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Here’s what happened in crypto today

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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.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 19:58:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Public companies double share of blockchain revenue since 2022: Report

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A new 1kx report finds that public companies are capturing a larger share of blockchain revenue, driven by institutional adoption and real-world applications.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 19:53:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Polymarket suspended trading amid reports of user funds being drained

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The prediction markets platform halted trading on Thursday after it reported one of its third party providers had been compromised.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 19:23:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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HYPE teases all-time high as NYSE owner ICE eyes US Hyperliquid perps

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Hyperliquid’s token pumped following news of ICE and Trade[XYZ] unveiling plans for US perpetual futures.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 17:12:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Bryan O'Shea
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KuCoin suspends services in Russia and Belarus

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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.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 17:08:41
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2

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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.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 16:27:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Kalshi raises $1B at $40B valuation as non-sports revenue run rate tops $1B

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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.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 15:52:43
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin price jumps to $81.5K as US GDP data beats expectations

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BTC price action returned to a key weekly resistance level as US stock markets digested Alphabet’s Q3 earnings miss.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 15:39:54
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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French Senate adopts bill for automatic sharing of crypto tax data

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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.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 15:00:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bank of England opens consultation on tokenized collateral for clearing

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Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets liquidity and risk tests under proposed Bank of England guidance.

Published Date: 2026-10-29 14:27:46
Creator: Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin
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