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Today so far 2026-10-02 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin has surged to around $87,000 following weak US jobs data that sent bond yields lower and as the SEC moves to unlock institutional custody solutions, with major inflows from institutional investors like BlackRock supporting the momentum. Beyond price action, the crypto ecosystem is experiencing significant institutional adoption momentum, including South Korea's plan to open a $5 trillion market to tokenized stocks and bonds in 2027 and 71% of UK finance leaders expecting tokenization to reshape financial services, while El Salvador received IMF approval and $138 million in funding after years of Bitcoin tension. On the security front, Bitcoin Lightning Network nodes are facing targeted attacks, and a former UK law enforcement officer was ordered to repay $2.4 million in stolen Bitcoin.

Sui’s Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 Weeks

Sui’s Hashi bitcoin lending protocol has processed more than 1.1 million deposits and 165,000 withdrawals in the three weeks since its July 22 testnet launch, per onchain data.

2026-08-18 · 09:30 UTC
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Jane Street Discloses Over $1 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Holdings

2026-08-18 · 09:29

Quant trading giant Jane Street has disclosed more than $1 billion in U.S.

XRP Millionaires Storm Back In With 280% Explosion

2026-08-18 · 09:25

Despite millions of XRP flipping across the native ledger, the Fibonacci Wedge says the bottom may be lower.

ETH Struggles to Break Higher Despite Strong ETF Inflows: A Breakout Ahead?

2026-08-18 · 09:20

ETH remains range-bound as sellers defend $1,900 while buyers protect $1,850.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Pushes Off the Lows: A Crucial Level to Hold First

2026-08-18 · 09:17

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is under bearish pressure as the bears have continued to dictate its price trajectory over the…

Venice Token Price Prediction: VVV Eyes $15 as Revenue Surges Past $100 Million

2026-08-18 · 09:15

Venice Token has regained attention after its price climbed sharply alongside stronger growth from the Venice AI…

Bitcoin Exchanges Regain 28,000 BTC After A Six-Week Drop

2026-08-18 · 09:05

Bitcoin has just shattered a widely anticipated scenario: that of a progressive shortage of BTC on exchanges.

If the Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Will Bitcoin Actually Benefit?

2026-08-18 · 09:02

The Strait of Hormuz has turned into one of the biggest macro factors for Bitcoin this summer, but a reopening would not…

China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

2026-08-18 · 08:48

The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.

South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns

2026-08-18 · 08:39

The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling…

PI Price Prediction Holds Steady At $0.086 As Pi Network Overhauls App Economy

2026-08-18 · 08:32

The PI price prediction stays defensive as price holds a tight range near $0.086, still trapped below the same…

BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

2026-08-18 · 08:07

BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or…

With $4.8 Billion in Cash, Strategy Prepares to Buy and Sell Bitcoin

2026-08-18 · 08:05

The digital asset market is going through a more uncertain phase as companies linked to bitcoin adjust their reserves.

CoinSwitch’s Co-Founder Ashish Singhal on Crypto’s Next Phase in India and Asia 

2026-08-18 · 07:57

CoinEdition spoke with Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder of CoinSwitch, ahead of CoinFest Asia 2026 to discuss the future of…

Shiba Inu Network Metrics Plunge as Shibariumscan Faces Major Indexing Issue

2026-08-18 · 07:40

Shibariumscan showed sharp declines in transactions, addresses, and blocks after a recent indexing disruption.

Southeast Asia’s Largest Web3 Summit Draws 10,000+ as Indonesia Moves To Institutionalize Blockchain

2026-08-18 · 07:34

Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW) 2026 concluded on August 13 after welcoming more than 12,000 attendees across two days,…

Tether Pushes Into Artificial Intelligence as User Base Tops 650M

2026-08-18 · 07:30

Tether is expanding into artificial intelligence as it looks to build on a global user base of more than 650 million.

Payward Uses Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 to Strengthen Crypto Security

2026-08-18 · 07:06

Payward, which is Kraken’s parent firm, has partnered with Anthropic’s Project Glasswing since Aug.

Hegotá Could Reshape How Private Ethereum Transactions Work

2026-08-18 · 07:05

Ethereum is preparing a major shift.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Reclaims $64K: The Pressure Is on to Prove $65K Is Next

2026-08-18 · 06:58

The dominant asset in the market, Bitcoin (BTC), is trading at $64,162, up 1.1%, with the daily volume at $21.109…

US Stablecoin Law Unfinished Five Months Before Taking Effect

2026-08-18 · 06:05

Stablecoins: between regulatory delays and Congressional pressure, the flagship US law is still finding its bearings.

Top Crypto Analysis 2026: Comparing ETH, XRP, BNB & BDAG Among the Most Popular Cryptocurrency Projects

2026-08-18 · 06:00

When exploring digital assets, understanding the difference between Bitcoin and altcoins is essential.

PEPE Price Forecast: Bearish Signals Point to a Deeper Decline

2026-08-18 · 05:50

PEPE faces bearish pressure as Open Interest falls and funding turns negative.

Wells Fargo Sees Fed Rate Hikes: What Higher Rates Could Mean for Crypto Investors

2026-08-18 · 05:44

Wells Fargo Investment Institute has changed its Federal Reserve outlook as the debate over another tightening cycle…

Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

2026-08-18 · 05:12

Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets…

24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market

2026-08-18 · 05:00

Bitcoin traded near $64,086, up 1.2% over the past 24 hours though roughly flat for the week, while Ethereum held around…

EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms

2026-08-18 · 04:30

The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the…

How the US Plans to Stop Iran From Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

2026-08-18 · 04:29

The White House and US President Donald Trump have once again stressed that stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon…

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

2026-08-18 · 04:11

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and…

HYPE Price Prediction Hints $100 By 2026 While BlockDAG Crypto Hits Record Buying

2026-08-18 · 04:00

Two very different stories are shaping up in crypto right now.

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