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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.

AI Cryptocurrencies Record Weekly Gains, TAO Leads the Charge

AI cryptocurrencies have recorded gains over the last week. TAO led the charge as the collective market cap and volume shot up significantly.

2026-02-17 · 08:49 UTC
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Mike McGlone Warns Bitcoin Could Slide Toward $10K

2026-02-17 · 08:46

The macro strategist from Bloomberg Intelligence, Mike McGlone, mentioned on February 16 that slipping crypto prices may…

HBAR Tests a Critical Level: Is a Bullish Shift Finally Underway?

2026-02-17 · 08:40

HBAR broke $0.10 resistance, forming higher lows and signaling early bullish momentum.

Russia’s most influential crypto event is coming soon!

2026-02-17 · 08:36

Join the thousands of participants already preparing for the VIII Crypto Summit.

Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States

2026-02-17 · 08:30

Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and…

Metaplanet Sees Its Revenues Soar By 738% Thanks To Bitcoin

2026-02-17 · 08:05

Discover how Metaplanet boosted its revenues by 738% thanks to Bitcoin. An impressive feat in the crypto market!

Leaked 2018 Email Linking Gensler and Epstein Resurfaces

2026-02-17 · 08:01

A resurfaced 2018 email referencing a possible discussion about digital currencies involving former SEC chair Gary…

SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako

2026-02-17 · 07:45

Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange…

TAO Targets $241 Amid Renewed AI Market Optimism

2026-02-17 · 07:40

Fibonacci targets at $241 and $268 mark short-term bullish objectives for TAO.

Crypto Funds Bleed $173M as XRP and Solana Attract Inflows

2026-02-17 · 07:36

Digital asset investment products recorded a fourth straight week of net redemptions, underscoring persistent caution…

New Dutch Tax Law to Hit Bitcoin and Ethereum Holders With 36% Levy on ‘Paper Gains’

2026-02-17 · 07:30

Dutch lawmakers have approved legislation introducing a 36% tax on actual investment returns starting in 2028.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) at a Crossroads: Bulls Charging or Bears Reloading?

2026-02-17 · 07:11

As of 17th February, the crypto market is swinging between red and green charts, finding the right direction to move on.

Snail Mail Scam Targets Trezor and Ledger Users

2026-02-17 · 07:10

Criminal groups have launched a new wave of cryptocurrency scams by sending physical letters to hardware wallet owners.

Harvard Reveal Strategic Move In Bitcoin And Ethereum ETF

2026-02-17 · 07:05

Large university endowments now refine their crypto arbitrage with surgical precision.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Stuck in Extreme Fear at 13

2026-02-17 · 07:03

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index on CoinMarketCap has been witnessing an extreme fear situation since the beginning of…

Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report

2026-02-17 · 07:00

A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with…

Steak 'n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Lifted Sales 'Dramatically' in 9 Months

2026-02-17 · 06:47

The fast-food chain says bitcoin payments have boosted sales, as it channels crypto receipts into a growing corporate…

Willy Woo Says Quantum Risk Weighs on Bitcoin

2026-02-17 · 06:45

On-chain analyst Willy Woo says quantum computing risk is weighing on Bitcoin’s valuation relative to gold.

Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom

2026-02-17 · 06:45

Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward…

SHIB Faces Supply Crunch: Is a Price Boost on the Horizon?

2026-02-17 · 06:35

SHIB exchange reserves dropped sharply, signaling increased long-term holding and reduced short-term speculation…

Wintermute Expands Into Tokenized Gold Trading

2026-02-17 · 06:34

Crypto market maker Wintermute has launched institutional over-the-counter trading for tokenized gold products,…

Crypto protocol ZeroLend shuts down, saying it's ‘no longer sustainable’

2026-02-17 · 06:19

ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to…

Buterin Says Ethereum Remains a Neutral, Open Protocol

2026-02-17 · 06:05

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said developers and users do not need to share his personal views to participate in…

Kraken Backs 'Trump Accounts' for Wyoming Newborns

2026-02-17 · 05:44

The move reflects a broader effort by crypto firms to lock in regulatory goodwill through long-term political and…

Crypto Booms in Russia, Daily Volume Hits $648M Amid Regulatory Shift

2026-02-17 · 05:35

During the Alfa Talk conference (organized by Alfa Bank, Russia’s largest private bank ), Deputy Finance Minister Ivan…

XRP Price Forecast: Tokentus Executive Sees $9 Target in Future Bull Run

2026-02-17 · 05:35

XRP rebounded 38% after February crash, now consolidating near $1.40.

Bitcoin Struggles to Surface Above $70K, Wintermute Notes

2026-02-17 · 05:30

Wintermute’s latest macro update paints a jittery picture for digital assets, with bitcoin stuck below the $70,000 range…

Crypto extreme fear suggests incoming inflection point: Matrixport

2026-02-17 · 05:16

With Bitcoin sentiment at four-year lows, analysts have flagged historic oversold signals and potential seller…

The Rise of Layer 3: How Application-Specific Layers Are Powering Specialized DeFi Innovation

2026-02-17 · 05:12

Five years ago, blockchain scaling operated as a dual-lane highway.

SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao Corrects $10B XRP Holding Rumors

2026-02-17 · 05:04

There have been speculations spread online about SBI (a financial services company in Japan) owning about $10 billion…

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