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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.

US Court Awards Kevin O’Leary $2.8M in Defamation Case Against ‘Bitboy Crypto’

A U.S. court awarded Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary $2.8 million in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy Crypto” Armstrong in a defamation case.

2026-02-17 · 14:30 UTC
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Binance Whale Inflow Spikes Market Dip — Are Big Players Buying the Panic?

2026-02-17 · 14:30

The ongoing crypto market correction is testing every category of investors, from small retail traders to large…

MemeCore Continues Uptrend While Facing Short-Term Resistance

2026-02-17 · 14:27

MemeCore (M), a memecoin that recently peaked at $1.60, has seen a strong rebound in the recent days.

Pred Secures $2.5M from Accel to Build High-Speed Sports Prediction Exchange on Base

2026-02-17 · 14:00

Peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange Pred announced a $2.5 million funding round headed by Accel, in which BEF by…

Monad hires former FalconX, BVNK and Optimism executives

2026-02-17 · 14:00

The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.371 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion

2026-02-17 · 13:59

Bitmine has 3,040,483 staked ETH, representing $6.1 billion at $1,998 per ETH; MAVAN staking solution on track to launch…

Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant

2026-02-17 · 13:55

Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration…

Raydium (RAY) on the Rise: Are Bulls Positioned to Test the $0.75 Resistance?

2026-02-17 · 13:47

While the crypto assets play with the red ball, the broader market sentiment complements the active bearish momentum.

Here’s XRP Price Outlook for this Week, According to ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok

2026-02-17 · 13:35

XRP’s price surged to $1.67 over the weekend in a rally that saw the cryptocurrency gain 24% in three days.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel Endorses Euro CBDC and Stablecoins to Strengthen Europe’s Payment Independence

2026-02-17 · 13:35

Bundesbank backs euro CBDC and stablecoins to boost payment independence across Europe.

Morning Minute: Harvard Sells Bitcoin for Ethereum

2026-02-17 · 13:32

Harvard's rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?

Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report

2026-02-17 · 13:29

Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still…

Polygon Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Transaction Fees

2026-02-17 · 13:25

Polygon, a blockchain network built to scale Ethereum, has recorded higher daily transaction fee revenue than Ethereum…

Metaplanet Shares Slide as Bitcoin Losses Mount

2026-02-17 · 13:23

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet saw its stock fall sharply over the past month, even after posting explosive revenue growth in…

Saylor Announces Fresh 2,486 BTC Buy, Strategy Nears 720,000 BTC

2026-02-17 · 13:19

On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company’s…

Altcoin ETF Race Heats Up, Filings Pile Up Despite Choppy Flows

2026-02-17 · 13:13

Numerous altcoins join the ETF rally, including Canary's uncanny bid for a presidential coin-based ETF product.

Steak ’n Shake Builds Bitcoin Reserve as Crypto Strategy Boosts Sales

2026-02-17 · 13:10

US burger chain Steak ‘n Shake said its same-store sales rose sharply after it began accepting Bitcoin payments nine…

Tension Builds: Bitcoin Trapped Between $60K Support and $75K Resistance

2026-02-17 · 13:05

Bitcoin is back in compression mode on Feb.

Russia Sees 129 Billion Dollars in Crypto Escape State Control Each Year

2026-02-17 · 13:05

The cryptocurrency market in Russia is experiencing rapid growth, with massive financial flows escaping authorities'…

XRP Price Prediction: Bank Slashes $8 Forecast 65% As Price Tests $1.47 Support

2026-02-17 · 13:00

XRP price today trades near $1.4715, down 1.02% in the past 24 hours as bearish analyst revisions and macro pressure…

Hardware Wallet Owners Hit With Snail Mail Phishing Campaign

2026-02-17 · 12:47

The paper mailers mimic Ledger and Trezor branding and device update themes to push users toward malicious verification…

Global Investors Are Weighing Their Options in Crypto Market Amid Major Updates

2026-02-17 · 12:46

Investors worldwide are reviewing their options ahead of major updates.

Bundesbank President Urges Development of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins and Retail CBDC

2026-02-17 · 12:41

Germany’s central bank president has urged faster progress on euro-pegged stablecoins and a retail central bank digital…

If Ozak AI Follows Its Current Trajectory, 2026–2028 Could Mark the Most Profitable Window for Early Holders

2026-02-17 · 12:40

As attention in the crypto market gradually shifts from short-term price noise to long-horizon positioning, analysts are…

ZeroLend to Shut Down After Liquidity Dries Up Across Supported Blockchains

2026-02-17 · 12:40

ZeroLend total value locked fell from $359 million to about $6.6 million within months.

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Flags Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Markets

2026-02-17 · 12:38

Kevin O’Leary, a Shark Tank investor and a Bitcoin supporter, warned that the price of Bitcoin could crash due to…

Zerolend Founder Announces Protocol Wind‑Down and Withdrawal Guidance

2026-02-17 · 12:30

Zerolend announces closure of its lending protocol and urges users to withdraw assets while recovery efforts continue.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reclaim $74K or Is Another Drop Coming?

2026-02-17 · 12:30

Bitcoin continues to struggle under mounting technical pressure as price action remains trapped below key resistance…

Horse-Themed Meme Coins Jump as Lunar New Year Trading Heats Up

2026-02-17 · 12:27

Horse-themed cryptocurrencies turned bullish as market participants celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday.

Zcash’s Original Builders Leave ECC to Launch ZODL Independent Development Entity

2026-02-17 · 12:25

The original builders of Zcash have officially separated from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) and created a new…

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