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Today so far 2026-10-13 · 06:00 UTC

South Korea is intensifying its regulatory stance by moving to block 27 crypto websites including major exchanges KuCoin and MEXC, while simultaneously exploring bitcoin adoption through a lending experiment at Jeonbuk Bank. On the institutional front, Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD is gaining mainstream traction with Standard Chartered providing custody services on the XRP Ledger and enabling clients to trade without moving assets, though the XRP Ledger has surfaced a bug raising questions about supply security. Bitcoin price pressure continues as the asset fell below $82K amid $406 million in long liquidations, while technology developments like Aptos's encrypted mempool to combat frontrunning and FTX's former mining infrastructure being repurposed for AI advancement highlight the sector's ongoing evolution.

Unverified DeFi contracts linked to $36.7M in losses: Chainalysis

Chainalysis identified a growing attack pattern targeting unverified DeFi contracts, with hackers stealing $36.7 million across four exploits since January.

2026-06-09 · 07:00 UTC
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Merck and Hashgraph Group launch Hedera-based product passport for EU compliance

2026-06-09 · 07:00

The Hedera-based platform combines product authentication and blockchain traceability to support compliance with new…

Kraken signs FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership ahead of tourney kickoff

2026-06-09 · 07:00

The crypto exchange will promote digital asset adoption through fan activations and product experiences at the first…

Over 200 crypto firms push Senate to pass CLARITY Act

2026-06-09 · 06:43

Crypto lobby groups representing hundreds of organizations urged Senate leaders in a letter to schedule a vote on a key…

AI agents with crypto could escape and become ‘unstoppable,’ experts warn

2026-06-09 · 06:41

Autonomous AI and crypto could have “far-reaching consequences for users and the financial system,” IC3 researchers said.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes Forward With Trump Pardon Bid Despite White House Resistance

2026-06-09 · 06:39

Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried has formally asked President Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, despite earlier…

Blockchain Week Bulgaria 2026 Brings European Blockchain and Finance Leaders to Sofia

2026-06-09 · 06:36

Digital Finance, AI, and Blockchain Infrastructure take center stage atSofia Tech Park between 23-25 September 2026…

Bitget Launches Stocks 2.0 With 36 Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs Including Apple and Nvidia

2026-06-09 · 06:30

Bitget has launched Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized equity product designed to improve liquidity, transparency, and…

Bitcoin’s World Cup Curse: 2014, 2018, 2022 – Is 2026 Next?

2026-06-09 · 06:30

Bitcoin is facing another major test as the current downturn is being compared with earlier FIFA World Cup-year bear…

Bitcoin rebound highlights discount but $162M bid liquidity points to downside risk

2026-06-09 · 06:15

Bitcoin's recovery highlights investors' belief that BTC is discounted, but weak futures market activity could slow the…

Singapore vs The World: Why Crypto Investors Are Choosing Singapore in 2026

2026-06-09 · 06:05

Singapore allows individual investors to sell crypto without capital gains tax.

Crypto: SBF Officially Requests Presidential Pardon from Trump

2026-06-09 · 06:05

New twist in the FTX crypto case. Sam Bankman-Fried officially requests a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

NEAR Protocol Gains Momentum After 11% Jump, All Eyes on $2.20

2026-06-09 · 05:50

NEAR rebounded 11%, with strong volume and buyers defending $1.85 support zone.

Chainlink Leads AI Crypto Development as NEAR and ICP Stay Active

2026-06-09 · 05:19

Chainlink has moved to the front of the crypto AI development race as builders continue working through a weaker market.

ZachXBT Warns HTX Sanctions Hurt Crypto Tracing

2026-06-09 · 04:59

Crypto taxation moves to the center of Washington’s digital asset debate as the House prepares to examine seven separate…

UK financial regulator floats allowing 10% crypto allocations for retail funds

2026-06-09 · 04:40

The Financial Conduct Authority floated the idea of allowing limited exposure to crypto for retail-focused funds if it…

XRP Derivatives Reset Deepens as Binance Holds Firm

2026-06-09 · 04:01

Open interest in XRP derivatives on Bybit fell to its lowest level since February after the latest cryptocurrency market…

Top 100 Bitcoin Treasuries Now Hold 1.26M BTC

2026-06-09 · 03:30

Institutional bitcoin treasuries are expanding, with the top 100 holders controlling 1,258,090 BTC, led by Strategy’s…

Humanity Protocol token falls 85% amid $30M private key exploit

2026-06-09 · 03:26

The compromise of private keys belonging to a member of the Humanity Foundation has reportedly resulted in the theft of…

Peter Schiff Poll: Bitcoiners Stand Firm Even if Bitcoin Crashes to $0

2026-06-09 · 02:30

Peter Schiff’s bitcoin poll reignited debate after most respondents indicated that even a collapse to $0 would not prove…

Whales Are Ditching LINK & WLD! Missing BlockDAG’s $0.00000088 Legacy Sale Could Be Your Biggest Mistake

2026-06-09 · 02:00

The worldwide crypto market cap just crashed 48% down to $2.18 trillion, crushing portfolios everywhere.

Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation

2026-06-09 · 01:30

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Peter Schiff Calls Jamie Dimon’s Stablecoin Regulation Argument ‘Nonsense’

2026-06-08 · 23:30

Peter Schiff pushed back against JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s call for bank-style rules on crypto firms offering…

Italy’s Bancomat Expands Euro Stablecoin Push

2026-06-08 · 22:44

Italy’s Bancomat has accelerated its digital payments strategy after securing support from nine major Italian banks for…

BlockDAG at $0.00000088 With $0.01 Buyback Gains Ground As SUI Suffers Outage & LINK Whales Accumulate $119M ETF Inflows

2026-06-08 · 22:00

The first week of June 2026 has exposed a sharp divide between projects that work under pressure and those that crack.

JPMorgan: Strategy’s $1.7 Billion Dividend Bill Could Force More Bitcoin Sales

2026-06-08 · 21:25

JPMorgan warned that Strategy’s ability to fund roughly $1.7 billion in annual dividends could shape the crypto market’s…

Bored Ape Maker Yuga Labs Rescues Dozens of Ethereum NFTs From Exploit

2026-06-08 · 20:54

The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator now holds more than 60 rescued NFTs in its custody as it works to return them to their…

Active tokenized RWAs surge almost 600% despite crypto pullback: Binance

2026-06-08 · 20:53

Tokenized stocks, gold and real estate are driving broader adoption as banks and institutions embrace blockchain-based…

Report: Seoul Police Raid Bithumb HQ in Probe Tied to Lawmaker’s Son

2026-06-08 · 20:20

Seoul police reportedly executed a second search warrant at Bithumb’s headquarters on Monday as investigators pressed…

Analyst Warns: XRP’s Structure “Not Bullish” With Mounting Macro Risks

2026-06-08 · 20:07

XRP continues to trade under key resistance at $1.28 and has yet to reclaim its seven‑day VWAP — levels essential to…

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