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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Uniswap Adds 13,137 New Addresses in Largest Spike Since 2020
Uniswap experienced its biggest growth in new addresses since 2020, adding 13,137 new addresses in a recent period. The protocol's token UNI faces a critical support level at $7 to sustain its recovery momentum.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoUniswap Adds 13,137 New Addresses in Largest Growth Spike Since 2020
Uniswap recorded its biggest surge in new addresses since 2020, adding 13,137 new addresses according to CryptoPotato. The exchange's UNI token faces a critical technical level at $7, which analysts say must hold to sustain the recovery momentum.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoBitcoin Falls Below $80K Despite $424M ETF Inflows
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, despite $423.66 million in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows over three days. Traders are monitoring the $79,700 support level as a key technical floor during the pullback.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSolana Falls Below $100 as Spot ETFs See $24.8M Outflow
Solana (SOL) dropped below $100 for the first time in recent weeks, coinciding with spot SOL exchange-traded funds experiencing $24.82 million in net outflows over two consecutive sessions. Market analysts are monitoring $98 as a key support level with resistance positioned near $105.
Read the original at Crypto.newsXRP falls below $1.30 as bearish derivatives positioning intensifies
XRP dropped below its $1.30 support level on Thursday amid persistent bearish market conditions. Long-to-short ratios in tracked derivatives data stand at 0.82, signaling net short positioning, while technical analysts flag $1.333–$1.372 as the resistance zone XRP must reclaim to improve near-term outlook.
Read the original at CoinJournalMorpho Blue Narrows Supply Gap With Aave V3 in Stablecoins
Morpho Blue has increased its stablecoin supply, narrowing the gap with Aave V3's positions in the DeFi lending market. The growing competition between the two protocols could influence borrower behavior and affect overall market stability in decentralized finance lending.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBithumb raided over alleged executive fund misuse
South Korean prosecutors raided Bithumb's headquarters in an investigation into allegations that former and current executives misused company funds designated for luxury housing, according to a News1 report on October 29. The raid represents continued regulatory scrutiny of the major cryptocurrency exchange over internal financial controls.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBNB Chain Activates Jenner Hardfork on Testnet
BNB Chain has activated the Jenner hardfork on its BNB Smart Chain testnet, introducing a new payment processing mechanism that reserves 5% of block gas capacity for eligible transactions during network congestion. The upgrade aims to improve transaction prioritization and network efficiency during high-demand periods.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBNB Chain RWA Supply Reaches $4.96B in Q3 Surge
BNB Chain's tokenized assets grew significantly in the third quarter, with real-world asset (RWA) supply reaching $4.96 billion. The expansion underscores the chain's increasing significance in decentralized finance, though analysts note that concentration risks and market volatility present ongoing concerns for the ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitGo to Offer WisdomTree Tokenized Treasury Fund Access
BitGo announced that eligible institutional clients will gain in-platform access to mint, redeem, and custody WisdomTree's WTGXX tokenized Treasury money-market fund. The integration combines WisdomTree's tokenized traditional-finance product with BitGo's regulated custody and digital-asset infrastructure.
Read the original at NewsBTCWagyu Confirms Data Leak of Monero Swap Records
Wagyu acknowledged a data breach exposing 4,580 swap orders that linked public-blockchain deposits, Monero destinations, and client IP addresses, according to security researcher Hudson Rock. The leak potentially compromises transaction privacy for users who conducted cross-chain swaps involving the privacy coin.
Read the original at The DefiantUS Bitcoin ETFs see $137M inflows while Ether funds decline
US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $137 million in net inflows while Ether funds experienced $21 million in outflows, according to Crypto Briefing. The divergence signals shifting investor allocation between the two largest cryptocurrencies, with capital favoring Bitcoin exposure over Ether.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingUtah Files 14 Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Founders
Utah has filed 14 criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and its founders following a gambling investigation, according to Crypto.news. The action occurs amid ongoing legal disputes between state authorities and the CFTC over regulatory jurisdiction of prediction markets and derivatives trading platforms.
Read the original at Crypto.newsRussia Develops Crypto Investor Testing Standard for Brokers
Russia has created a standardized testing requirement for cryptocurrency investors, with brokerage firms set to be the first regulated intermediaries required to assess customers before permitting digital-asset trades. According to Russian news outlet RBC, the National Association will oversee implementation of the testing standard, signaling regulatory steps toward formalizing crypto market access in the country.
Read the original at Crypto.newsVisa Reports 10x Growth in Stablecoin Settlements to $25B
Visa's stablecoin settlement run rate has reached $25 billion, representing a 10-fold annual increase, according to the payments firm. The network now operates across 10 blockchains and supports over 225 crypto-linked card programs, marking continued expansion of institutional crypto infrastructure.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEthereum Clients Patch Vulnerability in ETH Reward System
Ethereum client teams have patched a vulnerability that could have redirected ETH staking rewards. The fix demonstrates the protocol's governance and security response mechanisms during blockchain upgrades. Details of the specific vulnerability and affected client versions were not disclosed in the report.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingStellar Enables Cross-Chain Messaging With Ethereum Via VIA Labs
Stellar has launched cross-chain messaging capabilities through VIA Labs, connecting its Soroban smart contract platform with Ethereum. The integration enables stablecoin transfers and tokenized asset applications between the two blockchains, expanding interoperability options for developers building on both networks.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBinance expands futures offerings to 227 pairs, majority tracking traditional assets
Binance has listed 227 futures trading pairs as of 2026, with most tracking traditional assets rather than cryptocurrencies, according to Crypto Briefing. The expansion reflects the exchange's strategy to bridge crypto and traditional finance markets, potentially reshaping global market dynamics by offering crypto-native infrastructure for non-crypto assets.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingOCC Proposes Weekly, Quarterly Reporting for Stablecoin Issuers
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has published revised reporting forms designed to enable supervisors to monitor the financial condition and operational activity of permitted payment-stablecoin issuers. The forms establish standardized disclosure requirements for regulated stablecoin operators.
Read the original at NewsBTCY Combinator Sets Crypto Startup Priorities for Next Six Months
Y Combinator has outlined its focus areas for crypto startups over the next six months, emphasizing institutional use cases and AI integration. The shift signals the accelerator's move toward supporting more regulated and practical blockchain applications rather than speculative projects.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingXRP Ledger Tests Zero-Balance Account Creation for Apps
XRP Ledger developers are testing a feature that would allow account creation without an initial balance, potentially lowering barriers for app developers and users. The proposal aims to expand adoption of XRP-based applications by reducing friction in onboarding.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingWall Street Journal Ad Warns Against Tokenized Stock Trading
A full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement warned corporate CEOs to opt out of tokenized stock trading, prompting Securitize to respond and raising questions about its sponsor. The ad reflects ongoing tension between traditional finance and blockchain advocates over the regulation and adoption of tokenized securities.
Read the original at CoinDeskTokenized GOOGL Falls 12% in Sync With Stock Selloff
A Uniswap liquidity pool processed approximately $603,000 in volume over five minutes as tokenized Alphabet shares dropped nearly 12% following an after-hours selloff in the underlying stock. The move reflects the token's price tracking to equity market movements.
Read the original at The DefiantSingapore Police Report $2.7M in Tampered Ledger Wallet Losses
Singapore police documented at least two cases of losses totaling $2.7 million involving tampered Ledger hardware wallets, with incidents reported starting Sept. 10 and Ledger issuing a public alert on Oct. 9. The disclosure suggests a potential vulnerability or supply-chain compromise affecting the widely-used cryptocurrency hardware wallet.
Read the original at The DefiantHyperliquid Burns $4B in HYPE Tokens, Cutting Supply 5%
Hyperliquid conducted a token burn reducing HYPE supply by nearly 5 percent, worth approximately $4 billion at current valuations. The burn mechanism is intended to increase scarcity; however, analyst sentiment suggests limited conviction in reaching a $100 year-end price target.
Read the original at Crypto Briefing2026 Crypto Hacks Reached $2.35B in Net Losses
Crypto security incidents in 2026 resulted in approximately $2.35 billion in net losses after accounting for freezes and returns, according to Lightning.news data shared with Bitcoin Magazine. September was the hardest-hit month at $768 million, driven by Bitget's hot-and-warm wallet breach on September 24 and a bug in Liquid Network's Elements sidechain.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineAllium Discloses Security Breach, Revokes API Keys
Allium, a blockchain data platform, disclosed a security breach and revoked API keys as a precautionary measure. Core services have been restored to operational status, though access to uploaded data remains disabled and certain data feeds are still being restored to full functionality.
Read the original at The DefiantRipple Eyes Record $900M Revenue Run Rate as XRP Struggles
Ripple reported on October 28 that it is on track to achieve a record $900 million annualized product revenue run rate by end of 2026, driven by expanding institutional partnerships and growing demand. The announcement comes as XRP token faces its worst annual performance since 2022, marking a divergence between the company's business momentum and token market performance.
Read the original at CryptoSlatezkLink Nova Bridge Exploit Drains $779,000 in Single Transaction
A zkLink Nova bridge exploit enabled an unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $779,000 through a forged batch root, according to security firm Blockaid. The main Ethereum escrow contract remained unpaused following the incident, raising concerns about the status of remediation efforts.
Read the original at The DefiantCFTC Chief Selig Proposes Regulatory Framework for Autonomous AI Trading
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Selig outlined a vision for AI agents to conduct autonomous cryptocurrency trading, suggesting the regulatory landscape must evolve to address accountability and market integrity concerns. The remarks signal the agency's early thinking on how to supervise algorithmic trading systems operating without direct human intervention in crypto markets.
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