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Today so far 2026-10-03 · 06:00 UTC

The crypto industry faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny as the Aave founder warns that an EU MiCA review could restrict DeFi access while stablecoin issuers like Circle push back against banking requirements. Meanwhile, the sector continues to navigate political challenges after the CLARITY Act failure, prompting crypto advocacy groups to back bipartisan candidates in upcoming elections. On the security front, the industry grapples with significant hacks, as evidenced by a $295M Drift hack and a Microsoft X account hijacking, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in the space.

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

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.

2026-08-13 · 05:01 UTC
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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…

Where Could Crypto Capital Rotate Next? 5 Coins Backed by Growing Usage and Institutional Interest

2026-08-13 · 03:30

Ethereum combines institutional products with broad blockchain usage, keeping ETH central to the institutional crypto…

The Coldcard Hack Triggers 15 Billion Dollar Bitcoin Transfers

2026-08-13 · 02:33

Coldcard lost 130 million dollars to hackers who knew where to look.

Why BIP-110 Failed: Flawed Soft Fork Design or Miner Capture?

2026-08-13 · 02:30

BIP-110 proponents argues that the rejection of the proposal proves Bitcoin has been “captured” by a centralized cartel…

Forget the Lambos: 5 Crypto Coins That Could Be Your Ticket to Financial Freedom

2026-08-13 · 01:30

Ethereum remains a major blockchain infrastructure layer for decentralized finance, stablecoins, and tokenization.

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

2026-08-13 · 01:00

ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading…

Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals

2026-08-13 · 00:41

Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x.

Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K

2026-08-12 · 23:42

Qualifying new customers can receive full reimbursement, including fees, if they notify both the operator and law…

Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users

2026-08-12 · 23:33

Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users.

Trump, BlackRock, Banks and Governments Are Moving Toward Blockchain—Is Crypto’s Next Breakout Being Ignored?

2026-08-12 · 23:30

Weak sentiment has not stopped institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure.

After BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a Showdown

2026-08-12 · 22:19

Bitcoin developers have finished a proposed security cleanup called BIP-54, but winning enough support to activate it…

Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1

2026-08-12 · 21:21

Hawaii will join Minnesota, Tennessee and Indiana in becoming the fourth US state to completely ban the use of…

Hyperliquid Eyes US Market as Regulators Weigh Path for Perpetuals

2026-08-12 · 21:09

Hyperliquid is seeking a US regulatory path as derivatives activity slows, while investors continue buying its HYPE…

Bitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 Prices

2026-08-12 · 21:01

Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating…

Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal

2026-08-12 · 20:37

The deal would add NEOS’ $30 billion ETF business, including Bitcoin- and Ether-linked income funds, to Goldman Sachs…

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets

2026-08-12 · 20:22

Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of…

FC Barcelona Launches Branded Digital Wallet On Stellar

2026-08-12 · 20:07

The official subsidiary of Barca is looking to give fans a well-rounded experience with the new app on Stellar.

CFTC Cites Bitcoin Position in Emergency Order Shielding Kalshi

2026-08-12 · 19:30

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered Kalshi to keep running its exchange after finding that New…

XRP Derivatives Activity Supports Market Liquidity

2026-08-12 · 19:30

XRP derivatives open interest reaches $419.29 million, while KuCoin follows closely with $372.97 million across the…

Bitcoin Recovery Stalls as Buyers Stay Away and Leverage Builds

2026-08-12 · 19:01

Bitcoin sellers are losing steam while buyers remain cautious, leaving leveraged traders vulnerable as weak demand…

CoinFello Unveils Fello 2 for Automated DeFi Strategies

2026-08-12 · 18:59

Today, CoinFello, the first AI agentic product for using and automating all of DeFi from a single interface, released…

Goldman Sachs' $2.25B NEOS Deal Hands It Ready-Made Bitcoin Income ETF Business

2026-08-12 · 18:58

The cash-and-equity deal for the options-income specialist folds in NEOS's roughly $1 billion Bitcoin covered-call fund,…

Kraken adds S&P 500 to funded trading program, commodities to follow

2026-08-12 · 18:55

Kraken’s funded trading program adds round-the-clock exposure to the US equity benchmark as it builds out its…

Bitcoin Flat Near $63,400 After Mild US Inflation Drop

2026-08-12 · 18:35

Bitcoin stabilized near $63,400 on Wednesday following a volatile intra-day move between $63,317 and $64,400, leaving…

XRP Ledger Tokenization Expands Into Commodities

2026-08-12 · 18:30

Energy assets reportedly represent $2.229 billion, while certified diamond tokens exceed $280 million across listed XRPL…

After Coldcard Was Hacked, $15 Billion in Bitcoin Moved to Safety

2026-08-12 · 18:16

Casa CEO Nick Neuman says the mass Bitcoin migration after the $130M Coldcard exploit proves distributed self-custody is…

Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth

2026-08-12 · 18:01

Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions…

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