Today so far 2026-10-19 · 18:00 UTC

Institutional adoption of cryptocurrency continues to accelerate, with JPMorgan opening its JPM Coin to institutions on Ethereum while major Bitcoin buyers like Strive and Metaplanet make significant acquisitions, with Strive boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC through recent purchases. Bitcoin is facing near-term pressure, rejected at $83K as US bond yields reverse higher, while altcoins like XRP and Dogecoin navigate key price levels amid broader market consolidation and ETF outflows of $593M in a week. The broader narrative shows institutional interest remains strong despite short-term selling pressure, with emerging applications like Hedera's AI Agents and new trading tools suggesting growing infrastructure maturation in the crypto ecosystem.

Aluminum giant Alcoa to sell dormant smelter to Bitcoin miner NYDIG: Report

Alcoa is nearing a deal to sell its idle Massena East smelter to NYDIG as US industrial sites increasingly shift toward Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.

2026-04-19 · 10:19 UTC
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Iran Explores Bitcoin For Oil Payments

2026-04-19 · 10:05

Iran introduces bitcoin into its oil-related mechanisms.

Latam Insights: Brazil Seeks Online Gambling Ban, Venezuela’s National Stablecoin Proposal

2026-04-19 · 09:30

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week.

BNB Burns $1B in Tokens as Supply Shock Hints at Possible $700 Rebound

2026-04-19 · 08:40

BNB burns $1B in tokens, reducing supply and strengthening long-term deflation narrative.

Bitcoin Difficulty Decline Masks Deeper Industry Stress

2026-04-19 · 08:05

The Bitcoin network sends an ambiguous signal.

RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity

2026-04-19 · 07:19

RaveDAO denies involvement in RAVE token price surge and crash as Binance and Bitget launch investigations into…

The presidential veto continues to hinder crypto regulation in Poland

2026-04-19 · 06:35

In Warsaw, crypto is no longer only about wallets but about drawn knives.

SHIB Faces Key Breakdown Risk as Bearish Momentum Tightens Control

2026-04-19 · 06:35

SHIB remains in a strong downtrend with sellers controlling prices below key moving averages.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

2026-04-19 · 06:30

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on…

PEPE Reclaims 0.00000400 — Is This 1.8% Move the Start of a Bigger Run?

2026-04-19 · 05:35

PEPE rebounds from 0.00000385 support, forming higher lows and stronger bullish structure.

Largest Bank of Russia Prepared to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Services

2026-04-19 · 05:30

Sberbank is awaiting approval to offer cryptocurrency custody and trading services to its over 110 million customers.

FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks

2026-04-19 · 04:30

Crypto oversight is climbing the global policy agenda as regulators push faster enforcement across digital asset markets.

Ark Invest Taps Kalshi Data, Says Prediction Markets Could Reshape Future of Investing

2026-04-19 · 03:30

The future of investing may hinge more on probability signals that flag market-moving events before traditional data…

Financial Coiled Spring Ready to Snap: Altseason Starts Now as These 5 Cryptos Eye Explosive Moves.

2026-04-19 · 03:30

Analysts observe volatility compression across major altcoins often precedes liquidity rotation toward secondary…

Caitlyn Jenner escapes memecoin lawsuit as judge says token not a security

2026-04-19 · 03:12

A federal judge has tossed a class lawsuit over Caitlyn Jenner’s memecoin, saying it did not plausibly allege that the…

Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Stall Until Liquidity Returns

2026-04-19 · 02:30

Bitcoin’s path higher may hinge more on fiat liquidity than interest rates as macro stress builds.

XRP’s Institutional Adoption Among Crypto’s Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says

2026-04-19 · 01:30

XRP ETFs are accelerating institutional engagement by expanding regulated access points for traditional finance…

4-Year Falling Wedge Nears Breakout — Could This Trigger the Next Massive Altcoin Supercycle?

2026-04-19 · 01:30

A four-year falling wedge structure in altcoin dominance has approached a technical decision zone similar to the…

Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Bitcoin ETF Wallets Now Publicly Trackable via Arkham

2026-04-18 · 23:41

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has located and publicly labeled the custodian wallets backing Morgan…

Early Entry Alpha: Top 5 Altcoins to Accumulate Before Tier-1 Listings Trigger Massive 30%+ Pumps

2026-04-18 · 23:30

Analysts observe that early exchange expansion phases historically coincide with increased retail participation and…

Top 5 Blockchains by Transaction Volume in Q1 2026 — Are These High-Activity Networks Worth the Risk?

2026-04-18 · 23:13

XRP and Solana remain closely watched as liquidity rotation signals strengthen across large-cap infrastructure-focused…

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana’s Ecosystem

2026-04-18 · 22:33

Wrapped XRP officially launched on Solana this week, letting XRP holders move into one of crypto’s most active…

Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack

2026-04-18 · 22:06

The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security…

Bitcoin ETFs Add $664 Million as Assets Top $100 Billion Again

2026-04-18 · 21:36

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed…

XRP Price Jumps To $1.49 As Analyst Warns Of ‘Fake-Out’

2026-04-18 · 20:49

Top analyst warns XRP's price surge this week resembles a classic bear‑market “fake-out". Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Liz Truss Backs Bitcoin to Fix UK Currency Debasement

2026-04-18 · 20:43

Liz Truss said the U.K.’s long economic stagnation reflects a deeper problem with sound money, currency debasement, and…

Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?

2026-04-18 · 20:40

SOL’s steady recovery alongside the wider crypto market has traders debating whether $100 could be the next stop for the…

ZachXBT Flags RAVE Pump-and-Dump as Bitget Starts Review

2026-04-18 · 20:37

On-chain investigator ZachXBT accused RaveDAO insiders of running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme involving RAVE.

Jenner Meme Coin Lawsuit Dismissed Under Howey Test by Los Angeles Federal Judge

2026-04-18 · 20:30

A federal judge in California has ruled that Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin does not qualify as a security under…

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment

2026-04-18 · 20:02

The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target,…

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