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Today so far 2026-10-16 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin is stabilizing around $82,000 following dovish signals from the Fed, with Fed Rate Hike Probability dropping to 13%, though one warning sign raises concerns about sustainability. On the institutional front, Deutsche Bank is nearing the launch of custody services for Bitcoin and Ether, while Ripple has partnered with a bank to embed its XRP stablecoin. The regulatory landscape continues to shift, with a judge blocking the CFTC's attempt to drop Gemini's $5M settlement, and altcoins like Solana, Polygon, and Arbitrum are being positioned as potential breakout candidates.

Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-18 · 06:53 UTC
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Gaming Platform My Pet Hooligan Connects Token Debut to Series Finale

2026-05-18 · 06:30

AMGI Studios recently announced the launch of its native token, HOOLI, for the My Pet Hooligan entertainment franchise,…

AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1, Providing an Optimized Execution Environment for On-chain Perp DEXes

2026-05-18 · 06:28

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AFX, a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized…

Bitcoin Sell-Off Could Be Nearing Exhaustion, Binance Data Suggests

2026-05-18 · 06:16

Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 as Middle East tensions returned to the headlines.

Ethereum Size Explodes: A Critical Threat to the Network

2026-05-18 · 06:05

Ethereum size reaches 390 GiB and could exceed the critical threshold in less than 18 months.

End of the Crypto ATM Era? Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy

2026-05-18 · 06:00

The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the US has collapsed under regulatory pressure, taking its 9,000-machine network…

PENGU Gains 7.13% as Traders Watch $0.01135 Resistance Zone Closely

2026-05-18 · 05:50

PENGU rose 7.13%, trading above key moving averages with strong bullish momentum.

Bitcoin Falls Below $77K Despite Saylor Buy Hints, CLARITY Act Progress

2026-05-18 · 05:46

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 even as bullish crypto policy news continued to move through Washington and Michael Saylor…

Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG

2026-05-18 · 05:23

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor…

Michael Saylor announces a new Bitcoin purchase this week

2026-05-18 · 05:15

While Strategy sews up its debt with a financial blowtorch, Saylor calmly brings out his bitcoin net again.

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in a ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

2026-05-18 · 05:06

Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat…

WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress

2026-05-18 · 05:02

Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the exploit, alongside freezes…

Bitget AI Hits 1 Million Users and $1.2B in Agent Trading Volume Across 58 Tools

2026-05-18 · 04:30

Bitget’s unified artificial intelligence (AI) trading platform has crossed 1 million users and recorded more than $1.2…

2021 Altseason Pattern Is Back: Top 5 Cryptos That Could Explode 100x in the Next 90 Days 

2026-05-18 · 03:30

Analysts say current altcoin structures resemble early phases of the 2021 crypto rally.

Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to a potential launch

2026-05-18 · 02:40

The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies…

Darknet Kingpin’s Fatal Flaw: Buying Gold Bars With Crypto Leads to Arrest

2026-05-18 · 02:30

Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment…

Crypto Owners Forced at Gunpoint to Unlock Accounts in $6.5M Robbery Spree

2026-05-18 · 01:30

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an…

Financial Supernova Incoming” — Are These 4 Altcoins the Biggest Opportunities of 2026?

2026-05-18 · 01:30

Macro indicators are aligning with conditions seen before previous altcoin rallies.

Why Is XRP Unique? Ripple CEO Explains What Makes XRP Stand Out

2026-05-18 · 00:30

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and…

KuCoin Australia’s ‘Evolution’ Showcases Regulatory Focus, Mastercard Launch

2026-05-18 · 00:01

The exchange’s KuCard rollout enables users to make "seamless payments" to Mastercard merchants using USDC.

Robert Kiyosaki Reinforces Bullish Bitcoin Outlook Amid Inflation Warning

2026-05-17 · 23:30

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term…

Crypto’s Next Wealth Wave? These 5 Altcoins Are Showing Powerful Bullish Structures

2026-05-17 · 23:30

DOT and LINK are showing stronger technical structures after extended consolidation periods.

Meme Coins Pumping, Altcoins Heating Up: Top 5 Cryptos Analysts Believe Could Dominate Altseason 2026

2026-05-17 · 23:13

Meme coins and utility-based altcoins are attracting renewed trading volume across the crypto market.

Crypto Payments App Oobit Expands to Colombia After Explosive 200% Growth in Brazil

2026-05-17 · 22:31

The crypto payments company announced its launch in Colombia, becoming its ninth live market, as it prepares for a…

Bitcoin Insurance for Persian Gulf Cargo: Iran Launches Hormuz Safe, Claims $10B Revenue

2026-05-17 · 21:32

Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has allegedly launched a bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform…

Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Doubles Crypto Exposure in Q1 2026

2026-05-17 · 21:19

With assets increasing from roughly $100 million at the end of 2025 to around $235 million as of March 31, Intesa…

Bernstein says Figure's Q1 results shows uniqueness of blockchain marketplaces

2026-05-17 · 21:14

Figure Technology Solutions latest quarterly results showed Bernstein analysts just how different it is from most…

Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

2026-05-17 · 19:30

Japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a…

Harvard Reduces BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Position By 43 Percent

2026-05-17 · 18:05

The crypto ETF market is beginning to reveal an unexpected rift among the world's largest financial institutions.

Saylor signals BTC buy as retail holders get push on STRC dividend vote

2026-05-17 · 18:01

Michael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin buy on Sunday while urging retail investors to vote on a proxy measure enabling…

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