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.

Gold at $4,400, Bitcoin at $63,700: WEEX Market Analysis on the Two Safe Havens That Stopped Moving Together

WEEX today published a market analysis on the widening divergence between gold and Bitcoin, the two assets most often described as hedges against monetary debasement, and increasingly the two assets…

2026-08-13 · 11:20 UTC
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The Bank of England Tests Interoperability Between Stablecoins and Digital Pound in Cross-Border Trade

2026-08-13 · 11:05

The Bank of England is already preparing the coexistence between stablecoins and the digital pound.

Monero Price Prediction: XMR Bulls Target $415 as FCMP++ Stressnet Advances

2026-08-13 · 11:00

Monero is gaining momentum as its price approaches a critical resistance zone near $404.39.

‘DeFi doesn’t exist anymore,’ just onchain finance: Andre Cronje

2026-08-13 · 10:50

Flying Tulip founder Andre Cronje contends that DeFi protocols have evolved into a new financial paradigm of “onchain…

Monaco Submits Draft Bill to Align Crypto Rules With MiCA

2026-08-13 · 10:30

Monaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA…

Bitcoin ETF Outflows, Ethereum Inflows: Are Indian Traders Missing a BTC-to-ETH Rotation?

2026-08-13 · 10:28

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have started exhibiting a diverging trend recently.

CEO of Crypto Lender Delio Gets 15 Years Over $49M Fraud

2026-08-13 · 10:16

A botched search of the platform's server host cost prosecutors the bulk of their case, cutting it from 2,800 alleged…

MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

2026-08-13 · 10:00

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, August 13, 2026 MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi…

MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

2026-08-13 · 10:00

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data.

Fidelity Moves to Add Staking, Quarterly Payouts to its Ethereum ETF FETH 

2026-08-13 · 10:00

Fidelity proposes staking and quarterly cash payouts for its $898 million Ethereum ETF, pending SEC approval.

Binance bStocks passes xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer

2026-08-13 · 09:53

Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after launch, narrowly ahead of…

SEC Rulemaking, Token Unlocks and Weak Alts: 4 Coins Defying the Market Pressure

2026-08-13 · 09:50

The August 15 meeting could begin a formal process for tailored crypto investment-contract rules.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Is SHIB’s Full Reset a Buy Signal?

2026-08-13 · 09:45

The Shiba Inu price prediction points to $0.00000509 on the bullish side and $0.000004 on the bearish side, with SHIB…

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode

2026-08-13 · 09:37

Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments,…

Chainlink Price Prediction: Is LINK’s $200 Target Justified After DTCC Goes Live and 50 Banks Join Project Pangea?

2026-08-13 · 08:45

The Chainlink price prediction points to $9.541 on the bullish side and $7.897 on the bearish side, with LINK trading at…

Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops

2026-08-13 · 08:29

Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue…

Hyperliquid Price Prediction: HYPE Eyes $60 as Derivatives Activity Stabilizes

2026-08-13 · 08:10

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has regained momentum as buyers push the price toward a critical technical barrier.

Bitget $351M Protection Fund Gets a Boost From Bitcoin July Recovery

2026-08-13 · 07:59

Bitget has revealed that its Protection Fund averaged $351 million in July 2026, staying above the exchange’s original…

BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B

2026-08-13 · 07:42

An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second…

Altcoin Open Interest Is Falling—But These 4 Altcoins Could Be Ready for a Major Comeback

2026-08-13 · 07:40

Falling altcoin open interest shows that leveraged positions are being reduced.

Inflation Drops To 3.4 % But Bitcoin Struggles For Momentum

2026-08-13 · 07:35

The release of US inflation data on August 12 did not provide markets with the much-expected positive signal.

Metaplanet Transfers 5,014 BTC Between Custody Addresses, CEO Denies Sale

2026-08-13 · 07:33

Metaplanet transferred 5,014 BTC from one custody address to another within 24 hours, according to the company’s CEO…

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer

2026-08-13 · 07:14

Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US…

BingX Expands Multi-Asset Trading with New Contract-for-Difference Offering

2026-08-13 · 07:11

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of BingX…

UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules

2026-08-13 · 06:30

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Ethereum: The Awakening of Four Former Whales Reignites Selling Fears

2026-08-13 · 06:05

Ethereum returns to the center of on-chain data after the awakening of four former whales linked to the early days of…

Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

2026-08-13 · 05:01

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over…

Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise

2026-08-13 · 04:30

Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of…

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

2026-08-13 · 04:15

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for…

Does Ukraine Need Bitcoin Mining for Its Post-War Reconstruction?

2026-08-13 · 04:12

Ukraine’s reconstruction may create a limited but practical role for Bitcoin mining within its damaged electricity…

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