Today so far 2026-10-16 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin and Ethereum markets experienced significant volatility today with over $1 billion in long liquidations, while XRP emerged as a standout performer by outtrading Bitcoin and Ether on South Korea's biggest exchange despite a major $959 million market liquidation shock. In broader developments, Japan's SBI joined an open standard to link Yen and USD stablecoins, while a separate incident highlighted security concerns as an alleged scammer received $4.8 million in stolen bitcoins through a Ledger wallet.

Price predictions 5/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?

2026-05-18 · 17:58 UTC
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Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions

2026-05-18 · 17:45

Minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a…

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says AI Verification Could Help Secure Crypto Networks

2026-05-18 · 17:34

Vitalik Buterin said mathematically verified software may help protect cryptographic infrastructures as AI improves both…

Goldman Sachs Exits XRP and Solana ETFs as Bitcoin Holdings Reach $700M

2026-05-18 · 17:30

Goldman Sachs exited its XRP and solana ETF positions during Q1 2026 while sharply reducing exposure to ether funds.

Global Tensions Pressure Crypto Market Sentiment

2026-05-18 · 17:30

Global tensions increased after renewed geopolitical concerns spread across financial and crypto markets worldwide.

Ripple CEO Unveils Long-Term XRP Push Into Institutional Balance Sheets

2026-05-18 · 17:28

Rather than signaling open-market repurchases, Ripple's CEO hinted at a distribution bid aimed at moving XRP out of…

Iran Starts Bitcoin-Backed Ship Insurance for Hormuz Strait

2026-05-18 · 17:25

Bitmine Expands Massive Ethereum Treasury With New ETH Purchases

2026-05-18 · 17:20

Ethereum crypto now attracts treasury strategies of unprecedented scale.

Bitget Introduces Delta Neutral Mode for Hedged Trading Strategies

2026-05-18 · 17:15

PRESS RELEASE.

Crypto funds see $1B in outflows as Iran tensions revive risk-off sentiment

2026-05-18 · 17:01

Institutional investors pulled capital from Bitcoin and Ether products as Iran tension and rising inflation rattled…

Hive Shares Hit Highest Price This Year After Bitcoin Miner Unveils Ontario 'AI Gigafactory'

2026-05-18 · 16:48

Hive Digital Technologies’ stock price popped after the Bitcoin miner unveiled a massive data-center buildout in…

Bank of England, FCA Set Out ‘Shared Vision’ for Tokenization

2026-05-18 · 16:45

The UK’s central bank and financial regulator have launched a joint Call for Input as tokenization moves from “pilots to…

Gov. Walz Signs Bitcoin Custody Bill, Letting Minnesota Banks Hold Crypto Aug. 1

2026-05-18 · 16:30

Minnesota Gov.

Buying the Dip Is Easier Said Than Done

2026-05-18 · 16:30

Why buying the dip is difficult and how fear drives investors toward gradual crypto investing strategies.

Liquidity Surge Fuels Crypto Market Optimism

2026-05-18 · 16:30

Liquidity surge discussions intensified after larger weekly Federal Reserve injections entered financial market focus.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Bleed as Crypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending 6-Week Win Streak

2026-05-18 · 16:00

Bitcoin ETFs bore the brunt of a geopolitically driven sell-off, CoinShares said, though altcoin funds largely held…

Vitalik Buterin Expresses Support for AI-Assisted Verification in Crypto Systems

2026-05-18 · 15:59

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes AI-assisted verification could improve the security of cryptocurrency…

Analyst: XRP ‘Scam’ Critics Are Exposing Their Own Blind Spots

2026-05-18 · 15:52

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Ethereum traders say bears ‘in control’ after ETH price drop to $2K

2026-05-18 · 15:36

Ether price fell sharply below $2,100 as increasing sell pressure on Binance and persistent ETF outflows fueled bearish…

3 Altcoins to Buy for High Returns: Market Picks Eyeing 3x Gains in the Short Term

2026-05-18 · 15:35

Bittensor shows strong AI growth with potential breakout and high upside momentum.

Blackrock and Ark Drive $1B Bitcoin ETF Selloff as XRP Demand Accelerates

2026-05-18 · 15:33

A sharp reversal saw bitcoin funds snap a six-week inflow streak, recording $1 billion in net outflows.

ZachXBT Launches $10,000 Bounty on Information Nailing HSBG for Market Manipulation

2026-05-18 · 15:31

Renowned on-chain investigator ZachXBT has escalated his crackdown on suspicious entities within the crypto industry by…

XRP Grabs Attention As ETFs Rise & Bulls Are Eyeing $2

2026-05-18 · 15:18

ETF flows gradually pick up pace, but XRP's price still can't shake this persistent resistance level.

XRP Price Surges Above $1.54 as On-Chain Activity Hits Highest Level

2026-05-18 · 15:17

XRP price surged above $1.54 for the first time in two months, fueling the highest XRP Ledger on-chain activity since…

'Attractive Opportunity': Tom Lee's BitMine Adds $151 Million in Ethereum Amid Price Dip

2026-05-18 · 15:16

BitMine Immersion Technologies added $151 million in Ethereum amid last week's price slide, with Tom Lee citing the…

Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'

2026-05-18 · 15:10

A bullish long-term chart pattern puts HYPE on track for a potential rally above $70 this year, with a16z-linked…

Strategy acquires 24,869 Bitcoin for 2 billion dollars

2026-05-18 · 15:05

Michael Saylor is not slowing down.

South Korea Crypto Law Case Heads To Appeal Over $5.1M Gains

2026-05-18 · 15:04

South Korea’s first crypto market manipulation case under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act is moving into a…

UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization

2026-05-18 · 14:59

The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for…

Is Japan Quietly Building an XRP-Powered FX Backbone?

2026-05-18 · 14:55

Japan & South Korea are positioning XRP as core financial infrastructure rather than a mere speculative asset.

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