"BTCPAY SERVER WARNS OF HOT WALLET THEFT RISKS FROM OUTDATED SOFTWARE" BTCPay Server has warned operators to shut down their servers after reports of unauthorized attackers draining funds from users’ hot wallets. Its investigation identified a potential attack targeting outdated software versions 2.4.1 and earlier, while no credible wallet theft reports have been linked to the latest version 2.4.7. The platform has urged all operators to update their installations to the latest release to protect their funds.

POLYMARKET HALTS TRADING AFTER THIRD-PARTY SECURITY BREACH! Prediction market platform Polymarket temporarily suspended trading after discovering a security incident involving one of its third-party service providers. The incident triggered a major outage in its Predictions Trading API, forcing the platform to switch to "cancel-only" mode. This meant users could cancel existing orders, but placing new orders or executing trades was temporarily unavailable. The disruption came after several users claimed that funds had disappeared from their accounts, with some alleging that their positions were sold without authorization. Blockchain analytics reports also identified a suspected attacker wallet holding approximately $2.65 million worth of POL tokens following the incident.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $110M After $774M in Withdrawals!! US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $110 million in net inflows on Monday, October 26, recovering after investors withdrew $774 million over the previous two trading sessions. These funds allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional stock-market products without directly holding the cryptocurrency. The return of inflows suggests some investors were willing to put money back into Bitcoin-related investments despite uncertain market conditions. However, the recovery was not enough to reverse the broader monthly trend, with US spot Bitcoin ETFs still recording approximately $202 million in net outflows for October through Monday, according to SoSoValue data.

Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buying, Spends $205M on STRC Buybacks!! Strategy, the world’s largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, paused its Bitcoin purchases last week and instead spent approximately $204.9 million buying back its STRC preferred shares. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the company repurchased around 2.07 million shares between October 19 and 23, making no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the period. Its Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 848,517 BTC, acquired for a total of approximately $64.02 billion at an average price of $75,446 per Bitcoin. STRC is a preferred stock issued by Strategy that is designed to provide regular dividend payments to investors.

Musk Warns 200+ AI Cloud Companies Could Fail!! Elon Musk has issued a stark warning for the AI industry, saying more than 200 specialist AI cloud companies could face major failures or consolidation as funding becomes harder to secure. These companies, known as “neoclouds,” rent out powerful computing chips called GPUs that businesses use to train and run AI models. Musk says lenders are becoming reluctant to finance companies that depend heavily on AI infrastructure without strong revenue from other businesses. He pointed to SpaceX’s investment-grade status and revenue from Starlink and its rocket business as advantages that helped it secure $40 billion in debt financing for GPUs.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $528M as BTC Climbs Above $84K U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are attracting fresh investor money as Bitcoin climbs above $84,000, signalling renewed interest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. ETF inflows matter because they provide a way for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the asset. When these funds receive more money than they pay out, it can indicate stronger investment demand and potentially support prices. However, inflows alone do not guarantee that Bitcoin’s rally will continue, as market sentiment and selling pressure can still influence its direction.

Bitcoin Faces $87.7K Roadblock as Investors Look to Break Even!! Bitcoin’s recovery is facing a major hurdle near $87,700, according to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. The reason is simple: many investors who bought Bitcoin in late 2025 are still holding at a loss, and they may choose to sell when the price returns to what they originally paid. This behaviour creates selling pressure, making it harder for Bitcoin to climb higher. Glassnode’s analysis identifies $87,700 as a key resistance level, with another important cost-basis level around $99,500 for investors who bought one to two years ago. These price levels could influence how the market behaves during the next rally.

YOUR CRYPTO WALLET COULD SOON PAY FOR EVERYDAY SHOPPING! Visa has partnered with crypto payments network Mesh to make cryptocurrency and stablecoin balances usable for everyday purchases across Visa’s global payment network. The network covers more than 175 million merchant locations in over 200 countries and territories. Through the planned integration, users of participating crypto wallets will be able to pay online or in physical stores directly from their existing wallet balances, without needing to transfer funds to a bank account or obtain a separate crypto card.

BITCOIN TREASURY BOOM 2.0? COMPANIES MAY START BUYING AGAIN! A Bitcoin price rally could encourage companies to increase their BTC holdings toward the end of 2026 and into 2027. However, analysts say the days when almost any company could easily raise money to buy Bitcoin may be over. Corporate Bitcoin buying slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2026. Strategy added a net 1,666 BTC, compared with 83,901 BTC in the previous quarter, while other public companies also significantly reduced their purchases.

Strive Adds 3,311 BTC as Holdings Cross 32,700 BTC! Strive is strengthening its position in the corporate Bitcoin race. The publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company purchased 3,311 BTC during the week ending October 9, bringing its total holdings to 32,773 BTC. The purchase was supported by $208 million in warrant exercises, giving the company additional capital to expand its Bitcoin treasury. Strive's holdings increased by 11.2% during the reporting period, outpacing the 9.4% increase in its effective common share count. This means its Bitcoin holdings per share also increased.