Today so far 2026-10-22 · 06:01 UTC

The crypto industry is experiencing regulatory momentum with the CLARITY Act Final Draft sparking hope for clearer U.S. market frameworks, while Bitcoin ETFs have demonstrated strong investor appetite by pulling in $550 million in just 48 hours as the asset eyes $85,000. Meanwhile, Ripple and its ecosystem are making significant moves with the company backing an SEC crypto plan and Ripple-backed Evernorth pursuing $132 million in funding, alongside broader industry developments including privacy enhancements for Ethereum and Arbitrum through Fhenix and increased stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.

Bitcoin Records Worst Q1 in 8 Years as Bullish Q2 Pattern Emerges

Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded its worst Q1 performance in 8 years, closing Q1 2026 down 23.21%. Q2 historically drives bullish rebounds after weak quarters.

2026-04-01 · 20:54 UTC
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EDX seeks OCC trust bank charter for institutional crypto custody

2026-04-01 · 20:44

The crypto exchange seeks a charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to separate custody from trading…

Escalating Gulf Tensions, Helium Shock & Surprise XRP Tailwinds

2026-04-01 · 20:44

Escalating Gulf tensions, a surprise helium squeeze & mounting threats to Big Tech’s AI build‑out are converging to…

Could SpaceX’s IPO Filing Reignite the Next Dogecoin Breakout?

2026-04-01 · 20:34

Dogecoin is back in focus as Bloomberg reports that SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering.

Solana DeFi Exchange Drift Protocol Exploited, Upwards of $285 Million Stolen

2026-04-01 · 20:13

Solana-based perpetuals DEX Drift Protocol has suffered an exploit impacting more than $200 million in funds.

Paradigm Develops Prediction Markets Trading Terminal, Sources Say

2026-04-01 · 20:12

Paradigm is moving deeper into prediction markets with a new trading infrastructure project aimed at professional users.

Pro-crypto PAC to be headed by Tether executive ahead of US midterms

2026-04-01 · 20:08

A debate over stablecoin yield, likely to impact Tether, is underway in the US government as lawmakers consider a market…

Bitcoin’s 50% Drop Signals Market Maturity as Institutional Demand Grows

2026-04-01 · 20:04

Bitcoin is holding up better than in past crashes, showing a notable change in its market behavior.

Best DeFi Yield Farming Strategies in 2026

2026-04-01 · 20:00

Why DeFi in 2026 focuses on engineered yield, layered strategies, and risk-adjusted returns instead of chasing APY.

Fortune 500s Silently Back HBAR While Retail Looks Away

2026-04-01 · 19:55

Hedera is assembling a roster of heavyweight backers even as the native token, HBAR, trades like an afterthought.

Bitget CEO Says AI Agents May Outnumber Humans in Hedge Funds by 2028

2026-04-01 · 19:50

Artificial intelligence is growing fast and changing global finance, with leaders warning it could strongly affect jobs.

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

2026-04-01 · 19:30

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ADA Price Weakens Under Resistance While Large Wallets Accumulate

2026-04-01 · 19:30

Key Insights: Cardano trades below all major moving averages, reinforcing bearish pressure while price struggles to…

CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement

2026-04-01 · 19:01

Court order finalizes CFTC case against a former FTX engineering chief, enforcing financial penalties and long-term bans…

Bitcoin Reclaims $69,000 as US-Iran De-escalation Hopes Spark Global Market Rally

2026-04-01 · 18:48

On April 1, bitcoin twice broke above $69,000 amid optimism over possible U.S.–Iran diplomacy.

Price predictions 4/1: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

2026-04-01 · 18:43

Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins on the verge of a bullish trend reversal, but Bitcoin’s resistance at $69,000…

Drift Protocol warns users to pause deposits amid 'unusual' trading activity

2026-04-01 · 18:42

The reported incident could be a $200 million exploit of the decentralized crypto exchange due to a leak of a crypto…

SHIB Price Rises on Golden Cross and Growing Market Activity

2026-04-01 · 18:30

Key Insights The Shiba Inu price rose about five percent as an hourly golden cross and higher volume signaled…

Algorand Joins ‘Quantum Umbrella’; Up 29% After Google Praise

2026-04-01 · 18:29

Google’s citation on Algorand as a great example of a quantum-resistant blockchain sparks up a double-digit ALGO rally.

Ethereum Price Remains 60% Down From ATH as ETF Demand Builds

2026-04-01 · 18:28

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading near $2158, nearly 60% below its ATH…

Drift Protocol SOL Exploit Sees Over $200M Drained: Biggest DeFi Hack of 2026?

2026-04-01 · 18:16

Onchain analysts flagged an estimated $200 million or more, drained from Drift Protocol accounts on April 1, 2026,…

CFTC Chair Urges Clear Prediction Market Rules to Prevent FTX-Style Collapses

2026-04-01 · 18:13

Prediction markets are growing fast, but without clear rules, they could face another FTX-style collapse, warned…

Fed's Barr Says Stablecoins Need Tighter Controls to Fight Money Laundering

2026-04-01 · 18:05

The Fed governor has previously said that stablecoins risk undermining the U.S. central bank’s credibility.

Bitcoin ETFs Record Capital Inflows of $1.3 Billion in March

2026-04-01 · 18:05

The month of March 2026 offered a breath of fresh air to Bitcoin ETF investors.

Nakamoto Bitcoin sale could signal industry-wide DAT contagion: Analyst

2026-04-01 · 17:56

The value of the Bitcoin treasury company's holdings peaked at over $711 million in October 2025, when BTC hit an…

Warren Buffett bought $17B in US T-bills: A bad omen for Bitcoin price?

2026-04-01 · 17:49

Buffett called the recent US stock market dip “nothing” versus past 50% crashes, signaling more downside for risk assets…

Bittensor Price Jumps 120% as AI Momentum Fuels TAO Demand

2026-04-01 · 17:30

Key insights The Bittensor price climbed over 120% in March as subnet expansion and AI model progress increased…

Analyst Warns: Crypto Is Near Bottom — But Not Done With Pain

2026-04-01 · 17:26

Ether, Cardano & the broader digital asset space appear to be deep in a multi-month bottoming process that resembles…

Naoris launches post-quantum blockchain as quantum security risks gain attention

2026-04-01 · 17:12

Naoris Protocol has launched a post-quantum layer-1 blockchain designed to protect transactions against future…

Bitcoin : Traders Bet on a Late Surge in 2026

2026-04-01 · 17:05

Prediction markets are betting on an explosive end to 2026 for Bitcoin, but the price is still below its key levels.

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