Bitcoin
Liquid Network restores 1:1 LBTC backing after $320M exploit
Liquid Network has fully restored 1:1 LBTC backing after a $320 million exploit, with Blockstream contributing funds to cover the remaining deficit.
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BTCPay warns of hot-wallet thefts on older servers
BTCPay Server warned operators running versions 2.4.1 or earlier to shut down their instances due to reports of unauthorized hot-wallet withdrawals.
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Binance sets phased withdrawal restart after $6.3B breach, per Mantle News
Binance announces a phased withdrawal restart on November 1 after a $6.3 billion hot-wallet breach, with asset coverage now at 95%.
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Missouri man pleads guilty in attempted BTC robbery
Martel Williams pleaded guilty to conspiracy in an attempted Bitcoin robbery, admitting to a plan to force a Connecticut target to transfer stolen cryptocurrency.
![Missouri man pleads guilty in attempted [ticker BTC] robbery](https://coinscoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/article-1771-200x130.png)
Analysis
JPMorgan puts Bitcoin at 10% annual return for a decade
JPMorgan's latest report projects Bitcoin to return 10% annually over the next decade, placing it above traditional assets like U.S. equities and gold.
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Mt. Gox pushes repayment deadline to 2027 with $2.8B still pending
Mt. Gox has extended its repayment deadline to October 31, 2027, for the sixth time, with approximately 34,388 BTC still awaiting distribution to creditors.
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BlackRock files managed Bitcoin ETF with downside protection
BlackRock filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protect ETF, a new Bitcoin product designed to offer downside protection with an approximate upside limit.
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Aave proposal would add native Bitcoin collateral to V4
A new Aave proposal seeks to integrate native Bitcoin as collateral in Aave V4 using Babylon's Trustless Bitcoin Vaults, allowing borrowing against 40,772 BTC ($3.32B).
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DOJ targets 127,271 BTC in Iran forfeiture push
The US Department of Justice has filed forfeiture complaints targeting over $1 billion in crypto, including 127,271 BTC, allegedly tied to the Iranian government.
![DOJ targets 127,271 [ticker BTC] in Iran forfeiture push](https://coinscoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/article-1369-200x130.png)
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SEC proposes crypto custody rules with self-custody path
The SEC has proposed new crypto custody rules allowing self-custody and state trust companies for advisers and funds, with a 60-day public comment window.
