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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.

Trump-Backed USD1 Surpasses Paypal’s Stablecoin, Reaches $4.9 Billion Issuance Amid Governance‑Vote Criticism

USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company tied to the Trump family, recently became the fifth‑largest stablecoin in the whole cryptocurrency market.

2026-01-26 · 10:30 UTC
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Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025

2026-01-26 · 10:26

Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows…

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to 711 EH/s as U.S. Miners Grapple With a Storm

2026-01-26 · 10:20

Bitcoin (BTC) Hashrate and mining difficulty have dropped significantly in the past few days.

Coinbase to Invest in South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone

2026-01-26 · 10:20

Coinbase weighs a Coinone equity stake as South Korea crypto exchange deal activity accelerates under tighter regulation.

BTC price 'bottoming phase' ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

2026-01-26 · 10:14

Bitcoin price analysis forecast a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem…

Bitget TradFi Volume Doubles to $4B as Crypto Traders Expand Into Global Markets

2026-01-26 · 10:03

Bitget’s TradFi platform recorded $4 billion in daily trading volume on January 21.

Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $670M

2026-01-26 · 10:02

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling…

MEXC Launches ZAMA Launchpad for Users to Share 750,000 ZAMA

2026-01-26 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, January 26, 2026 MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true…

MEXC Launches ZAMA Launchpad for Users To Share 750,000 ZAMA

2026-01-26 · 10:00

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, has launched the ZAMA…

They Came for the Lambos, They Stayed for the Vibes: How a ” mysterious” Project Became Crypto’s Most Unbreakable Community

2026-01-26 · 10:00

London, UK, January 26, 2026 In an industry notorious for “rug pulls” and communities that evaporate the moment the…

SwapNet Exploit Drains $17M, Exposes DeFi Approval Risks

2026-01-26 · 09:51

A massive smart contract hack has been identified in the on-chain DEX aggregator SwapNet, which resulted in crypto…

South Korea’s Third-Largest Crypto Exchange Coinone Reportedly Put Up for Sale

2026-01-26 · 09:45

South Korea’s crypto market may be heading for another major shake-up as Coinone, the country’s third-largest…

SwapNet Base Hack Drains $16.8M, Circle Criticized Over USDC Freeze

2026-01-26 · 09:30

Circle faces criticism as stolen funds move cross-chain and users warn of centralized stablecoin risks in DeFi.

Bitcoin Eyes $98K: Analyzing Liquidity and Cycle Peaks

2026-01-26 · 09:25

Liquidity supports Bitcoin: Global liquidity remains high, helping risk assets like BTC perform well.

Ethereum (ETH) Treads Water Below $3K: Will Bulls or Bears Take Control?

2026-01-26 · 09:25

With the broader market sentiment being fear, the Fear and Greed Index value is holding at 29.

$1.72B Pulled From Bitcoin ETF Amid Fear Spike

2026-01-26 · 09:20

In five days, spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.72 billion.

Companies Will Complete Listing Process On-chain In Future: Coinbase CEO

2026-01-26 · 09:19

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said private companies stay private too long because going public is expensive, slow, and…

Bitget Becomes Sapphire Sponsor of the Major Crypto Event of 2026 — Blockchain Forum

2026-01-26 · 09:19

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has become a Sapphire Sponsor of Blockchain Forum 2026, the…

Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M

2026-01-26 · 09:10

Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability…

Bitget TradFi Doubles to $4B in Daily Volume, Signaling Crypto Traders’ Rush Into Global Markets

2026-01-26 · 09:00

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South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation

2026-01-26 · 08:53

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be…

Chainlink Weakness Sparks Whale Positioning, Not Panic

2026-01-26 · 08:40

Whale accumulation: Large holders continue buying LINK, removing tokens from exchanges despite price weakness.

XRP Erases January Gains Amid Market-Wide Capitulation

2026-01-26 · 08:30

On Jan. 25, XRP plunged to $1.80, its lowest since mid-December, erasing early 2026 gains.

South Korea’s Coinone Explores Sale of Chairman’s Stake

2026-01-26 · 08:28

The third-biggest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, Coinone, is looking for the sale of shares held by its…

XRP Price Prediction: $1.80 Support Holds As Volume Explodes 184% On Bounce Attempt

2026-01-26 · 08:18

XRP price today trades near $1.8755 after bouncing from the $1.80 demand zone that has anchored corrections since…

Qivalis, The Stablecoin of European Banks, Scheduled For Late 2026

2026-01-26 · 08:05

Ten banks join forces to create Qivalis, a stablecoin designed for fast crypto payments in euros. Details here!

Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei

2026-01-26 · 08:00

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a…

Shiba Inu Approaches a Key Fibonacci Zone After Recent Price Correction

2026-01-26 · 07:40

Price retracement: SHIB fell to the 0.786 Fibonacci level after losing early January gains.

Bermuda’s Onchain Ambition: Pioneering Progress or Risky Overhaul?

2026-01-26 · 07:30

Bermuda is pursuing a bold plan to migrate its entire economy onchain, an initiative aimed at streamlining settlements…

Polymarket Surges On Shutdown Fears

2026-01-26 · 07:30

The specter of a shutdown looms again over Washington, and this time, the alert comes from predictive markets.

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