Cryptocurrency
Robinhood Chain trading volume slides as investor patience wears thin
Conflict: A 23.1% weekly drop in decentralized exchange volume on Robinhood Chain has ignited a sharp debate between market participants expecting rapid growth and long-term observers who argue the platform is still in its infancy. While deposits hold steady, the network’s slipping market position has drawn pointed criticism from vocal traders.
Keystone to Destroy 18,835 Wallets After Security Breach
Hardware wallet manufacturer Keystone has moved to destroy 18,835 units from its current inventory after hackers stole a critical device authentication key. The breach, occurring on October 20, also exposed the personal data of 25,964 customers, forcing the company to suspend all shipments while it pivots to a new security protocol.
Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Ownership Goal Amid $400M Buyback Milestone
Bitmine Immersion Technologies is closing in on its target of controlling 5% of the total Ethereum supply, adding 10,452 tokens to its treasury last week. Simultaneously, the company has hit a significant financial benchmark, with total share repurchases for 2026 reaching nearly $400 million.
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Adds $7.5 Million Stake in Metaplanet
Vanguard’s FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF has disclosed its first acquisition of Metaplanet shares, purchasing 4.5 million units valued at roughly $7.5 million. This move marks a notable expansion of the $13 trillion asset manager’s indirect exposure to the aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy pursued by the Japanese firm.
Sony-backed Soneium to launch native token for entertainment IP
The Ethereum layer 2 network Soneium, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale Group, has announced plans for a native ecosystem token dubbed SONEIUM. The move aims to anchor a new infrastructure for tokenized entertainment rights, spanning music, anime, and gaming royalties as the network scales its creative economy.
Binance Expands TradFi Derivatives With Four New Perpetual Contracts
Traders on Binance can now access perpetual futures tied to AbbVie, STMicroelectronics, EQT Corporation, and the iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF. Launched on October 26, these USDT-margined instruments offer round-the-clock exposure to traditional financial assets with leverage reaching up to 20x, operating independently of standard stock exchange hours.
Franklin Templeton readies ETFs that convert stock dividends into Bitcoin
Franklin Templeton is nearing the launch of two Nasdaq-listed ETFs that merge traditional equity holdings with automated cryptocurrency exposure. The proposed funds, FBEQ and FIBT, employ a systematic strategy to divert dividend payments from U.S. stock portfolios directly into Bitcoin-linked assets, offering a passive route for retail investors to accumulate digital holdings.
Aviva Investors expands tokenized fund lineup on XRP Ledger
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger, marking the firm’s second such venture in partnership with Ripple. The asset manager has committed £50 million to the new offering, pushing its total investment in tokenized products beyond £86 million.
MEXC retreats from Netherlands and restricts Russia and Belarus
Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC is winding down operations in the Netherlands following a sharp regulatory warning from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. The platform confirmed it lacks the necessary MiCA authorization to operate within the European Union, forcing a phased exit for its Dutch user base.
Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on AI Safety and Surveillance Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has endorsed Moonshot AI’s decision to omit advanced offensive hacking capabilities from its Kimi K3.1 Pro model. He argues that restricting specific use cases is a necessary safeguard to prevent a broader shift toward mandatory identity verification and intrusive state surveillance for all AI users.
Bitcoin braces for volatility as macro data and tech earnings collide
Bitcoin faces a precarious week as a convergence of Federal Reserve policy decisions, September inflation data, and third-quarter GDP figures coincides with a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings, leaving the cryptocurrency struggling to defend its $80,000 support level after a recent retreat from $85,000.
Galaxy Research: Over Half of Bitcoin Supply Defies Ownership Tracking
More than 11 million Bitcoin remain outside the reach of blockchain researchers, with Galaxy Research estimating that 55% of the total circulating supply cannot be linked to any known entity. Despite the surge in institutional adoption and spot ETFs, the majority of the network stays shrouded in anonymity.
Ethena Rebounds as Traders Defy Arthur Hayes’ $2.7M Sell-Off
Ethena’s ENA token surged nearly 8% on October 26, climbing toward $0.21 despite a wave of liquidations from BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. While the token has faced a 22% decline over the past month, a sudden influx of $420 million in daily trading volume suggests renewed market appetite for the asset.
Zcash faces backlash over $550,000 adult industry outreach grant
A $550,000 grant from Zcash Community Grants to the ZECsy team has triggered a sharp division among investors and supporters. While the project aims to introduce privacy-focused payments to adult industry workers sidelined by traditional banking, the initiative's presence at adult conventions has drawn intense criticism from market participants.
Fhenix Launches Encrypted Computing on Ethereum and Arbitrum
Public blockchains have long struggled to host sensitive financial data, but a new deployment by Fhenix aims to bridge that gap. By launching its homomorphic encryption coprocessor on Ethereum and Arbitrum, the platform enables smart contracts to process encrypted inputs without revealing underlying balances or trading strategies to the public.
Solana Tokenized Stocks Surge to 1.5 Million Holders Amid Price Slump
Solana has hit a record 1.5 million tokenized equity holders, a fivefold increase since August, yet the network’s native SOL token remains trapped in a downtrend near $100. This divergence highlights a disconnect between the rapid adoption of blockchain-based securities and direct buying pressure on the underlying cryptocurrency.
Foundation API Breach Enables Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Attackers leveraged compromised Cloudflare API keys to send fraudulent emails from Foundation’s official domains, forcing the hardware wallet manufacturer to scramble its security protocols. While the company insists that its Passport devices and user funds remain physically secure, the breach has exposed potential vulnerabilities in customer support communications.
Navigating Bitcoin Yield: A 2026 Strategy Guide
Bitcoin holders in 2026 face an expanding menu of yield-generating opportunities, ranging from native Layer 1 staking to complex automated DeFi strategies. As the ecosystem matures, the choice between these protocols hinges less on advertised percentage yields and more on trade-offs involving custody, liquidity, and underlying risk profiles.
Anchorpoint Delays Retail Stablecoin Launch Amid HSBC Competition
Anchorpoint has declined to set a firm release date for its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, prioritizing infrastructure and market education over a rapid retail rollout. The decision follows the recent debut of HSBC’s RedCoin, which reached 3.3 million PayMe users, intensifying the race among licensed issuers in the region.
ECB Targets 2029 for Digital Euro Launch to Secure Payment Sovereignty
Drawing parallels to energy and defense vulnerabilities, the European Central Bank is fast-tracking a digital euro to reclaim control over regional financial infrastructure. Executive Board member Piero Cipollone confirmed plans for a 2027 pilot, aiming to diminish heavy reliance on non-European card schemes that currently dominate digital transactions.
BloomTrading Pledges Refunds After $954,000 Solana Drain
Nearly $1 million in Solana vanished from user wallets connected to the automated trading platform BloomTrading, prompting the company to promise full reimbursements for nine affected accounts. While the firm investigates a potential third-party security breach, blockchain analysts suggest the total scale of the losses may be significantly wider.
Hyperliquid users face wallet restrictions over HTX transfers
A Hyperliquid trader is warning of potential account restrictions after their wallet was flagged as high risk, allegedly due to receiving a loan repayment originating from the HTX exchange. The incident has ignited broader concerns about how automated sanctions screening impacts users who have no direct ties to sanctioned platforms.
Monero Developer Seeks Community Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades
Developer jpk68 has launched a community crowdfunding campaign to secure 45 XMR, aimed at sustaining three months of full-time work on Monero’s privacy infrastructure. As of October 26, the proposal has gathered 31.04 XMR, with the remaining balance intended to support core network improvements and wallet software maintenance.
BNB Chain Unveils High-Speed Layer 1 Strategy
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has endorsed a proposal for a new high-performance Layer 1 blockchain that avoids a secondary token, keeping BNB as the primary asset for gas, staking, and governance across both the existing Smart Chain and the upcoming network.
CoinDCX Admits to $16 Million Loss Following Security Breach
Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX has acknowledged the loss of 15.99 million USDT after previously dismissing reports of a security breach. The firm confirmed that compromised wallet infrastructure, which it had supposedly retired following a major attack in July 2025, remained active and vulnerable to unauthorized fund transfers.
UK bank customers lodge 10,000 complaints over blocked crypto payments
Over 10,000 complaints have been filed against major UK lenders by customers struggling to move funds to digital asset platforms. Between May and August 2026, nearly 9,800 individuals reported blocked transactions, highlighting a growing tension between retail banking policies and Britain’s ambition to become a global hub for cryptocurrency businesses.
Pi Network simplifies remote app access as PI token price stays stagnant
Pi Network has launched Desktop version 0.6.4, a software update that eliminates the need for manual router configuration when accessing SoloHost applications remotely. While the development team focuses on improving user accessibility and security, the native PI token continues to struggle, trading below the $0.08 threshold.
Zcash Struggles to Regain Momentum Ahead of NU7 Upgrade
Zcash shares rose 2.6% to $1,184 on October 25, offering a brief reprieve for traders after a 25% monthly decline. Despite this recovery, the digital asset remains locked in a volatile range, as heavy liquidations among long positions and weak technical momentum complicate a clear path toward higher resistance levels.
Electrum Patches Critical Vulnerability After Malicious Server Attacks
A high-severity flaw in Electrum Bitcoin wallets has allowed malicious servers to intercept and modify pending transactions, resulting in confirmed thefts of user funds. The vulnerability, which manipulated the Replace-by-Fee process to trick users into signing fraudulent payments, prompted an urgent software update to version 4.8.3.
Keystone Data Breach Exposes Customer Addresses and Order Details
A security breach at hardware wallet manufacturer Keystone has compromised the personal information of its user base, exposing names, home addresses, and specific purchase histories. While the company confirmed that private keys and recovery phrases remain secure, the leak leaves customers vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and physical security threats.