Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Monday, November 2, 2026
ZachXBT Tracks Laundering Trail in $106M Crypto Theft From EU Entity
According to CryptoPotato, on-chain investigator ZachXBT is tracing the laundering trail of over $106 million in cryptocurrency stolen from an EU-based entity. He said multiple laundering indicators give him high confidence that the North Korean threat actor Lazarus Group is not responsible for the theft. The report is based on ZachXBT's public analysis as relayed by the source and has not been independently verified.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoHyperliquid HIP-3 Markets Drive Record 6.63% Global Perps Share
The Defiant reports that Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework, which allows anyone to deploy a perpetual futures market on the protocol's settlement layer, cleared $62 billion in May volume. The article says this lifted the venue to a record 6.63% share of global perpetuals trading and 14.4% relative to Binance. The report attributes the growth to builder-deployed markets.
Read the original at The DefiantSingapore Thwarts Over $7M in Crypto Scams in Second Crackdown
Singapore's Anti-Scam Centre and Cyber Investigation Branch, working with major cryptocurrency exchanges, have intercepted scams with potential losses exceeding $7 million across two consecutive operations, according to Bitcoinist. The authorities and exchanges acted to stop transfers before victims lost their funds. The report is a single-source account and does not include further operational details in the excerpt provided.
Read the original at BitcoinistBitcoin Realized Losses Rise as Short-Term Holders Move Coins to Exchanges
Bitcoin's price has declined to around $66,000 over the past few days, according to Bitcoinist, which reports rising realized losses among short-term holders. The outlet links this to sharp transfers of coins onto multiple cryptocurrency exchanges, a pattern it describes as a sign of growing market stress. The article is a single-source report based on on-chain metrics.
Read the original at BitcoinistDogecoin Returns to Key Monthly Level; Analyst Advises Caution
Bitcoinist reports that Dogecoin has returned to a major long-term level on the monthly chart after months of weak price action, setting up what it describes as another important test for the meme coin. The article cites analyst Trader Tardigrade, who posted on X that DOGE is sitting at a critical resistance zone where previous rallies have stalled. The analyst argued it is not yet time to buy.
Read the original at BitcoinistOnlend Launches No-Code Platform for Custom Onchain Lending Apps
Onlend has publicly unveiled a decentralised, permissionless platform that lets fintechs, asset managers, curators and asset issuers launch and operate their own onchain lending applications without building the underlying technology. According to the source, builders can configure supported assets, collateral parameters, interest-rate models, oracles, liquidation mechanisms and fees. The source cites roughly $33 billion in active DeFi loans per DefiLlama, against more than $350 trillion in global debt.
Read the original at NewsBTCNYSE Taps Broadridge to Enable Blockchain-Based Shareholder Voting
According to Crypto Briefing, the New York Stock Exchange has selected Broadridge Financial Solutions to enable shareholder voting on blockchain. The source says the integration could enhance transparency and efficiency in market operations, though it remains subject to regulatory approval. The report provides no further details on timing, scope, or the specific blockchain used.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCFTC Opens Federal Path for Leveraged Retail Crypto Trading
According to Bitcoinist, the CFTC is developing a federal framework for certain leveraged and margined retail crypto transactions that could let eligible exchanges operate under a national regulatory system instead of relying solely on state licensing. The agency opened a public consultation on October 5 seeking feedback on proposed rules. The report notes the move comes while US lawmakers have stalled on broader crypto legislation.
Read the original at BitcoinistSolana Stablecoin Card Spending Hits Record $141M in October
According to Crypto Briefing, monthly stablecoin card spending on Solana reached a record $141 million in October. The report notes that the growth points to expanding crypto adoption, though it also flags concentration risk because a small number of card issuers account for much of the activity.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitmine Adds Ether as Tom Lee Calls Binance Hack Market Reaction Bullish
According to Decrypt, Bitmine continued buying Ethereum as its holdings approached a 5% share of ETH supply. Chairman Tom Lee described the roughly 4% drop in ETH prices following a record Binance theft as muted, arguing in six points that the crypto market is becoming increasingly resilient. The report frames Lee's comments as a bullish reading of the market's response to the hack.
Read the original at DecryptSecuritize Brings Arista, ExxonMobil, Uber and Disney Shares to Solana
Securitize has brought tokenized shares of Arista, ExxonMobil, Uber and Disney to the Solana blockchain, according to Crypto Briefing. The source says the integration of major US equities onto Solana could support broader blockchain adoption in traditional finance and boost market liquidity. The report is a brief summary and does not detail the token structure, custody arrangements or trading venues.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingMercado Bitcoin Freezes Deposits and Withdrawals After Security Incident
Brazil's largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, has frozen deposits and withdrawals amid an ongoing security incident, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Losses are estimated near $40 million, though the exchange says customers suffered no losses. Mercado Bitcoin has not disclosed how much was taken or when services will reopen.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineArkham Says Mercado Bitcoin Attacker Holds $46 Million in Crypto
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham reports that the attacker behind the Mercado Bitcoin incident controls funds worth about $46 million, tracked across 36 addresses. Mercado Bitcoin states that customers suffered no losses but has not disclosed a total figure for the breach. The Defiant reports the attribution and the $46 million estimate based on Arkham's tracking.
Read the original at The DefiantRipple's RLUSD Added to Mastercard Stablecoin Settlement Expansion
Bitcoinist reports that Mastercard is adding Ripple's RLUSD to a broader settlement expansion that lets issuers and acquirers settle card transactions in regulated digital assets alongside traditional fiat rails. The payments company said Wednesday it plans to add intraday, weekend and holiday settlement options. The article's excerpt is truncated, so details beyond the announced settlement features are not available from this source.
Read the original at BitcoinistEconomist Alex Krüger Calls Crypto a 'Failed' Asset Class
Macro trader Alex Krüger has argued that crypto has largely failed as an asset class, writing on X that most tokens are worthless or have poor value accrual and that many founders have abused weak guardrails. He cited the "Memecoins SuperBullshitCycle" and a rising wave of DeFi hacks since last April as further damage to the sector's credibility. Krüger said adoption is still growing in stablecoins, tokenization, prediction markets, and perps, but not in what he called "old crypto," according to NewsBTC.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin Futures Open Interest Rises as Prices Fall Below $67,000
NewsBTC reports that Bitcoin open interest climbed to roughly 288,000 BTC while prices fell, with funding rates at a positive 0.083%, signaling that bullish bets remain and leaving the market exposed to further liquidations. About $672 million in Bitcoin positions were liquidated in the 24 hours ending June 2, the largest single-day wipeout since February 5, as Bitcoin slipped below $67,000. The article cites CryptoQuant data showing short-term holder losses of 38,700 BTC across exchanges, with mid-sized investors sending about 8,400 BTC to Binance on June 2.
Read the original at NewsBTCRelay Reports Route Disruptions as It Works to Block Binance-Hack Funds
According to The Defiant, cross-chain bridge Relay has reported route disruptions as it attempts to block funds linked to a Binance hack. The bridge said no user action is required and that it is coordinating with Binance and law enforcement to screen addresses connected to the hacker.
Read the original at The DefiantCore Lightning Nodes Can Keep Crashing After Patch Until Stored Trigger Removed
According to CryptoSlate, Core Lightning nodes can continue crashing after an upgrade if a malicious announcement is already saved on the affected node. The underlying flaw was patched in April, but the stored trigger must be removed separately. Operators who upgraded without clearing the stored data may still face outages.
Read the original at CryptoSlateEthereum Whales Accelerate ETH Buying Despite Recent Price Pullback
According to CryptoPotato, certain large Ethereum holders, referred to as whales, have increased their ETH exposure following the latest price pullback rather than selling. The report frames the accumulation as a possible signal of an upcoming price rally, though the source does not present this as confirmed. The article is a single-source report and does not cite the specific on-chain data or wallet figures behind its claims.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoUniswap Extends VolatilePair Hook to Robinhood Chain
According to The Defiant, Uniswap has extended its VolatilePair hook to Robinhood Chain. The ETH/USDG pool on the network reportedly holds about $3.5 million in liquidity and applies a tighter resting fee spread than its Ethereum counterpart. The report is a single-source account and does not include details on the rollout timeline beyond the pool figures.
Read the original at The DefiantTrade.xyz Restores GitBook Docs After Unauthorized Activity
Trade.xyz has restored its GitBook documentation following unauthorized activity on the platform, according to Crypto Briefing. The company has warned users not to follow links associated with the affected documentation while the incident is addressed. The report notes the episode underscores the importance of strong security controls for digital platforms handling user trust.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingUSDC Treasury Burns 100 Million USDC on Solana
According to Crypto Briefing, the USDC Treasury burned 100 million USDC on the Solana network, a reduction in circulating supply. The article attributes the move to Circle's active supply management and says it may bolster institutional confidence in USDC's stability and compliance profile. The report is a short item and provides no further detail on timing or on-chain transaction specifics.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingAave Adopts Chainlink 24/7 Price Feeds for Tokenized US Stocks
Aave has adopted Chainlink's 24/7 price feeds for its Horizon lending platform, extending valuations to weekends and holidays for tokenized collateral, starting with heavily traded U.S. equities. Chainlink named Aave its official launch partner in posts published on Nov. 2, according to Crypto.news. The integration targets the gap between traditional market hours and always-on crypto lending markets.
Read the original at Crypto.newsTether Freezes Over 4.5M USDT Linked to Mercado Bitcoin Incident
According to The Defiant, Tether says it has frozen more than 4.5 million USDT connected to an incident at Mercado Bitcoin. The report states that Ethereum and Tron records confirm blacklist actions against wallets identified by the exchange. Deposits and withdrawals at the exchange remain suspended.
Read the original at The DefiantInjective Launches Priority Transaction Rail for Institutional Users
Injective has introduced a priority transaction rail aimed at institutions, according to The Defiant. The service is currently in limited production and provides early execution feedback, while final settlement remains with the full Injective validator network.
Read the original at The DefiantAnimoca Subsidiary Secures ADGM Fund-Management Permission
Animoca says its Abu Dhabi subsidiary has received permission to manage collective investment funds from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulator. The company presents the approval as a new regulated pathway for institutional capital into its activities. As reported by NewsBTC, the announcement comes from Animoca itself, and no independent confirmation of the permission's scope was cited.
Read the original at NewsBTCColin McLaren Urges Crypto to Keep Its Washington Policy Playbook
In a CoinDesk opinion piece, Colin McLaren of the Solana Policy Institute argues that the crypto industry should maintain its established Washington approach regardless of how the midterm elections unfold or which party wins the 2028 presidency. The piece is commentary rather than reporting and presents no new regulatory filings or market data. It reflects the industry's continued focus on bipartisan engagement with U.S. policymakers.
Read the original at CoinDeskJito Names First Outside BAM Node Operators for Solana
According to The Defiant, Jito has named its first outside operators for BAM nodes: Triton One, Bitwise and SOL Strategies. The three will begin with testnet onboarding, and access for any mainnet validator is targeted for early Q1 2027.
Read the original at The DefiantGenLayer's Internet Court Targets Q4 2026 Mainnet Launch
According to Crypto Briefing, GenLayer's Internet Court, a digital dispute-resolution system aimed at AI-driven agentic economies, is targeting a mainnet launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The source reports the project could improve trust and efficiency in digital dispute resolution. The article is brief and provides no further technical details or independent confirmation of the timeline.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBlackRock Ethereum Fund Sees 580,145 ETH Outflows in a Month
According to a Nov. 2 update from on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain, BlackRock recorded outflows of 580,145 ETH, worth about $1.32 billion, over the past month. The withdrawals, traced to wallets labeled as BlackRock Coinbase Prime, continued a pattern of monthly exits from the firm's Ethereum investment product. The report is based on on-chain transfer data.
Read the original at Crypto.news