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Today so far 2026-10-01 · 00:00 UTC

A significant security incident continues to unfold as Bitget raises its crypto hack estimate to $387.5M with the attacker now moving stolen funds through privacy-focused protocols like Zcash. On the development side, several blockchain platforms are advancing their capabilities, including Coinbase-backed Base's Cobalt upgrade which enhances user control and tokenized asset functionality, while Dogecoin is gaining app functionality through DogeOS's public testnet. Bitcoin continues to hold steady around $83K amid clearing of leverage positions, and mainstream financial institutions are deepening their crypto engagement, with Visa and Mastercard joining a $1 billion investment in Stripe-backed OUSD.

Bitcoin Tests Final Resistance Levels Before Confirming Bull Market Commencement

Bitcoin tests final resistance levels before confirming bull market start. Some believe despite the remaining resistance levels, the bear market is over.

2026-08-21 · 12:20 UTC
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Sharplink Bets Big on Ethereum, Stakes Another 39,319 ETH Worth $91 Million

2026-08-21 · 12:16

Sharplink Gaming has staked another 39,319 ETH worth roughly $91 million, adding to a treasury that already ranks among…

MANTRA Chain Halt Freezes Transactions, Traders Face Liquidity Risk

2026-08-21 · 12:02

MANTRA Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world asset tokenization, halted its network on Thursday after…

Flowra Launches Open Orderflow Auction for Solana Block Building

2026-08-21 · 12:00

Solana’s ecosystem is undergoing a major infrastructure shakeup.

Standard Chartered wavers on $100K Bitcoin year-end call, says it may be ‘too low’

2026-08-21 · 11:58

Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick said Bitcoin could move toward its $126,000 all-time high after Oct.

Crypto Surges 13% as Stocks Erase $1.4T: Market Reversal or Dead-cat Bounce?

2026-08-21 · 11:56

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization surged approximately 13% this week, adding $291 billion, while U.S.

Most Americans Say Trump's Crypto Profits Cross the Line: Poll

2026-08-21 · 11:31

A Reuters/Ipsos survey found 63% of Americans view the Trump family's crypto profits as inappropriate, with even half of…

Bitcoin Just Jumped to $76.8K. Is the Bottom Finally In?

2026-08-21 · 11:09

Bitcoin hit a three-month high as Treasury buybacks and billions in short liquidations fueled a rebound that could test…

Bull Market Expected to Arrive When BTC Breaks Above $82,000, BTC Reclaims $79,000

2026-08-21 · 10:51

Bull market expected to arrive when BTC breaks above $82,000. So far, BTC has reclaimed prices as high as $79,000.

Bitcoin Tops $79,500 Briefly as Market Cap Crosses $1.5 Trillion

2026-08-21 · 10:35

Bitcoin briefly exceeded $79,500 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization above $1.5 trillion.

Bitcoin’s Fast Climb Above $75,500: Start of a New Bull Phase or Just a Squeeze?

2026-08-21 · 10:29

Bitcoin has broken above $75,500 after a sharp rally lifted it to its highest level in more than three months.

Coldcard strengthens seed generation with firmware update

2026-08-21 · 10:13

Coinkite urged Coldcard users to generate new seed phrases, warning that existing vulnerable seeds remain unsafe despite…

$1.2B Wiped out: Bitcoin Squeeze Returns Strategy to Profit

2026-08-21 · 10:10

Bitcoin surpassed $79,000, boosting market cap past $1.55 trillion and pushing the broader crypto market to $2.65…

XRP Millionaires Grab Over 300M As Price Goes Bonkers

2026-08-21 · 10:07

XRP’s OI-based funding rate goes skyward as traders bet billions of dollars on the market rebound.

BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting With Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali

2026-08-21 · 10:00

VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 21, 2026 – Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia…

CZ Says Tokenization Could Bring 24/7 Global Markets On-Chain: What Traders Should Watch

2026-08-21 · 09:53

Tokenization is moving closer to the center of global trading discussions as adoption of real-world assets accelerates…

BNB at a Turning Point: $600 Breakout Could Unlock $700 and Beyond

2026-08-21 · 09:50

BNB’s $600 level remains crucial, with $607.6 serving as a key technical pivot.

Binance Opens the Door to AI Agents That Can Trade Crypto for You

2026-08-21 · 09:31

Binance Agent OS connects tools like ChatGPT and Claude directly to the exchange's markets, though safeguards wall…

Aster Launches USD1 Perp Markets for Stocks, Oil, and Gold Trading 

2026-08-21 · 09:22

Decentralized exchange Aster has listed its first perpetual futures markets denominated in USD1, World Liberty…

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 as Vaneck’s Sigel Sees $100,000 Target by 2027

2026-08-21 · 09:20

Vaneck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, says his year-ahead bitcoin target and his 2029 cycle-peak call…

XRP’s Institutional Adoption Is Growing But Is Its Price Ready to Catch Up?

2026-08-21 · 09:11

XRP has gained institutional entry points while its market price still sits near $1.10.

₹113 Crore MTC Crypto Fraud: What Indian Investors Can Learn From an 8-Year-Old Scam Returning to the ED Radar

2026-08-21 · 09:07

An old crypto fraud worth ₹113 crore has now returned to the headlines, putting the spotlight back on the Money Trade…

Strategy Bitcoin treasury hits breakeven point as BTC price passes $77K

2026-08-21 · 08:48

Bitcoin gains 20% in two days as Strategy sees its BTC treasury climb out of the red.

Armstrong: Crypto Clarity Comes Either Way as Senate Vote Nears

2026-08-21 · 08:30

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says regulatory clarity for crypto is coming no matter what happens next, either a Senate…

MANTRA Chain Freezes Operations Following Undisclosed Network Incident

2026-08-21 · 08:10

In light of an unexplained incident, MANTRA Chain has decided to suspend all network operations until the investigation…

Cardano Targets One Billion Users by Betting on Hydra and Ouroboros Leios

2026-08-21 · 08:05

The crypto sector is still looking to make the blockchain simpler and more useful on a daily basis.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $608M as Ether ETFs see largest inflow since October

2026-08-21 · 07:50

Bitcoin ETF inflows pushed August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000 and Ether…

SHIB Futures Open Interest Drops Across 80% of Exchanges

2026-08-21 · 07:40

SHIB futures open interest declined across 80% of tracked cryptocurrency exchanges.

Crypto Investments Surpass Stocks in Brazil, New Survey Finds

2026-08-21 · 07:30

The survey, which polled 2,004 respondents in 137 municipalities, found that two-thirds of Brazilians know about…

Upbit Listings Lift 4 Altcoins With ETHGas Taking The Lead

2026-08-21 · 07:13

Four new alts arrive on South Korea's most established crypto exchange with an immediate price burst.

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