Crypto digest — October 24, 2026

Key points

1. ·Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuationsCoinDesk
2. ·Game Publishers Have Pushed to Cut Discs Since 2007, Infinity Ward Veteran SaysDecrypt
3. ·XRP Hit by 2008% Liquidation Imbalance as Market Selloff IntensifiesU.Today
4. ·Hong Kong’s Biggest Bank Puts a Stablecoin in 3 Million WalletsDecrypt
5. ·$0 SHIB Burned in 24 Hours: What's Happening to Burns?U.Today

BNB3

• Franklin Templeton adds $150 million in fund shares to XRP Ledger, all in one wallet

  Two subscriptions on Thursday nearly quadrupled the fund’s tokens on the network. The receiving wallet shares its authorized signers with the issuer.

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and Binance Coin (BNB) Price Analysis for Oct. 24: Can Bullish Pace Be Preserved?

  Crypto majors remain under pressure as resistance caps recovery attempts and trading volume fades, though BNB shows relative strength.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Binance Coin (BNB) Bags Major Hong Kong Listing, Founder Reacts

  BNB lands a massive regulatory win on Hong Kong’s top brokerage pipeline as founder CZ responds.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

ETH6

• Hong Kong’s Biggest Bank Puts a Stablecoin in 3 Million Wallets

  HSBC switched on its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin inside PayMe on Friday, testing whether a bank-issued token can become everyday money.

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Senate Democrat Probes Tether Payments to Ex-White House Crypto Adviser’s Firm

  Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanded Tether’s records on payments to Nxum, a firm co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Initia halts blockchain after exploit reportedly drains over $2.6M

  The blockchain suspended its layer-1 network and rollups after security researchers identified unauthorized token minting and millions in assets transferred to…

  2026-10-24via Cointelegraph

• Sen. Blumenthal seeks answers from Tether over payments to firm founded by ex-White House crypto adviser

  Sen. Blumenthal said he wants answers from Tether following reports that it paid millions to a firm started by a former WH crypto adviser.

  2026-10-24via The Block

• US senator probes Tether after reported deal with ex-Trump crypto adviser

  The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations asked Paolo Ardoino for records related to a reported deal between Tether a…

  2026-10-24via Cointelegraph

• Initia halts network after security incident as attacker reportedly mints tokens

  Onchain data shows a $2.7 million ether transfer as Initia investigates the scope of a security incident.

  2026-10-24via The Block

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• Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears

  Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuations

  Bitcoin has sunk to its weakest level in more than one month.

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Game Publishers Have Pushed to Cut Discs Since 2007, Infinity Ward Veteran Says

  Robert Bowling, who spent six years working on Call of Duty, told Decrypt that Activision suggested cutting discs nearly two decades ago.

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Why McDonalds, Microsoft and Google saying no to tokenized stocks isn't a dealbreaker

  Some of the world's biggest companies objected to being listed on the first tokenized securities trading venue under the SEC's innovation exemption. But the ear…

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Argentina drops criminal probe into President Milei over crashed memecoin LIBRA

  The judge found that Milei's promotion of LIBRA did not constitute fraud, despite the attention his support drew to the token.

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• XRP Hit by 2008% Liquidation Imbalance as Market Selloff Intensifies

  XRP long positions hit in market selloff, making the next price move crucial for short-term sentiment.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Wells Fargo, Cisco, Marvell among latest firms objecting to OKXICE's tokenized stock plan

  Six more companies have objected to listing tokenized versions of their stock on the venue, Reuters reported, bringing the total to 22.

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Bitcoin’s wealthy holders turning to loans and yield as investment habits mature: Xapo CEO

  Borrowing against bitcoin and earning income to build their BTC holdings are becoming priorities for long-term investors, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told CoinDe…

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• Coinbase Warns of Bitcoin Long Liquidation Risks

  Bitcoin long entry level has become a key test for traders.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• $0 SHIB Burned in 24 Hours: What's Happening to Burns?

  Shiba Inu briefly saw a period of zero burns before this quickly reversed.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge, says Apex Group CEO

  Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the failure of the U. S. Clarity Act will drive digital asset businesses toward faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and…

  2026-10-24via CoinDesk

• 243,000 BTC Accumulated Since July: Bitcoin Whale Activity Makes Bullish Reversal

  Bitcoin whales have resumed accumulating Bitcoin after they stopped selling in July. Since then, they have bought over 243,000 BTC.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Cardano (ADA) Eyes 20% Move as Rising Channel Pattern Faces Critical Test

  Cardano (ADA) faces critical technical test after breaking below a rising parallel channel that had guided its price action since late June.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Bitcoin ETFs Record $773 Million in Two-Day Outflows as BTC Price Tests $80,000

  U. S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $137.94 million in net outflows on Oct. 23, bringing combined withdrawals over two sessions to $773.43 million.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• 75% XRP Burn Rate Surge Prints Bullish Outlook for Price

  XRP network activity continues to grow as burn rate sees highest increase this week, signaling active participation on the XRP ledger.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• 1 XRP for 1 BTC? This Date Remains Etched in XRPL History

  A symbolic order on the XRP Ledger decentralized exchange offering 1 XRP for 1 BTC stays inscribed in its history.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• XRP to $2 Delayed? Why Bollinger Bands Warn Ripple Bulls to Wait 2 Years

  XRP bulls face a mandatory two-year wait as steady escrow supply caps potential breakout momentum.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• 56 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Added in 24 Hours Amid Recovery Above $0.000005

  SHIB bounces back above $0.000005, but heavy exchange inflows cast doubt on the recovery.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings: Report

  As of Friday, 22 companies had filed objections as part of the joint venture’s proposed tokenized stock platform under the SEC’s innovation exemption.

  2026-10-24via Cointelegraph

• XRP Price May Benefit From XRPL Success, Ripple CTO Says

  Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz has argued that the XRP Ledger's growing success in financial applications is unlikely to leave XRP behind.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• NY Seeks $1.37 Billion Judgment Against Operators of NovaTech Crypto Ponzi Scheme

  Bitcoin Magazine NY Seeks $1.37 Billion Judgment Against Operators of NovaTech Crypto Ponzi Scheme New York Attorney General Letitia James is trying to secure a…

  2026-10-24via Bitcoin Magazine

• Blockstream Launches Institutional Consulting Services, Opens Lugano Office

  Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Launches Institutional Consulting Services, Opens Lugano Office Blockstream has launched a consulting business for financial instit…

  2026-10-24via Bitcoin Magazine

• Netanyahu Considering Crypto Plan to Dodge Banking Sanctions on Israel

  Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he has asked for a blockchain plan in case banks are hit with sanctions, and told Israelis to prepare for a rainy…

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto: Forbes

  The US tax agency is targeting faster resolutions and more flexible payment options for taxpayers voluntarily disclosing past tax violations under a planned pro…

  2026-10-24via Cointelegraph

• SpaceX Filing Gives Elon Musk the Final Word on Tesla Merger He Says He’s Staying Out Of

  SpaceX’s latest 10-Q filing quietly confirms any Tesla combination requires sign-off from its “controlling shareholder. ”

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• SEC Flags AI 'Super Intelligence' and Tokenization as Systemic Market Risks

  The regulator's Division of Examinations named "super intelligence and other advanced technologies" as a focus area alongside tokenization risks.

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Netanyahu seeking blockchain plan to prepare for possible sanctions

  Netanyahu says blockchain could help Israel prepare for possible sanctions targeting its banking system.

  2026-10-24via The Block

• Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Mourns Loss of Father

  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced the death of his father, prominent Kansas businessman and philanthropist B. Kent Garlinghouse Sr. , sharing an emotio…

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• How I Vibe Coded My Smart TV—And Claude Killed It

  Vibe coding your TV is impressive. Doing it without knowing exactly what you're touching is how you lose a rooted LG set and get a very sincere apology from an…

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Bitcoin Core Rewrites Its Security Policy for a World Where AI Finds Bugs in One Prompt

  Developers will now backport fixes and cut releases immediately for flaws flagged as “easily discoverable,” abandoning long embargoes for bugs an attacker can s…

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover

  Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover Bitcoin Core has changed its security disclosure policy to speed up fixes for vulne…

  2026-10-24via Bitcoin Magazine

• Bitcoin ETFs From $1.8 Trillion Giant Franklin Templeton Get Nasdaq Nod

  Franklin Templeton, a $1.8 trillion asset management giant, has received Nasdaq approval to list two new Bitcoin-focused ETFs that will systematically convert d…

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike

  Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike U. S. investors quickly reversed course on Thursday, cashing out over half a…

  2026-10-24via Bitcoin Magazine

• Crypto Scammers Who Used Prayer Groups to Lure Victims Must Pay $1.3 Billion, Says New York

  New York’s attorney general asked a court to order NovaTech’s founders, who fled the country, to pay about $1.37 billion, and settled with four top promoters fo…

  2026-10-24via Decrypt

• Stellar (XLM) Makes History With First Repo Backed by U.S. Debt

  Stellar (XLM) hosts a historic multi-million dollar interbank loan for under a cent, bypassing traditional banking infrastructure.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• Shiba Inu Exchange Netflow Hits 77 Billion SHIB in 24 Hours

  Shiba Inu exchange netflow is increasing amid the broader market downturn, projecting a positive balance as momentum fades.

  2026-10-24via U.Today

• SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations

  The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.

  2026-10-24via Cointelegraph