BTCPay Tells Merchants to Switch Off Servers Amid Hot Wallet Attack Reports
The Bitcoin payment software says attacks targeted versions 2.4.1 and older, days after it shipped an emergency fix for a critical flaw.
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No proof of AI in North Korean hackers move of stolen Binance funds
Elliptic tracked thousands of transfers, failed swaps and repeated transactions that suggest the hackers relied on scripts rather than AI agents.
4 Altcoins Flash Buy Signals Following the Binance Shock: Here Are the Upside Targets
One of the tokens is ADA, which is projected to rise by over 20%.
Bitcoin eases to $77,900 as Binance customers pull $3.6 billion after withdrawals reopen
Bitcoin fell 0.4% to around $77,900 since midnight UTC as Binance customers pulled a net $3.64 billion after withdrawals reopened and ETFs lost $643 million.
Solana validators told to act immediately as critical Linux vulnerability emerges
Ubuntu’s main 24.04 kernel repair was still pending on Nov. 2, leaving affected operators a separate host-security task. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
From Uptober to Hacktober: Are Bitcoin’s seasonal patterns becoming obsolete?
Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals. Bitcoin’s back-to-back October losses have put its “Uptober” reputation under the microscope as analysts weigh seasonal trends against institutional demand and economic conditions. Bitcoin fell 7.3% in October 2026, following a roughly 4% decline a year earlier, according to CoinGlass data. The losses defied October’s historically bullish reputation, which earned it the nickname “Uptober.” This year, industry figures turned to darker labels, including “Black October” and “Hacktober,” amid a wave of crypto security incidents, including Binance’s record-breaking $6.3 billion hack.
Trezor lifts password ceiling after Coldcard’s $100M wallet thefts
Trezor cited July’s Coldcard attacks, in which strong passphrases helped protect some users whose wallet recovery information was compromised. Hardware wallet maker Trezor has increased the maximum length of optional wallet passphrases from 50 to 128 characters. On Sunday, Trezor said the change is available in its Trezor Suite with updated device firmware. Older firmware still limits passphrases to 50 characters. According to Trezor, a passphrase acts like an additional password that users set alongside their wallet’s recovery phrase. An attacker who obtains the recovery phrase would still need the correct passphrase to access funds in that wallet.
FBI Blames North Korea for $6B Binance Hack as Exchange Reopens Withdrawals
Binance saw $3.64 billion in net outflows in the first nine and a half hours after reopening withdrawals, or 2.1% of its assets, it said.
Why XRP May Need to Fall Against Bitcoin Before It Wins Again: Analyst
XRP rallies against Bitcoin often coincide with returns to a long-standing demand zone, rather than simply following BTC's price direction.
Hong Kong takes tokenized settlement to 24/7, plans stablecoin trials
The HKMA plans to bring regulated stablecoins into tokenized government debt trials, while HSBC says its RedCoin stablecoin has reached 50,000 users. Hong Kong has expanded its Project Ensemble pilot to allow round-the-clock settlement of tokenized transactions, as the city’s monetary regulator prepares to bring regulated stablecoins into trials involving tokenized government debt. On Monday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said that it had advanced its EnsembleTX project to a new stage allowing 24/7 real-value transactions. The HKMA said the update would help banks and their clients move funds globally, manage tokenized investments and handle treasury operations outside conventional settlement hours. Participating banks initially settled payments through Hong Kong’s existing dolla…
Polygon brings US banking access to Solana’s $15 billion stablecoin market
Polygon’s OMS expansion lets eligible foreign businesses connect Solana stablecoins to bank rails after verification, within early-access and jurisdiction limits. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Ethereum Whale Buys $63 Million in ETH: Smart Money Calling a Bottom?
An Ethereum whale buys $63 million in ETH at $2,286 average. Is smart money accumulating as ETH searches for a market bottom?
BTC heads into US midterm showdown: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price action held its 100-day moving average into the monthly close as crypto markets braced for US midterm election and tech earnings volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) held above its 100-day moving average on Monday ahead of US midterm elections, jobs data and earnings from Apple and Palantir. Key points: Tuesday’s US midterm elections will determine control of Congress, with prediction market traders heavily favoring a Democratic victory in the House of Representatives.
Metals.io issues tokens backed by 25 tonnes of physical copper stored in Germany
The company is starting with $366,000 worth of copper stored in Germany, hoping to build a market for investors to own and trade physical metal onchain.
Bitcoin Taps $78K Ahead of Big Week, NEAR Dumps 6% Again: Market Watch
The broader market has remained untypically calm for a Monday morning but more volatility is expected as the week progresses.
Binance hack fallout, U.S. midterms and jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting Nov. 2.
OKX draws $445M in net inflows as Binance outflows exceed $7B
OKX led cryptocurrency exchanges with $445 million in daily inflows, while Binance processed about $7 billion in net outflows. OKX recorded about $445 million in 24-hour net inflows, the largest among tracked crypto exchanges, while Binance continued to register outflows after reopening withdrawals following its $6.3 billion hack. Crypto exchange Bybit was in second place with $112 million in net inflows, followed by Gate with $91 million and Bitget with $54 million in 24-hour net inflows, according to DefiLlama. Binance recorded the biggest net outflows among tracked exchanges, with more than $7 billion, up from $5.8 billion earlier Monday. Binance said it began restoring withdrawals in phases at 6:00 a.m. UTC on Sunday.
Bitcoin Lightning’s year-old security fixes still missing from 71% of flagged nodes
An October 21 preprint estimates 71% of an exposed LND cohort remained on affected release lines at its October 13 cutoff. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Hyperliquid Faces LIT Crypto Challenge as Wall Street Rejects Tokenization
Hyperliquid faces rising LIT crypto competition as 50 companies oppose tokenized stocks, while Bitcoin could explore new onchain markets.
Live updates: Binance records $6 billion outflows after starting withdrawals, less then 4% of total holdings
The outflows followed a 45-hour withdrawal freeze after a $6.3 billion theft, with rival exchanges attracting deposits as customers regained access to their funds.