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Issue #140 · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Market mood  Fear · 30/100
Bitcoin and Ether edged lower as fear sentiment persisted, coinciding with disclosure of the largest crypto exchange hack on record.
 
 

☀  The Numbers

Bitcoin (BTC)$77,382  -0.4%
-4.0% this week
Ethereum (ETH)$2,244  -0.1%
-5.2% this week
Total crypto market$2.60T  -3.1%
BTC dominance 59.8% · BTC 39% below its all-time high

☀  The Movers

Top gainers (24h)

STX Stacks+12.0%
AAVE Aave+5.8%
ONDO Ondo+4.4%
LINK Chainlink+3.9%

Top losers (24h)

BTW Bitway-23.0%
RAIN Rain-8.3%
PEARL Pearl-8.2%
TRX TRON-5.8%

From the top 100 coins by market cap.

☀  The Read

Where the chart sits — description, not prediction

Bitcoin sits between its 50-day ($81.9K) and 200-day ($73.1K) averages — a trend in transition. Over the past 30 days it has traded between $77.2K and $86.5K; today's price sits in the lower third of that range. RSI(14) is 34 — momentum remains weak.

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☀  The Brief

 North Korea linked to $6.3B Binance hack, largest ever

Investigators tied the theft of 18,270 Bitcoin from Binance to North Korean actors. The haul exceeds Tesla's Bitcoin holdings and highlights exchange security risks for beginners. (CoinDesk)

 How attackers breached Binance's hot-wallet signing system

Technical analysis revealed how hackers compromised Binance's wallet infrastructure and moved funds across blockchains. Understanding breach mechanics helps users evaluate exchange security. (The Block)

 CFTC chair calls for U.S. oversight of offshore exchanges

Federal regulators are using the Binance breach to argue offshore exchanges should register and adopt U.S. cybersecurity standards. This could reshape how crypto platforms operate domestically. (Decrypt)

 Asset freezes succeeded, but recovery outlook remains unclear

Tether and Circle blocked billions in stolen assets within hours, but legal experts warn smaller victims may lack equivalent protection and full recovery is uncertain. (CoinDesk)

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Crypto 101

What's a stablecoin?

A crypto token designed to hold a fixed value, usually $1, typically backed by reserves of cash and bonds. They exist so traders can park value without leaving crypto rails.

“Never invest money you'll need within five years.”

Coin Mornings is an educational digest for US readers. Nothing here is financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Prices via CoinGecko, sentiment via alternative​.me, captured shortly before send.

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