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Today so far 2026-10-23 · 12:00 UTC

The crypto market is in a holding pattern as traders await key economic data and the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with Bitcoin in 'Wait and See Mode' despite $1.07 billion entering Bitcoin ETFs over three days. Meanwhile, institutional adoption continues advancing through initiatives like Bitget's RWA strategy and HSBC launching a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, while regulatory developments include Bybit securing Dubai's first full spot trading license and South Africa backing down from controversial crypto rules. The sector also faces challenges ranging from security concerns like the Cysic exploit to fraud allegations including a rug pull by Pump.fun trader Kimchi.

CZ Says Traditional Banks Can’t Match Crypto Exchanges in Scale

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has said that traditional banks cannot handle the volumes that cryptocurrency exchanges can.

2026-01-26 · 13:46 UTC
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 2,932 Bitcoin amid market sell-off

2026-01-26 · 13:44

Strategy acquired $264 million of Bitcoin last week during a market pullback, boosting its holdings to more than 712,000…

Changpeng Zhao Rules Out Binance Return After US Presidential Pardon

2026-01-26 · 13:35

Changpeng Zhao confirms he will not return to Binance after the US pardon as new leaders continue running operations.

‘Unstoppable Orange’ Delivers: Strategy Expands Bitcoin Hoard by 2,932 BTC

2026-01-26 · 13:30

On Monday, building on the Strategy founder’s tease from the day before—when he declared “Unstoppable Orange”—Michael…

Tezos Activates Tallinn Upgrade, Slashing Block Time to 6 Seconds

2026-01-26 · 13:30

Tezos’ 20th upgrade reduces block times, boosts validator security, and slashes app storage costs by up to 100x.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium stays deeply negative: Is $66K BTC price next?

2026-01-26 · 13:20

Bitcoin dipped below $87,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit 12-month lows, signalling weak US demand and with technicals…

BNB Under Pressure: With Volume Up 63%, Will Bulls Reload or Bears Take Firmer Control?

2026-01-26 · 13:14

The crypto market’s bearish tone is strengthening day-by-day, instead of reversing it.

Ethereum Price Prediction: Network Activity Surges As Price Bounces From Long-Term Support

2026-01-26 · 13:13

Ethereum price today trades near $2,899.51 after bouncing from a multi-month ascending trendline that has supported the…

Morning Minute: Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum Era

2026-01-26 · 13:11

The Ethereum Foundation is starting to prepare one of the biggest risks facing the crypto industry: quantum computing.

Crypto Liquidations Spike to $750M Amid Weekend Slide

2026-01-26 · 13:01

Long positions bore the brunt of a $750 million crypto liquidation spike, as prices slid toward $88K amid Japan's…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: $191M Accumulation Wave Tests Bollinger Band Support

2026-01-26 · 12:57

Bitcoin price today trades near $87,706 after bouncing from the lower Bollinger Band and ascending trendline support.

Bitget Partners with Tread.fi to Advance Universal Exchange Infrastructure

2026-01-26 · 12:50

Victoria, Seychelles, January 26, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a…

Crypto Assets Hit Undervalued Levels: Here Are Top Coins to Consider

2026-01-26 · 12:48

After a brutal retrace in the past three weeks, the wider crypto market has approached historical undervalued territory.

a16z-Backed Crypto Custody Startup Entropy Winds Down Operations

2026-01-26 · 12:40

Entropy shuts down after four years and returns capital as scaling limits block venture level growth in crypto markets.

In the battle of chains, distribution is king

2026-01-26 · 12:30

The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network…

Over $460M in Token Unlocks Loom as Altcoins Struggle for Momentum

2026-01-26 · 12:27

More than $464 million worth of tokens are scheduled to be unlocked over the next seven days, according to Tokenomist.

ZachXBT Links US Seized Crypto Theft to Contractor CEO’s Son

2026-01-26 · 12:19

ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, has claimed that the person accountable for a multimillion-dollar robbery of…

Canopy Launches Native Cross-Chain Trading With Atomic Tech

2026-01-26 · 12:05

Canopy has announced the launch of Canopy Atomic, a native cross-chain trading system that enables trustless swaps and…

Trump Crypto Policy Draws Mixed Review From Anthony Scaramucci

2026-01-26 · 12:01

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications director, said Trump’s crypto…

Metaplanet Lifts 2026 Outlook Despite $680M BTC Write-Down

2026-01-26 · 12:00

Metaplanet, as it is called, is a Japanese-listed firm that runs a bitcoin treasury.

Ethereum ETF Risk Mounts While ZKP’s $20 On-Chain Presale Gains Momentum

2026-01-26 · 12:00

Ethereum started the period with limited price movement but growing underlying risk.

KuCoin Co-Hosts 2026 World Laureates Summit to Advance Digital Infrastructure and AI-Blockchain Integration

2026-01-26 · 11:58

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, January, 26, 2026 /– KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform built on…

Japan Targets 2028 Launch for First Crypto ETFs Under Tighter Investor Rules

2026-01-26 · 11:35

Japan plans crypto ETF approval by 2028 as regulators expand asset rules and strengthen investor protection nationwide.

Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last Yen intervention, but there's a catch

2026-01-26 · 11:34

Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as…

Retail Crypto Traders Reduced Risk Early During December Volatility

2026-01-26 · 11:32

Retail crypto traders responded to December 2025 market volatility with restraint, according to data released in January.

Entropy Founder Winds up Startup, Shifts Focus From Crypto to Pharma

2026-01-26 · 11:30

Entropy founder Tux Pacific says the startup is winding up and will return capital to investors.

MEXC Expands RWA Offering With Zero-Fee GOLD & SILVER Futures

2026-01-26 · 11:15

 MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched perpetual futures for gold and silver, accompanied by a…

Bitget Reinforces Safety with Average $578 Million Protection Fund Value in December 2025

2026-01-26 · 11:12

Victoria, Seychelles , January 23, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its…

CZ Warns AI Will Disrupt Jobs, Sees Crypto as Financial Hedge

2026-01-26 · 11:05

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has issued a stark warning about the future of work as artificial intelligence…

CZ Rules Out Binance Return, Predicts Bitcoin Supercycle

2026-01-26 · 10:39

The former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has confirmed that he will not go back to Binance after the rumours of a…

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