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.

Michael Saylor floated Bitcoin sales idea to avoid 'impairing' the asset

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built around.

2026-05-17 · 05:27 UTC
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Ermo Eero Says CLARITY Act Is ‘Not Yet the Bretton Woods Moment for Crypto’

2026-05-17 · 04:30

Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns that unilateral U.S. law cannot substitute for mutual international treaties.

UAE’s Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026

2026-05-17 · 03:30

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company raised its stake in Blackrock’s Ishares bitcoin ETF by 16% in Q1 2026,…

Crypto’s Biggest Wealth Window Since 2021? 5 Altcoins Targeting 10x–20x Gains Before 2027

2026-05-17 · 03:30

Altcoin market structure is showing similarities to the 2017 and 2021 expansion phases.

Financial Giant IG Expands UK Crypto Platform to 100+ Digital Assets

2026-05-17 · 02:30

IG expanded UK crypto access with more than 50 additional digital assets, bringing its total offering above 100 tokens.

Canary XRP ETF Reports 213 Million XRP Holdings Worth $305 Million

2026-05-17 · 01:30

Canary XRP ETF reported 212.6 million XRP, valued at about $305 million, as its latest holdings update followed a…

Russell 2000 Hits New ATH as Risk Appetite Returns — Top 5 Altcoins to Hold Before the Next Crypto Surge

2026-05-17 · 01:30

The rally on the Russell 2000 to its highs sparked interest in higher-risk investments, such as altcoins.

US CLARITY Act will be a ‘boon for domestic innovation’: A16z

2026-05-17 · 01:09

A16z crypto said that when US legal frameworks strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection, the impact…

What Comes Next for the CLARITY Act? Grayscale Flags Key Hurdles

2026-05-17 · 00:30

Grayscale says the CLARITY Act faces several remaining hurdles after a 15-9 Senate committee vote gave the crypto market…

Capital Rotation May Be Starting Again: 5 Altcoins Positioned For 50x Ahead of the Next Major Move

2026-05-16 · 23:30

Analysts observed signs of improving sentiment across several major altcoin sectors.

Crypto’s Next Wealth Wave May Already Be Starting — 5 Altcoins Analysts Say Could Surge This Week

2026-05-16 · 23:13

Analysts observed renewed investor interest in both blockchain infrastructure projects and meme-based cryptocurrencies…

Tokenized RWA Market Hits $34.5B With 100% Annual Growth as Institutional Inflows Grow

2026-05-16 · 22:30

The tokenized real-world asset market crossed $37.5 billion in total market capitalization in May 2026, marking 100%…

Top 6 Crypto News That Shook the Crypto Market This Week

2026-05-16 · 22:23

The crypto market went through another highly volatile week as investors faced pressure from inflation fears, ETF…

Canaccord Adds Bitwise Crypto ETPs With 5% Wealth Portfolio Cap

2026-05-16 · 21:32

Canaccord Wealth UK has partnered with Bitwise Asset Management to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products…

A16z Crypto Warns US Falling Behind MiCA as Senate Committee Advances CLARITY Act

2026-05-16 · 21:30

The Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026, to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, pushing the United…

Pi Network Sets May 19 Deadline for Improved Protocol 23 Migration

2026-05-16 · 21:27

Pi Network has moved its Protocol 23.0 node upgrade deadline from May 15 to May 19, 2026.

Grayscale and Vaneck Both Update Spot BNB ETF Filings as US SEC Review Heats Up

2026-05-16 · 20:30

Grayscale has submitted a second amended S-1 for its proposed spot BNB exchange-traded fund, a development Bloomberg ETF…

Bitcoin vs. AI Computing: Who Leaves the Bigger Carbon Footprint?

2026-05-16 · 19:31

Bitcoin (BTC) mining and artificial intelligence (AI) computing both consume massive amounts of electricity, sparking an…

Ondo Price Slips Below $0.40 as Futures Demand Weakens

2026-05-16 · 19:30

Key Insights Ondo futures Open Interest dropped sharply this week, reflecting weaker derivatives demand after the…

DHI CEO Says Bhutan Has No Recollection of Selling BTC Despite Balance Drop Flagged by Arkham

2026-05-16 · 19:25

While reports tied to onchain-tracked wallets have widely circulated claims that Bhutan has been reducing its bitcoin…

Last-Minute Senate Deal Revives Crypto Clarity Bill

2026-05-16 · 19:24

The Senate advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after lawmakers reached a last-minute agreement during a tense…

Firedancer Goes Live as Solana Targets Faster Trading

2026-05-16 · 19:19

Jump Crypto has begun running its long-awaited Firedancer validator on the Solana blockchain, a move aimed at improving…

Why Trump’s Comments Keep Moving Bitcoin Prices Sharply

2026-05-16 · 19:12

Donald Trump’s public statements are now moving Bitcoin and the broader crypto market within minutes.

Chainlink Holds Above Key Support as Institutions Expand Use

2026-05-16 · 18:30

Key Insights Fidelity International launched a tokenized liquidity fund using Chainlink infrastructure, expanding…

Kraken Parent Cuts Staff as $20B IPO Plans Face Market Pressure

2026-05-16 · 18:20

Kraken parent Payward is cutting about 150 jobs as pressure builds around its planned U.S. stock market listing.

Multicoin Capital Sends Entire AAVE Stack to Coinbase Prime After $40M Loss Deepens

2026-05-16 · 18:10

Multicoin Capital has moved all 286,057 of its remaining aave tokens, worth approximately $26.68 million, into Coinbase…

DeFi Insurance Gap Leaves Billions Exposed as Hacks Keep Rising

2026-05-16 · 17:55

DeFi users are still chasing yield while most of their capital remains exposed to hacks, phishing attacks, and private…

Italy’s Largest Bank Raises Crypto Exposure to $235M in Q1 2026

2026-05-16 · 17:46

Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, increased its crypto exposure sharply in the first quarter of 2026.

Justin Sun-Led Liberland Micronation Awards Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Its Top Honor

2026-05-16 · 17:34

The micronation honored Vitalik Buterin during ETH Prague 2026 as it continued promoting blockchain-based governance and…

Bitcoin Slips Below $78K as CLARITY Act Rally Fades, Sparking $649M Wipeout

2026-05-16 · 17:32

Bitcoin’s sharp Thursday evening rally quickly turned into one of the market’s most painful reversals this month.

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