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Today so far 2026-10-03 · 00:00 UTC

Bitcoin has surged above $86,000 in what's being called an "Uptober" start, while regulatory developments in Europe continue to dominate discussions, with the Aave founder warning that EU MiCA reviews could restrict DeFi access even as some regulated firms report growing user confidence. The sector also faced setbacks today, including Blast winding down its Ethereum L2 due to costs exceeding revenue and Anchorage Digital laying off 17% of its workforce, alongside security concerns highlighted by a home invasion targeting a UK crypto holder.

MiCA: Monaco Tightens Its Crypto Regulation and Moves Closer to the European Framework

The government of Monaco presented bill no. 1131 to the National Council on August 6. This reform aims to replace the framework adopted in 2022 and bring the Principality closer to European standards.

2026-08-13 · 19:05 UTC
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Zebec Introduces “Earn on Pay” Capability with Solstice’s USX

2026-08-13 · 19:00

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 13th, 2026, ChainwireZebec Network, a leading onchain payroll and payments platform,…

CFTC Sets Aug. 20 Crypto Talks as Regulators Seek Clearer Rules

2026-08-13 · 18:57

The CFTC will discuss crypto rules, AI-driven trading and prediction markets as US regulators weigh clearer…

Swiss Banking Giant UBS Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF Exposure

2026-08-13 · 18:53

UBS Group AG increased its holdings in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to about $90 million, a sharp rise that…

Tether Claims 'Largest Inaugural Financial Audit' as KPMG Signs Off on 2025 Statements

2026-08-13 · 18:39

Tether said KPMG gave its 2025 financial statements a clean opinion, a milestone for the company after years of…

XRP Struggles Below $1 Despite Strong Holder Conviction

2026-08-13 · 18:35

XRP has just lost a level it had defended since late 2024.

Bitcoin OGs Are Sitting on Record Profits — and Hunting for the Bottom

2026-08-13 · 18:30

Bitcoin’s market structure has shifted, but veteran traders may be starting to position for another rebound.

BTC Dips Below $63,000 as $122M in Long Bets Get Liquidated

2026-08-13 · 18:20

Bitcoin closed lower after a volatile session, dropping to $62,912 before recovering slightly back above $63,000,…

CFTC to join SEC in exploring crypto regulations without CLARITY bill

2026-08-13 · 18:18

The CFTC will hold a meeting for its Innovation Advisory Committee on Aug.

Crypto Group Warns Fed Could Use Banking Access to Squeeze Digital Asset Firms

2026-08-13 · 17:47

The Blockchain Association is urging the Supreme Court to take up Custodia’s case, saying that broad Fed power over…

Flare Brings FXRP Collateral Support to Derive for XRP Options

2026-08-13 · 17:44

Today, Flare announced that FXRP is now supported as collateral on Derive, the biggest onchain options exchange in…

Crypto group backs Custodia in Supreme Court battle over Fed access

2026-08-13 · 17:36

The Blockchain Association argues the Fed should not have broad discretion to deny eligible state-chartered banks direct…

XRP Support Holds Near $1 as Leverage Builds

2026-08-13 · 17:30

XRP support near $1 remains critical as sellers pressure price, while rising open interest keeps liquidation risk…

Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered

2026-08-13 · 17:28

Standard Chartered said Robinhood’s Uniswap integration could solve a key challenge for new blockchains while…

TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms

2026-08-13 · 17:20

TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing…

Bitcoin Companies Want Help From AI Labs to Guard Against Hackers

2026-08-13 · 17:11

More than 40 bitcoin and crypto firms asked the biggest AI labs this week to let independent security researchers use…

MEXC Review 2026: A Heavyweight in Altcoins, but Not for Everyone

2026-08-13 · 17:05

MEXC appears in almost all "best exchanges" lists for 2026, yet many readers still hesitate. That's logical.

5000x From $0.002? Experts Explain Why BlockDAG Could Outperform ETH & SOL Over the Long Term

2026-08-13 · 17:00

Ethereum current price is holding near $1,913, a striking 61% below its 2025 all-time high, as traders depend on CPI…

BlockDAG Ready to Explode as Chainlink Eyes $200 Target & BNB Attracts Corporate Treasury Buyers

2026-08-13 · 17:00

Institutional conviction is showing up in some unexpected corners of the market this week.

Ripple’s Stablecoin Is The Bigger Issue For XRP Holders

2026-08-13 · 16:55

Banks may prefer using a dollar-backed asset for cross-border settlements rather than exposing themselves to XRP’s…

Trezor ShipMonk Breach Exposes Personal Data of Nearly 14,000 Customers

2026-08-13 · 16:49

A ShipMonk breach exposed data from nearly 13,700 Trezor customers, raising fresh phishing and physical security…

Metaplanet Denies Selling $320M in Bitcoin as Firm Launches BitBonds

2026-08-13 · 16:40

The company's CEO said a 5,014 BTC transfer was a custody move, not a sale, as the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company…

Over 40 Crypto Firms Sound the Alarm on AI’s Security Divide

2026-08-13 · 16:39

More than 40 Bitcoin and digital-asset organizations are asking leading artificial intelligence (AI) labs to give vetted…

Hawaii To Ban Cash Deposits at Crypto ATMs From October

2026-08-13 · 16:05

Lawmakers targeted the deposits that scammers rely on, with the machines still able to sell crypto for dollars or swap…

Public Bitcoin miners cut hashrate 13.4% as AI infrastructure revenue grows

2026-08-13 · 16:00

AI and HPC are reshaping mining economics as operators repurpose power and data centers, while a smaller group of miners…

BitMEX the End of an Era

2026-08-13 · 16:00

On my first day, I stood in front of a shark tank while a crypto price ticker snaked along the ceiling of the entire…

Bullish shares jump 10% as Q2 adjusted EBITDA more than triples

2026-08-13 · 15:36

The crypto exchange operator’s shares gained around 10% as adjusted EBITDA more than tripled and subscription and…

National Bank Reports XRP ETF Exposure 

2026-08-13 · 15:35

Institutional XRP exposure enters a Canadian bank filing, with a Bitwise ETF position adding another regulated…

The Dynamics of Crypto Users Making Decisions Based on Token Burns and Buybacks

2026-08-13 · 15:34

The crypto market remains under bearish pressure despite several moves by the underlying projects suggesting an imminent…

XRP’s Break Below $1 Rekindles Debate Over a Deeper Slide

2026-08-13 · 15:21

XRP’s break below $1 has renewed concerns about a deeper dip, with Farina identifying $1.05 as the key level to reclaim.

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