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Upbit Discloses Dunamu&Partners Holdings: Approximately 2,081 BTC Held, Zero Cumulative Sales

Odaily Report: South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has officially published the digital asset holdings of Dunamu&Partners, the investment subsidiary of its parent company Dunamu, as of October 2026. According to the announcement, the institution currently holds 2,081.84950412 BTC, with zero cumulative sales and no trading records to date.According to the announcement, Dunamu&Partners stated that if any project it has invested in gets listed for trading on Upbit, it will not sell the relevant digital assets within 3 months from the date of initial listing, and will disclose changes in holdings through Upbit announcements at the end of each month.

Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 18: Wall Street Embraces Crypto Assets, Decentralization's Original Vision Faces a Test

Odaily reports: On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper, proposing a peer-to-peer electronic payment system that requires no participation from banks or central institutions. Over the past 18 years, Bitcoin has evolved from a fringe experiment on the early dark web and forums into an asset class recognized by Wall Street and institutional investors. As recently as last October, $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in a single day, and the 2022 crypto winter wiped out more than $2 trillion in digital asset market value. On the 18th anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper's release, Bitcoin's price is hovering near $80,000, facing its worst month since June.Today, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has reached approximately $66 billion in assets, multiple public companies have added Bitcoin to their balance sheets, and traditional financial institutions are actively building out stablecoins, asset tokenization, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Yet this development brings a certain irony: Bitcoin was originally designed to challenge the centralized financial system, but is now increasingly being embraced by traditional financial institutions. (Bloomberg)

"Setting Ten Big Goals First": Still Believes BTC's Bottom for This Bull Cycle Is $58,000, with $120,000 Within Reach This Year

Odaily Report: The whale "Setting Ten Big Goals First" posted on X to update his Bitcoin market views and position operations. He stated that he previously believed the BTC $78,000 level would be difficult to break below, and the actual price had remained above $79,000 until the recent black swan event caused it to fall below that level. He had already closed about two-thirds of his long position near $76,000 to guard against another extreme market move similar to October 11.After observing market stabilization over the past two days, he has re-established a full long position in the $76,000 to $78,000 range. His core judgment remains unchanged, and he still believes that $58,000 is the bottom for BTC in this cycle. He further noted that the bottom of the first phase of this bull market may be around $118,000, while the target for the second leg up is double $78,000, or about $150,000, and he expects BTC to potentially reach $120,000 within this year.

Strategy's Preferred Stock Financing Structure Stabilizes, Potentially Paving the Way for Resuming Bitcoin Accumulation

Odaily reports: Analysts at StoneX and TD Cowen believe that Strategy's preferred stock financing structure has stabilized and liquidity has improved, creating conditions for the company to resume accumulating Bitcoin and increase its Bitcoin holdings per share. Both institutions maintain a Buy rating, with target prices of $435 and $260, respectively.As of the end of the third quarter, Strategy held $5.07 billion in U.S. dollar assets, including $4.83 billion in cash reserves, sufficient to cover approximately 3.2 to 3.4 years of preferred stock dividends and debt interest. Strategy also spent approximately $2 billion to repurchase STRC preferred shares, helping its price recover to near its $100 par value. However, because funds were prioritized for replenishing cash reserves and supporting preferred stock rather than accumulating Bitcoin, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings per share declined 3.7% during the year.Additionally, holders of STRC, STRF, STRK, and STRD preferred shares have approved daily accrual of dividends: STRC effective November 1, and the other three classes effective January 1 of next year. Management stated that the move is intended to reduce volatility, improve liquidity, and expand demand. TD Cowen believes that broader distribution channels and better liquidity could ultimately enhance Strategy's efficiency in issuing "digital credit" products.

Analysis: After the Binance Hack, Bitcoin Fell Only About 2%, Far Below the 26% Drop After FTX

21Shares has released an analysis report on the Binance hack, stating that on October 29, Binance suffered an attack of approximately $6.3 billion, of which about $3 billion in stolen assets have now been frozen, and Binance has committed to bearing all losses. Within 24 hours after the incident, Bitcoin fell slightly more than 2%, significantly lower than the roughly 26% decline Bitcoin experienced after the FTX incident in November 2022. 221Shares emphasized that this incident was a security breach affecting Binance as a single company, and that the Bitcoin network itself was not attacked. Binance stated that it will cover all losses through the SAFU fund and corporate funds. Calculated at a Bitcoin price of approximately $78,509, the 15,000 BTC held by the SAFU fund is worth about $1.18 billion, which can cover about 36% of the losses on unfrozen assets, with the remaining portion to be borne by corporate funds. The report also mentioned that Chainalysis has high confidence that the attack is linked to North Korea, but Binance and government agencies have not yet officially confirmed the attribution.In addition, 21Shares stated that the assets of its physically backed ETPs and ETFs are held in cold storage by third-party custodians such as BitGo, Coinbase Custody, Anchorage Digital, and Zodia Custody, and are not kept in exchange accounts. Therefore, they were not affected by this incident, and all of the company's products are trading normally.

South Africa’s Crypto Economy Grows 52% Over the Past Year to $39.3 Billion; Cross-Border Regulatory Draft May Be Revised

According to BeInCrypto, Chainalysis data shows that over the year ending June 2026, the South African crypto economy expanded by 52% to $39.3 billion, with increases across all tracked activity categories. Commercial payments, including those from South African merchants and P2P traders, reached $8.34 billion, outpacing institutional activity ($1.29 billion in inflows); stablecoin inflows through Sub-Saharan African P2P channels totaled $14.6 billion, on par with Bitcoin. A draft regulatory framework for crypto asset management released by the South African Treasury and Reserve Bank (SARB) on August 3 would stipulate that individuals may only transfer crypto assets abroad through authorized local service providers within existing foreign exchange limits, while businesses are prohibited from cross-border transfers of crypto assets. As of March 31, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) had issued licenses to 310 crypto asset service providers, though these entities must still secure separate authorization from the SARB. On October 21, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stated that after receiving thousands of public submissions, the Treasury will aim to release a revised second draft, with no timeline currently announced.

Analysis: Strategy's Move to Daily Dividends May Reduce Volatility and Enhance Bitcoin Financing Capacity

Odaily reports: According to Bitfinex analysis, Strategy shareholders voted on October 28 to approve a proposal for daily dividend payments on STRC preferred stock, with preliminary results showing 99.3% of votes in favor. STRC is expected to shift from semi-monthly dividend payments to daily dividend payments starting November 1, with the first cash dividend payment arriving on November 2; Strategy's other three preferred stocks, STRF, STRK, and STRD, are expected to follow suit in January 2027.Strategy's move aims to reduce price volatility around ex-dividend dates. Company CEO Phong Le stated that previously, when STRC paid dividends monthly, prices fell by an average of about 49 basis points around the ex-dividend date, which dropped to about 36 basis points after switching to semi-monthly payments. The company expects that daily dividend payments will further disperse selling pressure and improve price stability.This model was not pioneered by Strategy. Bitcoin treasury company Strive converted its SATA preferred stock to daily dividend payments in June of this year and launched a subordinated preferred stock, SATS, with a fixed annual dividend rate of 15%. In October, Strive issued 7 million shares of SATS at $90 per share, raising approximately $630 million, and used about $511 million of that to purchase 6,182 BTC.

After Binance's $6.3 Billion Hack, Logan Paul Calls Cryptocurrency a Scam

Odaily Report: YouTuber and boxer Logan Paul, in a recent podcast, responded to longtime collaborator Mike Majlak's mention of cryptocurrency exchange Binance being hacked with approximately $6 billion in assets stolen, stating that he does not trust cryptocurrency and calling it a scam. Binance estimates the total impact of this incident at approximately $6.3 billion.Commenters subsequently brought up Cryptozoo, an NFT game promoted by Logan Paul, with buyers claiming the project was not launched as promised. In February 2026, he again filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in a Texas federal court accusing him of carrying out a rug pull through the project, stating that the latest complaint fails to establish that he should be held responsible for the project entity's actions.Binance stated it has frozen approximately $3 billion in stolen assets, and co-CEO Yi He said the exchange will bear all hacker losses. (Bitcoin.com News)

London Metal Exchange Plans to Tokenize Warehouse Metal Reserves

According to Bitcoin.com News, the London Metal Exchange (LME) stated that it is exploring the tokenization of metal inventory held under unregistered warehouse warrants to support business financing. The exchange announced plans to issue metal-backed tokens, which may be placed in third-party custody as needed for loans and other obligations; previously, there was no standard financing mechanism for metals under unregistered warrants. The LME noted that it is currently in the early exploration phase and will consult with stakeholders as the initiative develops.

Wallet Linked to Binance Hackers Holds About 253,000 ETH, Worth Approximately $570 Million

Odaily report: A wallet suspected to be associated with the Binance hack incident received tens of thousands of ETH through a Uniswap contract and borrowed 19,762 ETH on Aave using approximately $60 million in USDT as collateral. On-chain records do not show any vulnerabilities in Uniswap or Aave.As of 22:07 UTC, the two wallets held approximately 253,000 ETH, worth about $570 million, with no outgoing transfers recorded. Aave has paused the Ethereum mainnet V3 market, and Kamino has also paused borrowing in the SOL/BTC market; Ripple has frozen approximately $200 million in RLUSD, and more than $2 billion in USDT and USDC has been frozen by stablecoin issuers. (Decrypt)

38 companies oppose OKXICE's tokenized stock plan, accounting for about 60% of target companies

Odaily reports: An announcement updated by OKXICE on October 28 shows that Walmart, Eli Lilly, Cigna, Carnival Corporation, and Arcos Dorados oppose its stock tokenization plan. With the addition of five companies, 38 of the 63 target companies have now formally objected, accounting for about 60%; the combined market capitalization of these companies exceeds $19.4 billion.OKXICE is a joint venture established by crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), planning to allow eligible investors to trade blockchain-mapped tokens of U.S. stocks around the clock using stablecoins. The tokens will be backed by real shares held by a registered broker-dealer, and trading is intended to be conducted through permissioned Uniswap v4 liquidity pools on the OKX X Layer network.The temporary regulatory exemption established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in September allows eligible platforms to conduct tokenized stock trading without complying with some traditional exchange requirements, and allows listed companies to object to third-party tokenization of their shares. The announcement listed the companies that raised objections but did not explain their specific reasons. (Bitcoin.com News)

Kraken Launches Kraken Wallet Browser Extension, Supporting Multi-Chain Wallets, Cross-Chain Swaps, and Bridging

Washington Sanchez, Head of Product at Kraken Wallet, stated that the self-custodial Kraken Wallet browser extension is now live, supporting multiple networks including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ink, Base, and Robinhood Chain. Users can create or import wallets using a mnemonic phrase or private key, use view-only wallets, or log in via email, Google, Apple, or passkeys. The extension also supports single-chain and cross-chain swaps, as well as cross-chain bridging, with related fees set at 10 basis points.

Westpac to Cap Customer Payments to Crypto Exchanges at AUD 10,000 per Month

Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Australia's Westpac Bank will impose a monthly cap of AUD 10,000 on customer payments to cryptocurrency exchanges starting December 1. Once the limit is reached, Westpac may decline payments it identifies as being made to crypto exchanges; the cap applies in aggregate across all Westpac accounts through online banking, the Westpac app, and credit and debit card payments, with no exemptions or higher limits. Westpac does not support customers making payments to crypto exchanges at branches, and transfers from exchanges into Westpac accounts are unaffected.Westpac said the move is aimed at combating scams, citing data from Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre that 46% of reported scam losses last year involved cryptocurrency. Customers purchasing more than AUD 10,000 of Bitcoin per month will need to fund the excess through other banks.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF recorded a net inflow of $137.32 million.

According to data released by Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $137.32 million yesterday, with BlackRock IBIT recording a net inflow of $136 million, Bitwise BITB a net inflow of $1.32 million, and net flows for other funds such as Fidelity FBTC, Grayscale GBTC, and ARK ARKB all at zero.

Gate Money connects banks and payment networks, with compliant arrangements across multiple jurisdictions supporting service delivery

Odaily reports: Gate Money connects account payments, asset exchange, and everyday spending, with its services underpinned by collaboration among international banks, payment institutions, custody providers, and clearing institutions. Eligible users can use bank accounts in their own name to manage fiat funds by currency, process deposits and withdrawals, and send and receive digital assets through supported blockchain networks. The availability of each feature depends on local regulatory requirements, the service capabilities of partner institutions, and user eligibility.On the compliance front, Gate has obtained a MiCA license and a Payment Institution (PI) license in the EU, its Dubai entity has obtained a VARA license, and its Australian entity has completed AUSTRAC registration as a digital currency exchange provider, with these qualifications applying to the respective entities and approved business activities. Gate US holds 37 state-level Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs), covering 47 U.S. states and territories. On asset transparency, Gate's latest proof of reserves shows that the platform's total reserve size has risen to USD 8.688 billion, with an overall reserve coverage ratio of 118.49%; BTC reserves reached 25,727, with a reserve ratio of 121.60%; ETH reserves stood at 449,042, with a reserve ratio of 123.78%. Collaboration with financial institutions, compliance qualifications, and verifiable reserves together form the foundation of Gate Money's services, supporting the platform in meeting fund payment and asset management needs beyond trading. (Cointelegraph)

Bitwise: Ten-Year Bitcoin Price Forecast Raised from $1.3 Million to $1.6 Million

According to The Block, in its report published on Wednesday titled "2027 Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions," crypto asset management firm Bitwise raised its 10-year Bitcoin price forecast from $1.3 million to $1.6 million, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3% for Bitcoin over the period. The report states that the base case scenario assumes Bitcoin will capture 25% of the global store-of-value market and 1% of institutional investment assets by 2036; its bear case is $130,686, while its bull case is $3.67 million. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that the company maintained its market share assumptions unchanged but increased its 2036 estimate for the global store-of-value market from $91 trillion to $110 trillion, and its institutional investment market size from $216 trillion to $303 trillion. The report also noted that Bitcoin's maximum supply is 21 million coins, with 20.1 million currently in circulation, accounting for 95.7% of the total supply.

Bitwise: Bitcoin Could Rise to $1.6 Million by 2036 Under Base Case Scenario

Odaily News: Bitwise has released its "2027 Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions" report, forecasting Bitcoin's returns, volatility, and correlation with equities over the next 10 years. Bitwise stated that under its base case scenario, Bitcoin is expected to rise to $1.6 million by 2036.

IREN Completes $363M AI Equipment Refinancing, Freeing Up Capital for Business Expansion

Odaily reports: Bitcoin mining company IREN has announced the completion of a $363 million financing facility arranged by Wingspire Equipment Finance, secured by AI computing equipment that is already operational and generating revenue, to refinance recently purchased GPU servers and networking equipment. The facility was provided by six lenders, with Eldridge Capital Management and Silver Point Capital making major funding commitments. The financing is primarily secured by the relevant equipment and supported by multi-year customer contracts, with specific interest rates and terms not yet disclosed.This refinancing will help IREN recover capital already invested in operational infrastructure for further expansion. IREN is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. Its AI cloud business revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, reached $128.8 million, up from $16.4 million in the previous fiscal year; Bitcoin mining revenue still reached $578.2 million. The company reported a net loss of $702.6 million for the same period, including $638.8 million in non-cash asset impairments primarily related to retired Bitcoin mining machines. (theenergymag)

Fed Holding Rates Steady Already Priced In by Markets, Three Signals Could Shape Bitcoin's Trajectory

The Federal Reserve is about to announce its interest rate decision, after which Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will hold a press conference. Markets expect the Fed to keep the benchmark rate unchanged in the 3.75%–4% range, with investors focused on three key signals: first, whether three or more voting members dissent from holding rates steady and advocate for a hike; second, how Warsh assesses the recent easing of financial conditions and the pullback in U.S. Treasury yields; third, what he says about two consecutive months of above-expectation inflation data, oil prices near $100, and record-high U.S. diesel prices.If more officials signal a hawkish tilt, or if Warsh views looser financial conditions as exacerbating inflationary pressure, market expectations for future rate hikes could intensify, potentially lending support to the dollar index while weighing on risk assets such as Bitcoin. Ahead of the decision, Bitcoin stood at $81,411, up more than 2% over 24 hours; Ethereum, SOL, and XRP also posted gains of over 2% over the same period. (CoinDesk)

Market Awaits Fed Decision as BTC Short-Term Options Bearish Sentiment Cools Notably

Odaily reports: Bitcoin rose about 0.8% since midnight (UTC) on Monday to $81,400, after briefly falling below $80,000. Ethereum gained 0.9%, Asian chip stocks led a tech rebound, South Korea's KOSPI rose 6.6%, SK Hynix climbed about 11% on roughly 7x year-over-year profit growth, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%.The Federal Reserve is about to announce its rate decision, and the CME FedWatch tool shows the market sees about a 92% probability of rates being held steady. Traders will focus on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference to gauge whether there is any possibility of a rate hike ahead. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $176 million on Tuesday, marking a second consecutive trading day of inflows.On the derivatives side, crypto futures trading volume rose 7.5% over the past 24 hours to $163.2 billion, open interest increased only 1.3%, and liquidations rose 38% to $183.6 million. Bitcoin rose 2.3% while open interest actually fell 0.1%; Ethereum rose 2.7% with open interest up 1.7%, indicating the price rebound has not yet been accompanied by large-scale new leverage. ZEC open interest grew 14%, higher than its 6.3% price gain over the same period, making it one of the large crypto assets with the most obvious new position building.In the options market, Deribit data shows that Bitcoin's one-week put/call skew has dropped from nearly 10% a week ago to less than 1%, indicating that demand for short-term downside protection has weakened somewhat, though the one-month, three-month and six-month tenors remain clearly skewed toward puts. Meanwhile, gold futures open interest fell 10%, while open interest for Tether's gold token XAUT rose 11.6%, showing divergent capital flows. (CoinDesk)