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.

Chainlink Price Compresses Below $10 as Breakout Pressure Builds

Key Insights Chainlink maintains higher lows within a tightening range, reflecting steady accumulation as buyers absorb selling pressure and prepare for a potential breakout move Repeated…

2026-04-16 · 18:30 UTC
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Is Anonymity Over? AI Deanonymization Raises New Risks for Crypto and Web3 Users

2026-04-16 · 18:12

Anonymous online identities no longer offer the protection many users assume, as new research shows artificial…

Bitwise launches ($BAVA), the first Avalanche ETF with staking

2026-04-16 · 18:05

Bitwise launches the Avalanche ETF with Staking ($BAVA) which promises to boost AVAX demand in 2026 while offering…

4 Top Trending Cryptos to Buy Now: BlockDAG, Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink!

2026-04-16 · 18:00

Digital finance sectors in 2026 are primarily evaluated via concrete metrics like chain throughput, cash flow, platform…

Bitcoin analysts see ‘further upside,’ and identify next price levels to watch

2026-04-16 · 18:00

Traders say Bitcoin has room to rally higher, but the upside could be capped at BTC’s active supply cost basis near…

BlockDAG Final Private Sale Closes in 24 Hours: 195x Upside Potential Beats TRON and Bittensor Returns!

2026-04-16 · 18:00

The current market shows a divided landscape for major digital assets, with some leading coins showing steady gains…

Charles Schwab to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Clients

2026-04-16 · 17:55

Charles Schwab plans to launch Schwab Crypto™, a spot trading service for retail investors in the United States.

Drift Protocol Plans $147.5M Recovery After Major Exploit Hit

2026-04-16 · 17:50

Drift Protocol has confirmed a proposed $147.5 million recovery package after a major exploit disrupted its operations.

Stack BTC CEO Steps Down as Farage-Linked Bitcoin Venture Reshuffles Leadership

2026-04-16 · 17:43

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced his backing of the company following its relaunch under the Stack BTC name in…

Bitcoin Milkshake: Steak ’n Shake Targets April 27 Launch for BTC-Themed Product

2026-04-16 · 17:40

Steak ‘n Shake is expanding its bitcoin strategy with a milkshake tied to crypto culture.

Brazil Targets R$1.6 Billion Crypto-Laundering Network in Narco-Fluxo Raid

2026-04-16 · 17:38

Brazilian authorities have opened one of the country’s biggest crypto-linked financial crime cases after accusing a…

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Filing Reveals Surprise Crypto and Venture Holdings

2026-04-16 · 17:30

Fed nominee reveals over $100M wealth, extensive crypto holdings, and major private fund exposure in ethics filing.

XRP Consolidation Signals Reset as Bullish Setup Emerges

2026-04-16 · 17:30

Key Insights: XRP traded within a tight $1.20 to $1.40 range for weeks before rebounding to $1.39 as improving…

Charles Schwab Weighs Prediction Markets Move as Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Nears

2026-04-16 · 17:26

Charles Schwab President and CEO Rick Wurster indicated that America’s largest discount brokerage will likely support…

Charles Schwab to roll out spot Bitcoin, Ether trading for retail clients

2026-04-16 · 17:18

Schwab will introduce direct trading in the two biggest cryptos through a dedicated account, its first move into spot…

South Korea Pushes Blockchain Into Public Finance System

2026-04-16 · 17:12

South Korea is advancing the use of blockchain in public finance, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance preparing a…

Stablecoin Market Crosses $320B as Tether USDT Dominance Falls 2.5% in 2026

2026-04-16 · 17:10

On Thursday, April 16, data compiled by defillama.com indicates the stablecoin sector has now surpassed the $320 billion…

Market Disruption 2026: Spartans Casino’s $100M Deposit Surge is Outpacing DraftKings & Shuffle

2026-04-16 · 17:00

The digital gambling industry is witnessing a seismic shift as 2026 unfolds, characterized by the rise of…

CFTC Chair Mike Selig Faces Bipartisan Pushback on Prediction Markets, Hyperliquid Perps

2026-04-16 · 16:57

Sports and war prediction markets and crypto-backed perpetual futures came under fire during a House committee hearing…

Bitcoin bull run ‘still too early’ to call as demand lags exiting capital: Analyst

2026-04-16 · 16:55

Bitcoin trades below the profitability threshold for active holders, with early signs of BTC demand offering limited…

Bitcoin ETFs Add $186 Million as Broad Market Rally Continues

2026-04-16 · 16:40

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their recovery with another day of strong inflows led by bitcoin.

Cardano Tests $0.243 Pivot as Breakout Pressure Builds

2026-04-16 · 16:30

Key Insights Cardano trades near a historically strong pivot level at $0.243 while a descending wedge apex forms,…

Strategy’s STRC Stock Triggers Debate Among Cryptocurrency Stakeholders

2026-04-16 · 16:26

The debate about Strategy’s STRC is taking new dimensions, with more cryptocurrency stakeholders speaking for or against…

Bitcoin rebounds near $74.5K as US stocks chase after new all-time highs

2026-04-16 · 16:17

Bitcoin attempted to recover the $75,000 level as US stocks chase after a second day of fresh all-time highs.

Bitcoin About to Follow Nasdaq Higher?

2026-04-16 · 16:14

Bitcoin is trading at $74,683, up 0.71% in 24 hours, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411.5 million in net inflows…

Cato Proposes Tax-Free Crypto Transactions to Boost Adoption

2026-04-16 · 16:04

The Cato Institute has proposed eliminating capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, arguing that…

Drift Taps Tether for $148 Million Recovery Plan, Ditches Circle's USDC Following DeFi Exploit

2026-04-16 · 15:54

Circle has faced pushback online for standing pat as actors used its cross-chain protocol to move stolen funds.

Beijing Professor Jiang Xueqin Claims Bitcoin May Have Been Created by The CIA

2026-04-16 · 15:51

A public debate has emerged after Jiang Xueqin, deputy principal at Tsinghua University High School in Beijing,…

Zonda exchange says 4.5K BTC wallet inaccessible amid withdrawal crisis

2026-04-16 · 15:48

The CEO of the troubled Zonda exchange has disclosed a Bitcoin wallet holding around 4,500 BTC, but said the private…

RAVE Token Price Drops 22% After Explosive Rally as Funding Weakens

2026-04-16 · 15:42

RaveDAO’s RAVE token is starting to lose steam after an explosive rally that pushed it to extreme valuations in just…

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