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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.

Harmony ONE Hits to All-Time Low After 4B Token Mint Exploit

Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds as it investigates an unauthorized mint and considers a possible rollback.

2026-08-12 · 07:32 UTC
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XRP Millionaire Wallets Rise Again as Token Price Falls 29% in 3 Months

2026-08-12 · 07:30

XRP wallets holding at least 1 million tokens grew by 32 over the past three months, even as the token’s market…

Ethereum (ETH) Flushes Lower: Is Holding the $1.9K Level Becoming a Bigger Challenge?

2026-08-12 · 07:19

The short entry of the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), is at $1,900.12, closed at $1,871.93, banking +1,465.72 USDT.

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

2026-08-12 · 06:23

Bitcoin traded near $63,740, roughly flat over the past 24 hours and down 0.55% for the week, while Ethereum held around…

Crypto’s Dot-Com Moment: Why Over 100 Projects Shut Down in 2026 

2026-08-12 · 06:11

Crypto entered a period of dot-com-style consolidation in 2026 as more than 100 projects shut down, filed for…

White House Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Prepares Key September Floor Vote

2026-08-12 · 06:09

White House crypto policy chief Patrick Witt says the administration is fully committed to passing the CLARITY Act in…

Crypto: Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT

2026-08-12 · 06:05

Russia takes a step in its approach to crypto.

Bitget CEO’s Findings About the Current Crypto Market Challenges

2026-08-12 · 06:03

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has outlined the underlying factors behind the ongoing challenges facing establishments within the…

Harmony considers rollback after suspected exploit inflates ONE supply

2026-08-12 · 06:02

Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds and is preparing a patch after claims that 2.8 billion unauthorized…

Proof of Reserves Is Not Enough: Brazil Demands Crypto Security Proof

2026-08-12 · 06:00

Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) has established a strict regulatory regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers…

Chainlink Holds Critical Support as Bulls Target a Breakout Above $20

2026-08-12 · 05:50

LINK holds key $12 support as bulls prepare for a potential breakout toward $20.

Sharplink Earns $11M From Ethereum Staking Despite $394M Q2 Loss

2026-08-12 · 05:30

Sharplink reported a $394.3 million second-quarter loss as falling ether prices triggered more than $397 million in…

CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating in New York fight

2026-08-12 · 04:53

The order escalates a jurisdictional fight over whether states may treat federally regulated event contracts as illegal…

What Is FINMA? Why Crypto Firms Keep Flocking to Switzerland

2026-08-12 · 03:30

Switzerland has turned financial regulation into a competitive machine, pairing the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory…

Altcoins Could Be Ready to Explode: 5 Coins Worth Holding Before Momentum Builds

2026-08-12 · 03:30

BNB has the strongest ecosystem connection among the five, while the other four are primarily meme-driven assets.

SEC, CFTC Target Goliath Ventures Over $400M Crypto Ponzi

2026-08-12 · 02:30

Federal regulators have targeted Goliath Ventures over an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme involving more than $400 million.

AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks

2026-08-12 · 01:30

Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying…

The Altcoin Fakeout May Be Ending: 5 Coins to Watch Before Altcoin and Memecoin Mania Begins

2026-08-12 · 01:30

ARB, APTOS, and SEI remain linked to developments across blockchain infrastructure.

Ravencoin hits record low as network exploit puts transactions at risk

2026-08-12 · 01:11

Mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin’s hash rate are building a competing chain that could trigger a three-day…

Ravencoin hits record low as network exploit puts transactions at risk

2026-08-12 · 01:11

Mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin’s hash rate are building a competing chain that could trigger a three-day…

SEC, CFTC Forge Their Own Crypto Paths as CLARITY Act Stalls Out

2026-08-12 · 00:30

As far as digital asset regulation is concerned, the U.S.

CFTC declares market emergency, orders Kalshi to continue to operate in New York

2026-08-12 · 00:17

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked emergency authority to order Kalshi to continue operating after…

SEC, CFTC sue Goliath Ventures over $400M crypto Ponzi scheme

2026-08-12 · 00:07

Regulators allege Goliath promised crypto liquidity-pool returns but instead paid earlier investors and funded its…

The Altcoin Setup Nobody Is Talking About: 5 Coins Positioned Before the Next Rotation

2026-08-11 · 23:30

Ethereum remains a major indicator of broader altcoin market sentiment.

Sui Co-Founder Is Building Quantum-Safe Hardware Wallets For $10

2026-08-11 · 22:30

Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias says he has quietly leased a factory to mass-produce…

SEC Eyes New Crypto Rules After CLARITY Setback

2026-08-11 · 21:59

The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to consider crypto rules as Congress struggles with market structure…

Empery Sells 1,635 BTC for $102.2M as Liquidity Tightens

2026-08-11 · 21:43

Empery Digital sold 1,635 BTC for $102.2 million after the second quarter, cutting its bitcoin holdings to 1,279 BTC.

Altseason 2026 Could Be Here: 4 Coins Worth Holding Before the Next Meme Coin Surge

2026-08-11 · 21:20

Altseason 2026 could accelerate if liquidity shifts toward altcoins and Bitcoin dominance declines.

BTCPay Backers Offer Bitcoin Bounty After Wallet Exploit

2026-08-11 · 21:16

The reward aims to recover Bitcoin stolen after attackers gained access to connected LND wallets.

Aster Activates AOS-2 With 1 Million ASTER Stake for Perpetual Listings

2026-08-11 · 21:13

Aster activates AOS-2, creating a route for projects seeking perpetual markets while tying applications to ASTER staking.

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