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Binance Buys Back Tokens as Ethena Sends 128.6M ENA
Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hot Wallet Breach: How the Attack Unfolded
Australia Questions Retail Prediction Markets as ASIC Warns
Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as BlackRock Leads
Hyperliquid Fees Hit 30-Day High as Perps Hit $17.44B
Bitcoin Dips to $76,300 as Binance Confirms $6.3B Hack
ICE plans U.S. venue for Hyperliquid perpetual futures
Bitcoin Deemed Property by Thai Supreme Court, 10-Year Term Upheld
Bitcoin Traders Eye Key Inflation Inflection Chart
Bitcoin nodes on Windows, Mac hit by 3 AI-found flaws
Ripple RLUSD Gets Moody’s A2/P-1 After US Bank Nod
DTCC launches tokenization for $30T in eligible securities
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $81K as Pepe Jumps 9%
Bitcoin Averages 53.7% Gain After Midterms; S&P 15%
Ripple Swell 10th: Bessent Outlines Plan B on CLARITY Act
Datavault AI Drops 50% after Loss of Access to 1,309 BTC
Zcash founders split over $125M grant fund’s future
Bitcoin Accumulation Now, Galaxy Says Bear Ended Under $58K
Bitcoin risk mood cools as JPMorgan flags AI funding
Ripple wins OCC nod for Ripple National Trust Bank
Bitcoin Odds Hit 21% for US Treasury Buy on Kalshi
Bitcoin: Strive Adds 6,182 BTC, Lifting Total to 43,000
Foundation Wallet Breach: Fake Recall Emails, 10-Minute Ouster
Crypto Week Ahead: Central Bank Rate Calls and Coinbase Results to Watch
Bitcoin slips below $80K as traders de-risk pre-Fed
Stablecoin Market Sheds $12.73B as USDT Holds 60.74%
Bitcoin slips under $81K as 50-day support breaks
Stablecoins Bridge Boosted as 3 Asian Central Banks Join
XRP Ledger gets $150M Franklin Templeton fund shares
Bitcoin Multisig Loans Debut at Sygnum with Debifi
Binance Buys Back Tokens as Ethena Sends 128.6M ENA
Binance is repurchasing assets lost in its $6.3 billion hack, with blockchain trackers flagging activity on October 31. Wallets linked to Ethena moved 128.63 million ENA—about $24 million—into a Binance deposit address in several tranches, aligning with on-chain data showing the exchange is sourcing coins via market channels and OTC deals.
Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hot Wallet Breach: How the Attack Unfolded
Binance suffered a security breach on October 29 that resulted in approximately $6.3 billion in unauthorized withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident involved malicious wallet authorizations, an extensive laundering operation, billions in frozen assets and a recovery plan backed by Binance’s company funds.
Australia Questions Retail Prediction Markets as ASIC Warns
Prediction markets for retail clients came under fresh scrutiny in Australia on Friday, as the securities regulator said the contracts have all the features of a bet. The stance, delivered 1 day after testimony by ASIC Chair Sarah Court, stops short of a ban but raises a high bar for approval.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as BlackRock Leads
Bitcoin ETFs added $423.66 million over three consecutive sessions this week, led by a $137.33 million haul on Wednesday. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $136.01 million of that day’s total, underscoring a concentration in flows. Net assets reached $104.88 billion as trading value eased to $1.26 billion, the week’s low so far.
Hyperliquid Fees Hit 30-Day High as Perps Hit $17.44B
Hyperliquid fees climbed to a 30-day high as perpetuals turnover reached $17.44 billion on Oct. 29, signaling a sharp pickup in derivatives activity. Liquidations rose to about $252 million, while outstanding positions declined, indicating aggressive short-term trading and risk management across the venue.
Bitcoin Dips to $76,300 as Binance Confirms $6.3B Hack
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $76,300 on Thursday after Binance confirmed a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. BTC had touched a 24-hour high of $81,890 earlier before the selloff, which coincided with widespread liquidations. Binance said part of the funds, roughly $3 billion, were frozen onchain.
ICE plans U.S. venue for Hyperliquid perpetual futures
Hyperliquid perpetual futures could come to the U.S. as Intercontinental Exchange plans a new venue offering 24/7 perpetual contracts across stocks, commodities and crypto, pending Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval. ICE is also investing in Trade, aligning capital and infrastructure to support the rollout if regulators clear the model.
Bitcoin Deemed Property by Thai Supreme Court, 10-Year Term Upheld
Bitcoin was recognized as property by Thailand’s Supreme Court, which found the cryptocurrency has a market price, can be cashed out, and is publicly holdable. The court upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a man who assisted robbers, underscoring that bitcoin can be treated as property in criminal cases.
Bitcoin Traders Eye Key Inflation Inflection Chart
Bitcoin (BTC) traders are watching one pivotal chart that has reached an inflation inflection point, a setup that could sway pricing across risk assets. The signal matters now because it may influence how inflation trends develop next and, in turn, how bitcoin and tech stocks are repriced.
Bitcoin nodes on Windows, Mac hit by 3 AI-found flaws
Bitcoin nodes on Windows and macOS can be crashed via three flaws uncovered by a language-model scan, with the issues now publicly disclosed. The vulnerabilities are the first announced under Bitcoin Core’s new rules for bugs that are easy to find, highlighting operational risks for node operators and the project’s evolving disclosure framework.
Ripple RLUSD Gets Moody’s A2/P-1 After US Bank Nod
Ripple USD (RLUSD) received investment-grade ratings from Moody’s on Oct. 27, one day after Ripple won final approval for a national trust bank. Moody’s assigned A2 long-term and P-1 short-term deposit ratings, citing RLUSD’s backing and redemption framework. Ripple targets 103% reserve coverage, with bankruptcy risks noted in the assessment.
DTCC launches tokenization for $30T in eligible securities
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) launched a tokenization service Wednesday, enabling blockchain-based representations of traditional assets. At launch, 34 eligible securities representing about $30 trillion in market value are supported across the Canton Network and DTCC’s private Besu blockchain, covering select Russell 1000 large-cap stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries.
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $81K as Pepe Jumps 9%
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded above $81,000 as an Asian chip rally lifted risk assets, with memecoin Pepe up 9%. The move follows $176 million of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and comes ahead of a 18:00 UTC Federal Reserve decision, with futures pointing to firmer risk appetite and traders eyeing policy guidance.
Bitcoin Averages 53.7% Gain After Midterms; S&P 15%
Bitcoin (BTC) has averaged a 53.7% gain in the 12 months following U.S. midterm elections, with the S&P 500 up 15%. With the next vote on Nov. 3, history points to a constructive backdrop for crypto and equities. Bitcoin last traded near $84,459.46.
Ripple Swell 10th: Bessent Outlines Plan B on CLARITY Act
Ripple Swell featured U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Oct. 27, who said the Treasury will coordinate with the SEC and CFTC after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. The remarks signal a regulatory workaround that matters for crypto oversight and market certainty.
Datavault AI Drops 50% after Loss of Access to 1,309 BTC
Datavault AI (DVLT) tumbled 49.55% on Tuesday after disclosing it has been unable to withdraw bitcoin since June, forcing a restatement of results. The stock closed at $0.067 on volume of roughly 244 million shares, underscoring material exposure to a 1,309.04 BTC balance linked to a prior deal.
Zcash founders split over $125M grant fund’s future
Zcash co-founders are at odds over the $125 million grant fund, with Josh Swihart rejecting Sean Bowe’s call to disable only the Zcash Community Grants stream. Swihart urged retiring the entire development fund instead, warning a partial change would sow market uncertainty and deepen community division.
Bitcoin Accumulation Now, Galaxy Says Bear Ended Under $58K
Bitcoin (BTC) has traded listlessly near $80,000 after a rally to $84,459.46, but Galaxy Digital says it’s time to accumulate. Head of research Alex Thorn argues the bear market ended in June under $58,000, placing BTC in an accumulation phase that has preceded past advances. The call matters for positioning now.
Bitcoin risk mood cools as JPMorgan flags AI funding
Bitcoin sentiment faces a reality check as lenders reevaluate AI-branded borrowers. On Oct. 23, a J.P. Morgan Private Bank strategist said the “AI” label no longer secures funding. That matters for crypto, where AI-fueled risk-taking has supported appetite for bitcoin since late 2022.
Ripple wins OCC nod for Ripple National Trust Bank
Ripple National Trust Bank won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, allowing Ripple to operate a specialized bank under federal supervision. The charter follows a July 2025 application and conditional approval that December, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing the sign-off late Monday.
Bitcoin Odds Hit 21% for US Treasury Buy on Kalshi
Bitcoin odds on Kalshi rose to 21% that the U.S. Treasury will buy BTC by Jan. 1, 2028, even as trading interest remains thin. A shorter-dated market for 2026 shows just 2%, and the longer market has only $1,617 in total volume. The contract requires a formal purchase announcement.
Bitcoin: Strive Adds 6,182 BTC, Lifting Total to 43,000
Bitcoin holdings at Strive increased by 6,182 BTC to 43,000 BTC after a $511 million purchase, completed during a period that included the closing of a $630 million preferred-stock offering. The move lifted its balance by 16.8%, underscoring an aggressive treasury allocation to BTC.
Foundation Wallet Breach: Fake Recall Emails, 10-Minute Ouster
Hardware wallet maker Foundation said late Oct. 25 that attackers hijacked its email infrastructure to send fake recall notices using real customer data. The company said it expelled the intruders within ten minutes of user reports. The breach matters because names, addresses, and purchase details were abused in a targeted phishing campaign.
Crypto Week Ahead: Central Bank Rate Calls and Coinbase Results to Watch
Crypto markets face a dense macro slate this week as four central banks decide policy from Wednesday to Friday and Coinbase reports earnings. The focus is not the headline rate, but guidance from officials, including Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, which could shape digital-asset positioning into December.
Bitcoin slips below $80K as traders de-risk pre-Fed
Bitcoin (BTC) fell nearly 2% to about $79,800 on Monday morning in Asia as traders reduced risk ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The pullback matters because positioning into the policy decision is pressuring major cryptocurrencies and risk assets in tandem.
Stablecoin Market Sheds $12.73B as USDT Holds 60.74%
The stablecoin market fell by $12.73 billion since May 22, landing at $300.36 billion as of October 25, 2026. Tether’s USDT remains dominant at 60.74% market share while USD Coin lost $4.69 billion over 30 days. The pullback raises questions about crypto’s remaining dry powder and what it signals for risk appetite.
Bitcoin slips under $81K as 50-day support breaks
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to about $80,800 on Saturday after closing below its 50-day moving average near $81,784 for the first time since August. The break erased a key technical floor and coincided with $318 million in long positions being liquidated, underscoring the risk of further volatility if the level is not quickly reclaimed.
Stablecoins Bridge Boosted as 3 Asian Central Banks Join
Stablecoins gained a cross-border push as three Asian central banks moved to align approaches for regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits. On Oct. 23, the Monetary Authority of Singapore expanded the BLOOM initiative to include Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to cut cost and complexity in linking institutions across markets.
XRP Ledger gets $150M Franklin Templeton fund shares
XRP Ledger added $150 million in tokenized money market fund shares from Franklin Templeton on Friday, concentrated in a single wallet. The move lifts the wallet’s balance to nearly 193 million sgBENJI at a recorded $1.039 per share, underscoring the ledger’s growing tokenized assets footprint.
Bitcoin Multisig Loans Debut at Sygnum with Debifi
Bitcoin holders can now access a bank-backed, multisig-secured loan, as Sygnum and Debifi launch MultiSYG. Announced a year ago for a first-half 2026 rollout, the product is now advertised by the bank but not yet available for use. The debut marks the first such loan from a regulated bank.
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