Here’s what happened in crypto today October 29, 2026, 3:58 pm
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.
Public companies double share of blockchain revenue since 2022: Report October 29, 2026, 3:53 pm
A new 1kx report finds that public companies are capturing a larger share of blockchain revenue, driven by institutional adoption and real-world applications.
Polymarket suspended trading amid reports of user funds being drained October 29, 2026, 3:23 pm
The prediction markets platform halted trading on Thursday after it reported one of its third party providers had been compromised.
HYPE teases all-time high as NYSE owner ICE eyes US Hyperliquid perps October 29, 2026, 1:12 pm
Hyperliquid’s token pumped following news of ICE and Trade[XYZ] unveiling plans for US perpetual futures.
KuCoin suspends services in Russia and Belarus October 29, 2026, 1:08 pm
The exchange cited legal and regulatory compliance in its reason for cutting off services to users based in the two countries, currently the targets of international sanctions.
Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2 October 29, 2026, 12:27 pm
The tokenized shares would carry the same shareholder rights as traditional stock, with round-the-clock trading and immediate settlement under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
Kalshi raises $1B at $40B valuation as non-sports revenue run rate tops $1B October 29, 2026, 11:52 am
The funding round comes as Kalshi expands its partnerships with the NBA and S&P Dow Jones Indices while facing legal challenges over its sports contracts.
Bitcoin price jumps to $81.5K as US GDP data beats expectations October 29, 2026, 11:39 am
BTC price action returned to a key weekly resistance level as US stock markets digested Alphabet’s Q3 earnings miss.
French Senate adopts bill for automatic sharing of crypto tax data October 29, 2026, 11:00 am
The French Senate adopted a bill authorizing the automatic exchange of crypto-asset tax information between international tax authorities, pending completion of the legislative process.
Bank of England opens consultation on tokenized collateral for clearing October 29, 2026, 10:27 am
Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets liquidity and risk tests under proposed Bank of England guidance.