Today so far 2026-11-14 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are experiencing significant selling pressure, with Bitcoin dropping to $65,900 as Fed tightening risks grow and XRP nearing $0.985 amid similar downward momentum. In notable infrastructure news, Binance has reopened 87 networks following a historic $6.3 billion breach, while mainstream adoption continues with SBI and Cambodia launching blockchain pilots for government bonds and yen stablecoin payments. Despite the near-term bearish sentiment, several articles suggest altcoins may be approaching a turning point, with observers discussing potential long-term accumulation opportunities.

What Is a Bitcoin-Backed Loan? Borrowing Against BTC Explained

Bitcoin-backed loans let holders borrow cash or stablecoins without selling BTC. Here's how collateral, LTV and liquidations work.

2026-10-21 · 15:43 UTC
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Ripple Expands Institutional Reach Through New Deals

2026-10-21 · 15:35

Ripple and DriveWealth plan RLUSD settlement in Europe, with further expansion into the United States.

Standard Chartered Takes Full Control of Its Zodia Crypto Custody Arm

2026-10-21 · 15:15

On Wednesday, Standard Chartered disclosed that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody,…

Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat

2026-10-21 · 15:13

Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.

Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Goes Live, Promising 99% Faster Finality

2026-10-21 · 14:38

Solana activated its long-awaited Alpenglow network upgrade on Wednesday, Oct.

Solana Alpenglow Goes Live in 'Most Ambitious' Upgrade Since Ethereum's Merge

2026-10-21 · 14:24

The new consensus protocol retires TowerBFT, which had run Solana since its 2020 launch, after a handoff on the live…

Bitwise Report Shows Ethereum Stakes Record 43.8M ETH as Yields Fall

2026-10-21 · 14:05

Ethereum ended the third quarter with a record 43.8 million ETH staked, while yields declined across major…

Bitcoin: Is Elon Musk Building a 30,221 BTC Empire?

2026-10-21 · 14:05

Tesla and SpaceX are officially studying a possible merger.

Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality

2026-10-21 · 13:57

Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users near-immediate…

FET Retest at $0.17 Could Set the Next Leg, $0.4 Remains Next Biggest Bull Target for the Altcoin

2026-10-21 · 13:35

Altcoin FET retest at $0.17 could set the next leg. $0.4 remains the next biggest bull target for the altcoin.

Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns

2026-10-21 · 13:31

CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because…

5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin

2026-10-21 · 13:30

Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each…

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules, Sets January 2027 Start Date

2026-10-21 · 13:25

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Will XRP’s $1.36 Test Turn Last Week’s Breakdown Into a Fake-Out?

2026-10-21 · 13:22

Improving relative strength and fresh buying support the recovery case, though fragile geopolitical conditions remain a…

GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do

2026-10-21 · 13:16

Grand Theft Auto 6 is rumoured to feature a meme coin, and crypto traders are speculating on how prominently Rockstar…

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules as Stablecoin Yield Faces Limits

2026-10-21 · 13:15

The OCC has finalized regulations implementing the GENIUS Act, creating federal standards for stablecoin reserves,…

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Climbs 8%: Will Buyers Push for a Bigger Rally?

2026-10-21 · 12:54

Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token is currently trading at $0.008101, up by over 8.5%, with volume settling at $127.34 million.

Bitcoin Price Eyes $84,000 as Buyers Regain Short-Term Control

2026-10-21 · 12:30

Bitcoin’s price traded at $83,394 on Wednesday, Oct.

OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody

2026-10-21 · 12:26

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody…

Zcash Developers Set NU7 Upgrade Target for November 5 at Block 3,543,405

2026-10-21 · 12:23

Zcash’s NU7 mainnet upgrade is targeting activation at block 3,543,405, expected around November 5, following final…

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Tops JPMorgan’s Ten-Year Forecast for All Assets

2026-10-21 · 12:16

The bank has Bitcoin outperforming all asset classes spanning real estate, stocks and gold over the next 10-15 years.

Standard Chartered signs definitive deal to acquire Zodia Custody

2026-10-21 · 12:06

The signing follows shareholders’ acceptance of Standard Chartered’s non-binding offer in May, with regulatory approvals…

Wintermute Warns Bitcoin Could Fall Below $82,500

2026-10-21 · 12:05

Wintermute considers bitcoin as the main defensive asset of the crypto market in the face of altcoin decline and…

Oil Inventory Shock Could Shake the Fed’s Next Move: 5 Cryptos Worth Buying Before the Market Reacts

2026-10-21 · 12:00

Energy prices can influence inflation, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions.

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules Ahead of January Deadline

2026-10-21 · 11:52

The rule sets reserve, redemption and risk standards for issuers, but the OCC has yet to say when it will begin…

ETH Could Be Setting Up For a Massive Catch-Up Rally, Next Targets $2,800, $3,600, and $4,500

2026-10-21 · 11:35

Pioneer altcoin ETH could be setting up for a massive catch-up rally.

MEXC Cuts off Russia and Belarus Support as EU Crypto Walls Close in

2026-10-21 · 11:30

MEXC is ending services for users in Russia and Belarus, a short service update confirmed on Oct.

PancakeSwap TVL tops $380M as major fee overhaul heads to vote

2026-10-21 · 10:50

PancakeSwap’s proposed fee-sharing overhaul would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees and cut CAKE emissions by…

France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access

2026-10-21 · 10:46

French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer…

Bitcoin ‘top buyers’ halt BTC price upside with $87.7K now key: Glassnode

2026-10-21 · 10:39

Bitcoin price current resistance near $87,000 was reinforced by investors who bought BTC in late 2025, per new research.

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