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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.

CFTC chair says agency is ready to oversee entire crypto market

Michael Selig summarized his first 100 days overseeing the commodities regulator since being confirmed by the US Senate in December.

2026-04-01 · 17:04 UTC
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Fed’s $8 Billion Liquidity Jolt Sparks Fresh Case For Scarce Assets

2026-04-01 · 16:58

The Federal Reserve’s recent $8 billion repo operation isn't routine maintenance - it's a structural tailwind for scarce…

Cambodia Extradites Alleged Huione Crypto Scam Kingpin to China: Report

2026-04-01 · 16:57

Chinese authorities have arrested Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group, linked by U.S.

Australia’s First-Ever Crypto Licensing Law Clears Parliament

2026-04-01 · 16:41

Big jump-start to crypto's adoption: official licensing rulebook gets through the Parliament as Australia's crypto hub…

Why Meta is choosing partners over power in its 2026 stablecoin push

2026-04-01 · 16:35

Meta’s 2026 stablecoin push favors partnerships over issuing its own coin.

Quantum Leap Accelerates Concerns Over Bitcoin Security

2026-04-01 · 16:35

The quantum timeline is tightening.

The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Dividing Crypto

2026-04-01 · 16:31

Two papers published this week have reignited debates about the risk posed by “Q-day” to the cryptography that underpins…

Bitcoin Whale Last Active in 2014 Executes Five-Transaction Move Totaling 500 BTC

2026-04-01 · 16:19

On Tuesday, a bitcoin holder whose wallet sat untouched since May 2014 moved 500 BTC across five separate transfers,…

Bitcoin Gets Its First Bond Rating as Moody's Grades New Hampshire Deal

2026-04-01 · 16:05

Moody's has rated a New Hampshire Bitcoin-backed bond—a first for BTC as direct bond collateral.

RWA CEX : Top 5 Platforms to Buy Tokenized Assets in 2026

2026-04-01 · 16:05

The tokenization of real-world assets has shifted from experimental pilot to institutional reality.

Australia Passes Crypto Law: AFSL Now Mandatory for All Exchanges

2026-04-01 · 16:01

Australia passed the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, requiring crypto businesses to obtain…

Digital Asset Firm Coinshares Lists on Nasdaq After $1.2 Billion Vine Hill Combination

2026-04-01 · 15:40

Europe’s largest digital asset manager, Coinshares, began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 1, 2026, under the…

3 Affordable Altcoins to Invest in 2026 — BONK, FLOKI, and JASMY

2026-04-01 · 15:35

BONK offers low-cost entry with Solana ecosystem exposure but remains in a downtrend.

Ripple News: New OCC Rule Pushes Ripple Closer to Becoming a National Bank

2026-04-01 · 15:33

Ripple received conditional approval from the U.S.

Franklin Templeton to Buy CoinFund Spinoff, Build Out Crypto Investment Offering

2026-04-01 · 15:30

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton is acquiring a CoinFund spinoff to build out its own crypto wing, Franklin…

Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as XRP and RLUSD Enter Core Corporate Treasury Workflows

2026-04-01 · 15:20

Ripple integrates digital assets directly into treasury systems, signaling a shift toward unified liquidity management…

The Crypto Industry Lost $52 Million to Hackers in March, PeckShield Report

2026-04-01 · 15:18

Cyberattacks in the crypto space surged significantly in March, with hackers stealing $52 million across 20 incidents.

Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Franklin Crypto Institutional Unit

2026-04-01 · 15:01

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a crypto trading firm spun out of venture capital firm Coinfund,…

Agencies Must Create Clear Prediction Market Rules to Avoid FTX-Style ‘Implosions’: CFTC Chair

2026-04-01 · 15:01

Michael Selig argued that prediction markets operating offshore in “unregulated space” could lead to an FTX-style…

Token voting is crypto’s broken incentive system

2026-04-01 · 15:00

Token voting fails crypto governance with low participation and whale dominance.

Ripple Moves Toward Banking Status While Expanding DeFi Reach

2026-04-01 · 14:56

Ripple edges closer to bank status with a conditional approval from the U.S.

3 Cryptos with High Transaction Speed — Ripple, EOS, and NEO

2026-04-01 · 14:35

XRP enables fast cross-border payments with low fees and near-instant settlement.

XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion

2026-04-01 · 14:31

XRP weathered a brutal first quarter, closing down 27% from its 2025 year-end valuation.

XRP Goes Partly Private With This Key Chain Upgrade

2026-04-01 · 14:09

The XRP community is hyped about the developer team’s latest effort to match big-time investor needs.

Ripple Launches Treasury Management System with Native Digital Asset Capabilities

2026-04-01 · 14:01

The novel platform allows CFOs and their treasury teams to manage fiat and digital assets in a single system, Ripple…

Ripple adds digital asset support to treasury management platform

2026-04-01 · 14:00

The update adds digital asset accounts and real-time visibility tools for corporate finance teams managing liquidity…

Franklin Templeton deepens crypto push with CoinFund spinoff deal

2026-04-01 · 13:55

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire CoinFund spinoff 250 Digital to launch Franklin Crypto, a dedicated crypto arm…

Strategy set to resume buying Bitcoin via STRC: Will BTC price hit $80K?

2026-04-01 · 13:53

Michael Saylor's Strategy has raised funds to purchase at least 1,111 BTC this week, increasing the odds of sending…

Raoul Pal Declares Bitcoin Peak Will Arrive in Q2 2026, Bull Cycle Extension Still in Play

2026-04-01 · 13:35

Raoul Pal declares Bitcoin peak will arrive in Q2 2026.

Hong Kong misses March target for first stablecoin licences

2026-04-01 · 13:28

Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying…

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