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Today so far 2026-10-24 · 06:01 UTC

The crypto industry faces mounting regulatory scrutiny today, with a Senate Democrat probing Tether's payments to an ex-White House crypto adviser's firm amid broader concerns about potential political influence, while technical challenges plague the sector as a hacker printed $2.7M in crypto on the Initia blockchain and Ethereum delayed testing after 13 contracts triggered concerns. On a more positive note, institutional adoption continues advancing with JPMorgan launching tokenized money funds on Solana, and Grayscale is warning investors about token inflation risks that could erode holder rewards.

Aster Chain Launch: Defining a New Era for Onchain Privacy and Transparency

George Town, BVI, March 18, 2026 Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built...

2026-03-18 · 07:23 UTC
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SEC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Says Most Assets Aren’t Securities

2026-03-18 · 07:10

The SEC clarified that most crypto assets are not securities, ending more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity that…

Australian crypto shopping surges, but so do banking blocks: Survey

2026-03-18 · 06:42

Online shopping was the leading real-world use case for crypto among Australians, followed by paying for services such…

Versabank Adds Foreign Exchange Functionality to Real Bank Tokenized Deposits

2026-03-18 · 06:30

Versabank has launched an initiative to integrate foreign exchange capabilities and rewards functionality into its…

Mastercard Acquires BVNK to Bridge On-Chain Payments with Fiat Rails

2026-03-18 · 06:29

Mastercard is moving deeper into digital finance by acquiring BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in…

BONK Builds Bullish Momentum: Will It Climb Higher and Clear Resistance Ahead?

2026-03-18 · 06:28

The meme coin market cap today is holding at around $36.20 billion, and the Solana-based token, BONK, has posted a gain…

US Dollar Gained Amid Easiness in Oil Prices, Crypto Market Rises

2026-03-18 · 06:16

The US Dollar has gained against the basket. This comes at a time when the oil price seems to be easing.

UK Panel Calls Crypto Donations 'High Risk,' Seeks Immediate Ban

2026-03-18 · 06:07

A cross-party committee has warned that cryptocurrency donations leave UK politics open to foreign interference.

Key US senator eyes breakthrough for stalled crypto bill this week

2026-03-18 · 06:05

The Senate Banking Committee has been looking to advance its crypto market structure bill since postponing a markup in…

Dogecoin retreats after its rise, but demand remains strong in the market

2026-03-18 · 06:05

Dogecoin pauses after several days of increase, but on-chain data suggests that demand remains present.

Bitcoin Depot Flags Control 'Weaknesses' as Connecticut Halts Its Operations

2026-03-18 · 05:58

Its license was suspended after regulators accused the Bitcoin ATM operator of overcharging kiosk users and failing to…

KuCoin Launches First Tomorrowland Winter Activations Under Global Partnership, Bringing “Guided into the Future” to the Alps

2026-03-18 · 05:53

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 18, 2026 — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust,…

Tether Unveils Cross-Platform BitNet LoRA AI System

2026-03-18 · 05:50

Tether launched a new artificial intelligence framework designed to run large AI models on everyday devices.

Bitcoin inflows to exchanges spike as BTC hits resistance at $75K

2026-03-18 · 05:42

Spikes in large deposits to exchanges have been associated with increased selling pressure, according to analysts at…

Shiba Inu Price Could Surge 455% Despite Massive 59 Billion SHIB Liquidations

2026-03-18 · 05:35

Shiba Inu Price: Falling wedge pattern suggests potential 455% upside if breakout confirms.

SEC’s Paul Atkins Proposes Crypto Safe Harbour Framework

2026-03-18 · 05:31

The chairman of the US SEC, Paul Atkins, has mentioned that the agency should consider a “safe harbour proposal” to…

Cardano Shows Early Bullish Shift as S6 Signal Hints at Trend Reversal

2026-03-18 · 05:30

ADA shows early bullish signals as TD Sequential suggests possible trend reversal.

Ripple Expands Brazil with Payments, Stablecoins, and VASP License

2026-03-18 · 05:29

Ripple is deepening its presence in Brazil with a move for digital finance in Latin America.

XRP Hits $1.50 and Reclaims the 4th Position by Market Cap

2026-03-18 · 05:12

XRP traded around $1.50, moving ahead of BNB in the crypto market cap ranking.

Vietnamese Firms Vie for First Domestic Crypto Licenses Amid Overseas Trading Limits

2026-03-18 · 05:10

Vietnamese companies are racing to secure the country’s first domestic cryptocurrency licenses as the government moves…

Trump memecoin whales pile in ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala

2026-03-18 · 05:03

CoinCarp data shows over 91% of TRUMP supply is concentrated in the top 10 wallets, and 97% is held by the top 100…

TRON DAO Participates in Digital Assets and AML/CFT Forum Hosted by DCGG

2026-03-18 · 05:00

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MicroBT Targets Large-Scale Mining Farms With New Hydro ASIC Machines

2026-03-18 · 04:30

MicroBT has rolled out two new hydro-cooled bitcoin mining rigs aimed squarely at industrial operators, pairing higher…

Coin Center urges SEC to prioritize rulemaking over no-action letters

2026-03-18 · 04:25

The Washington D.C.-based non-profit cryptocurrency policy think tank argued that no action letters within the crypto…

$0.014 Presale Token Buyers Could Gain 300× From Current Market, Highlighting Early Accumulation Advantage

2026-03-18 · 03:34

As capital continues rotating into artificial intelligence–driven blockchain projects, early-stage positioning is once…

World and Coinbase Debut Developer Toolkit to Solve the AI Agent ‘Trust Gap’

2026-03-18 · 03:30

World has launched the beta version of a developer toolkit that enables AI agents to provide cryptographic proof of…

AI Coins Explode 35% This Week — Top 5 Cryptos Worth Holding as Momentum Builds

2026-03-18 · 03:30

AI-related cryptocurrencies rose roughly 35% this week as sector momentum strengthened.

Ozak AI Presale Surges Beyond Expectations: $0.014 Entry Could Capture Up to 20,000 Tokens With $1 Listing Value

2026-03-18 · 03:28

Ozak AI, with its token $OZ, seems like it’s getting a lot of buzz as one of the more solid AI crypto projects coming…

SEC chair Paul Atkins floats ‘safe harbor’ exemptions for crypto

2026-03-18 · 03:09

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow…

Missouri Adds XRP To State Reserves While Regulatory Fight Escalates

2026-03-18 · 03:08

Missouri emerges as a trailblazer in state-level crypto adoption, advancing HB 2020 to authorize its treasurer to hold…

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