Crypto digest — October 31, 2026
Industry news: 57 · Sources: 6. Every story links to the original article.
Key points
- ·Dogecoin Loses to 'Uptober' With Another 20% DipU.Today
- ·Binance says 90% of stolen assets replenished, targets Sunday withdrawalsCointelegraph
- ·Hackers hijack a dozen DeFi websites, all registered with Name.com, and steal about $138,000The Block
- ·Binance says it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto after massive $6.3 billion breachCoinDesk
- ·Bitcoin Turns 18: Satoshi's Whitepaper Anniversary Marks Crypto MilestoneU.Today
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- Solana (SOL) Moves In on Hong Kong Banks to Scale Its $14 Billion Stablecoin Market
While China bans crypto, Solana secures a regulated Hong Kong dollar gateway via a licensed Standard Chartered venture.
2026-10-31via U.Today
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- Mike Flaum: MSTR Performance “Massively” to the Upside During Next BTC Bull Run
▶ Bitcoin Magazine Mike Flaum: MSTR Performance “Massively” to the Upside During Next BTC Bull Run Mike Flaum, CEO of Log Scale Investments, joins Bitcoin Magaz…
2026-10-31via Bitcoin Magazine
- Binance Coin (BNB), XRP, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for October 31: Biggest Volatility Increase on Market in October
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and BNB all took a beating on October 30, and each of them is now sitting on support.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Coinbase (COIN) Misses Revenue Estimates as Users Fall, Armstrong Sets Up New Share Sales
Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase (COIN) Misses Revenue Estimates as Users Fall, Armstrong Sets Up New Share Sales Coinbase had a mixed third quarter. Revenue came in a…
2026-10-31via Bitcoin Magazine
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- The $6.3 billion Binance hack paradox: Centralization made the hack possible, but also saved $3 billion
The Binance hack has revived debates about whether decentralization is the digital asset industry’s greatest security advantage or its biggest point of weakness…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Binance hackers raced to move billions before it could be frozen
Attackers raced to convert stolen stablecoins into crypto that issuers could not freeze as industry players like Tether and Circle moved to immobilize billions…
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Experts divided over Binance hack asset freezes, warn recovery is another matter
Tether, Circle and others moved within hours to block billions in stolen crypto, but legal experts question whether smaller victims would get the same protectio…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Tether’s excess reserves nearly double to $8B as Q3 profit hits $1.5B
The stablecoin issuer’s US Treasury holdings are comparable to those of major foreign holders, while its Bitcoin reserves were valued at $8.37 billion at the en…
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
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- Dogecoin Loses to 'Uptober' With Another 20% Dip
Dogecoin posts a negative return of 20.5% in October despite bullish expectations earlier in the month, suggesting that it has extended the negative trend seen…
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Binance says 90% of stolen assets replenished, targets Sunday withdrawals
Less-liquid tokens make up the remaining shortfall as Binance continues buying replacement assets through market and over-the-counter trades.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Bitcoin held up better than expected after Binance hack, Strive CEO says
Strive CEO Matt Cole says the Binance hack has not changed his long-term case for Bitcoin, but cautions it is too early to call a market bottom.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Hackers hijack a dozen DeFi websites, all registered with Name.com, and steal about $138,000
All 12 hijacked domains are registered through Name. com, according to registry records accessed by The Block, suggesting a compromise.
2026-10-31via The Block
- Binance says it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto after massive $6.3 billion breach
Binance is absorbing all losses through corporate funds, futures reserves, and SAFU, keeping user balances intact.
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Bitcoin Turns 18: Satoshi's Whitepaper Anniversary Marks Crypto Milestone
This day 18 years ago Satoshi Nakamoto changed the course of money.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- 85 Trillion Shiba Inu Threshold Back in Play: How Long Till SHIB Removes a Zero?
Shiba Inu's exchange reserve is shrinking rapidly despite ongoing market volatility, suggesting that demand is returning to the market.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Binance Hack: Everything You Need to Know About the Biggest Crypto Heist in History
Attackers tied to North Korea drained roughly $6.4 billion from the world’s largest crypto exchange. Here’s what we know about how it happened, who’s behind it,…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Institutions embrace crypto staking despite shrinking yields
Easier access and growing familiarity are encouraging investors to stake their tokens, while falling rewards and withdrawal delays test the economics.
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Uber tests how tokenization can put idle cash to work with HSBC, Franklin Templeton
The pilot let Uber keep funds invested in money market products while accessing cash for payments, even on weekends.
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Bitcoin turns 18: Has the original rebel grown up?
In typical Bitcoin style, the number one cryptocurrency turns 18 today, amid AI-driven security threats, quantum fears and the biggest exchange hack in crypto h…
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Dogecoin Alert: Critical Wallet Security Threat Uncovered, What's Next?
Crypto wallet provider update prompts urgent security warning for Dogecoin commmunity.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- As big bitcoin miners chase AI profits, individuals get another shot at the rewards
Several companies offer access to bitcoin mining without the hassle of running equipment, but high costs and the 2028 reward halving make profits uncertain.
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Shiba Inu Holder Count Drops by 2,500 Amid Prolonged Volatility
Shiba Inu falls short of about 2,500 holders in just two days as market performance continues to face strong volatility. However, the reason behind the sudden d…
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years in prison for armed crypto robbery, kidnapping
Home invasions became the most common form of crypto wrench attacks worldwide during the first half of 2026, rising to 20 incidents from one.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Chainalysis says hacker using ‘offensive agentic techniques’ accessed its customers’ names and emails
The firm has also been tracking Binance’s separate multibillion-dollar hack, and said the attackers are using a Tron protocol to dodge stablecoin freezes.
2026-10-31via The Block
- Why AI Models Cheat: Reward Hacking, Explained
From boat-racing bots to OpenAI models inside Hugging Face, here's how AI reward hacking works and why it matters.
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- 18 years in, what has Bitcoin truly done?
The Bitcoin white paper achieved a lot of what Satoshi Nakamoto set out to accomplish, but the cultural impact it had may outweigh Bitcoin itself, writes CoinDe…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- A Nasdaq-listed company may sell $450 million bitcoin, citing Binance hack and quantum fears
Next Technology Holding cited exchange security and quantum computing risks in authorizing sales or loans against its 5,833 BTC. It says none of the coins are h…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- +147,593 SHIB Growth in 2026: What's Behind It?
The market watches to see if SHIB growth will continue at the same pace through the rest of 2026.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Blockchain investigator Chainalysis hit by cybersecurity incident
Chainalysis has engaged world-class third-party experts to support a review of its security and strengthen its defenses.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- 'XRP at 100'? Ripple CTO Emeritus Reveals Surprising Story Behind Iconic T-Shirt
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz explains how XRP T-shirt accidentally became a $1 price story.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Binance $6.3B record hack sparks pre-election political chatter
Some political and administration figures tried to make hay of the biggest-ever crypto heist.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- XRP Reserves on Binance Hit Lowest Level Since 2022
XRP supply across all major exchanges continues to shrink as Binance records its lowest level since 2022, suggesting that demand is still intact despite price v…
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Bitcoin stolen from Binance tops Tesla’s holdings and is over twice El Salvador’s reserve
The 18,270 BTC haul is worth about $1.4 billion and comes within 442 coins of SpaceX’s disclosed holdings. Blockchain investigators link the attack to North Kor…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Why November's +80% History Is a Statistical Flaw for XRP Holders
A statistical flaw in XRP price's historical data warns of major price turbulence this November.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- 3 Shiba Inu (SHIB) Indicators Paint Worrying Picture: Where Can Its Price Drop?
Shiba Inu's SHIB faces mounting downside risk as three bearish indicators align.
2026-10-31via U.Today
- MSTR Q3 2026 Earnings Call: Analyst Q&A
▶ Bitcoin Magazine MSTR Q3 2026 Earnings Call: Analyst Q&A The full analyst Q&A from Strategy’s (MSTR) Q3 2026 earnings call. Phong Le and Michael Saylor take q…
2026-10-31via Bitcoin Magazine
- What to Know About the $6.3 Billion Binance Hack
▶ Bitcoin Magazine What to Know About the $6.3 Billion Binance Hack The biggest crypto-related hack in history by dollar volume just hit Binance, with more than…
2026-10-31via Bitcoin Magazine
- OpenAI reportedly cuts fundraising and valuation targets amid AI jitters
Anxiety about the AI boom has sent the Nasdaq 100 slumping by about 10% in just three weeks since hitting a record high on October 6, including a 4.5% drop on F…
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Inside the largest crypto hack on record: How attackers breached Binance for $6.3 billion
Investigators tie the $6B Binance hack to North Korea. Here's how hot-wallet signing infrastructure was compromised and where funds went.
2026-10-31via The Block
- Binance Hack Shows Why Offshore Exchanges Need US Oversight, CFTC Chair Says
Michael Selig said the record $6.4 billion theft shows why offshore exchanges should register with the CFTC and adopt U. S. -grade cybersecurity standards.
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- President Trump says they’re looking into Binance hack as calls grow for crypto rules
Following the $6.3 billion hack of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, calls are growing for legislation.
2026-10-31via The Block
- Ledger CTO Sounds Alarm Over New Cryptographic Threats to Bitcoin
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has warned that two new cryptographic breakthroughs could pose a long-term threat to Bitcoin (BTC).
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Intel Stock Suffers Worst Crash in 50 Years as Weak Forecast Overshadows AI Chip Demand
Intel beat third-quarter earnings expectations, but warned of a prolonged PC slump, sending shares to their worst daily decline in 50 years.
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Worried About Crypto Hacks? Buy Bitcoin Proxies in Stock Market Instead, Say Wall Street Firms
Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, TD Cowen and Compass Point say the record $6.4 billion theft is a Binance security failure, not a crypto-wide threat, pointing cl…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Reddit Stock Plunges 30% as Google's AI Search Hits Traffic and User Growth
Reddit shares are down 44% this week after CEO Steve Huffman warned that Google's AI-powered search features are cutting referrals, while weaker user growth and…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Binance Hack: Why Bitcoin Didn't Crash Like It Did in 2018
Binance lost about $6.4 billion, the largest crypto hack on record, yet Bitcoin fell about 3%, against nearly 11% in 2018 when the exchange was last attacked.
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- $8 Million Crypto Kidnapping Lands Texas Brothers 15-Year Prison Terms
Raymond and Isiah Garcia held a Minnesota family at gunpoint for more than nine hours, forcing the father to transfer over $8 million in crypto, in one of the c…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Secret Service, FBI Join Binance Hack Probe as Circle Freezes $823 Million
Binance says it has set aside $6.34 billion to cover losses from the breach and the FBI and Secret Service are now working with the exchange as investigators tr…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Coinbase leads crypto stock selloff following $6.3B Binance hack
Circle, Strategy and other crypto-linked stocks fell sharply Friday, a day after Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s quantum threat is becoming an economic problem
Bitcoin faces mounting quantum security concerns as Ripple secures a US banking charter, USDC gains ground in Europe and VanEck adds BTC to a new ETF.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Recap: How Binance’s record $6.3B hack unfolded
A recap of Cointelegraph’s live coverage of the Binance hack, including early breach reports and the exchange’s full reimbursement pledge.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
- Not Just Ledger: Karpeles Warns of Tampered Trezor Devices
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has warned that Trezor hardware wallets may have been compromised by sophisticated implants, suggesting that the recent Ledger…
2026-10-31via U.Today
- Binance Sets Aside $6.34B to Cover Hack Losses, CEO Says 'Your Assets Are Safe'
Richard Teng said the attacker used a self-destruct mechanism and an EIP-7702 delegation that bypassed Binance's normal approval controls.
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Binance uncovers wider breach in $6.3 billion exploit, targets Sunday withdrawal restart
CEO Richard Teng said hackers erased evidence and bypassed security checks. Binance plans to publish its proof of reserves Monday.
2026-10-31via CoinDesk
- Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years for holding Minnesota family at gunpoint in $8 million crypto heist
Two brothers who held a family for nine hours at gunpoint in Minnesota for $8 million worth of cryptocurrency were sentenced on Friday.
2026-10-31via The Block
- Elon Musk, CZ Trade Blows Over SpaceX Shares After $6.4B Binance Hack
After Musk appeared to mock Binance’s $6.3 billion hack, CZ reminded him that the exchange’s $500 million bet on his Twitter takeover is now worth over $1 billi…
2026-10-31via Decrypt
- Bitcoin risks worst October in 12 years as tech sell-off spreads to gold
Bitcoin circled $77,000 as crypto markets navigated US stock-market downside, while the gold price fell to its lowest in a year.
2026-10-31via Cointelegraph
Sources
U.Today 14Cointelegraph 12CoinDesk 11Decrypt 11The Block 5Bitcoin Magazine 4