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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.

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

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

2026-08-18 · 20:13 UTC
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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…

SHIB Adoption Tests Its Path Beyond Memes

2026-08-18 · 19:30

SHIB adoption expands through Shibarium, burns, and ecosystem tools, while the proposed $1 target faces major supply…

Securitize Launches Tokenized High-Income Fund With Neuberger Berman

2026-08-18 · 19:25

Securitize has launched a new tokenized fund that is taking Neuberger Berman’s $230 billion fixed-income business onto…

Kraken’s Krak Unveils Debit Card for 600+ Crypto and Cash Assets

2026-08-18 · 19:09

Krak’s new US debit card lets users spend crypto and cash, earn up to 2% cashback and manage multiple balances without…

Binance Helped Russia Target a Possible EU Resident Over Ukraine Aid 

2026-08-18 · 19:00

Binance handed Russia a customer's data years after its "full exit" — used to prosecute him for Ukraine donations.

Trump Family Crypto Firm Tied to Chinese AI Models US Government Called a Security Risk

2026-08-18 · 18:36

WorldClaw accepts World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin while offering AI models from Chinese companies facing U.S.

Bitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 Years

2026-08-18 · 18:35

Amid August’s wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the…

XRPL Adoption Expands Through Real Token Listing

2026-08-18 · 18:30

XRPL adoption gains visibility as Real Token enters another exchange, giving the asset a broader route toward market…

Galaxy Joins Morgan Stanley’s Push to Bring Staking to Crypto ETPs

2026-08-18 · 18:21

Galaxy will provide staking infrastructure for Morgan Stanley’s Ethereum and Solana ETPs, giving investors access to…

$16 Billion Of Dubai’s Skyline Is Heading To The XRP Chain

2026-08-18 · 18:16

The Dubai Land Department has taken a landmark step by tokenizing official property title deeds directly on the XRP…

Bitcoin Wallet Maker BitBox Says AI Found Severe Flaws in Firmware

2026-08-18 · 18:06

The Swiss hardware-wallet maker found two severe bugs with the help of frontier AI models, and warns that older firmware…

Ripple Prepares To Unlock 1 Billion XRP On September 1

2026-08-18 · 18:05

XRP is approaching a deadline that could put its market under pressure.

Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push

2026-08-18 · 17:39

The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across…

AAVE Holds Support as Sellers Maintain Control

2026-08-18 · 17:30

Buyers need confirmation near support before AAVE can challenge resistance, while a break below $85.99 could reopen…

CLARITY, 401(k)s and Long-Term Holders Drive Bitcoin’s 5 Tailwinds

2026-08-18 · 17:25

Bitcoin is staring down five immediate sources of selling pressure even as five longer-term catalysts build a case for…

Metaplanet Makes $135M US Bet to Build New Bitcoin Treasury Hub

2026-08-18 · 17:21

Metaplanet plans a $134.6 million investment in Super League Enterprise, giving it a U.S.-listed platform to expand its…

World Chain Launches EIP-7928 Block Access Lists on Mainnet

2026-08-18 · 17:07

Through the announcement of the launch of complete block access now lists on World Chain Mainnet, World Chain has become…

Crypto: Bank of Russia Sets a 25% Red Line

2026-08-18 · 17:05

The Bank of Russia wants to limit the role of crypto in market professionals’ accounts.

Bybit Says It Blocked $700M in Potential Losses After $1.5B Hack

2026-08-18 · 17:00

Bybit reports new security measures, including real-time monitoring and AI-assisted threat detection, following its…

Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’

2026-08-18 · 16:49

Despite already serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to…

SOL Tests Support as Bearish Structure Holds

2026-08-18 · 16:30

SOL remains bearish below $83.98, while a sweep beneath $70.58 could create a conditional rebound setup.

Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play

2026-08-18 · 16:21

The proposed deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise would give the Tokyo-based company a foothold in US capital…

Kraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European Investors

2026-08-18 · 16:08

Kraken has opened commission-free U.S. stock trading to eligible customers across the European Economic Area.

Ripple Just Replaced SWIFT Transfers In Korea

2026-08-18 · 16:00

Ripple and Jeonbuk Bank partner to overhaul cross-border payments in South Korea.

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