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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 Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated

Bitcoin punched above $72,000 Thursday, extending a two-day squeeze that's wiped out the most short positions on record and mounted the first real challenge to a bearish chart that's held since…

2026-08-20 · 16:04 UTC
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Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll

2026-08-20 · 15:53

A new poll showed 64% of 1,166 Americans varied sharply along partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans saying it…

Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund

2026-08-20 · 15:43

The governance vote redirects tokens previously reserved for user airdrops toward partnerships, incentives and…

Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran

2026-08-20 · 15:40

Bitcoin saw new multimonth highs above $72,500 even as US stocks cooled amid US threats of “economic warfare” with Iran.

Could Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Sell-Off?

2026-08-20 · 15:37

Japan’s bond market is going through its biggest shakeup in decades, and crypto traders are starting to pay attention. …

3 Best Cryptos to Invest in August 2026 for Long-term Gains

2026-08-20 · 15:35

Ethereum could rebound from $1,720 support if buyers regain control and market pressure eases.

SHIB Bursts Out With 10% Uptick; Traders Stay Reserved

2026-08-20 · 15:30

Shiba Inu’s attracting renewed interest across spot markets and social channels, but derivatives traders stay on edge.

Crypto: Elon Musk Wants to Pay X Creators in Stablecoins

2026-08-20 · 15:30

X is considering a new way to pay its creators.

X’s Stablecoin Push Could Boost USDC Demand—What It Means for Crypto Users

2026-08-20 · 15:23

Elon Musk’s X social media platform is exploring the use of stablecoins such as USDC as a primary means of paying…

Strategy Breaks Down 6 Securities Built Around Its Bitcoin

2026-08-20 · 15:17

Strategy has published updated explanations of MSTR and five preferred securities, showing how each divides…

S&P 500 Is on Pace for Its 2nd-Best Decade: What It Means for Bitcoin Holders

2026-08-20 · 14:50

The S&P 500 has delivered an extraordinary run since the end of 2019, climbing about 141% and setting itself up for one…

Altcoin SUI Eyes Next Bullish Target at $2.70 as it Completes Massive Falling Wedge on the 1-Day Chart

2026-08-20 · 14:35

Altcoin SUI eyes next bullish target at $2.70. The asset completes a massive falling wedge on the 1-day price chart.

XRP Jumps 15% After Garlinghouse Joins Trump’s Summit

2026-08-20 · 14:16

XRP’s price breaks the ceiling upon fresh interaction at the White House. Is the correction phase done?

11-Year-Old Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 1,214 BTC Worth $86M in 24 Hours

2026-08-20 · 14:13

With bitcoin ripping to a weekly high of $72,400, vintage coins are suddenly crawling out of cold storage at a…

Trading on Savedex.com – What You Need To Know Before You Deposit

2026-08-20 · 14:12

Making consistent profits in crypto is tougher than it used to be—even for seasoned traders.

MEXC Partners With Kaito on $200K Stock Education Campaign During MEXC 0808 Stock Season

2026-08-20 · 14:06

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has partnered with Kaito to launch a two-part stock education campaign…

Morning Minute: Hyperliquid Is Coming to the US

2026-08-20 · 14:02

At least, if Trump and the CFTC have their way. And the market really, really liked the news.

ASTER Could Be a Bigger Beneficiary of U.S. Perp DEX Rules — Here’s What Traders Should Watch

2026-08-20 · 14:00

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trending again amid a historic mention.

Beldex Raises $8 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure for Web3 and AI

2026-08-20 · 14:00

Seychelles — 20 August 2026, Beldex, a privacy focused blockchain ecosystem, has raised $8 million in a new funding…

Bitcoin Short Squeeze Sends BTC Toward $71,000 After $2.74B Liquidation Wave

2026-08-20 · 13:38

Bitcoin surged toward $71,000 after a record short-liquidation wave forced bearish traders out of leveraged positions,…

Altseason Could Explode: 3 Altcoins Poised for Massive Gains

2026-08-20 · 13:35

Canton Network targets institutional adoption through privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure and tokenized assets.

Beldex Price Analysis in INR: Can BDX Extend Its Rally or Is a Pullback Near?

2026-08-20 · 13:34

Beldex is attempting to recover from its sharp mid-August decline, but current data still describe a rebound rather than…

Fake Crypto AML Checkers Are Trying to Drain Users' Wallets

2026-08-20 · 13:31

Scammers are impersonating crypto compliance services to trick users into approving transactions that could put their…

MiCA cracks down on USDT in Europe... but no one else cares

2026-08-20 · 13:30

USDT is disappearing from regulated European platforms, but there is little sign that it has resulted in weakening…

XRP’s True DEX Role Shows In This 2M Visualization

2026-08-20 · 13:20

AI-driven adoption continues as XRP’s native auto-bridging functionality is routing millions of AI agent-powered trades.

Trump’s Hyperliquid Name-Drop Sends HYPE Charging Toward Record Highs

2026-08-20 · 13:09

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token charged toward record territory after U.S.

Crypto: Solana Memecoins Trap Nearly 94% of Traders

2026-08-20 · 13:05

Memecoins continue to attract traders on Solana. Profits, much less so.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Eyes $90 as Network Clock Speeds Up

2026-08-20 · 13:03

Solana has regained strong bullish momentum as traders assess a sharp price rally and an upcoming network speed upgrade.

Eightco Holdings Reports $389M in Holdings, Including OpenAI, Beast Industries, 16,000+ ETH and 302M WLD

2026-08-20 · 12:50

Eightco repurchased 14 million shares of common stock in the past two weeks under its previously announced $125 million…

Bybit Launches AI Future City Campaign Featuring NVIDIA, Oracle and Adobe, Tied to TradFi Perpetuals

2026-08-20 · 12:48

Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has launched a new campaign built around the…

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