displaying key transaction details during the signing process.

TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.3% sincevia Coinfomania
KuCoin Partners with Zumo for Quantum-Secure Crypto Infrastructure

KuCoin and Zumo have signed an MoU to develop quantum-resistant financial solutions.

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TechnologyNovember 2, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
XRP Ledger Proposes Token Authorization Fixes for Liquidity Pools

Two proposals aim to enhance authorization checks for liquidity pool tokens and trust-line balances on the XRP Ledger.

XRP+0.1%

Ethereum

8 briefs
EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.3% sincevia TronWeekly
Optimism to Join Ethereum Institutional Forum, Highlighting OP Stack's Growth

Optimism'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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EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin.com
Bitmine Advances Toward 5% Ether Ownership Amid Binance Hack Aftermath

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.

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EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia Crypto.news
BlackRock's Ethereum Fund Experiences Significant Monthly Outflows

BlackRock's Ethereum investment product saw outflows of 580,145 ETH, valued at $1.32 billion, over the past month.

ETH+0.7%
EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia CryptoSlate
Ethereum's Active Stake Rises Despite Shrinking Consensus Balance

Ethereum's active staking pool grew by 361,000 ETH in October while the total staking balance declined.

ETH+0.7%
🔥 TrendingEthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% since 5 sources
Bitmine's Ether Accumulation Slows to 8,573 ETH as Market Remains Cautious

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.

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EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia Crypto Daily
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Reports $14.5B in Crypto and Cash Holdings

The company reveals holdings of 6.06 million ETH and a total of $14.5 billion in crypto and cash.

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EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% since 3 sources
PendleLoop Launches ETH Leveraged Trading Platform

PendleLoop introduces a new platform for leveraged Ethereum trading, aiming to reduce costs for traders.

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EthereumNovember 2, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.3% sincevia CryptoNews
Ethereum Whale Makes $63M Purchase Amid Market Uncertainty

A major Ethereum whale has invested $63 million in ETH, potentially signaling a market bottom.

ETH+0.7%

Stablecoins

5 briefs

Security

4 briefs

Exchanges

4 briefs

Institutional

1 brief

Bitcoin|Altcoins|Markets

1 brief

Sectors in the news

live on-chain size
Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) ₹351.94B 11DeFi lending ₹4.71T 7Cross-chain bridges ₹1.14T 6On-chain derivatives ₹162.17B 3DEX liquidity ₹1.14T 2Liquid staking ₹4.85T 2

Coins in the news

by coverage · live price
BTC37
₹73,13,103.63$77,038.00 ▼ 1.76%
7d -3.85%
ETH15
₹2,14,173.94$2,256.16 ▼ 1.45%
7d -2.87%
JST12
₹13.41$0.1413 ▲ 2.11%
7d +1.44%
XRP10
₹118.66$1.25 ▼ 0.56%
7d -4.43%
SOL9
₹8,759.05$92.27 ▼ 2.74%
7d -8.49%
TRX4
₹30.38$0.3201 ▲ 2.13%
7d -2.79%
USDC4
₹94.87$0.9994 ▼ 0.03%
7d +0.00%
USDT4
₹94.81$0.9988 ▼ 0.03%
7d +0.01%

Crypto 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.

How many crypto news stories did Token Times publish that day?

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.