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Today so far 2026-10-04 · 06:00 UTC

Bitcoin is trading around $85,000 with investors positioning for a potential move toward $100,000, while Bitcoin Exodus shows investors moving BTC away from exchanges, suggesting increased long-term holding sentiment. XRP continues to gain momentum with XRP Ledger nearing 12 million x402 payments as AI agents buy services and XRP Asia launching with Ripple backing to accelerate XRPL adoption. Meanwhile, the broader market narrative includes emerging interest in AI-related cryptocurrencies following Musk's robotics announcements and ongoing discussions around geopolitical factors affecting crypto adoption, including Russia's expansion of digital ruble payments and Brazil's divergent regulatory approaches.

BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership

The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets.

2026-08-04 · 17:10 UTC
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $170M as Blackrock Leads Gains for 7 Funds

2026-08-04 · 17:06

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $170.09 million at the start of the week, with seven funds recording gains and none reporting an…

Michael Terpin Expects One Final Bitcoin Capitulation

2026-08-04 · 17:05

Has bitcoin really hit its bottom, or is the market about to undergo a new wave of capitulation?

Hashdex to Shut Down Bitcoin ETF After Struggling to Gain Assets

2026-08-04 · 16:43

The Brazil-based crypto asset manager will liquidate its U.S.

Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record

2026-08-04 · 16:38

Bitcoin built on $64,000 as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening to oil traffic sent the S 500 index to a record $70…

Strategy’s Saylor Tells BIP-110 Backers to ‘Stand Down’ Before Fork

2026-08-04 · 16:35

Michael Saylor told the backers of a contested Bitcoin proposal to “stand down” this week, days before a deadline that…

Hackers steal over $130 million by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets

2026-08-04 · 16:27

A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from…

Mastercard Bets Big on Stablecoins With $1.8B BVNK Acquisition  

2026-08-04 · 16:00

The payments giant closes its largest crypto-infrastructure deal yet, entering a stablecoin race that now includes…

MARA Opens Slipstream to the Public as Coldcard Victims Race to Escape

2026-08-04 · 15:30

MARA Foundation says its Slipstream service is now open to anyone, with no signup code required, at the same moment…

The $10,000 XRP Price Narrative: Why Viral Predictions Are More About Engagement Than Market Reality

2026-08-04 · 15:22

Social media platforms like X are now flooded with ambitious and unrealistic XRP price predictions.

BTC Analysis: A Review of Bitcoin’s Technical Structure and Price Forecasts

2026-08-04 · 15:18

Bitcoin is showing significant price stability after the recent bearish pressure that saw it fall below $58,000 for the…

XRP Analysis: Forecasts and Predictions For the Short to Medium Term

2026-08-04 · 15:11

XRP is currently trading around $1.07 amid shrinking volumes, suggesting growing indecision in the market.

Online ad giant Adform was hacked, proving once again why ad blockers are needed

2026-08-04 · 15:05

Online ad provider Adform was hacked on July 27, with attackers injecting malicious code into ads served to 1.5 billion…

FBI Agent’s ChatGPT History Becomes Evidence in $1M Crypto Theft Case

2026-08-04 · 15:03

A criminal case involving an FBI agent accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency is raising questions…

CoinGecko Research Says KuCoin’s Nine-Year Growth Reflects Crypto’s Evolution 

2026-08-04 · 15:01

Crypto exchanges are no longer judged on trading volume alone.

Binance Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loan With 30-Day Liquidation Protection

2026-08-04 · 15:00

New Binance product aims to reduce borrowing concerns by removing price-triggered liquidation risk during the initial…

Exchange vs. Self-Custody: Which Is the Safer Way to Store Your Crypto?

2026-08-04 · 14:56

Choosing where to store cryptocurrency is one of the most important decisions digital asset holders make.

Wall Street Giant BNY Charges Into Crypto Staking With Galaxy

2026-08-04 · 14:40

BNY, the world’s largest custody bank, is folding crypto staking into its digital asset custody platform through a new…

At least 15 attackers exploited Coldcard vulnerability: Galaxy

2026-08-04 · 14:38

Galaxy said that at least 15 different attackers have exploited the Coldcard vulnerability, which may have been avoided…

3 Altcoins to Buy Before Crypto Market Momentum Accelerates

2026-08-04 · 14:35

Chainlink gains momentum through CCIP innovation, institutional adoption, and ETF approval.

India Tightens Global Tax Reporting Rules, Bringing Crypto Holdings Under Greater Scrutiny

2026-08-04 · 14:24

India is taking another step toward integrating crypto into its tax reporting system, this time by aligning its rules…

XRP Readies v3.3.0 Mode; Node Operators Rush Upgrades

2026-08-04 · 14:13

This week's big for XRP Army: the 3.3.0 transition adds zero-knowledge privacy for tokenized assets, batch transactions…

ChangeNOW and CoinRabbit Release Joint Research on Financial Privacy in Digital Assets

2026-08-04 · 14:11

The new report maps the illicit and legitimate uses of crypto privacy tools, drawing on data from TRM Labs, Chainalysis,…

AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users

2026-08-04 · 14:03

Boltz, a company that lets people move bitcoin between the main blockchain, the Lightning Network, and the Liquid…

Crypto: Tokenized Equities Jump 140% and Near $2 Billion

2026-08-04 · 14:00

Tokenized equities have become one of crypto’s fastest-growing segments in 2026.

Tokenized Equities Soar 140% in 2026 as Bitget Tops Liquidity Rankings

2026-08-04 · 13:57

The tokenized equities market grew by more than 140% in 2026, with its total market value rising from $814 million at…

Bitmine’s $10.9B Ethereum Bet: 5% Supply Goal Within Reach

2026-08-04 · 13:41

Bitmine's massive Ethereum holdings highlight a strategic bet on the future, aiming to own 5% of the total supply.

Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin

2026-08-04 · 13:30

Transform Ventures founder Michael Terpin says Bitcoin could have another 30% downside from its current price before he…

Stellar Holds Double Bottom as SuperTrend Keeps a Lid

2026-08-04 · 13:20

Stellar just locked in a double bottom, but these factors prevent a further price climb.

Avalanche (AVAX) Rebounds Off $6 Support as Buyers Eye Breakout Toward $7

2026-08-04 · 13:06

As of August 4, Avalanche (AVAX ) is trading at around $6.81, up 6% on the day, with the trading volume surging by over…

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