Aptos launches Encrypted Mempool to protect crypto traders from front-running

Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain, reduced its APT token supply growth by 70% through governance changes, according to a Blockworks Research report. APT holders approved four proposals capping total supply, cutting staking rewards, and raising gas fees. These changes, along with increased network activity, have put APT on a path toward potential deflation, though significant trading growth is needed to achieve it.

Aptos's APT token rose 38% to 51% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether, following a four-year unlock and a $50 million commitment. ENS announced ENSv2, a new plan for .eth registrations. Hester Peirce's departure left the SEC and CFTC with vacant commissioner seats.

In early October 2026, $1.11 billion worth of tokens will be unlocked for Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and Aptos (APT). Hyperliquid will unlock 3.75 million HYPE ($340M) on October 6, Ethena 171.88 million ENA ($41.52M) on October 5, and Aptos 11.31 million APT ($9.06M) on October 11. These unlocks may impact market volatility and short-term prices.

Ethereum (ETH) fell below $2,200 after a $6.3B hack at Binance triggered $364M in crypto liquidations. Binance will cover losses. ETH's 24-hour range was $2,178.62 to $2,373.22. Bitcoin also dropped. Hackers moved funds using EIP-7702. Long positions faced 84% of losses. Institutional outflows and potential stolen ETH sales add downside risk.

Polygon Network is partnering with Solana to expand its Open Money Stack, which connects bank accounts, crypto wallets, and other services. The move targets the $5.76T stablecoin market on Solana, driven by high user activity and institutional demand. Polygon Labs also recently added Tron support, citing stablecoin volumes and user activity as key factors. Both networks have seen significant stablecoin transfers this year, with Tron recording $6.94T and Solana $5.76T between January and October.

On October 29, 2026, a hacker stole approximately $6.15 billion from Binance in 31 minutes, one of the largest crypto heists. The attacker exploited Binance's systems to approve withdrawals, draining hot wallets across nine blockchains. Binance initially estimated losses at $6.3 billion, but blockchain analytics firm BitOK traced transactions to $6.15 billion.