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Today so far 2026-10-01 · 06:01 UTC

Cryptocurrency security remains a critical concern as crypto hacks topped $768M in September, marking the worst month of 2026, while several blockchain projects are driving growth and expansion across different sectors. Ripple continues its momentum with RLUSD exceeding $2.4B in market cap with over 50% monthly growth, and the company is gaining mainstream financial recognition as Swell draws 1,500 finance leaders a decade after being excluded from Sibos. Additionally, emerging platforms are introducing new features to enhance user experience, such as LeveX's social copy trading for futures, while regulatory bodies like the CFTC continue shaping the industry landscape through new definitions and oversight measures.

Bitcoin Is Down Over 50%, but BlackRock Stays Bullish Buy the Dip or Stay Cautious?

Bitcoin price fell more than 50% from its October 2025 record, but BlackRock maintains that the pullback has not altered its long-term investment case.

2026-08-19 · 05:29 UTC
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MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

2026-08-19 · 05:13

A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token…

Bitcoin.com Integrates USDU, Bringing the UAE’s First CBUAE-Registered USD Stablecoin to Millions of Wallet Users

2026-08-19 · 04:58

ABU DHABI, UAE — 19th, 2026 — Stablecoins have become the way millions of people hold and move dollars on the…

Polymarket US Tests Parlays as Kalshi Banks $25M in Fees

2026-08-19 · 04:30

Polymarket US began processing multi-leg sports contracts on Aug.

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

2026-08-19 · 03:58

The FASB said secondary-market liquidity alone would not be enough, with holders needing direct issuer redemption rights…

Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot

2026-08-19 · 03:30

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the…

Capital Has Already Rotated: 5 Altcoins Worth the Risk as Regulatory Shifts and Macro Uncertainty Set Up the Next Rotation

2026-08-19 · 03:30

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has moved away from forward guidance, leaving markets with less advance notice of policy decisions…

Ripple Pushes Into Korean Banking With Jeonbuk Payments Deal

2026-08-19 · 01:45

Ripple’s partnership with Jeonbuk Bank will give regional businesses access to near-real-time cross-border settlement.

The Altcoin Rally May Be Closer Than It Looks: 5 Coins to Watch as GENIUS Act Rules and Bull-Market Signals Align

2026-08-19 · 01:30

Treasury proposed formal GENIUS Act stablecoin rules on August 17, opening a comment period that runs through October…

SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to US

2026-08-19 · 00:43

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United…

Why crypto's best infrastructure companies stopped looking like crypto?

2026-08-19 · 00:11

Crypto infrastructure companies are following the historical pattern of other infrastructure sectors—where raw capacity…

Treasury Yields Are Surging—But These 5 Memecoins Could Still Outperform as Altcoin Volatility Explodes

2026-08-18 · 23:30

The 30-year Treasury yield has climbed to roughly 5.3%, its highest level since around 2007, following the Fed's July…

Altseason 3.0 Is Coming Faster Than Expected: 4 Altcoins to Watch as Fed Minutes and Trump’s Crypto Summit Set the Stage for a September Breakout

2026-08-18 · 23:13

Fed minutes on August 19, a White House crypto summit the same day, and the CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee…

SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path

2026-08-18 · 22:16

The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings…

Schiff Says Bitcoin Faces Key $65K Resistance Test, Expected Major Selloffs

2026-08-18 · 21:59

Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff says he isn’t sure why bitcoin didn’t sell off recently amidst the burgeoning volatility,…

SEC Unveils New Crypto Framework as Washington Seeks Clearer Rules

2026-08-18 · 21:30

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SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act

2026-08-18 · 21:24

The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated…

Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Seizes 18% of Total Zcash Hashrate

2026-08-18 · 21:02

On Tuesday, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed that it has launched a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining fleet with about 4.2…

Cypherpunk Expands Zcash Strategy With $33 Million Mining Push

2026-08-18 · 21:01

Cypherpunk Technologies has launched a Zcash mining operation, adding production capacity to its treasury strategy.

Trading Technologies to Add Crypto.com Prediction Markets, Crypto Derivatives

2026-08-18 · 21:00

TT will connect institutional traders to Crypto.com’s prediction markets and crypto derivatives through its trading…

FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain

2026-08-18 · 20:45

The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and…

What Happens If Altcoins Finally Break Loose? 5 Crypto Coins Positioned for the Next Major Rotation

2026-08-18 · 20:30

The five tokens span very different categories, from exchange utility to meme speculation, suggesting any rotation would…

Citi to Launch Bitcoin Custody Service Through New Custody+ Platform

2026-08-18 · 20:13

Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody later this year through its new Custody+ platform.

The 13F Files: Who’s Really Buying XRP Right Now?

2026-08-18 · 20:13

The quickly-growing Wall Street embracement of XRP got market watchers peeling their eyes on price appreciation.

The bond market might be Bitcoin’s biggest threat right now

2026-08-18 · 20:05

Bitcoin faces an unprecedented shock as US yields top 5.3%, threatening the entire crypto market balance.

SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face

2026-08-18 · 20:00

The proposed rules would let crypto projects raise capital through token sales without full securities registration and…

BTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish Traders

2026-08-18 · 19:55

Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.

Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto

2026-08-18 · 19:54

A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a…

SEC Charts New Path for Crypto Tokens as US Rules Enter Next Phase

2026-08-18 · 19:45

SEC proposes new crypto rules with two fundraising exemptions as Congress weighs the CLARITY Act and broader…

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

2026-08-18 · 19:31

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the…

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