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Today so far 2026-10-20 · 00:00 UTC

Traditional financial institutions are accelerating their embrace of blockchain infrastructure, with JPMorgan bringing JPM Coin to Ethereum and Visa and Mastercard expanding crypto payment capabilities through partnerships and stablecoin security tools. Meanwhile, regulatory pressures are mounting as Missouri issued cease-and-desist orders against prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi, while quantum computing advances are raising new security concerns for Bitcoin. On the investment side, Strive purchased $335 million in Bitcoin following a $369 million investor influx, demonstrating continued institutional demand for digital assets despite regulatory headwinds.

Ethereum Foundation Investigators Expose 100 Secret DPRK IT Workers

A security probe backed by the Ethereum Foundation has found that about 100 North Korean IT workers infiltrated Web3 firms using fake identities, raising new concerns about vulnerabilities in the…

2026-04-17 · 18:49 UTC
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Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Freeze the Funds

2026-04-17 · 18:45

Crypto infrastructure providers are under rising pressure as a new lawsuit tests whether technical control can bring…

What Crypto Traders Watch Now: From Charts to a Multi-Factor Market

2026-04-17 · 18:41

Crypto trading is no longer just about charts and indicators.

Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K

2026-04-17 · 18:27

Nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied…

Kraken's parent company to acquire CFTC-regulated exchange Bitnomial

2026-04-17 · 18:27

Payward, the parent company of the Kraken crypto exchange, cited Bitnomial's regulatory licenses as the primary driver…

Crypto Trader Turns $2,500 Into $500K on Skyrocketing Ethereum Meme Coin

2026-04-17 · 18:26

A meme coin trader turned $2,500 into nearly $500,000 in a matter of hours via the Elon Musk-linked ASTEROID token on…

HBAR and BNB Stall, Traders Rush to BlockDAG to Secure 195× Upside Ahead of Its Tier-1 Exchange Launch!

2026-04-17 · 18:00

The crypto world is moving in three very different directions this week, giving investors a clear sign of where the…

Strategy Shares Pop as Bitcoin Holdings Flip Green, Near $61 Billion

2026-04-17 · 17:54

The Bitcoin-buying firm’s stockpile had shown losses on paper since early February.

Bitcoin Hits $78,348 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Ignites Global Relief Rally

2026-04-17 · 17:48

Bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348.

Price predictions 4/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

2026-04-17 · 17:37

Bitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open.

Singapore Gulf Bank adds stablecoin mint and redeem for 24/7 settlement

2026-04-17 · 17:33

The Bahrain-based lender lets institutional clients convert fiat currency to US dollar-pegged stablecoins directly from…

French finance minister backs euro-pegged stablecoins to compete with US

2026-04-17 · 17:14

The country's finance minister supported the Qivalis initiative, launched in 2025, to create a euro-pegged stablecoin…

Kraken Parent Payward Enters $550M Deal to Acquire Bitnomial, Accelerating Regulated US Crypto Derivatives Push

2026-04-17 · 17:09

Kraken is set to strengthen its dominance in U.S.

OZAPAY : Simplify Financial Exchanges Today, Prepare Commercial Exchanges Tomorrow

2026-04-17 · 17:05

As digital uses evolve, a question arises at Paris Blockchain Week 2026: how to simplify value exchanges in a world…

TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

2026-04-17 · 17:00

This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News.

Spartans Climbs To #14 Globally On Massive Pre-Launch Traction While Pi Loses Steam And Ethereum Extends Gains

2026-04-17 · 17:00

Market volatility keeps crypto narratives shifting rapidly across global trading screens.

Ripple’s XRP Gains Asian Traction As Korean Insurer Tests On-Chain Bonds

2026-04-17 · 16:58

Ripple’s XRP is gaining fresh momentum in Asia as real-world trials and new retail access begin to take shape.

Bitcoin takes off, oil falls after the opening of Hormuz

2026-04-17 · 16:56

An Iranian announcement was enough to move two markets at once. On one side, oil fell sharply.

US Government Moves Bitcoin Tied to $9 Billion Bitfinex Hack

2026-04-17 · 16:47

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Bitcoin Blasts To $77,000 as Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal’s Done

2026-04-17 · 16:07

Who let the bulls out? Bitcoin tops $77K as Donald Trump assures the crowd about the imminent peace treaty with Iran.

France pushes Europe to respond with euro stablecoins

2026-04-17 · 16:05

Europe no longer wants to watch the stablecoin market from the sidelines.

Dogecoin Gold? A DOGE-Themed Company Is Joining the Tokenized Gold Rush

2026-04-17 · 15:52

The company Dogecoin Cash plans to develop tokens representing physical gold, following the lead of firms like Tether…

Bitcoin Hits $77K as Hormuz Reopening Calms Markets

2026-04-17 · 15:43

Bitcoin climbed toward $77,000 after former U.S. President Donald J.

Top Picks for 2026: XRP, BNB & HYPE Eye Massive Upside

2026-04-17 · 15:35

XRP enables fast, low-cost global payments with growing institutional adoption.

XRP Holds Breakout as Global Macro Conditions Improve and Stronger Institutional Flows Support Further Upside

2026-04-17 · 15:29

Buying pressure remains firmly in control as XRP holds a breakout near intraday highs after a sharp rally.

Paraguay Police Bust Teen Crypto Hack Gang Behind Million-Dollar Theft

2026-04-17 · 14:50

The Police in Paraguay have arrested a criminal gang comprising 10 members between the ages of 18 and 20 years old,…

AI Agents Already Run a Fifth of DeFi, But Still Lose to Humans at Trading

2026-04-17 · 14:48

A new report finds that agents have taken over the predictable corners of DeFi, but humans still clear the table when…

Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control

2026-04-17 · 14:39

Bitcoin extends its breakout above prior resistance, signaling strong upward momentum as buyers push price to fresh…

3 Altcoins Under $1 With Explosive Growth Potential — HBAR, PEPE, and TRX

2026-04-17 · 14:35

Hedera offers fast enterprise-grade technology with strong corporate governance and real-world adoption.

Bitcoin, Stocks Surge as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is 'Completely Open'

2026-04-17 · 14:10

Bitcoin spiked above $77,000 as stock indices set records, following word that Iran's Strait of Hormuz is open during…

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