Here’s what happened in crypto today October 29, 2026, 9:51 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Brazil’s Halloween eve crypto deadline brings more tricks than treats October 29, 2026, 9:30 am
Brazil’s crypto exchanges face an application deadline on Friday, with costly requirements and unanswered regulatory questions complicating compliance.
Private, fast USDT is coming to Bitcoin. Can it compete with Ethereum and Tron? October 29, 2026, 9:30 am
USDT is coming home to Bitcoin, offering privacy and Lightning-fast payments. But can Bitcoin’s revamped version of Tether compete with stablecoins on ETH and TRON?
Polygon expands Open Money Stack to Solana, after Tron rollout October 29, 2026, 9:00 am
The move follows the addition of Tron support and Polygon’s acquisition of Coinme.
Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex October 29, 2026, 8:38 am
The analysis followed US sanctions against 10 people and one entity accused of helping North Korean IT worker schemes fund weapons programs.
Unlimit founder backs Phase blockchain with $45M as mainnet launches October 29, 2026, 8:30 am
Phase’s new network lets smartphone owners earn tokens for validating transactions and sharing internet connections with AI agents.
HTX agrees to halt unlawful UK crypto promotions after FCA case October 29, 2026, 8:20 am
HTX has pledged to stop crypto marketing in the UK until October 2031, with deposits and new account registrations already blocked there.
EU investors rank crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth creation: OKX survey October 29, 2026, 8:00 am
European investors ranked crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth creation, while prior surveys show US investors are skeptical on crypto’s role in retirement accounts.
Coinbase seeks Brazil crypto license, expects no service disruption October 29, 2026, 8:00 am
Coinbase has applied for authorization ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 30 deadline and says it expects to maintain existing services while regulators review its application.
Bitcoin lending and yield could drive next wave of institutional demand, Rootstock says October 29, 2026, 8:00 am
A new report argues that putting institutional Bitcoin holdings to work through lending, collateral and financing could create demand beyond its store-of-value role.