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.

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

Casa CEO Nick Neuman says the mass Bitcoin migration after the $130M Coldcard exploit proves distributed self-custody is Bitcoin's immune system—not its vulnerability.

2026-08-12 · 18:16 UTC
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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…

Bitcoin’s Valuation Has Cooled Sharply. The $57.6K Level Now Matters 

2026-08-12 · 18:00

Bitcoin has weakened considerably, but the available on-chain signals still point to correction rather than capitulation.

Empery Digital Cuts Unrestricted Bitcoin Reserves

2026-08-12 · 17:30

Empery Digital sold 1,635 BTC, leaving 325 BTC unrestricted after 954 BTC became pledged against $35 million in debt…

Tokenized Gold Lands On XRP-Native Chain In Major UK Push

2026-08-12 · 17:29

Thousands of ounces of real gold to hit the XRP Ledger following The Financial Conduct Authority’s landmark move.

Ripple Backs Lending As XRP Wrestles With $1 Support

2026-08-12 · 17:26

Ripple backs the hallmark native lending proposal on the XRP Ledger.

Fidelity Files to Let Its Ethereum ETF Stake and Pay Investors

2026-08-12 · 17:13

The Boston asset manager's FETH would stake up to 100% of its ETH and distribute the rewards to holders as quarterly…

USDT Supply Shrinks $4B as Crypto Investors Cut Market Exposure

2026-08-12 · 17:12

USDT supply fell $4 billion in 60 days as Bitcoin stayed below its 2025 peak and stablecoin flows showed signs of…

Blackrock’s $50.2M Inflow Offsets Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Green

2026-08-12 · 17:10

U.S.

Bitcoin sellers show signs of exhaustion around $64K, Glassnode signals

2026-08-12 · 17:10

Bitcoin stalls near $64K as Glassnode detects seller exhaustion, but markets still await a decisive breakout signal.

Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross-border payments

2026-08-12 · 16:50

The Digital Pound Lab is testing a cross-border trade finance flow combining stablecoin payments with simulated digital…

PENGU Tests Long-Term Breakout Resistance

2026-08-12 · 16:30

PENGU is compressing beneath a long-term descending trendline after months of lower highs and lower lows across the…

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

2026-08-12 · 16:07

HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s…

BRICS: CBDCs at the Heart of a New Cross-Border Payments Project

2026-08-12 · 16:05

Money transfers between countries remain a central topic for the BRICS.

XRP Bridge Drained After Software Treats Fake Deposits as Real

2026-08-12 · 16:00

A flaw that went undetected during multiple audits allowed an attacker to create unbacked balances and withdraw XRP from…

Crypto-Backed Loans, Explained: How to Unlock Cash Without Selling Your Bitcoin

2026-08-12 · 15:54

A fixed-rate crypto-backed loan lets you borrow against BTC, ETH, or SOL while keeping your coins. Here's how they work.

Tether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand Cools

2026-08-12 · 15:53

Tether’s USDT supply has declined by about $4 billion on a 60-day rolling basis, according to Cryptoquant data.

Gold Surges After CPI While Bitcoin Lags: Why Are Investors Treating Them Differently?

2026-08-12 · 15:45

Gold and Bitcoin reacted differently to the US CPI report, which rose by 0.1% in July.

SOL, HYPE, and BNB Price Analysis: Are Bulls Ready for a Breakout?

2026-08-12 · 15:35

SOL: A break above $79 could open targets near $84 to $86.

Why Bitcoin Barely Moved Even as US Inflation Cools to 3.4%

2026-08-12 · 15:07

The tamest U.S. inflation print in months left crypto markets flat, with Bitcoin shrugging off the data hit. Here's why.

Bitcoin eyes $63K as US CPI relief sends September Fed rate pause odds to 60%

2026-08-12 · 15:00

Bitcoin price action did not reflect relief in US CPI inflation numbers matching expectations amid a warning over…

What Happens to ONE Holders After Harmony’s 4B Token Exploit?

2026-08-12 · 15:00

Harmony is dealing with an apparent unauthorized mint of approximately 4 billion ONE.

Bitget Boosts CFD Execution as It Expands Access to Deeper Liquidity

2026-08-12 · 15:00

Bitget is rebuilding part of its CFD business for traders who care less about a polished interface than what happens…

Inflation Cools, Bitcoin Stalls as Fed Faces Its Next Big Test

2026-08-12 · 14:40

U.S.

Altcoin FET Prints Double Bottom Formation as Buyers Continue to Defend Critical Support Zone Again

2026-08-12 · 14:35

Altcoin FET prints double bottom formation on its price chart. Buyers continue to defend critical support zone again.

SEC Crypto Proposal Puts XRP Bulls On High Alert

2026-08-12 · 14:30

XRP rebounded after testing $1, but traders will watch for concrete regulatory guidance rather than relying on market…

A Routing Bug Took Solana 86% of the Way to Losing Finality

2026-08-12 · 14:13

A malformed default route at a single hosting provider took almost 29% of staked SOL offline, against a 33% threshold.

Crypto: 4 Billion ONE Illegally Created, Harmony Confirms The Flaw

2026-08-12 · 14:10

Harmony confirmed on August 12 a flaw that allowed the creation of 4 billion ONE without authorization.

Ethereum’s Oldest Whales Wake up as Millions Leave Deep Storage

2026-08-12 · 14:05

On Tuesday, Aug.

Gold or Bitcoin? Scaramucci and Schiff Split Over What America’s Debt Problem Means

2026-08-12 · 14:00

America’s growing debt, which now exceeds $39.9 trillion, is creating a discussion over how investors should protect…

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