Today so far 2026-10-22 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin has surged toward $81,500 as Bitcoin ETFs erased October losses with $1 billion in inflows over three days, while the network's mining competition remains fierce with hashrate hitting a seven-month high despite expectations that an AI shift would ease pressure. Beyond price movements, regulatory scrutiny is mounting across the sector, with Coinbase's Irish arm fined $3.6 million for oversight failures and Italian authorities uncovering a €110 million mafia scheme involving cryptocurrency, while major institutional moves like Visa's reported acquisition talks with Fireblocks signal continued mainstream integration despite the recent volatility.

Binance to List Ripple’s RLUSD With Zero Trading Fees Promotion

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced it will list Ripple USD (RLUSD) on January 22 at 08:00 UTC.

2026-01-21 · 15:10 UTC
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Bhutan to Deploy Sei Validator in Q1 2026, Eyes Tokenization Collaboration

2026-01-21 · 15:07

Bhutan will deploy a validator on the Sei blockchain in the first quarter of 2026.

Bitcoin eyes $90K as Donald Trump sees crypto bill signing 'very soon'

2026-01-21 · 15:05

Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation "very soon" and a…

CFTC Strengthens Leadership as Congress Weighs Expanded Crypto Oversight

2026-01-21 · 15:05

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potentially…

Vitalik Buterin Hints at Plans to Engage More on Decentralized Social Platforms in 2026

2026-01-21 · 15:02

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has hinted at his return to decentralized social in 2026, citing better mass…

Altcoin Bloodbath: Geopolitical Tensions Erase Billions in 48-Hour Rout

2026-01-21 · 15:01

On Jan.

BitMart Supports UNICEF To Advance Youth Financial Literacy and Employability in Brazil

2026-01-21 · 15:00

BitMart, a digital asset exchange platform, today announced its support for UNICEF Luxembourg to bolster Passport to…

Crypto’s next battle is privacy, but regulators face chicken-egg dilemma

2026-01-21 · 14:49

Crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger…

Binance Lists Ripple’s RLUSD With Immediate Zero-Fee Promo

2026-01-21 · 14:44

Binance unleashes a tri-fold surprise: the listing of Ripple’s smash-hit stablecoin comes with a zero-fee campaign.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Argues Traders Don’t Get Bitcoin as Fiat Replacement

2026-01-21 · 14:40

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has argued that traders fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin’s purpose by treating it as a…

BingX Lists SKR, the Native Token of Solana Mobile

2026-01-21 · 14:39

PANAMA CITY, January 21, 2026 BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the listing of SKR,…

CME Group Set to Launch Futures for Cardano and Chainlink, ADA and LINK Prices Could Surge

2026-01-21 · 14:35

CME Group set to launch futures for Cardano and Chainlink.  This move could mean a major price surge for ADA and LINK.

How is RWA Performing in 2026 and Its Upcoming Outlook?

2026-01-21 · 14:20

The real‑world asset market entered 2026 with clear acceleration as on‑chain distributed asset value rose from $20.33…

BingX Lists SKR, the Native Token of Solana Mobile

2026-01-21 · 14:13

BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the listing of SKR, the native asset of the Solana…

Guernsey Authorities Seize $11.4M Tied to ‘Cryptoqueen’ OneCoin Fraud

2026-01-21 · 14:01

A court in Guernsey, a self-governing British finance hub, upheld a German forfeiture order linked to crypto fraud…

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

2026-01-21 · 13:55

One of Argentina's longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to…

Leadership Meets Innovation: PhilSocial Expands the Crypto for Good Movement Through Landmark Ethiopian Partnership With former Ethiopian Prime Minister

2026-01-21 · 13:51

PhilSocial, a blockchain-powered social platform dedicated to rewarding users for their time and engagement, has…

Hong Kong Promotes Responsible Crypto Framework at WEF

2026-01-21 · 13:50

Hong Kong’s approach to regulating digital assets was in focus this week after the city’s finance chief outlined its…

SEC Crypto Task Force Receives New Submissions on Self-Custody and DeFi Rules

2026-01-21 · 13:47

The U.S.

SlowMist Flags Snap Store Attack Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases

2026-01-21 · 13:46

Blockchain security firm SlowMist has flagged a new Linux-based threat that targets crypto recovery phrases by…

PEPE Under Pressure: Can the Bulls Fight Off the Bears or Will It Fall Again?

2026-01-21 · 13:44

A loss of over 3% has traders on edge and crypto tokens in cautious territory.

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

2026-01-21 · 13:44

The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Launches Future-Proof Review to Update Crypto and AI Market Rules

2026-01-21 · 13:35

CFTC Chair Michael Selig begins a Future-Proof review to update outdated rules for crypto markets and AI trading tools.

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

2026-01-21 · 13:34

Strategy's approach is pushing the firm closer to a Bitcoin-backed financial platform rather than a single corporate…

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

2026-01-21 · 13:32

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in…

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs see heavy outflows as ‘institutional caution’ grows

2026-01-21 · 13:25

Crypto markets dip as global macro pressures mount, with US-EU trade tensions and Japanese bond sell-offs fueling…

CFTC Chair Steps Up Blockchain and AI Regulation With New Advisory Committee

2026-01-21 · 13:24

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has launched an Innovation Advisory Committee to guide blockchain and AI regulation.

Bitcoin sharks scoop up BTC like it's 2013 despite 'perfect bull trap'

2026-01-21 · 13:19

Several chartists warn that Bitcoin could decline toward $30,000 in February as the price action mirrors previous…

Galaxy Digital Bets on Balanced Strategy With New $100M Crypto-Linked Hedge Fund

2026-01-21 · 13:13

Galaxy Digital, a major crypto-focused financial company founded by the billionaire investor Mike Novogratz plans to…

A New Market Trend Forms as Ozak AI Outpaces Competitors With Unusually Strong Retail Participation

2026-01-21 · 13:00

Ozak AI, or $OZ for short, is one of the few AI-powered crypto projects blending advanced predictive intelligence with…

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