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Today so far 2026-10-26 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin and broader crypto markets experienced significant headwinds today, with Bitcoin falling 7.3% as both Bitcoin and gold ranked last among major assets in 2026, while institutional interest showed mixed signals with Strive purchasing $511M in Bitcoin even as Strategy halted BTC purchases to prioritize share repurchases. On the regulatory and innovation fronts, South Korea lawmakers are considering delaying crypto tax implementation to 2029, while emerging developments include Ritual launching an AI-native Layer 1 blockchain for autonomous agents and Sony planning a native token for entertainment rights.

TradFi to adopt 24/7 crypto rails sooner than expected: Bitwise

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan called it the “weekend that changed finance” as investors clambered onto Hyperliquid to trade the Israel-Iran conflict.

2026-03-04 · 04:43 UTC
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Vitalik Buterin Urges Ethereum to Broaden Its Mission Beyond Finance

2026-03-04 · 04:31

Ethereum’s co-founder is calling for “sanctuary technologies” spanning privacy tools, social systems, and infrastructure…

Crypto.com Donates a Million Dollars to After-School All-Stars With LA Kings

2026-03-04 · 04:30

Crypto.com is donating $1 million to After-School All-Stars to expand educational and summer programming for youth…

AI agents overwhelmingly prefer Bitcoin over fiat in new study

2026-03-04 · 03:54

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the top monetary choice in 48% of responses, but more…

Downturn Opportunity? 100% Recovery Moves Before a Possible 10x Expansion Wave

2026-03-04 · 03:30

PEPE, GIGA, TURBO, and WIF show high-volatility rebounds without full structural confirmation.

Trump’s ex-crypto advisor: US government must go beyond 'liking Bitcoin'

2026-03-04 · 03:18

Bitcoin will eventually reach a point where the US government creates the conditions it needs to succeed, whether that…

Corporates and Exchanges Rush to Stake Ethereum Instead of Selling

2026-03-04 · 03:13

Analysts say large investors are increasingly locking up ETH for yield rather than positioning to sell into market…

Australia is at risk of missing the $17B crypto boat, researchers say

2026-03-04 · 02:02

Australia is on a trajectory for only $710 million in annual economic gains from crypto by 2030 unless there's a…

AI Models Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat and Stablecoins, Study Finds

2026-03-04 · 01:48

Bitcoin Policy Institute study finds AI systems, including Claude, GPT, Grok, and Gemini, favored Bitcoin over fiat and…

700% Surge: Crypto Outflows From Iran’s Largest Exchange Spike Minutes After US-Israeli Airstrikes

2026-03-04 · 01:30

Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange surged 700% within minutes of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to…

5 High-Potential Memecoins to Hold Into the 2026 Bull Run — Can $100 Really Become $1M?

2026-03-04 · 01:30

Large-cap altcoins historically outperform during peak liquidity expansion phases.

Donald Trump takes swipe at banks over stalled crypto bill

2026-03-04 · 01:19

Trump has urged banking groups to “make a good deal” with the crypto industry and said undermining the GENIUS Act is…

Ray Dalio cautions on Bitcoin, says ‘there is only one gold’

2026-03-04 · 00:38

Ray Dalio says that gold is a better safe-haven asset in times of conflict compared to Bitcoin, and raised concerns…

1.6T SHIB Coins Left Exchanges: What’s Cracking Here?

2026-03-04 · 00:18

A stupendous amount of Shiba Inu tokens is gone from major platforms: sign of scarcity or losing relevance?

Ripple Positions as One-Stop Digital Asset Hub With Major Payments Expansion

2026-03-04 · 00:05

Ripple is expanding its enterprise blockchain platform with integrated stablecoin payments, custody, and global…

Altcoin Dominance Nears Wedge Breakout — 5 Coins That Could Profit  if Momentum Expands

2026-03-03 · 23:30

Altcoin dominance is nearing a technical wedge breakout, signaling potential market shifts.

Trump Urges Congress to Move on Crypto Rules Amid Banking Clash

2026-03-03 · 23:11

The dispute centers on whether crypto firms should be allowed to offer stablecoin yield, an issue that has stalled key…

Bitcoin Outlook Tied to Oil, Fed Policy as Conflict Escalates

2026-03-03 · 23:05

Bitcoin faces mounting volatility as geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices rattle global markets, with Wintermute…

What's at stake for crypto as 3 US states kick off party primaries?

2026-03-03 · 22:33

Super PACs backed by the crypto industry are expected to spend millions of dollars in the 2026 midterm elections after…

Locals prefer satoshis to dollars, says Africa Bitcoin chair Stafford Masie

2026-03-03 · 22:26

In an interview with Natalie Brunell on Coin Stories, Masie described Bitcoin as functional currency in parts of Africa…

BitMine’s ETH Stash Hits $6B, Raising Staking Inquiries

2026-03-03 · 22:18

Tom Lee's major ETH move got the crypto aficionados buzzing: is staking the way to go forward?

South Koreans Paid in Crypto for 'Revenge' Attacks Involving Human Waste, Say Police: Report

2026-03-03 · 21:58

Police in South Korea have arrested people in a "revenge" group that were paid in crypto to make threats and vandalize…

CFTC chair teases crypto perpetual futures in ‘the next month or so‘

2026-03-03 · 21:52

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig addressed market structure, prediction markets and perpetual futures…

MARA exec pushes back on Bitcoin treasury sell-off narrative

2026-03-03 · 21:50

MARA has "fact checked" claims it adopted a Bitcoin sell-off strategy, clarifying its filing allows flexible sales but…

DEX Traffic Surges in February 2026: Top 5 Platforms Dominating Visits + 5 Coins Worth the Risk

2026-03-03 · 21:30

The phenomenal growth in February on DEX platforms showed increased trader participation.

SHIB Burn Rate Abruptly Drops 99% After Weekend Spike

2026-03-03 · 21:09

Little-to-no action on the burning front has got Shiba Inu stranded on barely-sustainable price levels.

XRP Under Pressure Despite 24 % Surge In Trading Volume

2026-03-03 · 20:55

For 24 hours, XRP has been moving independently of bitcoin.

BitGo expands MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service across EEA

2026-03-03 · 20:42

The rollout enables banks and fintechs in 30 European markets to embed licensed custody, payments on- and off-ramps and…

US Dollar Index nears 3-month high: Is this good or bad for Bitcoin?

2026-03-03 · 20:40

US Dollar Index strength, fear that BTC miners may liquidate their reserves and Bitcoin’s performance compared to stocks…

US Government Moves Bitcoin From ‘Seized Funds’ Wallet in First 2026 Transfer

2026-03-03 · 20:30

On Tuesday, the U.S.

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