Today so far 2026-10-22 · 00:00 UTC

Bitcoin is experiencing strong institutional adoption momentum with Bitcoin ETFs pulling in $550 million in just 48 hours as the price approaches $85,000, while regulatory discussions around stablecoins intensify with the OCC facing banking backlash over an $850 billion stablecoin threat. Meanwhile, the crypto sector continues to face security challenges highlighted by Qubic restarting its chain following a $1.3 million theft, alongside ongoing efforts to establish clearer regulatory frameworks, including XLM, HBAR, and ADA networks urging the SEC to lock in commodity rules.

Bitcoin miner Soluna acquires $53M wind farm to power AI facility

Soluna expanded into artificial intelligence in 2024 to shore up declining revenues from its crypto mining business, mirroring an industry-wide shift toward AI workloads.

2026-04-02 · 16:37 UTC
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Quantum-Powered Crypto Mining Is Here—But It Won't Help You Mine Bitcoin

2026-04-02 · 16:31

Quip Network's creators say it's optimized for mining by quantum computers—a positive, unlike the looming quantum threat…

Solana Holds Key Support as Bitcoin Rally Lifts Crypto Market

2026-04-02 · 16:30

Key Insights: Solana held above $80 support while Bitcoin gains lifted broader crypto sentiment, signaling steady…

Coinbase Joins Ripple, Circle With Conditional OCC National Trust Charter Approval

2026-04-02 · 16:25

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust…

Coinbase Gets Conditional Approval From Banking Regulator—But Isn't Launching a Bank

2026-04-02 · 16:20

Coinbase said Thursday that it is the latest crypto firm to secure a conditional bank charter from the Office of the…

XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

2026-04-02 · 16:12

XRP slides deeper into bearish territory as selling pressure builds and key support levels weaken, reinforcing a…

Australia Moves to Regulate Crypto Firms

2026-04-02 · 16:10

New framework targets platforms holding user funds, reshaping oversight of Australian digital asset market.

Crypto : The US Senate Approaches a Key Agreement on the CLARITY Act

2026-04-02 · 16:05

American crypto is approaching a key moment.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Details His 'Private' and 'Secure' AI Setup

2026-04-02 · 16:04

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin detailed his local-first AI stack in a new blog post, including custom tools that…

Coinbase receives conditional approval for US trust charter

2026-04-02 · 16:01

Chief legal officer Paul Grewal announced the approval on Thursday, thanking OCC head Jonathan Gould, who took office…

Solana Meme Coin Linked to Death Hoax for 194-Year-Old Tortoise—Who Is Very Much Alive

2026-04-02 · 15:57

Jonathan, a nearly 200-year-old tortoise, was widely mourned Wednesday—but his purported demise was a hoax, and there's…

Bitcoin holders face $600B in unrealized losses as BTC price slips to $66K

2026-04-02 · 15:47

About 44% of Bitcoin's circulating supply trades underwater at $66,000 with weak spot demand weighing on market…

Ripple CEO Reveals Secret Sauce To $13T XRP Adoption

2026-04-02 · 15:13

The $13T processed in payments by Ripple Treasury in 2025 signals a multi-trillion opportunity for XRP.

Ripple Prime Secures Investment-Grade Credit Rating Backed by $39B Assets

2026-04-02 · 15:05

Investment-grade credit ratings now position Ripple Prime among credible institutional brokerage players, as surging…

France All Set to Host the World’s First Fully On-Chain IPO

2026-04-02 · 15:01

A small aerospace company near Toulouse is about to make financial history.

DeFi is optimizing for gas, not for markets

2026-04-02 · 15:00

DeFi prioritizes gas efficiency over market resilience.

CFTC Settles With Former FTX Engineer for $3.7M, Closing First Individual Case

2026-04-02 · 14:59

He built systems that moved billions in customer funds.

Bitcoin hits weekly low on oil fears as analyst teases $10K BTC price target

2026-04-02 · 14:40

Analysis warned that Bitcoin risked falling to $10,000 in the long term as BTC price action fell with US stocks thanks…

US Attorney's Office Recovers $600K in Crypto Fraud Scheme Targeting Ledger Wallet Owners

2026-04-02 · 14:39

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut seized over $600,000 in crypto linked to a fraud case that hit at least one Ledger…

Lise to host tokenized IPO for French defense supplier ST Group

2026-04-02 · 14:36

French blockchain-based stock exchange Lise plans to host what it describes as a fully onchain IPO for ST Group.

Hyperliquid Price Gains as Futures Activity Lifts Momentum

2026-04-02 · 14:35

Key insights Hyperliquid open interest climbed above one point six billion dollars, signaling stronger derivatives…

'Memecoin messiah' lost $60M trading mostly SPX6900: He's still not selling

2026-04-02 · 14:14

Trader Murad Mahmudov may lose another $1.56 million if its top bet, SPX6900, drops another 20% in the coming weeks.

Ex-Fidelity staff target retail investors with onchain gold arbitrage product

2026-04-02 · 14:14

Altura, a DeFi protocol led by former Fidelity and PwC staff, is pitching retail investors an onchain gold arbitrage…

Bitcoin’s Price Drifts Below Key Levels as Sellers Keep Pressure

2026-04-02 · 14:06

On Thursday, just before 10 a.m.

AdEx Rebrands to heyAura, Pivoting to AI-Powered Web3 Wallet Assistant

2026-04-02 · 14:00

The first decentralized advertising protocol built on Ethereum in 2017, AdEx Network, has announced a complete…

Naoris Protocol: The Answer to the Quantum Threat

2026-04-02 · 14:00

As Google fast-tracks its post-quantum timeline to 2029, Naoris Protocol ($NAORIS) activates the first Layer 1…

BTCC Partners With Argentine FA Ahead of 2026 World Cup

2026-04-02 · 13:55

BTCC, one of the oldest crypto exchanges, has announced a major partnership with the Argentine Football Association…

Metaplanet Buys 5,075 BTC, Becomes Third Largest Public Bitcoin Holder

2026-04-02 · 13:55

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet added 5,075 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 40,177 BTC and making it the…

Trump’s Iran Remarks Jar BTC At $66K, Oil Rips Back Above $100

2026-04-02 · 13:36

Donnie's Iran 'expedition' remarks have caused a stormy reaction across the financial landscape, erasing billions from…

Wallet in Telegram launches perpetual futures trading with Lighter

2026-04-02 · 13:35

Wallet in Telegram rolls out perpetual futures via Lighter DEX, enabling leveraged trading on crypto, stocks and…

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