Today so far 2026-10-04 · 00:00 UTC

Bitcoin continues its rally toward the $100,000 milestone, currently trading at $85,000 as weak jobs data shifts Federal Reserve odds and analysts project potential moves to $97,000 and beyond. In a significant security development, Chainalysis used AI to trace a $387 million Bitget hack back to North Korea, while Bitcoin investors are moving holdings away from exchanges in what appears to be a shift toward self-custody. Regulatory activity remains active across multiple fronts, including Russia's expansion of digital ruble wage payments and ongoing discussions around cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.

Russia: Vladimir Putin Signs Law Legalizing Cryptocurrency Transactions

Russia takes a new step in the regulation of digital assets with the adoption of a highly anticipated law on crypto transactions.

2026-08-05 · 17:05 UTC
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Crypto-backed Michigan House incumbent loses primary despite $2M PAC support

2026-08-05 · 16:51

A Midwest Democratic primary that raised accusations of payback from the cryptocurrency industry ended with the…

Shiba Inu Burns Heat Up 41%, Whales Scoop The Dip

2026-08-05 · 16:41

Shiba Inu’s dedicated community burn machine just kicked back into top gear in early August.

Cardano Volume Up 380% As Speculators Go Beast Mode

2026-08-05 · 16:38

Cardano bulls greeted the short-sellers with a multi-million dollar short squeeze right ahead of the 22% rally.

Western Union brings stablecoin remittances to Visa network with Stablecard

2026-08-05 · 16:30

The remittance giant is rolling out Stablecard across 37 markets, targeting cross-border payments and consumers seeking…

XRP Holds Key Support as Demand Zone Draws Focus

2026-08-05 · 16:30

XRP continues respecting long-term trendline support, keeping macro bullish expectations intact despite recent market…

Blackrock Pulls $170M Into IBIT as Bitcoin ETFs Add $211M

2026-08-05 · 16:15

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $211.49 million on Tuesday, extending their strong start to the week.

ChangeNOW Brings Martin Masser Into Its Crypto Super App

2026-08-05 · 16:13

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ChangeNOW Brings Martin Masser Into Its Crypto Super App

2026-08-05 · 16:12

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, August 5th, 2026, ChainwireThe former TON executive joins as Director of…

MiCA: Four French Companies Join Europe’s Register of Authorized Crypto Firms

2026-08-05 · 16:05

The European MiCA register now counts 321 authorized crypto companies.

MiCA’s New 321-Firm Limit: Is Your Crypto Exchange Safe in Europe?

2026-08-05 · 15:40

The European crypto market has entered a new phase.

Circle Taps Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock as Validators for September Arc Launch

2026-08-05 · 15:38

Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a…

Coldcard Attack Widens: 15 Hackers Drain $130M in Bitcoin

2026-08-05 · 15:30

Galaxy Research has identified 15 separate attackers exploiting Coldcard's firmware flaw, with losses climbing daily.

Eliza Founder Declares AI Token 'Dead,' Shuts Down Foundation After Lawsuit Settlement

2026-08-05 · 15:24

Shaw Walters says Eliza's token is no more after a class-action settlement drained the project's remaining funds.

XRP Enters Low-Volatility Phase as Exchange Withdrawals Increase  

2026-08-05 · 15:19

On-chain data suggests that XRP is entering a period of relative calm following the heightened volatility experienced in…

Avalanche Lands $1B In Tokenized Stock, AVAX Pops 7%

2026-08-05 · 15:10

Following a month of choppy price action, AVAX is back in the green with tokenized equity sealing a big boost.

Did Michael Saylor Lie About Bitcoin? Inside Strategy’s $105M BTC Sale

2026-08-05 · 15:04

Michael Saylor spent years promoting “never sell your Bitcoin” as personal advice and a defining principle of Strategy’s…

Gold hits six-week highs on China demand as Bitcoin ignores fresh S&P 500 record

2026-08-05 · 15:02

Gold and US stocks stole the limelight on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to gain significantly beyond $64,000.

Why Ethereum Is Underperforming Despite Falling Exchange Reserves 

2026-08-05 · 14:57

Analysts reviewing Ethereum’s recent performance have identified several factors behind the cryptocurrency’s…

Bitget Wallet X Launches Solver Program for Intent-Based Trading

2026-08-05 · 14:56

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, August 5, 2026 — Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has…

Stables Partners With Access Bank South Africa to Boost Cross-Border Payments

2026-08-05 · 14:54

Through a collaborative partnership with Access Bank South Africa, Stables is broadening its African payments strategy…

ChangeNOW Brings Martin Masser Into Its Crypto Super App

2026-08-05 · 14:51

The former TON executive joins as Director of Strategic Partnerships to form the connections behind ChangeNOW’s next…

HBAR’s $0.0726 Level Takes Center Stage in Bullish Reversal Call

2026-08-05 · 14:45

HBAR is drawing bullish attention as it approaches the key $0.0726 neckline of a potential inverse head-and-shoulders…

5 Altcoins Worth Buying as Institutional Demand and Network Upgrades Reshape the Crypto Market

2026-08-05 · 14:35

Institutional participation continues expanding beyond Bitcoin into selected altcoins with strong utility.

Onchain Data: Coldcard Crisis Doubles Bitcoin’s Hot Supply in Just One Week

2026-08-05 · 14:14

The Coldcard exploit has unleashed a wave of bitcoin movement, sending dormant coins into exchanges, multi-signature…

Crypto whales accumulate as bear market nears late stage: CryptoQuant

2026-08-05 · 14:08

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP whales increased balances during market weakness, as CryptoQuant said large holders are…

Solana votes to shake up its tokenomics and burn 10x more SOL

2026-08-05 · 14:05

Solana's about to torch its own tokens like there's no tomorrow — and the staking war is on.

Circle Misses Q2 Revenue Estimates as Crypto Rout Hits USDC Circulation

2026-08-05 · 14:04

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Analyst: CLARITY Act On Delay, XRP, XLM & HBAR At Risk

2026-08-05 · 13:44

Levi cited possible Federal Reserve rate hikes, oil-related inflation and geopolitical uncertainty as near-term…

Bitcoin ETFs Buy Big: $153M Inflows While No Sales in August

2026-08-05 · 13:41

Bitcoin ETFs have not sold any holdings in August, signaling strong institutional confidence.

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