Today so far 2026-10-24 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin has experienced notable selling pressure, sliding under $81K as a key technical level that bulls have defended since August was broken, with Bitcoin ETFs shedding $635M in the biggest outflow since June reflecting broader investor caution. On the regulatory and political front, a senator is investigating Tether's reported $6M deal with a firm tied to an ex-Trump crypto advisor, while allegations have emerged that a White House adviser may have been influenced by the stablecoin issuer. Meanwhile, positive developments include 3 Asian central banks uniting to connect stablecoins across borders and China targeting 2030 to complete its national blockchain network, alongside a major security takedown where a UAE-led coalition exposed $39 billion in crypto fraud and arrested 960 individuals.

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

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow “bespoke pathways” to raise money.

2026-03-18 · 03:09 UTC
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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…

US Regulators Recognize XRP’s Non-Security Status in SEC, CFTC Landmark Crypto Rules

2026-03-18 · 02:20

XRP gains clearer regulatory footing as U.S.

Moon Season Incoming? Top 5 Cryptos Traders Are Risking Into as Altseason 2026 Approaches

2026-03-18 · 01:30

Development activity across multiple blockchain ecosystems suggests growing interest ahead of potential altcoin…

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Bitcoin Accumulation Before Bubble Bursts, Predicts BTC ‘to the Stars’

2026-03-18 · 01:20

Rising fears of a market rupture are pushing investors toward alternative assets, as Robert Kiyosaki warns a fragile…

Bitrefill links Lazarus Group to employee laptop hack, stolen funds

2026-03-18 · 01:11

Bitrefill didn’t reveal how much money was drained in the March 1 incident but said it will absorb the losses using its…

Ripple President: Fortune 500 Will Embrace XRP’s Gold Standard

2026-03-18 · 00:25

60% of big tech companies are already piloting blockchain tech, but the big moment is yet to arrive.

Tokenized RWA Market Hits $27B as US Treasury Products Lead Growth

2026-03-18 · 00:07

The tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) market pushed past $27 billion in onchain value this week, cementing one of…

Is a Crypto Rally Incoming? USDT Dominance MACD Signal Points to Top 5 Coins Traders Are Watching

2026-03-17 · 23:30

Declining Tether dominance often indicates liquidity rotation from stablecoins into altcoins.

Altcoin Market Heating Up — Are These 4 Coins Worth the Risk Before a Potential 100× Run?

2026-03-17 · 23:13

Infrastructure tokens remain central to speculation during early altcoin market recovery phases.

Decentralized Exchanges Capture Nearly 20% of Global Perps Market

2026-03-17 · 22:51

Onchain perpetual futures trading on decentralized exchanges ( DEXs) reached record levels in early 2026, signaling a…

SEC will consider most crypto assets not securities under federal law

2026-03-17 · 22:06

The interpretative notice included information on token taxonomy and what digital assets the regulator would consider a…

Crypto Gift Card Platform Bitrefill Discloses Hack, Points Finger at North Korean Groups

2026-03-17 · 21:46

Bitrefill, which lets users swap Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other crypto assets for gift cards, disclosed a breach that took…

Injective Expands Blockchain Payments Stack With USDC and Cross-Chain Protocol

2026-03-17 · 21:17

Injective said on Tuesday that it plans to integrate USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP),…

Crypto Bill Stablecoin Yield Compromise Could Come This Week: Tim Scott

2026-03-17 · 21:09

The White House is prepared to announce progress as soon as tomorrow on the issue plaguing crypto's market structure…

Arizona Files Charges Against Kalshi, Calling Prediction Market an 'Illegal Gambling Operation'

2026-03-17 · 20:56

Prediction market platform Kalshi was hit with 20 criminal charges in Arizona, which alleged that it's an "illegal…

Moody’s brings credit ratings onchain with Canton Network integration

2026-03-17 · 20:41

The move marks an early step toward embedding traditional risk assessment into blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Is Ripple Building a SWIFT Bank Oracle To Rival Chainlink?

2026-03-17 · 20:40

A bank data-scanning & storing oracle could make the growing capital markets more efficient. Is Ripple doing it?

CFTC Clears Phantom to Connect Users to Regulated Derivatives Markets

2026-03-17 · 20:35

Under the ruling, the developer of the Phantom self-custody crypto wallet avoids having to register as a broker.

Bitcoin holds $70K, bringing spot ETF buyers close to breakeven: Is the bull market back?

2026-03-17 · 20:27

A Bitcoin price rally to $80,000 would bring the bulk of spot BTC ETF holders to breakeven on their positions and…

SEC, CFTC Issue Landmark Crypto Guidance Defining US Regulatory Boundaries

2026-03-17 · 20:18

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued a joint…

Bitcoin Rips for 8 Straight Days as Fed Signals Rate Hold — Decoupling or Just a Tease?

2026-03-17 · 20:05

The Federal Reserve may be teeing up a snooze-worthy rate hold, but bitcoin is busy staging its own rebellion — eight…

SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining

2026-03-17 · 20:05

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in…

Ripple Hints, JPMorgan Visuals & SWIFT Tie-Ins Relight XRP Hype

2026-03-17 · 20:02

SWIFT’s work with Santander on a blockchain ledger & PayPal's stablecoin rollout to 70 countries underscore a digital…

BNB Holds $643 Amid 2.91M Transaction Surge: Signs of an Upswing?

2026-03-17 · 19:40

BNB remains near $643 while the network processes 2.91M transactions, showing rising activity.

Fartcoin Rallies 13% as Rising Volume Tests Channel Resistance

2026-03-17 · 19:30

Key Insights Fartcoin surged 13% as trading volume jumped nearly 49%, confirming fresh capital inflows and renewed…

World Unveils AgentKit for Human-Verified AI Agents with Coinbase Integration

2026-03-17 · 19:27

With the release of AgentKit beta, a developer toolkit for the agentic web that works with x402, AI agents will be able…

XRP crushes BNB and becomes the 4th largest crypto by market capitalization

2026-03-17 · 19:05

XRP has just dethroned BNB and becomes the 4th largest crypto by market capitalization, with an 11% surge in one week!

Arizona Challenges Kalshi’s Federal Status With Unlicensed Gambling Charges

2026-03-17 · 19:02

Arizona prosecutors have filed charges against prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging the company ran an unlicensed…

Bitcoin Buyers Return, but Futures Divergence Raises Red Flags

2026-03-17 · 19:00

Spot markets show strength after February slump, yet cautious futures activity suggests the rally may be short-lived.

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