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Today so far 2026-09-16 · 18:00 UTC

The crypto market faced significant headwinds following the failed CLARITY Act vote in the Senate, which triggered Bitcoin ETFs' worst day since June and prompted Fidelity to lead a $450M Bitcoin ETF exit. On the institutional front, major developments include Deutsche Bank bringing Bitcoin custody to European institutions, Anchorage expanding custody services to Etherlink and tokenized uranium, and Circle launching its Arc Mainnet with validators including BlackRock, the DTCC, and Visa. Meanwhile, Zcash surged to $1,270 following a 99.9% governance vote landslide, while CoinEx announced it is shutting down after nine years of operation.

EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms

The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also…

2026-08-18 · 04:30 UTC
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How the US Plans to Stop Iran From Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

2026-08-18 · 04:29

The White House and US President Donald Trump have once again stressed that stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon…

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

2026-08-18 · 04:11

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and…

HYPE Price Prediction Hints $100 By 2026 While BlockDAG Crypto Hits Record Buying

2026-08-18 · 04:00

Two very different stories are shaping up in crypto right now.

Harmony Protocol to Roll Back Network After Massive Exploit

2026-08-18 · 03:30

Following a security breach on Aug.

Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

2026-08-18 · 03:21

Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency…

Binance Shared Customer Data With Russia After Leaving Market

2026-08-18 · 02:30

Binance provided Russian law enforcement with customer identification documents and transaction records connected to…

Price Predictions on BCH & ICP – Here’s Why Everyone Is Rushing to Buy BlockDAG at $0.00002 Right Now 

2026-08-18 · 02:00

Evaluating digital assets requires balancing market technicals against underlying utility and distribution terms.

‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express

2026-08-18 · 01:28

Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal…

Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to Exchanges

2026-08-18 · 00:30

Bitcoin exchange balances have recovered 84% of a six-week decline, weakening claims that ETF demand is creating an…

Bybit’s AI-Powered Security Blocks $700M+ in Potential Losses

2026-08-18 · 00:00

In response to the theft of approximately $1.46 billion in digital assets that occurred in February 2025, Bybit, the…

BlockDAG’s Presale Could Turn $1,000 Into $5,000,000 While Solana & Avalanche Face Losses

2026-08-18 · 00:00

A common belief is that established, well-funded coins are safer places to put money in crypto, yet Solana and Avalanche…

Binance Pay Expands Crypto Payments to 3,700 Bhutan Merchants

2026-08-17 · 23:20

Binance Pay has connected with DK Bank’s domestic QR network, enabling cryptocurrency payments at more than 3,700…

BlockDAG’s $2M Inflow Hits Spotlight; More on Cardano News Today & Ondo Crypto 

2026-08-17 · 23:00

Navigating shifting institutional sentiment and corporate disputes requires a clear view of market fundamentals.

Bank of Russia Limits Crypto Equity to 25% for Market Brokers

2026-08-17 · 22:17

The new rules, which target professional market participants, dictate that cryptocurrencies approved for trading must be…

Austria Fines Bitpanda €70,000 in First Published MiCA Penalty

2026-08-17 · 21:42

Austria’s financial regulator has fined Bitpanda GmbH €70,000 for breaching European Union crypto rules.

OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter

2026-08-17 · 21:17

The US financial regulator gave conditional approval for World Liberty Financial’s charter bid as ten Democrats signed…

Prediction Markets Give the Fed 74% Odds of Standing Pat in September

2026-08-17 · 21:16

Traders across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad are leaning the same way: no change at the September meeting.

Compound Pivots to Institutions With $52M as DeFi Demand Cools

2026-08-17 · 21:02

Compound Finance is betting $52 million on institutional growth as it revamps its leadership and shifts toward…

BlockDAG Is Set to Outpace Cardano, Zcash, & Bitcoin Cash as The Next Big Crypto in 2026 

2026-08-17 · 21:00

The market hype cycles have left crypto buyers far more cautious.

Strategy Holds 840K BTC After $334M Share Sale

2026-08-17 · 20:58

Strategy maintained its Bitcoin position last week while selling millions of MSTR shares to strengthen its financial…

Treasury Proposes Rules Defining Who Can Legally Sell Stablecoins in US

2026-08-17 · 20:31

Exchanges and other crypto platforms would face new restrictions on selling stablecoins to US customers beginning in…

Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase

2026-08-17 · 20:05

Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s…

After Trezor, SafePal reveals data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers

2026-08-17 · 20:05

SafePal reveals a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers.

US Treasury Opens Public Review of GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

2026-08-17 · 19:48

The U.S. Treasury has opened a public comment period on rules implementing the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin provisions.

CLARITY Act Faces Long Odds: Regulators Fill The Gap

2026-08-17 · 19:35

The landmark crypto bill odds to be born by 2027 just plunged as regulators step into vacation mode.

Ripple White House Meeting Draws XRP Focus

2026-08-17 · 19:30

Ripple’s expected White House appearance places XRP closer to major U.S. crypto policy discussions.

BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations

2026-08-17 · 19:15

Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its…

Bitcoin Back Above $64,000 Despite Geopolitical Tensions

2026-08-17 · 19:05

The bitcoin market regains some momentum as tensions between Washington and Tehran dominate trading.

XRP Price Holds to Near Two-Year Streak, But Charts Flash a Warning Sign

2026-08-17 · 19:01

XRP is clinging to the dollar price line it's defended since Trump's 2024 win.

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