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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.

Honduran Bitcoin Utopia Prospera Faces Uncertainty After Government Change

Prospera, a Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) in Honduras that uses bitcoin as legal tender, faces uncertainty about its future after the highest court declared the framework that…

2026-02-16 · 11:30 UTC
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Momentum Ignites: Can MUBARAK Extend Its 11% Breakout Into a Stronger Bullish Phase?

2026-02-16 · 11:22

A 3.30% loss in the crypto market has turned the charts blood-red.

XRP Trading Volume Spikes To $1.20b Amid Recovery Hopes

2026-02-16 · 11:22

XRP saw heavy trading activity across South Korean exchanges, pushing the token above $1.6 on Feb.

OKX Receives Stablecoin Related PI License for European Advancement

2026-02-16 · 11:22

OKX, a crypto exchange platform, has gained a broader and more advanced access to the European market through a PI…

Why Some XRP Users Are Calling for a Binance Boycott

2026-02-16 · 11:20

A section of the XRP community is calling for a boycott of the exchange Binance after renewed claims that unusual…

Binance denies report on Iran-linked sanctions breaches and investigator firings

2026-02-16 · 11:09

Binance said an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that it continues to meet its…

X to Launch Smart Cashtags With Real-Time Crypto and Stock Data

2026-02-16 · 11:05

X is preparing to introduce Smart Cashtags, a new feature that will let users view stock and cryptocurrency data…

Animoca Granted Dubai License Amid Stricter Crypto Oversight

2026-02-16 · 10:57

Animoca Brands calls Dubai a strategic hub for institutional clients as the emirate builds compliance-driven crypto…

IMF Warns Dollar-Linked Stablecoins Could Undermine Central Bank Control

2026-02-16 · 10:48

• The International Monetary Fund stated that “many stablecoins do not have a true independence from the U.S.

Solana (SOL) Price Prediction: Can $86 Trigger a Breakout?

2026-02-16 · 10:45

Solana trades near $85 after a sharp decline from the $148.88 swing high.

Apollo Signs Deal To Acquire 90 Million MORPHO Tokens Over Four Years

2026-02-16 · 10:43

Apollo Global Management has signed a cooperation agreement with the Morpho Association to expand into decentralized…

$75K or bearish 'regime shift?' Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

2026-02-16 · 10:41

Bitcoin market analysis focused on liquidations and the wick to $59,000 for signs of the next significant BTC price move…

XRP Slides to $1.4 After 50M Sell-Off on Upbit

2026-02-16 · 10:41

The latest trial of XRP to rebound was stopped after a sudden wave of selling pressure on Upbit.

Crypto Traders Rotate Into Select Altcoins as Bitcoin Stalls

2026-02-16 · 10:37

Altcoins notch double-digit weekly gains as Bitcoin remains rangebound, but most remain well below all-time highs with…

Trump Urges Treasury Department to Explore Bitcoin Accumulation Paths

2026-02-16 · 10:36

The US government has hinted at plans to accumulate additional Bitcoin to boost its reserve.

Binance Denies $1 Billion Iran-Linked USDT Transactions, Says No Sanctions Breach Found

2026-02-16 · 10:36

Binance has strongly denied the allegations that it has processed over $1 billion in transactions connected to the…

Analyst: Concerns on Stablecoin-Linked Deposit Flight Unwarranted

2026-02-16 · 10:30

Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit…

KuCoin Hosts Institutional Gala as Bitcoin Tests Sub-$60K Levels

2026-02-16 · 10:29

As Bitcoin trades around the $60,000 mark, KuCoin used its inaugural Institutional Premiere 2026 in Hong Kong to…

Russia Flags $129B in Annual Crypto Activity

2026-02-16 · 10:22

Russian officials say citizens move more than $129 billion in crypto each year outside formal oversight, prompting…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Flags Strong Retail Dip Buying Despite $666M Quarterly Loss

2026-02-16 · 10:20

Retail users increased Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings despite Coinbase posting a $666 million quarterly loss.

Hong Kong Policymakers to Propel Crypto Adoption Via Clear Rules 

2026-02-16 · 10:15

The Hong Kong policymakers are seeking to build up their crypto regulatory framework.

Animoca Brands Receives Virtual Asset Service Provider License from Dubai VARA 

2026-02-16 · 10:04

Animoca Brands received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory…

MEXC Releases February Proof of Reserve Report, BTC Coverage Rises to 267% 

2026-02-16 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true…

MEXC Releases February Proof of Reserve Report, BTC Coverage Rises to 267% 

2026-02-16 · 10:00

 MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, released its February…

Crypto funds log fourth week of outflows at $173M as BTC dips below $70K

2026-02-16 · 09:59

Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend…

Willy Woo warns quantum risk is eroding Bitcoin’s edge over gold

2026-02-16 · 09:42

Onchain analyst Willy Woo says markets are starting to price in the quantum threat, putting 4 million “lost” BTC and a…

Crypto Transparency Raises Privacy Risks, Say CZ and Chamath

2026-02-16 · 09:42

Crypto privacy has returned to the forefront after comments from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and investor Chamath…

Zcash Drops 9% to $284, Key $300 Breakout in Focus

2026-02-16 · 09:36

Currently, Zcash is exchanging hands at $284.03, down 8.94% in the past 24 hours.

Animoca Brands Secures VARA VASP License to Expand Dubai Operations

2026-02-16 · 09:30

Animoca Brands obtains a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from VARA to offer regulated crypto services from Dubai.

The Bear Market Is Almost Over, Says One Voice Over Others Who State It Has Just Begun

2026-02-16 · 09:25

The bear market is almost over, declares one voice.  Many others believe the bear market has only just begun.

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