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ESMA stablecoin deadline 31.10.2026: CASP explained
Explanation format publication: no new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we are looking at ESMA's 8 October opinion and the 8 January 2027 deadline for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins.
No new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we offer an explanation. On 8 October, ESMA issued an opinion requiring CASPs to cease services for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins (e.g., USDT); balances must be resolved by 8 January 2027. What this means for regional exchanges, cards, and users.
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Crypto 30.10.2026: BTC ~77k USD, Binance Hacked
A daily overview of the global crypto market on 30 October: Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoin movements, macro background, liquidity and regulatory factors, exchange and industry events, and security incidents. The market was dominated by the Binance hack (approximately $6.3-6.4 billion) discovered on the evening of 29 October, which pushed Bitcoin down to around $76,400 and triggered approximately $1.5-2.0 billion in liquidations.
On Friday, 30 October, the global crypto market was dominated by the Binance hack, discovered the previous evening (29.10. at approximately 20:05 UTC), in which, according to TRM Labs and Elliptic, approximately $6.3-6.4 billion was stolen - the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Bitcoin fell to around $76,400 (a five-week low), Ethereum to around $2,180-2,240, and the total market capitalisation shrank by approximately 6.5% to around $2.6 trillion. Approximately $1.5-2.0 billion in positions, mostly long, were liquidated within 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a small net inflow, while Ethereum ETFs saw outflows.
toms-abeltins· 31 Oct 2026· 8 min readNews
Crypto 29.10.2026: BTC below $80,000, Binance incidents
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Thursday, 29th October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, macro background (Fed, PCE, stock market), ETF flows, liquidations, and exchange and security events. Bitcoin fluctuated around $80,000 during the day (approx. -1.2% to -1.7% over 24 hours), but in the evening, the market was shaken by suspicions of a large-scale draining of Binance's hot wallets.
On Thursday, 29th October, the crypto market closed the day with a moderate decline before being shaken in the evening by suspicious outflows from Binance's hot wallets. According to Fortune data at 8:45 AM ET, Bitcoin was priced at $80,036.60 (-1.62% compared to the previous morning), and Ethereum at around $2,320 (-1.79%). The total market capitalisation was approximately $2.77 trillion (-1.3%, Coin Gabbar), with BTC dominance at 57.8%. In the background were the Fed's decision on 28th October to maintain rates at 3.75-4.00% and caution ahead of tech giants' earnings. In the evening (around 8:24 PM UTC), funds estimated by various sources at $3.3 billion to $6.3 billion were drained from Binance's hot wallets; Tether and Circle froze over $2 billion, and Binance announced an investigation.
toms-abeltins· 30 Oct 2026· 8 min readNews
Crypto 28.10.2026: BTC around $81,000, Fed holds rates
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Wednesday, 28th October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, Fed rate decision, ETF flows, exchange and regulatory news, and security incidents. Bitcoin held around $81,000 (approx. +0.5% in 24 hours), Ethereum around $2,363 (approx. +0.7%), while the Fed maintained rates in the 3.75-4.00% range.
On Wednesday, 28th October, the crypto market concluded a moderately positive day, centred on the Fed's decision to keep rates in the 3.75-4.00% range (10-2 vote). Bitcoin traded around $81,220 (The Motley Fool, ~20:17 UTC, approx. +0.52% in 24 hours) to $80,908 (KuCoin, 00:00 UTC, approx. +0.97%), Ethereum around $2,363 (approx. +0.68%). Both remained in negative territory for the week (BTC approx. -3.4%, ETH approx. -5.1%) after the liquidation wave on 24th October (approx. $436 million). Spot BTC ETFs attracted approx. $286 million on 26th-27th October, but Ether funds remained on the outflow side. In the background: Crypto.com/OG.com US perpetual contracts launch (27.10.), X100 hack (24.10., approx. $4.75 million), and new Bitcoin Core vulnerabilities.
toms-abeltins· 29 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 27.10.2026: BTC around $80,000 ahead of Fed
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Monday, 27th October: Bitcoin's struggle for the $80,000 level, Ethereum and altcoin movements, macro backdrop ahead of the upcoming Fed decision, ETF flows, exchange events, and security context.
On Monday, 27th October, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 in the morning but recovered in the latter half of the US session: CoinCodex (06:00 UTC) recorded around $79,992 (~-0.34%), while The Motley Fool later noted ~$80,676 (~+0.83%). Ethereum traded around $2,314-$2,345, with total market capitalisation at ~2.67 trillion USD and BTC dominance at ~60.28%. The main backdrop was the 28th October FOMC decision (range 3.75-4.00%). Binance restricted eight services in Brazil from 27th October.
toms-abeltins· 28 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 26.10.2026: BTC Below $80,000 Ahead of Fed
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Monday, 26th October: Bitcoin and Ethereum movements, macro background, ETF flows, liquidations, exchange and industry events, and security incidents. Bitcoin traded just under $80,000 for most of the day (around $79,817, approximately -0.28% in 24 hours), Ethereum around $2,313 (-0.58%), awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision on 28th October.
On Monday, 26th October, the global crypto market experienced a cautious, risk-off day, with Bitcoin trading just under $80,000 for most of the time, awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision on 28th October. According to CoinGecko data compiled by Yahoo Finance, BTC was around $79,817 (approximately -0.28% in 24 hours, -2.4% weekly), and Ethereum was around $2,313.61 (-0.58%). The total market capitalisation, according to TokenPost data, decreased by approximately 2.83% to $2.70 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance around 58-59.5%. The day followed a sharp wave of forced position closures on Saturday, 24th October (approximately $815 million in 24 hours, according to Coinpaprika). ETF flows were volatile during the week (Bitcoin ETFs approximately -$635.5 million on 22nd October). In the industry background - the X100 Protocol governance exploit on 24th October (approximately $4.85 million).
toms-abeltins· 27 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 25.10.2026: BTC around $80,000, ETH below $2,350
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Sunday, 25 October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, macro backdrop ahead of the Fed decision, liquidity and ETF factors, exchange events, and security incident context. Bitcoin held around $80,000, Ethereum below $2,350, total market capitalisation around $2.69-$2.70 trillion, and Bitcoin dominance around 60%.
On Sunday, 25 October, the crypto market remained cautious. According to CoinCodex and TokenPost, Bitcoin traded around $80,000 (24-hour change from -0.22% to +0.07%) after a weekend dip below this level, Ethereum stayed below $2,350 (approximately -0.7% to -1.1%), and the total market capitalisation was around $2.69-$2.70 trillion with Bitcoin dominance around 60%. Pressure was maintained by anticipation ahead of the 28 October Fed decision (CME FedWatch ~90.6% for rates to remain at 3.75-4%), weekend liquidations (~$837 million on Saturday), and Bitcoin ETF outflows (~$635 million on 22 October). In the security background - the 6 September Liquid Network exploit (~$319 million, 85% returned).
toms-abeltins· 26 Oct 2026· 7 min read
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SafeLynx Review 2026: Denmark's OTC Crypto Exchange
An in-depth analysis of SafeLynx, a Danish OTC crypto exchange platform: company profile, ownership and management, available financial information, MiCA CASP licence, strengths, weaknesses, and key risks - with an honest acknowledgement of limited public transparency.
SafeLynx (SafeLynx Technologies ApS) is an OTC crypto exchange platform registered in Farum, Denmark (CVR 42941514, established 2022) with a Finanstilsynet MiCA CASP licence (FTID 10909, 2026-07-08). This analysis covers its owners (Capitalium Ltd) and management (Jesper V. Frantzen), available financial information, OTC service model (~70 pairs), market positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and risks. Emphasis is placed on its limited public transparency.
toms-abeltins· 30 Jul 2026· 7 min read
Exchange review
Januar Review 2026: B2B Crypto Banking Infrastructure
An in-depth analysis of Danish B2B crypto infrastructure company Januar: owners and founders, ~€8.5M funding raised, dual PSD2 + MiCA licence, market positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and risks.
Januar (Januar ApS) is a Copenhagen-based B2B crypto and payments infrastructure company holding a dual Danish Finanstilsynet licence - a PSD2 payment institution and a MiCA CASP (2026-06-29). This analysis covers founder Simon Ousager and the ownership structure, ~€8.5M funding history (Element Ventures, byFounders, CMT Digital, Borderless Capital), financial overview, positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and key risks. NOT a retail exchange.
toms-abeltins· 30 Jul 2026· 8 min read
Exchange review
Nodu Review 2026: B2B Stablecoin Infrastructure
An in-depth analysis of Nodu (Nodu Digital SIA), a Latvian-licensed B2B stablecoin payment infrastructure: owners and founders (ex-Crassula), funding history and financials, dual MiCA CASP + Payment Institution licence, service model, market positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and risks. NOT a retail exchange.
On 8 July 2026, the Bank of Latvia's supervisory committee issued Nodu Digital SIA two licences: a MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence - for transferring crypto-assets on behalf of clients and exchanging crypto-assets for funds - and a Payment Institution licence for non-cash money remittances. This marks the tenth company with a crypto-asset licence in Latvia and the third with a dual CASP + PI licence (following Paybis and Backpack EU). Nodu (nodu.fi) is building B2B stablecoin payment infrastructure (USDC/USDT pay-in, pay-out in 40+ currencies, 60+ countries) and positions itself as Europe's answer to Zerohash and Bridge. The founders are the ex-Crassula team; in December 2025, they raised EUR 1.25 million in pre-seed funding from Digital Space Ventures. A fact-based review.
toms-abeltins· 9 Jul 2026· 9 min read
Regulation & MiCA
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ESMA stablecoin deadline 31.10.2026: CASP explained
Explanation format publication: no new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we are looking at ESMA's 8 October opinion and the 8 January 2027 deadline for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins.
No new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we offer an explanation. On 8 October, ESMA issued an opinion requiring CASPs to cease services for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins (e.g., USDT); balances must be resolved by 8 January 2027. What this means for regional exchanges, cards, and users.
toms-abeltins· 31 Oct 2026· 6 min readMiCA explainer
Segment Review 29.10.2026: CASP and Wallet Security
Explanation and Watchlist Edition: The Baltic and Nordic CASP landscape at the end of October, the Payward-Saldo Bank transaction, and hardware wallet reseller security. No fresh news in the segment this time.
There has been no new, clearly datable significant event in the segment over the last 24 hours – so this is an explanation and watchlist edition. We look at the regional CASP landscape (around 377 licences in the EEA as of 19.10.2026), Payward's 14 October agreement to buy Lithuania's Saldo Bank, and the hardware wallet reseller security story.
toms-abeltins· 29 Oct 2026· 7 min readMiCA explainer
Stablecoin Deadline 28.10.2026: CASP Watchlist
Explanation: No new significant developments in the Baltic and Nordic CASP sector in the last 24 hours. We take an in-depth look at ESMA's 8 October opinion on MiCA non-compliant stablecoins, the approximate 8 January 2027 liquidation deadline, and the state of CASP licensing in the region at the end of October.
Today, we are publishing an explanatory piece as there have been no definitively dated new developments in the Baltic and Nordic CASP segment in the last 24 hours. The focus is on ESMA's 8 October 2026 opinion, which requires MiCA-licensed service providers to cease services for non-compliant stablecoins (e.g., USDT) to EU clients, with an approximate 8 January 2027 deadline for liquidating remaining positions. We also examine the Bank of Latvia's licensing landscape and the region's watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 28 Oct 2026· 6 min read
Guides & tools
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Crypto Tax Tools 30.10.2026: Baltics and Nordics
An in-depth comparative explanation: how Koinly, Blockpit, and Divly serve Baltic and Nordic users, where each is localised, and why accurate 2026 record-keeping is becoming critical due to CARF/DAC8 and Latvian tax reform.
There have been no new, individually datable events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so this is an explanation of tax tools - one of our segment categories. CARF/DAC8 mandates automatic crypto data exchange for 2026 from 2027, and Latvia has adopted revised tax regulations. We compare Koinly, Blockpit, and Divly's country coverage in the Baltics and Nordics.
toms-abeltins· 30 Oct 2026· 7 min read
Guide
CLI vs GUI: is the command line the new standard?
The advantages of CLI over the graphical interface, the 2026 terminal renaissance, AI agents and crypto-exchange command-line tools. Has anyone aggregated multiple exchanges into a single CLI? Examples from the exchanges registered on our platform - Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com, Coinbase and CCXT.
In 2026 the command line (CLI) is enjoying a renaissance: speed, automation, machine-readable output and AI agents are making it the dominant interface in the professional segment. In this Norriwire explainer we analyse the advantages of CLI over GUI, the market trends, whether the command line is becoming the new standard for receiving up-to-date information, and whether any player has aggregated multiple crypto exchanges into a single CLI (CCXT - 100+ exchanges). We use the exchanges registered on our platform as examples: Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com and Coinbase, plus those that rely only on APIs/SDKs - Bitvavo, Bitstamp, Bitpanda, Gemini.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 8 min read
How-to
What Is Wu-Tao? Bittensor Analytics by Safello Labs
A free analytics platform for the Bittensor network and TAO from Safello Labs: what it does, who it is for, its features and risks, and what the alternatives are. A beginner's explainer.
Wu-Tao (wutao.app) is a free Bittensor analytics platform built by Safello Labs - the research subsidiary of the Swedish exchange Safello. It brings together the TAO price, real-time statistics and a unique subnet rating system in one place. We explain for beginners what Bittensor and TAO are, what Wu-Tao offers, who it is for, the main risks (ratings are not investment advice, a possible conflict of interest, high volatility) and the alternatives such as taostats and Subnet Alpha.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 6 min read
Opinion
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Wallet Data Leaks 27.09.2026: Self-Custody Security
An explanatory publication for the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange, hardware wallet, card, and tax tool segment: no new clearly datable events in the last 24 hours or the last week, so we delve into September's supply chain and email service data leaks that expose hardware wallet users to phishing.
No new clearly datable events in our segment in the last 24 hours or the last week, so we offer an explanation. In September, Trezor and BitBox user data came into focus: a ShipMonk supply partner leak (13.08., expanded 04.09. to ~80,000 US customers) and a Brevo email platform breach, which caused a wave of phishing against ~347,000 users between 09.-11.09. Seed phrases and funds were not affected; the human layer of trust was compromised. With practical recommendations for the region's self-custody users and a regulatory watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 27 Sept 2026· 7 min readOpinion
Clear Signing 14.09.2026: When Your Wallet Doesn't Show Everything
An Explainer for the Baltic and Nordic Segment: What is clear signing, what Ledger Bulletin LSB-024 revealed, and how hardware wallet users in the region can verify what they are truly signing.
In the last 24-48 hours, there hasn't been a fresh primary event in our segment that can be specifically dated, hence this in-depth explanation of transaction signing transparency. Why clear signing is important, what Ledger LSB-024 revealed (a parser error showed 1 out of 257 operations), and practical steps for self-custody users in the Baltics and Nordics. With a watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 14 Sept 2026· 7 min readOpinion
Hardware Wallet Security 06.09.2026: The Coldcard Lesson
An explanatory and analytical article on the August Coldcard and BitBox firmware incidents and what a weak randomness flaw means for self-custody in the Baltics and Nordics. Context, not breaking news.
There's no primary, date-specific news in our segment from the last 24 hours, so this is an honestly labelled explanation. We take an in-depth look at the August Coldcard randomness flaw (affecting firmware since March 2021, patched on 20th August) and the BitBox patches from 18th August. The main lesson: updating alone isn't enough - affected seed phrases require complete replacement.
toms-abeltins· 6 Sept 2026· 6 min read
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ESMA stablecoin deadline 31.10.2026: CASP explained
Explanation format publication: no new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we are looking at ESMA's 8 October opinion and the 8 January 2027 deadline for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins.
No new dated events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so we offer an explanation. On 8 October, ESMA issued an opinion requiring CASPs to cease services for MiCA non-compliant stablecoins (e.g., USDT); balances must be resolved by 8 January 2027. What this means for regional exchanges, cards, and users.
toms-abeltins· 31 Oct 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto 30.10.2026: BTC ~77k USD, Binance Hacked
A daily overview of the global crypto market on 30 October: Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoin movements, macro background, liquidity and regulatory factors, exchange and industry events, and security incidents. The market was dominated by the Binance hack (approximately $6.3-6.4 billion) discovered on the evening of 29 October, which pushed Bitcoin down to around $76,400 and triggered approximately $1.5-2.0 billion in liquidations.
On Friday, 30 October, the global crypto market was dominated by the Binance hack, discovered the previous evening (29.10. at approximately 20:05 UTC), in which, according to TRM Labs and Elliptic, approximately $6.3-6.4 billion was stolen - the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Bitcoin fell to around $76,400 (a five-week low), Ethereum to around $2,180-2,240, and the total market capitalisation shrank by approximately 6.5% to around $2.6 trillion. Approximately $1.5-2.0 billion in positions, mostly long, were liquidated within 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a small net inflow, while Ethereum ETFs saw outflows.
toms-abeltins· 31 Oct 2026· 8 min readTax-tool review
Crypto Tax Tools 30.10.2026: Baltics and Nordics
An in-depth comparative explanation: how Koinly, Blockpit, and Divly serve Baltic and Nordic users, where each is localised, and why accurate 2026 record-keeping is becoming critical due to CARF/DAC8 and Latvian tax reform.
There have been no new, individually datable events in the segment in the last 24 hours, so this is an explanation of tax tools - one of our segment categories. CARF/DAC8 mandates automatic crypto data exchange for 2026 from 2027, and Latvia has adopted revised tax regulations. We compare Koinly, Blockpit, and Divly's country coverage in the Baltics and Nordics.
toms-abeltins· 30 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 29.10.2026: BTC below $80,000, Binance incidents
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Thursday, 29th October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, macro background (Fed, PCE, stock market), ETF flows, liquidations, and exchange and security events. Bitcoin fluctuated around $80,000 during the day (approx. -1.2% to -1.7% over 24 hours), but in the evening, the market was shaken by suspicions of a large-scale draining of Binance's hot wallets.
On Thursday, 29th October, the crypto market closed the day with a moderate decline before being shaken in the evening by suspicious outflows from Binance's hot wallets. According to Fortune data at 8:45 AM ET, Bitcoin was priced at $80,036.60 (-1.62% compared to the previous morning), and Ethereum at around $2,320 (-1.79%). The total market capitalisation was approximately $2.77 trillion (-1.3%, Coin Gabbar), with BTC dominance at 57.8%. In the background were the Fed's decision on 28th October to maintain rates at 3.75-4.00% and caution ahead of tech giants' earnings. In the evening (around 8:24 PM UTC), funds estimated by various sources at $3.3 billion to $6.3 billion were drained from Binance's hot wallets; Tether and Circle froze over $2 billion, and Binance announced an investigation.
toms-abeltins· 30 Oct 2026· 8 min readNews
Crypto 28.10.2026: BTC around $81,000, Fed holds rates
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Wednesday, 28th October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, Fed rate decision, ETF flows, exchange and regulatory news, and security incidents. Bitcoin held around $81,000 (approx. +0.5% in 24 hours), Ethereum around $2,363 (approx. +0.7%), while the Fed maintained rates in the 3.75-4.00% range.
On Wednesday, 28th October, the crypto market concluded a moderately positive day, centred on the Fed's decision to keep rates in the 3.75-4.00% range (10-2 vote). Bitcoin traded around $81,220 (The Motley Fool, ~20:17 UTC, approx. +0.52% in 24 hours) to $80,908 (KuCoin, 00:00 UTC, approx. +0.97%), Ethereum around $2,363 (approx. +0.68%). Both remained in negative territory for the week (BTC approx. -3.4%, ETH approx. -5.1%) after the liquidation wave on 24th October (approx. $436 million). Spot BTC ETFs attracted approx. $286 million on 26th-27th October, but Ether funds remained on the outflow side. In the background: Crypto.com/OG.com US perpetual contracts launch (27.10.), X100 hack (24.10., approx. $4.75 million), and new Bitcoin Core vulnerabilities.
toms-abeltins· 29 Oct 2026· 7 min readMiCA explainer
Segment Review 29.10.2026: CASP and Wallet Security
Explanation and Watchlist Edition: The Baltic and Nordic CASP landscape at the end of October, the Payward-Saldo Bank transaction, and hardware wallet reseller security. No fresh news in the segment this time.
There has been no new, clearly datable significant event in the segment over the last 24 hours – so this is an explanation and watchlist edition. We look at the regional CASP landscape (around 377 licences in the EEA as of 19.10.2026), Payward's 14 October agreement to buy Lithuania's Saldo Bank, and the hardware wallet reseller security story.
toms-abeltins· 29 Oct 2026· 7 min readMiCA explainer
Stablecoin Deadline 28.10.2026: CASP Watchlist
Explanation: No new significant developments in the Baltic and Nordic CASP sector in the last 24 hours. We take an in-depth look at ESMA's 8 October opinion on MiCA non-compliant stablecoins, the approximate 8 January 2027 liquidation deadline, and the state of CASP licensing in the region at the end of October.
Today, we are publishing an explanatory piece as there have been no definitively dated new developments in the Baltic and Nordic CASP segment in the last 24 hours. The focus is on ESMA's 8 October 2026 opinion, which requires MiCA-licensed service providers to cease services for non-compliant stablecoins (e.g., USDT) to EU clients, with an approximate 8 January 2027 deadline for liquidating remaining positions. We also examine the Bank of Latvia's licensing landscape and the region's watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 28 Oct 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto 27.10.2026: BTC around $80,000 ahead of Fed
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Monday, 27th October: Bitcoin's struggle for the $80,000 level, Ethereum and altcoin movements, macro backdrop ahead of the upcoming Fed decision, ETF flows, exchange events, and security context.
On Monday, 27th October, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 in the morning but recovered in the latter half of the US session: CoinCodex (06:00 UTC) recorded around $79,992 (~-0.34%), while The Motley Fool later noted ~$80,676 (~+0.83%). Ethereum traded around $2,314-$2,345, with total market capitalisation at ~2.67 trillion USD and BTC dominance at ~60.28%. The main backdrop was the 28th October FOMC decision (range 3.75-4.00%). Binance restricted eight services in Brazil from 27th October.
toms-abeltins· 28 Oct 2026· 7 min readMiCA explainer
Hardware Wallet Security 27.10.2026: An Explanation
An explanation for the Baltic and Nordic segment: Ledger CryptoBilis implant incident, Trezor reseller network tightening, the new Ledger Atom device, and ESMA register movement without regional firms.
Over the past 24-48 hours, there have been no clearly datable new developments in our segment. We offer an explanation of hardware wallet supply chain security: the Ledger CryptoBilis incident, the tightening of Trezor's reseller network, and the new Ledger Atom device, alongside the regional regulatory watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 27 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 26.10.2026: BTC Below $80,000 Ahead of Fed
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Monday, 26th October: Bitcoin and Ethereum movements, macro background, ETF flows, liquidations, exchange and industry events, and security incidents. Bitcoin traded just under $80,000 for most of the day (around $79,817, approximately -0.28% in 24 hours), Ethereum around $2,313 (-0.58%), awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision on 28th October.
On Monday, 26th October, the global crypto market experienced a cautious, risk-off day, with Bitcoin trading just under $80,000 for most of the time, awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision on 28th October. According to CoinGecko data compiled by Yahoo Finance, BTC was around $79,817 (approximately -0.28% in 24 hours, -2.4% weekly), and Ethereum was around $2,313.61 (-0.58%). The total market capitalisation, according to TokenPost data, decreased by approximately 2.83% to $2.70 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance around 58-59.5%. The day followed a sharp wave of forced position closures on Saturday, 24th October (approximately $815 million in 24 hours, according to Coinpaprika). ETF flows were volatile during the week (Bitcoin ETFs approximately -$635.5 million on 22nd October). In the industry background - the X100 Protocol governance exploit on 24th October (approximately $4.85 million).
toms-abeltins· 27 Oct 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 25.10.2026: BTC around $80,000, ETH below $2,350
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Sunday, 25 October: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin movements, macro backdrop ahead of the Fed decision, liquidity and ETF factors, exchange events, and security incident context. Bitcoin held around $80,000, Ethereum below $2,350, total market capitalisation around $2.69-$2.70 trillion, and Bitcoin dominance around 60%.
On Sunday, 25 October, the crypto market remained cautious. According to CoinCodex and TokenPost, Bitcoin traded around $80,000 (24-hour change from -0.22% to +0.07%) after a weekend dip below this level, Ethereum stayed below $2,350 (approximately -0.7% to -1.1%), and the total market capitalisation was around $2.69-$2.70 trillion with Bitcoin dominance around 60%. Pressure was maintained by anticipation ahead of the 28 October Fed decision (CME FedWatch ~90.6% for rates to remain at 3.75-4%), weekend liquidations (~$837 million on Saturday), and Bitcoin ETF outflows (~$635 million on 22 October). In the security background - the 6 September Liquid Network exploit (~$319 million, 85% returned).
toms-abeltins· 26 Oct 2026· 7 min readMiCA explainer
Non-MiCA Stablecoins 26.10.2026: Baltic Watchlist
Explainer and Watchlist Publication: No new dated events in the region in the last 24 hours or week, so we're examining ESMA's 8 October opinion on the wind-down of unauthorised stablecoins in the Baltics and Northern Europe.
No new dated events in our segment in the Baltics and Northern Europe in the last 24 hours, so we're offering an explainer: On 8 October, ESMA called on MiCA-licensed CASPs to cease services related to unauthorised stablecoins (ART/EMT) by approximately 8 January 2027. This has implications for regional exchanges and cards.
toms-abeltins· 26 Oct 2026· 6 min read