Today so far 2026-10-13 · 00:00 UTC

The crypto industry is experiencing significant convergence between digital assets and traditional finance, with Standard Chartered agreeing to hold and trade Ripple's stablecoin in Dubai and South Korea launching a Bitcoin lending experiment at a major bank. Meanwhile, the industry is rapidly pivoting toward artificial intelligence, with FTX's former Bitcoin mining infrastructure being repurposed for AI advancement and Bitcoin miners taking on debt to fund AI data centers. The sector is also grappling with security concerns and regulatory scrutiny, including an XRP Ledger bug raising questions about supply security and an IMF warning about risks in the $65 billion tokenization market.

Bitcoin may act as a ‘canary in the coal mine’ as risk-off pressure spreads: Bitwise

Bitwise research suggests that Bitcoin is leading a broader risk-off move across markets as global liquidity and stablecoin reserves remain elevated.

2026-06-09 · 17:48 UTC
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Kraken Named Official Crypto Exchange of FIFA World Cup 2026

2026-06-09 · 17:45

Crypto exchange Kraken is teaming up with FIFA to sponsor the World Cup, with plans for "fan-focused" experiences in the…

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $91 Million as Ether ETFs Pull in $82 Million in Single-Day Rotation

2026-06-09 · 17:45

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Chris Jericho to Join and Co-Create Official Community Traits for Kokopi Koalas™ NFT Collection

2026-06-09 · 17:39

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Chris Jericho to Join and Co-Create Official Community Traits for Kokopi Koalas™ NFT Collection

2026-06-09 · 17:37

Tampa, Florida, June 9th, 2026, ChainwirePro wrestling legend, international rock star, multi time world champion and…

Ethereum Accumulation Accelerates After Whale Return

2026-06-09 · 17:30

A major investor accumulated 42,011 ETH below $1,600 after reducing exposure near $2,040 only days earlier.

BBB refers prediction market Kalshi to state regulators over ad inquiry

2026-06-09 · 17:26

A BBB advertising watchdog escalated its review of Kalshi after the prediction market platform declined to participate…

Cardano Drops SecondFi, Pivoting To Multi-Chain Spending

2026-06-09 · 17:26

Cardano’s Yoroi has been rebranded as SecondFi, a self-custodial neo-finance app aimed at turning passive holders into…

BlockDAG Dominates June Trends via $0.00000044 Entry and $0.03 Buyback Commitment While SOL and ZCash Struggle 

2026-06-09 · 17:00

The crypto market remains under pressure as several well-known assets face difficult trading conditions.

Buyers Chase BlockDAG’s Legacy Sale as $0.03 Buyback Demand Surges While SUI Faces Outages & LINK Sees $119M ETF Inflows

2026-06-09 · 17:00

The first week of June 2026 highlights a clear split between networks under pressure and those maintaining steady…

Ethena Scores $480B TradFi Partner as Janus Henderson Commits to USDe

2026-06-09 · 16:56

Ethena has secured a strategic partnership with Janus Henderson, a global asset manager overseeing approximately $480…

SBI Shinsei Bank Launches BTC, ETH, and XRP Deposit Interest Pilot

2026-06-09 · 16:50

Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank will pilot a service starting June 10 that allows customers to convert part of their deposit…

CertiK Skill Scanner Named Official Security Standard for Pharos AI Agent Hackathon

2026-06-09 · 16:45

Pharos Network has selected CertiK's newly launched Skill Scanner as a core judging criterion for its six-week AI Agent…

Exchange Volume Slump Reshapes Crypto Markets

2026-06-09 · 16:30

Centralized spot activity fell to a weak $679 billion in volume, the lowest monthly volume since October 2023.

AI Agents With Crypto Could Become ‘Unstoppable’ and Pose a Significant Threat—Experts

2026-06-09 · 16:20

According to research, a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) agents and crypto tools could have “far-reaching…

Pudgy Penguins Jump 16% As Buyers Storm Back

2026-06-09 · 16:16

Buyers are diving into PENGU again, but major resistance is awaiting: will the Pudgy Penguins swim or drown?

Bitcoin Experienced Its Worst Week Since FTX Collapse: Threatens Further Decline

2026-06-09 · 15:55

Bitcoin recorded its steepest weekly decline since the FTX collapse last week.

Checkonchain Analyst Says AI Rotation Creates Bitcoin’s Next Major Entry Point for Holders

2026-06-09 · 15:50

Onchain analyst James Check says the conditions building across artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and upcoming initial…

Crypto Lending Protocol Morpho Raises $175 Million to Aid Wall Street’s DeFi Push

2026-06-09 · 15:39

Decentralized lending platform Morpho has secured $175 million in its latest funding round, highlighting the rise of…

Bitcoin Weakens as Gap Between Crypto and Equities Widens

2026-06-09 · 15:31

Bitcoin is trading below the $65,000 threshold, maintaining a bearish trend that emphasized itself last week when the…

Bitcoin price slips toward $62K local lows as bear-market history keeps repeating

2026-06-09 · 15:05

Bitcoin bear market analysis showed copycat BTC price moves ongoing despite new hopes of a US-Iran peace deal.

Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers on CFTC's Crypto and Prediction Market Oversight

2026-06-09 · 14:51

The Massachusetts senator highlighted workforce cuts and enforcement changes at the regulator under the Trump…

One Switch Inside Ripple Could Decide XRP’s Next Bull Run

2026-06-09 · 14:42

Since 2017, 1 billion XRP has been released from escrow each month, adding 3 billion coins a year that the market must…

Bitcoin bottom? These four charts hint at BTC price dropping to $50K

2026-06-09 · 14:33

A $50,000 Bitcoin price target remains in play despite BTC maintaining above $60,000 support for now, as multiple…

HYPE Returns to Inflows as ETFs Attract Fresh Capital

2026-06-09 · 14:30

Crypto ETF flows were split on Monday, June 8, as ether ETFs drew a strong $82.37 million inflow while bitcoin ETFs…

XRP Network Fees Plunge 91%: Is Demand Drying Up?

2026-06-09 · 14:30

XRP's transaction fees have plunged by 91.5%, signaling a major drop in network demand.

CFTC Faces Scrutiny Over Trump-Linked Crypto, Prediction Markets

2026-06-09 · 14:25

Recent allegations claim that regulatory shifts at the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) may have helped…

Blockchain researchers warn HTX sanctions may blur crypto risk signals

2026-06-09 · 14:22

Researchers say broad HTX tainting could freeze legitimate users and make compliance tools less useful for tracing…

3 Altcoins Poised for Major Moves as Market Momentum Builds

2026-06-09 · 14:10

Chainlink gains strength through growing CCIP adoption and expanding institutional blockchain integration.

The head of Aave responds to criticism after a historic liquidity crisis

2026-06-09 · 14:05

In April 2026, a flaw in KelpDAO's LayerZero bridge triggered $8.45 billion withdrawals on Aave in less than 48 hours,…

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